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Thursday, May 29, 2014

OUTDOOR TERRACE DESIGN

I am thrilled to announce that I signed a lease for a pretty amazing apartment in Manhattan. Technically, I was not going to begin apartment hunting for another few months, I just happened to accompany a friend to an apartment viewing and next thing I know I am handing a check over to the realtor. I am not one to impulse purchase (okay, maybe I am) but this place has a doorman, laundry on every floor, a rooftop, a gym, a suana, a recreation room, a dishwasher, a ROOFTOP, a pool on the rooftop.. oh, and did I mention a rooftop? Every single time the realtor mentioned another amenity I could not contain myself, I said "Stop it, I cannot handle all of this excitement, I already said I would sign the lease!"

Besides all of the great things I just listed, what sold us was the terrace that comes with our apartment. It is a corner unit and the terrace literally wraps around the entire space, our outdoor terrace alone is larger than most apartments I've seen. Having outdoor space in NYC is something I have always dreamed of but never saw it as a reality unless I won the lotto. The dream is real and I cannot wait to design the space. This is going to be one beautiful summer.

If you have the space, a corner sectional is the perfect outdoor seating arrangement.

Add texture by using greenery on the walls, and plenty of soft seating.

If your building allows it, build a canopy to protect you on the hottest summer days.

A table with a built in BBQ grill for all of your guests to cook their own meats and veggies? Yes please.

Incorporate lighting for better night time entertaining.

My roommate is convinced that we can crane a hot tub jacuzzi onto the terrace. I'm in.

A tree stump as a table base is absolute genius.

My friend ordered a projector as soon as I suggested having outdoor movie nights.

So apparently once your friends find out you have a terrace with a sick view, they all offer to help build furniture.

We ordered an outdoor double chaise lounge, I can not wait to lay on it after a long day of designing.

There will be plenty of dinner parties thrown this summer.

This indoor outdoor living design by Kelly Wearstler has always been a favorite of mine, the woman can do no wrong.

Sunday, March 23, 2014

SUZANNE KASLER: CLASSIC INTERIORS

I recently had the pleasure of meeting the talented Atlanta based Interior Designer Suzanne Kasler, who happens to be one of my top favorite. I meet many high profile designers in my industry, and I always try to keep composed and professional. Suzanne is one of the nicest, most down to earth designers in person, yet I still managed to find myself at a loss for words. All I kept thinking was "Suzanne Kasler is staring at the large blemish on my face.." Suzanne Kasler has an impressive line of furniture for Hickory Chair, along with a classic collection of lighting for Visual Comfort. Her signature style of casual elegance has since been interpreted into a line of rugs with Safavieh, fine art with Soicher-Marin, accessories with Ballard Designs and a fabric line with Lee Jofa.

Monday, February 24, 2014

LIONETTE NY JEWELRY

The BORA BORA Necklace ($548) draped over the GIZELE Neckalce ($388), I. just. die.

You know when you're out shopping and you see something you like but decide not to purchase it because you don't need it? Well I am one of those shoppers, but if weeks go by and I am still day dreaming about an item, that is when I allow myself to splurge. Well, I have become love struck by Lionette NY Jewelry by Noa Sade. It has been awhile since I have lusted after a piece of jewelry, and unfortunately after discovering this jewelry line I want to add over ten pieces to my collection. I keep convincing myself that I need the GIZELE or GALIT Necklace for an upcoming client meeting. These decadent designs are worthy of Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt herself and I am convinced that owning one of these pieces will bring me power and an army of men servants at my beck and call.