I found this photo below on a newly discovered blog Bazaar of Serendipity and I instantly was attracted to the colors and layout of this wall (Image from Southern Living).  According to La Dolce Vita blog, the images are all from Etsy… my favorite is the fashion profile in the middle in orange.  I especially like the dear heads (I think that’s what they are) placed in and around the art, giving it some visual interest.  In addition, notice how there are different colored frames adding texture and depth.

I found this beauty over at luxe + lillies blog, I wouldn’t use these particular photos but I like the general idea.  A black wall littered with white frame and continued with black and white photography, super slick.  I’ve always wanted to have a black wall but I live in a rental… one day for sure! 

(If you know the source of this image please leave me a comment so I can leave a proper credit, thx).

Here are my favorites from her portfolio, I’m sure there is a bit of everything for every decor style and taste.  A lovely hit of color intermixed with mid-century modern pieces = amazing design.

Residential

Commercial- Ellie Tahari East Hampton Store

Check out her portfolio on her website: Amy Lau, it’s worth it!

{Image Credits: Amy Lau website}

First, get to know Kelly, here is a clip backstage at The Nate Berkus Show, I’m so impressed with her style.  A talented jewelery designer (side note, check out her jewelery at http://kellyframel.com/, it’s just as glamorous as she is!).

Now for the jewels, here is her apartment… I simply can’t get over how everything works together, mixing old and new yet everything looks contemporary. Splashes of gold throughout is very apparent, it’s the perfect sparkle… I think gold has come a long way, I’m noticing it more and more.

Here is her living room, before and after… they are both amazing… I can’t decide, I like them both.

I’m always amazed what a can of paint and a dash of imagination can do.  By painting this both black and white gives it such interest and appeal.  What a beautiful find and a well-executed transformation.  Beautifully styled with a large mirror, a black and white frame, trays and of course jewelery.

Can I say jealous!  The clothes, the shoes, I only wish my closet was this rich with choices.  This closet photo is only one of many, check here to see more.

Additional home tour photos, this home is so well put together.  Take a peak at the utensils in the background cleverly placed in clear glasses, brilliant.  It’s simple details like that that make the difference.

I’m always so impressed and enjoy discovering creative people.  I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did.

{Image credits: Kelly Framel from the glamourai}

What I like about this wall decor is that it’s a nice mix of pieces.  My favorite pieces are the Scribble Art from PI Fine Art.  I went to their website but it’s currently under construction.  I might attempt to do my own version, a cost savings and a great art project I think.  I’m surprised at myself how much I’m starting to like gold.  I’ve always been a silver girl myself but lately I’ve been drawn to pieces in gold.  I’m eyeing a very unique sunburst mirror at Homesense but have not purchased it as it’s gold and I don’t have any gold yet in my home.  This inspiration photo is making me rethink my decor strategy.

Recreate this Room

I’ve searched and scoured the Internet for pieces similar to this room.

The Gold Stool from the background really stood out to me personally.  I’m excited that mixing gold and silver works.  I found a similar stool at Amazon, it’s really nice and modern.  The Silva Modern Burnt Gold Metallic Ceramic Garden Stool has a nice color too and it’s not too “bright and shiny” if you know what I mean.  It’s a subtle piece but with a glamorous touch.  Or I found the exact Chinoiserie Gold Stool, they are both nice options.

The classic Vitra New Panton Chair, a very curvy chair with a statement.  The newer versions of this chair are also made for indoors and outdoors, perfect to add that modern touch to your outdoor space too.

 Here is some art that I’ve found on Etsy, the perfect place to support artists and discover affordable finds.

• UN-breakable from TheModernistArtist 
• Cropped Circles by crayonmonster 
• Typography Poster B F 2 T L by fuglevaag 
• Fortune Sings Beside the Mouth by nssboston

Now I can’t wait to start this new wall adventure, wish me luck!

{Image Credit: Canadian House & Home, Photography by Virginia MacDonald}

{Photo by twoartdirectors}

{{{Click here to watch the video}}}  
Learn how to mix wallpaper, inexpensive vintage furniture, bold colours and sleek new pieces, using the example of stylist-writer Arren Williams’ modernist, Palm Springs inspired house. Bright hues in the living room contrast with a minimalist tiled kitchen.

Elana Safronskydid a fabulous article about about this particular video/tour and a Q&A with Arren.  Find out all the secrets how he beautified his home by mixing vintage pieces, garage sale/thrift store finds and big box store pieces.

{Image Credit: from hgtv.ca, Photography by: Angus Fergusson }

My first stop was on page 25, I’ve been eyeing these purple and black lacquered boxes myself from the lille shop.  These are on my Christmas wish list… I just may have to treat myself.

Here are some more inspiring photos…

Check out all 197 pages for yourself here: Lonny.

{Image Credits: Lonny}

I think I’ve found my online blogging decor bff’s, everything I’ve found on this blog I absolutely luv!!!   Holley & Gill is the blog name and they’re Canadian too, how lovely.  I discovered their blog via twitter the other day and it was instant blog luv.

About  

Holley & Gill is a Montreal based design office led by Conrad Buck and Michelle Carangi. Buck and Carangi bring together two distinct approaches and disciplines to their work. While Carangi’s artistic work is strongly influenced by her fine arts background amalgamated with modern design, Buck’s work is driven by product development, marketing and branding.Together, this partnership forms the solid basis that is Holley & Gill.

Here are just a sample of the recent amazing posts:

From Art in Architecture, isn’t this beautiful.  It’s always been my dream to own a home similar to this with the garden in the middle, so very zen.

I think their post Are you practical in your style? is oh-so-clever.  Yes I’m one of those people who would buy something more for it’s beauty than it’s practicality.  If it adds that special something to my decor, I would definitely add it, whether it’s practical or not.  It’s the same thing as buying that gorgeous pair of shoes that make your outfit but may not be the most comfortable shoes to wear.

They also sell beautifully made head boards via their Etsy shop, displayed below is their headboard called  “Beaux Reves” in dark brown and ivory, it means “sweet dreams”.

That’s just a minuscule sample, there is so much more to discover.  I’ve added them to my official blogroll, this site is a definite keeper!

{Image Credits: Holley & Gill, please see blog posts for respective photo credits}

If you live in Canada and watch Cityline, especially Thursday “Home Day”, you’ve had the opportunity to see Brian Gluckstein in action.  This sleek dressed man has the most amazing interior design taste.  I always look forward to the segments showing his latest creations.  Some things are a bit on the traditional side for me (yes, I’m all modern all the time) but he just has that special quality in making homes so beautiful.

I was perusing his website this evening and found a few treasure I thougth I’d share.  First, I had no idea he was making videos!  I luv that he calls it GHTV (Gluckstein Home TV).  You can watch very informative videos such as “How to setup and style your outdoor space for entertaining”, perfect for the summer!  Another is called “How to Style Your Guest Bathroom”… you get the idea.  Stying ideas from a master all free and online, how sweet it is.

The above picture is showcasing batch products from his home collection sold at The Bay. 

Here are some of my favorite from his residential portfolio and contract portfolio… I do recommend checking them both out, they are spectacular!

{Image Credit: http://www.glucksteindesign.com}

Book Description: The Selby Is in Your Place was conceived when fashion and interiors photographer Todd Selby began taking portraits of dynamic and creative people—authors, musicians, artists, and designers—in their home environments and posting them on his web site. Nosy by nature, he wanted to see how personal style was reflected in private spaces. Lucky for us, he found his answer in the color-rich and eclectic quarters of a diverse group of subjects, including Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler, Faris Rotter, Andre Walker, and Olivier Zahm, in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Tokyo, Sydney, and London. Each profile is accompanied by Selby’s watercolor portraits of the subjects and objects from their homes, and illustrated questionnaires, which Selby asks each sitter to fill out. This book consists of over thirty profiles, many of which have never-before-seen, selected exclusively for the book. The result is a collection of unique spaces bursting with energy and personality that together create a colorful hodgepodge of inspirational interiors.

About the Author: Todd Selby is an interiors, fashion, and portrait photographer and painter. His photographs can be regularly seen in British Vogue, Vogue Hommes International, Dazed and Confused, Another Magazine, Nylon, New York Magazine, and the London Sunday Times.
Lesley Arfin is the New York-based author of Dear Diary and the former editor of Missbehave magazine.