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March 2, 2010 · 1:46 am

Montage: 31 Chevron-Adorned Interiors

The cover of this month’s Elle Decor motivated me to put together a chevron montage. It’s funny, because the chevron in this photo is just one element of a room loaded with pictures, yet its boldness pushed it to the forefront of my mind.

I love the pure graphic punch of the flat weave zigzag rugs, even though I probably wouldn’t make such a statement in my house. I think I’d find myself distracted, staring at it until I got that dizzying effect where your eyes go all funny. (Procrastinating is simply a way of life when you work from home.) But I love the way they look in photographs.

When I was about thirteen, I made my father paint a zigzag motif in my bedroom. I got the idea from a sitcom called “Too Close For Comfort,” (anyone remember that?) in which one of the daughter’s room had this funky stripe painted around her room. I simply had to have that look. I took liberties with the colors though. My walls were repainted a bright, clear sky blue. The stripe, a sort of zigzag/vee shape on the feature wall, was navy blue. The pièce de resistance was the white comforter with crisp, multicolored rainbow, compliments of Caldor. The rainbow, cloud, sun ceramic mobile from my best friend Marcia completed the look. Dated, yes, but for a teeny bopper, pretty pulled together.

Photos: Anne Coyle and Nate Berkus in Elle Decor; unidentified; Domino; Nina Freudenberger in Lonny; Mary McDonald; Marie Claire Maison; Living Etc.; Craig Spencer; Anne Coyle Interiors; Cookie; 315 Thomas blog via Made by Girl; Mlinaric, Henry & Zervudachi; Anne Coyle Interiors; Australian Vogue Living; Real Living Michelle Adams; Wendy Blount; Ashe + Leandro; TurquoiseLA; Terrat Elms; M. Design; Kyle Timothy Home; Belinda George Architects; Color Theory; Steven Gambrel in Elle Decor; Angie Hranowsky; House Beautiful via The Goods; Elle Decor; Tory Burch’s closet in Vogue; Living Etc.; Australian Vogue Living; Sabbe Interiors.

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March 1, 2010 · 8:40 pm

Olympic Style: Runway to Raceway

It’s been all Olympics, all the time at NBC. Last week I spent quite a bit of time perusing photos of Olympic athletes trying to figure out if mere civilians could acquire high tech skating suits and such. (See: “Dress Like an Olympian“). As I sifted through, I realized that a lot of the looks were oddly similar to looks shown on the runways at Fashion Week. So, when I finished the Olympic gear guide, I threw together a photo gallery that’s a bit more up my alley: “Runway to Raceway.” I hope you’ll click through; it’s fun.

And, since I just posted about cobalt & black looks, I made a little Olympic fashion montage just for you.

Fashion Week: Cobalt and Black

In honor of a fall/winter 2010 fashion trend, cobalt and black, I’ve changed my header. Like it? The pink was annoying me. So cloying. I really only put it up for Valentine’s Day.

Here are some cobalt & black looks off the runway. For cobalt home décor on eBay, and other runway trends that we’ll see translated into interior looks this year, have a peek at my trend articles for The Inside Source: “New York Fashion Week Goes Home” (Part 1 and Part 2).

Designers
1st Row: Anna Sui; Burberry; Calvin Klein; Proenza Schouler
2nd Row: Marchesa; Catherine Malandrino; Diane von Furstenberg; Lela Rose

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March 1, 2010 · 3:37 pm

ARTmonday: Focus Line Art by Tracy Melton

Last month while browsing Etsy I came across these amazing tree ring encaustic paintings from Focus Line Art by Tracy Melton. I’ve been really interested in wall installations of late, and thought this would be the perfect opportunity to try one out. So I promptly purchased several sets (well, after much agonizing over just which sets). They’re amazing. I plan to hang them over my green Twilight Sleep Sofa in my study on the Cape. That is, if I can convince my husband to bang 12 nails into the pristine wall. I will post a pic if I prevail.

Designer Spotlight: Lauren Nelson

I don’t usually do odes to one designer, but the other night at dinner with David Harris of ducduc, Lauren from The Rug Company, and Boston interior designer Annsley McAleer, I met Lauren Nelson, a stylist/interior designer who has newly relocated here from California. She is so nice and talented too, so in the interest in welcoming her to our city, I thought it would be nice to showcase her work. I’m sure we’ll be seeing a lot more of her.