Guest Blogger Kelsey Johnson Puts a Personal Stamp on Home Design
Kelsey Johnson has joined the Design Lab team this summer as an intern. We are so pleased to have her work on projects with us and look forward to her graduation next year. See how she puts a personal spin on her own designs. I am a believer that good design is not about going …
Style from France: Ralph Lauren
I just knew it! While in Paris, we walked by Mr.Lauren’s latest endeavor and said, “Fabulous! We will be back tomorrow.” as we were on our way to another one of Paris’ treasures. Returning home, I find through Travel and Leisure magazine Mr.Lauren feels much the same about such a wonderful place…see for yourself. On …
Style from the South of France: Sunglasses
In the South of France, women embrace the Jackie O. look with oversized sunglasses. Black and dark brown frames are classic, yet of-the-moment. Gradient lenses fade from black to plum or black to clear. Red versions have sense of whimsy and square lenses are key. Amp up the glamour with gold or rhinestone-embellished temples. The …
Style from the South of France: Hats and Hair Accesories
Floppy hats are essential for staying cool during beachside vacations. The South of France sees it as mandatory. Malleable straw hats are the dominant style for summer. Pucci-inspired prints update fabric versions and extra-wide brims flipped up at the front for visibility. Textural straw for rustic versions or smooth straw for polished styles are both …
Style from the South of France: Jewelry
So I may have left the Village of Eze with a new jewelery wardrobe. But it was because I was introduced to a fabulous jewelery designer who understood my style. We have pictured here in her shop with her husband. what a wonderful couple! here are trends for jewelry in the South of France. Stacked …
Style from the South of France: Shoes
France is the only country that has lured me into wearing flat shoes. I am always found in a 4″ heel, but after walking 6-8 miles a day, I gave into the flat while remaining fashionable. So much so, I almost had to purchase a new suitcase to bring home the goods! Mon dieu! The …
Style from the South of France: Handbags
Just coming home from a trip of a lifetime in France, I have all kinds of new inspiration. Handbags are only the start of it all! See what I found… A onetime favorite of Brigitte Bardot, the classic straw beach bag is a must-have summer accessory in the South of France. Keep it classic with …
What’s Hot: Deco Rose
It’s the year of the rose with a hint of heady blossoms in the air. And not just any blooms either; these lush, stylized designs capture the mysterious romance of the French-Asian Deco heyday of the ’20s and ’30s. And this styling is for all areas of the home. Candles, rugs, pendant lighting, furniture and …
Relaxing Technicolor: Missoni Home Bathrobe
I know many of you are probably celebrating New Years Day traditionally clad in a comfy robe, so I thought it the perfect time to share my favorite housecoat with you—Missoni Home’s Bathrobe. Between its cozy cotton fabric and Missoni signature striped pattern, this hooded garment has it all. Next time you need a reason …
What’s New: Microluxury
Time Style & Design just hit on one of my favorite topics: the small stuff with high quality, “microluxury”. For all its cutting-edge brevity, Twitter has nothing on the creative geniuses of modern history. Hemingway once wrote a haunting story using a mere six words: “For Sale: Baby shoes. Never worn.” Rodin sculpted a series …
