Design Challenge: Go Green

                                                            Michael Eastman Design

                                                                  Home of Tory Burch

Design and Arrangement by Mary McDonald

                                                                 Kelly Wearstler Design

                                                    Kelly Wearstler for Viceroy Palm Springs

                                                       Fabulous Home of Tory Burch

                                                        Kelly Wearstler for The Viceroy

                                                                via interiordezine

 Merci Beaucoup to the fabulous findings and insight of Heather Clawson of http://www.habituallychic.blogspot.com/ for this interesting perspective of Green! Its a bold yet tres chic choice that's very easy on the eyes and senses.

Green is the feng shui color of renewal, fresh energy and new beginnings. Perfect for the new year! Green color is very nourishing to your health, as it calms your nerves and balances your whole body with its closeness to nature. Embrace color in your decor as it has the power to enhance and inspire!

Sweat the Small Stuff!

Sweat the small things such as simple Thank You Notes, because the little things count most! Being fabulous is a must and means more than looking good- it's about doing good things, especially for those that help us out. A Thank You note or email goes a long way, so keep cute and catchy T.Y.N.s on hand to show your appreciation! These Thanks A Latte and Thank You Very Mocha coffee cups are made by Hallmark, and can be picked up at Target and other Hallmark carriers (Everywhere)!

Etsy Art Obsessions!

                                                             Large Abstract $159

                                           30X20 Absract by Destiny Womack $59

                                                            8.5X11.8 inch  $19

                                                       Peggy Wolfe 8X10  $20

                                                            Original Abstract $80

                                            Fork You by Marianne LoMonaco 10X10 $34

                                                     French Script Tuffet $69

                                      From Paris With Love by Deja Vu Art and Design $88

                                             Recycled Skateboard Ottoman Cube $100

                                                                   8X10 Print $12

                                                                       8X10 $10

                                                      Pygmalion and Galatea 18X24  $100

Sands of Time by Jennifer Leigh 18X24 $159

 Here are some of my favorites over at  Etsy, the eBay of art! There's no bidding, just direct, see & select shopping from thousands of custom artwork and crafts! Etsy offers a platform for craftpersons and consumers to buy and sell their work and creations. Browse everything from custom candles to clothing here at http://www.etsy.com/ ! 

                                                           Xoxo, Nini

Viva Salvador Dali

 The Leda chair has been realized from the painting, “Femme à la Tête Rose”, as part of the Dali Furniture project

                                                    Vis-a-Vis sofa by Salvador Dali

 With the intense excitement of the reopening of the Salvador Dali Art Museum here in Tampa, I nearly fainted when I stumbled across these fabulous treasures over at www.avantgallery.com! Dali, the King of Surrealism and all things imaginative lives on through furniture and design and I'm elated!

The Dali Furniture project is produced with exclusive world rights by the team at Bd Ediciones de Diseno comprised of Robert Descharnes, Oscar Tusquets and Joaquin Camps. Since Dali never specified which materials he would want his furniture to be made from, the challenge for the team was to balance the tastes of the painter and production viability.

Each piece is accompanied by the Certificate of the Dali Series.

Product links: http://avantgallery.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=13_19&products_id=356 and http://avantgallery.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=13_19&products_id=351

Empire State of Mind: The Throne

 I'm certifiably a southern girl, but the raw, creative culture of New York City is undeniable. The Throne was designed in 2008 by Ted Nemeth for Ted Nemeth Designs. Graffiti artwork was done by NYC street artist, BLKINK. For any King of New York in need of this commanding throne, orders are available through special commissions at http://avantgallery.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=13_19&products_id=149

A Contemporary Classic

 

The Hi Can, designed by Edoardo Carlina is undeniably a contemporary classic as it taps into our childhood envy of Elroy Jetson and brings those high-tech wonders full circle to present-day decor. The Hi Can is a high fidelity canopy bed, described as a futuristic and innovative cocoon presenting a brand new concept of comfort and relaxation!

Equipped With:

• Remote-controlled blinds
• A pressure-balanced mechanical bedding system; self-regulated orthopedically-correct support of the spine
• Sound system
• LED reading lights
• Built-in PC and full media compliment with a game and entertainment console
• HD projector to enjoy high definition movies and images
• Home theatre screen sliding down at the foot of the bed
• All system features enabled through iPad/iPod/iPhone touch-screen remote control, which can operate lighting, blinds, screen automation, bedding system movements and entertainment hardware
• Nappa leather upholstery

The Hi Can is available at the fabulous Avant Gallery, Miami Design District! To read more about this classic or for pricing please visit http://avantgallery.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=13_39&products_id=488 .The current listing price is $59,000.00- the average price of a Merecedes, but the Hi Can won't be depreciating as quickly and is quite the multimedia investment!

Bedroom Inspiration for Mr. and Ms. International

                                           courtesy of  http://www.designersguild.com/

Go Global with your design flair and transform your bedroom into a vacation oasis! If you don't have the time to travel, incorporate decor from your ideal destination and duplicate the immense comfort and relaxation you get from hotel and resort beds. The Sensational Sleeping Quarters above are features of Elle Decor! To read the article and learn more about the rooms and their designers, click here: http://www.elledecor.com/decorating/articles/sensational-sleeping-quarters and pick up some exotic items at http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/, http://www.zgallerie.com/ , http://www.target.com/, http://www.bobointriguingobjects.com/  http://www.casadelbianco.com/, and be sure to check Elle Decor's resource page for more!

                                                                                                                                    XoXo,
                                                                                                                                               Nini

Visual Engagement: The Manuscrit Rug

          

Created by architect, designer, filmmaker, and writer Joacquim Ruiz Millet, The Manuscrit Rug is an expression of his passions in a romantic poem and is visually striking!. Ruiz-Millet's creative intent was to encourage people to "walk on his words; a fragment of a work of fiction about power relationships imbued with highly charged eroticism." The Manuscrit, along with many other beautiful pieces are currently on sale at www.dwr.com/home.do . A direct link to purchase the Manuscrit: http://www.dwr.com/product/floor-coverings/rugs/manuscrit-rug.do?sortby=ourPicks

Style and Substance: The Nook

                                                          Courtesy of http://www.designspongeonline.com/

 The Nook Coffee Table captures the essence of modern design with a unique, geometric shape and integrates convenient shelving units! The Nook was ingeniously created by product designer David Pickett at the Cleveland Institute of Art! It's perfect for a young professional or apartment space, as the table functions as a storage unit also. Find out more about David Pickett and The Nook at http://www.david-pickett.com/work .