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During my recent stay in NYC for the Brizo event, I spent four nights at the Eventi Hotel in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. The Eventi Hotel is a newer property owned by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. The midtown property boasts a spa, a bar & restaurant, and the FoodParc (indoor/outdoor dining). The highlight of my stay? The dynamic view from my hotel room suite!

A view of the Empire State Building from right next to my bed!

A daytime view from the hotel room.

The entrance/corridor of the hotel room suite.

In the corridor leading from the entrance to the room is a map of Manhattan as artwork.

The well-appointed bathroom features Carrara marble stone and tile finishes, a Kohler sink, and large vanity.

The walk-in shower with a rainhead showerhead.

Shower detailings.

Bathroom art: an etched sketch on plexiglass mounted on the wall.

Loved the fabric on the desk chair – can you spot the Statue of Liberty?

The very tall upholsted headboard is quite a focal point (aside from the nearby view), and the bedding accents include an orange bolster pillow and blanket (not shown) at the foot of the bed.

Photo is a bit dark, but this is the Bar Basque restaurant (where we met up for drinks almost every night).

View of the FoodParc plaza from the Bar Basque restaurant.

{All photos by Jill Seidner Interior Design, hotel room photos taken from room 1107.}

While in NYC for the Brizo event I had the chance to meet up with our New York blogger Rebecca. We spent part of the day out walking the streets of NYC, where Rebecca took me around to see some design shops and showrooms, and in between we stopped for lunch!

One of our first stops was the Remains Lighting showroom in NYC (they also have an LA location too).

The storefront facade of Remains Lighting showroom in NYC.

Rebecca and I were both in awe of this large, oversized Mercer Lantern – it’s stunning in person!

We also passed through the Flower Market in Chelsea, it was neat to see streets lined with fresh flowers!

Both of us quickly got hungry, so we stopped at Cafeteria for a leisurely lunch…and talked non-stop about blogging, design, clients…I don’t think there was a single lull in conversation! (But that’s what happens when two Geminis get together!)

After lunch, we checked out canvas – which reminds me a bit of an upscale west elm meets Restoration Hardware with a little bit of Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters…all rolled into one!

Rebecca checking out this huge, large scaled tufted chaise!

Another over-scaled piece was this upholstered nailhead bench, we both loved!

Right on over from canvas is Housing Works, a store that takes donated items to sell for charity and has online auctions – such as this storefront window. The amazing thing is most of these items are rock bottom prices!

The finds at Housing Works.

So this place was like a little jewel in the middle of a big city! Following Rebecca, she lead me through a very narrow corridor, lined with mirrors, past a front gate, in the middle of tall buildings…and surprise! Here is a tiny little house – which houses an antique jewelry and home goods store!

Rebecca checking out all the little accessories at Pippin Vintage.

Our last stop was the showroom “from the source ny”, a really cool organic furniture store with unique pieces of furniture made from slabs of wood imported from Indonesia.

All pieces are handmade with natural slabs of wood, like this trestle table.

Really loved the metals legs paired with the natural, organic slab table top.

A handmade rocking horse!

Thank you Rebecca for spending the day with me and taking me around your city! It was so much fun to meet up with a fellow Material Girls blogger! Had such a great time!

{All photos by Jill Seidner Interior Design}

Last week I had the pleasure of attending Fashion Week in NYC, sponsored on behalf of Brizo Faucet, along with their unique collaboration with fashion designer Jason Wu. The three day event kicked off with a cocktail party where we were introduced to the other 19 bloggers invited to attend, which is now infamously known as “Blogger 19″ based on the original group of nineteen participating bloggers and designers.

In taking part in the event, we had the opportunity to preview the collections from Brizo, including yet to be released concepts and the inspiration behind the designs. It was amazing to hear first hand from the actual Brizo designers themselves…and have them ask us for insightful feedback and input on products in the works!

While many of the products that are still in development can not be shared, one that is an up and coming release is this “handle-less” lavatory faucet! It operates by using Brizo’s hands free technology and adjusting the water temperature by rotating the finial on the top!

Fashion Designer Jason Wu’s exclusive collection of accessories for Brizo, inspired by Baroque design.

And of course we wouldn’t be invited to attend Fashion Week without an invite to the Jason Wu fashion show!

The packed crowd at the Jason Wu fashion show.

Sitting front and center at the show!

The dramatic red doors from which the models entered, the collection was very theatrical and inspired by Chinese inspiration (including the Chinese dynasty, military, and Hollywood regency). Check out a video of the fashion show here!

A model walking the runway.

I also got a backstage pass to check out the “behind the scenes” at the Jason Wu fashion show!

(Models being interviewed after the show.)

The hair & make-up inspiration board.

The set up backstage and behind the scenes.

Jason Wu being interviewed right after the show.

Following the fashion show we were invited to an intimate after party with Jason Wu at a penthouse suite with extraordinary views of the Manhattan skyline!

Jason Wu at the after party with the fabulous Brizo team!

A sincere thank you to Brizo for inviting me to attend and hosting such an amazing event and experience! I feel so honored to have been included among “the best Blogger 19 group” ever! (Shhh…that’s what they told us!)

Fashion Designer Jason Wu launched his exclusive collection for Target today in stores and online. The 53 piece collection includes accessories, handbags, dresses, and separates which all retail for under $60. Rumor has it pieces have already hit eBay and most stores sold out in minutes!

Jason Wu for Target Trench Coat in Black

Jason Wu for Target Peplum Top in Gold, Pleated Skirt in Black,  & Lace Clutch.

Jason Wu for Target Flared Dress in Black with Nude Patent Leather Belt

Jason Wu for Target Collared Cap-Sleeve Pleated Blouse in Red, with Pleated Skirt in Navy Floral.

Jason Wu for Target Straw Cluth

Looking forward to meeting Jason Wu this coming week during Fashion Week in NYC, sponsored by Brizo!

A very special thank you to Christian of Maison21 for nominating my name for the event! Check out the giveaway he is currently featuring on his blog for a Brizo Faucet, and read about his own trip to attend Fashion Week with Brizo!

Inspiring vignettes of personal collections…

{Found treasures}

{Art, books, & accessories}

{For the vanity…makeup brushes & jewelry}

{Nautical}

{Artwork & photography}

{Books}

{Dishware}

{Art supplies}

{Vintage photographs}

What things do you collect?

Occasionally it’s refreshing to see interiors that are airy, light, and bright. While dark colors can be exciting and dramatic, lighter colors tend to be more soothing. Often times, clients request warm colors for the sake of having some richness to their rooms. Yet, this past week I did a paint color consultation for a client’s new home where we went with “barely there colors” – paint colors almost devoid of anything but a hint of color.  Sometimes it’s nice to “lighten up!”

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Tone on tone, whites and creams.

Benjamin Moore Elmira White HC-84

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A crisp white, bright entry!

Benjamin Moore Decorator White 1-04

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Light with a subtle hint of pink.

Benjamin Moore Mirage White 2116-70

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Cool blues and grays.

Benjamin Moore Wales Gray 1585

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Off-whites and grays.

Benjamin Moore Owl Gray 2137-60

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Cabinets painted in greige with a soft white contrast.

Benjamin Moore Ozark Shadow AC-26

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A tone on tone affect with a hint of warmth.

Benjamin Moore Lancaster Whitewash HC-174

{*for E., for giving me the great quote}

This past week I was researching inspiration for closets and built-ins for a client project that currently requires renovating two bedrooms. The closets in both rooms may be visible to the room itself, so the most ideal way to make them presentable is to make them look good! That means built-in drawers and cabinetry, nice hardware and lighting, and other decorative elements to create a stylish closet space.

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An attic space turned closet with gold and metallic accents, wallpapered ceilings.

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Small and narrow, but every inch accounted for.

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Everything is neatly concealed behind paneled doors, with a stunning entry door.

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A full length mirror makes a narrow space appear larger.

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A dramatic high gloss black painted dressing room.

The Hotel Bel Air (located here in Los Angeles) recently reopened after undergoing an extensive two year renovation. Interior Designer Alexandra Champalimaud was hired to recreate  a new reception and boutique, new lobby lounge, all the guestrooms, suites, & twelve hillside villas along with the spa and guest lofts. Rockwell Group was commissioned to design the dining venues, for which chef Wolfgang Puck oversees all the food and beverage operations for the hotel.  Throughout the process, insightful feedback from past guests was taken into consideration when implementing many of the hotel’s design changes. It was important to bring the hotel up to date, while retaining much of the character of the original hotel and the glamour of the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s.

The exterior facade and signage, which retains the hotel’s original buildings.

The famous round pool of the legendary Hotel Bel Air.

Outdoor dining at the newly designed Hotel Bel Air restaurant.

A hotel room suite living room (Bel-Air Suite Living Room).

A hotel room suite bedroom (Bel-Air Suite Bedroom).

A deluxe room with private patio.

For more info, visit Hotel Bel Air.

{image via Elle Decor}

There is something about a white kitchen that screams “classic, clean, and timeless.” While it may not be an appropriate look for every home it is often a request for many of my clients. With the right mix of finishes, there are a lot of variations on the classic white kitchen.

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The bright accents of yellow make this otherwise all white kitchen fun!

{Hicks Pendant by Thomas O’Brien, available through Circa Lighting}

Globe pendants are stunning above a kitchen island!

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Black countertops are a great contrast to white Shaker style cabinets.

Absolute Noir from CaesarStone.

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Can’t quite give this kitchen credit for being all white, but it still remains classic as being black and white – and I love it!

{Carrara Keystone, available through Waterworks}

A Carrra backsplash is undeniably classic.

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Varying from traditional Carrara marble countertops is this more unique stone, Biano Macabus Quartize – stunning! (Read about it here)

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A more modern classic white kitchen, always looks sharp when paired with stainless steel appliances.

Subzero-Wolf stainless integrated wine cooler.

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A warm wood flooring, contrasting countertops, and bronze hardware give this all white kitchen characteristic (& the beadboard wall of the pantry too!)

Pulls from Restoration Hardware.

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Mixing countertop materials, such as in this kitchen with a butcher block island creates visual interest.

Butcher block countertops, available at Lumber Liquidators.

{image via Apartment Therapy}

Last but not least, if you are going to play it safe with classic white cabinets – why not go a bit dramatic with the floors!

(Which can be achieved through staining, read here for the how to.)