Saturday, November 28, 2009

David Stark

I had not heard of David Stark until recently when I saw his Holiday line at West Elm. I really love this line because it's a modern spin on classic Holiday decor.






After doing some googling of his name I have now developed a small crush on much of his work. He has designed many absolutely beautiful events. Here are a few.





Along with some great centerpieces



He's also done some designs out of really interesting materials. Here is one with topiaries made out of shredded paper.

Here is another event, this one with many of the designs made out of post its!
That sign - post its!

This tree - post its!


Now that I know his name and who he is, he seems to be popping up everywhere (isn't that how it always goes). He has had numerous guest posts on Apartment Therapy and recently did a guest post on design sponge with instructions on how to make these adorable snowmen.

So be on the lookout. I think we are going to be seeing a lot more of this very talented man!

Happy Holidays!

For me the Christmas/Holiday season officially begins the day after Thanksgiving. So when I received an email announcement from Paper Source that they now have an at home letterpress machine I was very excited. I literallly want to sprint the few blocks to my nearest Paper Source and pick this up to get started on my Holiday cards. I absolutely love anything done in letterpress. I think it has such a classic, elegant look.

Last year we really dropped the ball on Holiday Cards. We got married in October, moved into our first home in November, and barely got our wedding Thank You's out before Christmas let alone any Christmas cards. So this year Holiday Cards are definitely on the to do list and I really want to make my own. So I just may need to squeeze this little guy into our Christmas budget.
Here are some pretty Holiday Letterpress Cards for some inspiration.


Smock Letterpress

Hello Lucky

Hello Lucky

Dingbat Press

Flickr

Boxcar Letterpress

Boxcar Letterpress

Bespoke Letterpress

Paper Source

Paper Source
Paper Source


What will you be doing for Holiday Cards this year?

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Torn

We painted our office/guest bedroom the first week we moved into our home. Sadly, not much else has been done in this space. The color is Valspar's Blue Arrow which is somewhere between a blue, turquoise, and gray. I purchased the Ikea Trollsta in black. I have a red desk which I originally planned on painting but now may leave as is. We still need a rug, I'm thinking black and white stripes, a sleeper sofa, and some miscellaneous pretty elements.

What has me stuck is that I am torn between doing an aqua, red, and black room or an aqua, yellow and black room. I love both and feel like I can't go any further until I decide!

So here it goes.

My aqua, red, and black inspiration:

Domino

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via Decorpad

Diane Bergeron


My aqua, yellow, and black inspiration:

This wall color is very close to the color on my walls.
Diane Bergeron

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Jonathan Adler

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Suzanne Kasler

Turquoise LA

Turquoise LA

Domino

Celerie Kemble

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What do you think? Red or Yellow? Help. Please. For the sake of my office and my guests!

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Happy Halloween!

Since I never got around to decorating my own house for Halloween I figured the least I could do is show you some of the great decor of others!

Apartment Therapy


Better Homes and Gardens


Better Homes and Gardens

Better Homes and Gardens


Country Living


Good Housekeeping


Good Housekeeping


Good Housekeeping


Hostess with the Mostess


Hostess with the Mostess


Manolo Home