FORNINO - THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PIZZA

Hey Everyone,

I know I just posted on Williamsburg.....but I couldn't let it go without mentioning the amazing lunch we enjoyed.

  

BON APPETITE!!!

WHISK - Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Hey Everyone,

My sister Donna and I took a quick trip into Williamsburg, Brooklyn this weekend.  What once used to be a place to avoid has blossomed into a trendy beautiful shopping district with the most amazing small shops and quaint restaurants.  This weekend we decided to visit Whisk, the coolest kitchen store around.  All of those little things you didn't know you needed you suddenly can't live without.   I can't say enough about the neighborhood or the shopping.

Here we are, shopping buddies

KNOCK ...KNOCK

 Good Evening,

Take a peek at these fun door knockers! 

 Small touches personalize your home like nothing else.  Stay tuned...

EMTEK/ASSA ABLOY

 Hi All,

     It's been quite a while since my last post, so much has happened and I am on the brink of a very exciting project.  An entire house remodel! Bit by Bit I will post all of the small inspirations that make a house a home.  Together we will go thru this process and in the end the final product will be amazing.  I am starting off slow, researching hardware companies then on to cabinetry, but I have to say that EMTEK has really blown my mind.  They offer something special in every aspect of your home. Here are some timeless classics re-invented along with a great contemporary piece.  Enjoy!!!

Mecox Gardens

 

 

Hey Everyone,

Just made a stop into Mecox Gardens a couple of weeks ago, such a great place to find different one of a kind items.  Today I am focused on their Vintage Blue and White Ceramics - tried and true pieces that you will never tire of.  These vases are spectacular with the foo dogs running around the collar and the bowl already looks like its sitting on my foyer console with my car keys inside.  Regardless of what your design aesthetic is these will complement it.

 Enjoy!

 

Crate And Barrel

Hey Everyone,

Found this little rattan stool - thought you might want to take a look for yourselves.

The chevron weave is different and the price point is great!

Red Delicious

Hey Everyone,

Hope all is well with anyone who takes the time to read my blog.  It has been a while and I apologize once again for that. 

So... I am in the middle of a large redesign and it got me to thinking of all of the influences that guide my likes and dislikes.  Obviously my time working for Meg Braff has been a huge influence on me, some of my designs styles I had developed way before ever hearing her name - which is what drew me to her.  I think the depth of exposure has been the largest benefit, she is amazing.  Along the way I have developed my style, which is a compilation of Meg, Miles Redd, Jamie Drake, Brian McCarthy and countless others.  I see myself in so many designs that I cannot tell if I thought of it or saw it and stored it in my head.  They are of course the masters.  I know you all know what I mean! LOL!!!

RED,RED,RED

Red is as bold a color as any, and I love it!  I love all versions of it, coral, pink, burgundy.....
Here are some of the design elements that are tried and true and will be relevant today, tomorrow, and for many tomorrows to come.

 Worlds Away - Helen Gred Console

Meg Braff Designs - Roxy - Red on White

Used this in my powder room in apple green

 - everyone comes out smiling - they love it!

 Meg Braff Designs - Brighton Your Pavilion - Sage on Persimmon

 Hwang Bishop - KOI Lamp -

 I always push these lamps because for the $ they are so worth it!!!

Hwang Bishop - Empress

 I had to include this one as well, just beautiful.

 Brunschwig & Fils - Bamboo Trellis - Red  (Once saw a complete set of draperies in this fabric and it was a show stopper)

 Quadrille - Les Indiennes Multi Colors - Red/Blue/Olive/Green

This fabric has been haunting me for years, you cannot find it in stock and can only be ordered in 5yds and more :-/

Here's a little Redd on red! Fabulous!!!

Mary McDonald shining bright!!!