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This past Thursday evening, I met up with friend and fellow blogger Christian May of Maison21 for an event at TableArt on Melrose Avenue featuring Kelly Wearstler and her line of dinnerware for Pickard.  It was an intimate event and Kelly was on hand to sign copies of her latest book, Hue, among chatting with many of the guests.

The highlight of my evening (aside from M21’s ability to silence a room) was seeing Kelly inspired by the fashion of other guests.  With M21 & I standing beside Kelly, she picked up her iPhone to snap a picture of a girl in a slim fitting camel colored coat with over size, unique textural buttons (I think it was the buttons that intrigued her). I overhead someone say something to the effect would it be inspiring the next project.  Like many of us designers, being able to capture a photo of something (whether it’s architecture, a textile, nature, or in this instance, fashion); these are the things that lead us to be inspired and create.  I can’t help but wonder what is on Kelly’s iPhone camera and would love to see the images she captures and how that translates to what she designs.  So Kelly – if  you are ever so inclined to share with us what you photograph on a daily basis, I am sure many would love to see what captivates and inspires you!

On the subject of inspiration, here is the line of china for Pickard designed by Kelly:

Table setting and guests at the TableArt event.

{For more on the event and to see a picture I took of Kelly & Christian, read M21’s post here.}

There are two great sale events going on over the next few days for those of you who are in the San Francisco or Los Angeles areas:

The Stark Sale starts tomorrow and will be featuring discounts of up to 75% off of area rugs, fabrics, and wallcoverings.  (Also coming to NYC the week after.)

For those in LA, the much anticipated Rose Tarlow Melrose House sale is taking place this Friday and Saturday in the valley.

For more info:  323 651 2202 or info@rosetarlow.com

…comes a beautiful selection of bedding that are all made of natural fibers and kind to the earth.

The company happens to be called “lazybones” from Australia.  I was fortunate to have been introduced to these lovely quilts and duvets through a client of mine.  It just so happens that I am currently working on a work/live loft space for an Australian who represents the line in the states through her showroom the “Rose Showroom.”

Tracy Hocking is the owner and designer for lazybones.  Her love of clothing and fabric design from the 1920’s-1950’s has been the inspiration for the bedlinens (and also the line of sleepwear and clothing collections) that she designs.

The line is also sold at Anthropologie stores nationwide.

{Pink white smocked quilt}

{Dove smocked quilt}

{Grey marle quilt}

{Lace charcoal pillow case}

{Rosette organic}

{Smocked quilt pillows}

{Smocked quilt white and tan}

*The Rosette Lazybones quilts in Plum, Heather, Natural, Charcoal and soon to be Navy and Raisin are available at Anthropologie. For all other designs, please go to www.lazybones.com.au.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and what more could a love one give you but the Bouquet Swivel Armchair.  Designed by Tokujin Yoshioka for Moroso of Italy, the designer says he got the idea for the bouquet from an installation he did last year at the Moroso Showroom in NYC.  The bouquet chair “blooms” on a slim, chrome-metal stem that “blossoms” with hand-folded fabric squares sewn one by one.  The price tag? $9,888 – and no, that’s not for a dozen “long stems.”  It’s for one very lovely special Bouquet.

For my Orange County readers, there is a new Jonathan Adler pop up shop located at Fashion Island in Newport Beach for the holiday season!

There will also be an exclusive designer event on Wednesday, December 2nd for local designers in the area.

Here’s the info that was sent to me:

We are thrilled to announce the opening our new Jonathan Adler store at Fashion Island Shopping Center  in Newport Beach.

We are a pop-up store here for the holidays and would love to share our “happy chic” vibe with you.  We invite you to participate in our exclusive Designer Event to be held the evening of Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.

-          Feel, see, and smell all of Jonathan Adler’s fabulous products

-          Learn about our 10% discount offered exclusively to designers

-          Champagne & chocolate for a treat

-          Meet fellow designers  in the area

-          Receive  a complimentary gift from Jonathan Adler.

You can find us in the middle of the mall across from the Koi Pond.  We hope to see you on Wednesday, December 2^nd from 5-7.  Give us a call to let us know you will be attending.

Have a “happy chic” day!

Jonathan Adler Fashion Island

235 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, California 92660

Phone: 949-759-0017 Fax: 949-759-0016

This Southern California bungalow was featured in the May issue of Sunset Magazine and belongs to the owners of the accessories & furniture online site “Shop Shine Home.”

Homeowners Russell & Susan Ortiz share the home with their four children and wanted a livable, functional place with the indoor-outdoor Californian lifestyle.

The kitchen floors are ultra-durable concrete inspired by the color of beach sand.  The upholstery on the white ottoman is vinyl which can be easily wiped clean.  Kitchen is open and airy with floating shelving and white subway tiles.  I love the kitchen cabinet doors and hardware.

This console table can be found on her online store and also comes in black.

For the master bedroom, the inspiration was the palm covered wallpaper to give a tropical and fresh feel that looked clean and simple.

Tropical colors give this room the indoor/outdoor sunny feel which makes a great space for the kids to hang out.  This orange vinyl loveseat can also be found on her site.

To view the original feature in Sunset magazine, click here.

I recently took a trip over to my local Ferguson Showroom. I hadn’t been to this particular location since the showroom moved from it’s previous location in North Hollywood. I had been repeatedly sending my clients out to meet with my sales person (Michele) and had only been in contact with her via phone/email for way too long…finally, I took a little field trip! The showroom is amazing and it houses everything one would need for bath, kitchen, lighting etc. The inventory of lighting is impressive, they carry every major appliance you can think of, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, a full range of kitchen cabinets. I didn’t photograph everything they showcase, but I captured a few unique items I came across that interested me.

Here’s a small glimpse:
Exotic Wood Tub:

Vanity:

A unique vanity:

Amazing slab of stone:

Fun sconces:

La Cornue Hood & Range:

Carrera Marble Pedestal Sink & Tub:



Ranges from Italy that come in a spectrum of colors:

Lighting from Eurofase:

Modern vanity with a dynamic mirror (that Lauren featured a post on awhile back!):

Beautiful pair of sconces:

If you are looking for any bath fixtures, kitchen appliances, lighting, etc feel free to contact my salesperson at the Ferguson Showroom in Woodland Hills, CA: Michele Conn 818 593 7225 Michele.Conn@Ferguson.com

The Swedish based clothing store H&M is now offering a home collection line. It is debuting first in European markets and will be available by mail order. The line will be organized by different rooms in the house and also by palette (taking cue from fashion). The concept will also be on value for money – not unlike their retail clothing stores.

I took a trip over to the Walker Zanger showroom in West Hollywood last week to select stone & tile samples for two kitchen projects I am currently working on, and, as I had not paid a visit to the showroom in some time, I enjoyed seeing some new items. While waiting for my samples, I snapped some pictures to share of some of the new-er collections:

A very Moroccan influence:

Chaining:

Colorful patterns:

Carrera Marble:

These graphic & colorful borders would be great for a bathroom:

Arabesque gold & silver tiles:

A showroom display:

Walker Zanger

I’ve always wanted to visit the ABC Carpet & Home Store located in NYC. Finally, I had the chance! It’s really an amazing store and there is so much to see! I only covered the 1st Floor, Mezzanine, and the 5th Floor. Now I need to take a trip back to see the rest of the floors. Next time, I will have to plan half a day to visit! (Nevermind, I didn’t even get to the building across the street which houses the carpet section.)

A beautiful glass chandelier over a glass table:

The first floor had a ton of great lighting. I noticed a lot of decorative floral chandeliers and pendants. Loved many of them!

A chair fit for a President:

Loving the crystal chandeliers:

My friend Tanya and I loved this bed for a little girl’s room…well, actually I loved it for me!

Vintage chairs: