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Abstract artwork blends itself well in contemporary, traditional, & transitional interiors alike. I think it makes for such a sophisticated and eclectic mix!

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Last but not least – chair as abstract art!

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While gold may be a hot commodity…it’s also very glam in interiors!

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Early on Thursday morning I saw a tweet go past with a link to a recent blog post by Nicole Cohen of the blog Sketch42. The tweet said “Keith Haring inspired” and I was instantly drawn – and once I took a look at Nicole’s post I was instantly in love! She had created an entry with Keith Haring inspired graphics painted (by her!) on the walls. Considering I’ve been a huge fan and collector of Keith Haring since my teens, I was by far impressed with this stunning entry!

{the tweet that had me at “hello”}

Nicole’s moodboard for her bachelor client, which she featured here – note the foyer inspired walls.

Nicole wrote that she was also inspired by the work of Kelly Wearstler’s entry at her Hillcrest Estate.

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Makes for such a dramatic backdrop when styling! Loving this!

I actually featured this on a blog post awhile back about my visit to the Keith Haring Foundation in NYC (photo by me).

The entry at the Keith Haring Foundation in NYC (photo by me).

It was also featured on Elle Decor’s “Design Insiders’ Weekly Finds” on Friday!

{photo via Sketch42}

To see more pics (including the befores) and view Nicole in action, click here!

{original artwork by Jen Ramos of Cocoa & Hearts and Made by Girl}

I was out shopping the other day with a friend, when we came across these Kate Spade handbags (below) and noticed the use of color blocking, a trend I have seen making a comeback in fashion. I think it makes an interesting use in architecture, art, interiors, and fashion!

Loving this Kate Spade handbag!

When I see color blocking, I always think of the artist Mondrian.

The work of artist Piet Mondrian.

And also the work of Le Corbusier, which I blogged about before here.

A feature in modern architecure.

A crossover into fashion.

The Fall 2011 LookBook on ShopBop.com features an entire collection dedicated to color blocking.

I had also seen this shirt at ZARA.

And these ballerina flats, too.

Now I miss my Color Theory class I took year’s ago in design school!

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How glamourous are these girls’ bedrooms!

{via Tradtional Home}

{via Kelly Wearstler}

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{via La Dolce Vita}

{via Name 5 Things}

{via At Home Arkansas}

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In honor of it officially being Fall, thought I’d feature some rustic modern interiors that evoke the rusticity of the season…

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{via Simple Blueprint}

{via House Beautiful}

{via Emily A. Clark}

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{via Decor8}

{via Buddha Interiors}

{via Recyclart}

{from the September/October issue of Lonny Magazine}

It seems I am always and forever suggesting banquettes to clients for their eat-in kitchens, breakfast rooms, or dining rooms. Banquettes are often a great use of space, they provide maximum seating in the most compact areas and can double as storage too. Most often, they are practical and functional (and even offer a cozier place to sit and read a book or work on a laptop). I currently have a client building one for her new house, in the open flow kitchen / breakfast room and recently completed one for a client’s kitchen that has a very small breakfast nook. Over time, I have collected images of beautiful banquettes for inspiration!

{via Pinterest, via House Beautiful}

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{via Pinterest, via Because It’s Awesome}

{via Pinterest, via Southern Living}

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{Proposed custom built banquette for a client, by Jill Seidner Interior Design}

{Proposed custom built banquette for a client, by Jill Seidner Interior Design}

While many college students are heading back to school, and some may be looking forward to “Going Greek” – I think to many deisgners, “going Greek” means nothing but Greek Key design! And that always remains a classic!

[Had been available on VandM, no longer showing.]

[via Pinterest, via Little Green Notebook.]

[Greek Key pillows make the best room accessory, available thru Burke Decor.]

[Love, love, love this bathroom! Via Pinterest, via Pink Wallpaper.]

[1950's Hollywood Regency black lacquer credenza, currently available here on 1st Dibs.com]

[Pretty nightstand, via Pinterest, via Little Green Notebook.]

[Greek Key wall! Via Pinterest, via Gold & Gray Blog.]

[Aren't these shower doors - and mirror! - amazing! Via Pinterest, via Gold & Gray Blog.]

[Mirrored Greek Key table, featured in Elle Decor.]

[Greek Key pillows from The Well Appointed House.]

[A Greek Key rug works just about anywhere! Via Pinterest, via Glam Lamb.]

Well, I think I have *gone* Greek!

Pink + Yellow = love this color combo!

Originally featured on Apartment Therapy Los Angeles.

For more pics, view here.

Traveling this summer?

Check out the blog Hotel Chic Blog for the chicest hotels around the globe.

A room at the J.K. Place in Capri, a hotel I have longed to visit.

Appartement Stagadon on the Brittany Coast of France.

Mr.C Beverly Hills – I have not been to this local (for me) hotel, but I must check it out – including the rooftop pool (below).

The pool at Mr.C Beverly Hills, CA.

The Tiffany Suite at New York’s St. Regis Hotel, a one bedroom suite for $8500 a night!

The Tiffany Suite at the St. Regis in NYC.

Hotel Pulitzer in Barcelona.

Check out the blog post about interior designer Ruthie Sommers‘ honeymoon at the Palazzo Sasso on Italy’s Amafly Coast.

Aman Sveti Stefan in Montenegro (located on the Adriatic Coast of Eastern Europe).

All images via Hotel Chic Blog.

Be sure to check out more chic travel destinations on the Hotel Chic Blog (like the Pantone Hotel in Brussels!)