Lusive Decor 1/19/2011

It has been nearly a year since I first met a designer from Lusive Decor, a company that was virtually unknown.  Recently, I received a little note from one of my email threads about Lusive Decor and I decided to take a look at what they have to offer. Let it be known... I was blown away!  So many awesome pieces that I could have implemented in my school projects.

Mon Choux

Chiari Pendant

Angelica Chandelier

Avera Sconce

Artesia Chandelier

With such a variety of lighting ranging from contemporary to traditional, I think Lusive Decor might just be one of the best custom lighting sites that I have seen!

Photos courtesy of Lusive Decor.

William Yeoward 1/18/2011

William Yeoward has some of the most refreshing selection of furniture, case goods, and upholstery that I've seen in ages.  His pieces are definitely the show stoppers in each room.  I love that little bit of bling that each piece brings.  Two of my favorites are the Arley Mirrored Sideboard with beautiful chestnut wood and the Marcel Lamp with it's unique hourglass shape that definitely gives this lamp some va-va-voom!

Arley Mirrored Sideboard

Detail of Arley Mirrored Sideboard

The Marcel Lamp

Photos courtesy of William Yeoward.

The Sony Vaio Signature Collection 12/29/2010

I believe that the time may have come for a new laptop...

...and I think the arabesque curls on this GOLD laptop is sorta kinda catching my eye!

The Ideal Bookshelf 12/28/2010

The Ideal Bookshelf is a nifty little creation by Jane Mount from New York, NY.  

My favorite is tied between the Harry Potter book set and the cookbook set.  Ms. Mount paints these booksets for clients as gifts and I think these are beautiful and very thoughtful! 

Photos courtesy of The Ideal Bookshelf.

The Mandala Hotel 12/27/2010

So I spotted this picture of a hotel bar and thought it looked pretty spiffy.  I would have featured the rest of the hotel but the picture quality was quite up to par, so I decided just to show the bar because I thought the illuminated tile detail was very pretty!  This bar belongs to the The Mandala Hotel in Berlin, Germany and someday, I will go visit there!

Confetti System: the way to brighten up any party! 12/26/2010

Sorry for the long hiatus!  I've been a bit preoccupied with the happenings of the holidays and the people in my life, but now I'm back!!!  Yay!!!

So let me introduce you to Confetti System, a charming little company that makes decorative garlands in a variety of colors.  They also make some pinatas as well!  When was the last time you cracked open a pinata?

I think the Peaches Garland is by far my favorite because of all the pink.

I think it's a pretty simple way of jazzin' up a place if you're in need of a bit of bling and silliness.  I wonder how easy it is to make these!

Photos courtesy of Confetti System.

HOTEL JUNKIE: The Waterhouse - Huangpu District, Shanghai 11/02/2010

It has been brought to my attention from my friend Phong, that I need to start researching Asian hotels as well.  So here goes! When I first saw images of the Waterhouse, I thought "Wow, that looks incredibly dilapidated.... "  So my hopes for this hotel were pretty bleak.

I mean look at it!  It looks all... grungy... and stuff...  but the interior will totally blow you away (as it did to me!)

So the Waterhouse is pretty awesome looking huh?  Apparently it was built/used in the 1930's as military headquarters which probably explains the exterior.  Neri & Hu is the amazing design company.

Photos courtesy of Vain Lane and Arch Daily.

HOTEL JUNKIE: The Palace at Playa Grande - Rio San Juan, Dominican Republic 10/26/2010

The frilly little princess inside of me is just dying with joy right now!  All the way on the beautiful coasts of the Dominican Republic, there is a special place called the Palace, just waiting for princesses to find it.

While the rest of the Palace left me wanting a bit more, I still found myself oohing and aahing over the cute bedrooms with the foofy sheers and fancy windows. Also, how can anyone say no to a view like that?

HOTEL JUNKIE: Epic Hotel - Miami, FL 10/25/2010

I just can't get over this hotel!  I think I'm in love! The Epic Hotel really is EPIC.  At first, when I saw the website and the photos, I thought "Pfft... there's better out there," but as I continued to explore the website, I fell more and more in love with this hotel....  Here, take a look yourself!

While this bathroom does look fairly modest, it still looks so comfortable and serene... 

I just want to sink into that tub and feel my troubles melt away....

This whole rooftop club/pool area looks amazing both at night and during the day.

I'm not a lounge-by-the-pool type, but for Epic Hotel, I'd give it a try!

They also have the Metropolis Ballroom, which looks so glamorous!

This area is called the Hammam Detox Chamber.  I LOVE IT.

Zuma Sushi Restaurant

It looks so yummy already... and the food didn't even come out yet!

How can it be so pretty?  I'm flabbergasted.

The caption for this area on the website reads "Area 31 Private Dining With 

A Highly Publicized View" and I have to say.. this view looks to die for!

(They must have had one of the BEST photographers ever... all the other hotels should hire this photographer because he/she certainly worked his/her magic and made this place look ridiculously good, dont you think??)

Ashley Meaders 10/24/2010

There are so many different areas of design.  While I've always had a deep love for architectural design (yes, even more so than interior design), I also have a great love for wedding design as well.  I've often toyed with the idea of jumping headfirst into wedding desing.  Ashley Meaders is a seriously fantastic wedding designer who's designs have a touch of homegrown feeling to it.  I love that personal touch that makes a wedding just a bit more intimate.  It makes me smile... that's what Ashley Meaders' design does to me!

You don't often see elephants in wedding invitations, do you?  Well you'll never forget these elephants with this awesomely simple design :)

I've never seen a swing like this one, and someday hope to have one just like this in my backyard.

This is by far my favorite wedding design.  It's just such a lovely pinky-peach color and Ashley Meaders incorporated some of my favorite flowers: the ranunculus!

Photos courtesy of Ashley Meaders.