national treasure…Warning: this is going to be opulence and beauty overload of heavenliness. A few weeks ago I went to a SFERRA event at Ceylon et Cie to see Ronda Carman of All the Best blog and had the pleasure of finally meeting Michelle Nussbaumer for the first time. Michelle is a Dallas-based designer and is a true rockstar on an international level. She was just featured on 1st Dibs Style Compass, you must read it here. Fascinating. Ceylon et Cie is her store in the Design District but is open to the public and every drop of it is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. The store is open to the public so please - go in, indulge yourself. You will LOVE.
now this is what I want… I could live with everything about this second part of the project for sure. I am SUCH a sucker for screen in porches, pools, hammocks and succulent overload (who isn’t?!). I’ll confess - the entire time I was working on this project I kept picturing myself lounging out there with a glass of wine and a nice breeze. This was so much fun to work on. Hope you soak up all the goodness that is part two of two: Sanka’s home — the outdoor living.
soothing style… I have admired the overhauled look of Restoration Hardware and blogs like Velvet and Linen for a long time. The serene hues and character brought in from the antiques is so lovely. Thus, it was so fun to meet my client and now dear friend, Sanka (yes, like the coffee). Sanka is a beautiful, Greek woman with a passion for decorating and specifically focused (at the moment) that style. For me there is so much joy in decorating houses because each one is entirely different and the personality of that owner. This is the second house completed by the studio, completely different from the first one and entirely different from Judy’s house which you will see next week (yay!). This is part one of two. Once we completed the living/dining area inside she asked us to tackle her outdoor living. Stay tuned. I’m hoping to post later today but it may be first thing in the morning! Busy day!! Hope you enjoy!
so facinated… Isn’t this great?? I think so too. I know I’m biased because I love white and paper and layers but seriously, it’s pretty awesome. This stop animation is a technique called “Stratastencil” created by Javan Ivey while working on his BFA at Pratt. He also just finished up a piece for Wieden + Kennedy! Read more about his process here.
let’s celebrate the goodness… Tonight is the one year birthday bash for Dwell with Dignity! Along with three other local designers, our studio was asked to participate in “1 by 3” to benefit Dwell with Dignity. The chairs will be featured in an ON Magazine editorial photo shoot in the “Home” issue/June 2010 The project was to have three designers recreate an Aidan Gray chair to be auctioned off this evening. The other designers were from two fab local stores that I adore, Haven and William Christopher. See the chairs below and get the details on the event. There’s quite a bit going on…(the chairs are only a small part). Please come to support DWD, see the new office and bring a house warming gift!
