If I had a little extra play money at all they would so be mine! Which pair would you pick? I'm actually partial to the poodles... but the horse heads are so classic, too...
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Showing posts with label office. Show all posts
HAPPY ENDINGS
I've been hunting for some chic office accessories to jazz up my work space, and have totally fallen for these stylish and cheerful little bookends from Spinsani at Barney's right now...
If I had a little extra play money at all they would so be mine! Which pair would you pick? I'm actually partial to the poodles... but the horse heads are so classic, too...
If I had a little extra play money at all they would so be mine! Which pair would you pick? I'm actually partial to the poodles... but the horse heads are so classic, too...
MY MILLION-DOLLAR OFFICE
I know many of you have been following along in the drama, decor, and dahlings that are the Million-Dollar Decorators on Bravo. Well, today - to celebrate the season finale - I was asked by Bravo to put together a million-dollar challenge: an inspiration board for my dream office space worthy of these fabulous designers. Lucky for them (and me!) it's one of my most favorite spaces to fantasize about...
And here she is! Would miss Mary (and the rest of the gang) approve? I wanted the space to feel light, yet dramatic, and was inspired by the Schumacher Birds and Butterflies fabric, my obsession with malachite, and my all-time favorite desk by Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair - completely customized of course. Needless to say... an unlimited budget comes in handy.
What do you think? Or better yet, what do you think they'd think?? Share your thoughts with us here or hop over to the Million Dollar Decorators fan page where they'll be posting it later today!
*resources top to bottom: desk lamp by arteriors, chandelier by tord boontje at moss, bone inlay chair at well-appointed home, mgbw side table, asheworth campaign desk, bookcases at ballard designs, lyford diamond quadrille fabric, schumacher birds and butterflies fabric, pair of malachite lamps on 1st dibs, settee on 1st dibs, venetian screen at bellacor, rug by trina turk at layla grayce
And here she is! Would miss Mary (and the rest of the gang) approve? I wanted the space to feel light, yet dramatic, and was inspired by the Schumacher Birds and Butterflies fabric, my obsession with malachite, and my all-time favorite desk by Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair - completely customized of course. Needless to say... an unlimited budget comes in handy.
What do you think? Or better yet, what do you think they'd think?? Share your thoughts with us here or hop over to the Million Dollar Decorators fan page where they'll be posting it later today!
*resources top to bottom: desk lamp by arteriors, chandelier by tord boontje at moss, bone inlay chair at well-appointed home, mgbw side table, asheworth campaign desk, bookcases at ballard designs, lyford diamond quadrille fabric, schumacher birds and butterflies fabric, pair of malachite lamps on 1st dibs, settee on 1st dibs, venetian screen at bellacor, rug by trina turk at layla grayce
LILAC + TANGERENE
Some of you may remember that back in January I started dreaming of office space for coco+kelley. Well... the space I had in mind fell through, but I'm determined to find something this summer, and can't wait to decorate! Which - of course - means that I'm dreaming up color palettes...
Just like my home, I imagine I'll want to switch things up in the office here and there, but I do think having a color scheme that I'm drawn to, but might not want in the house, is a great possibility. Which is why I'm seriously considering a little lilac with punches of tangerine...
I really love the mix of modern with Moroccan influences, and the one piece I've had on my wish list for some time now is the sofa from Crate & Barrel which happens to come in lilac as a stock fabric option (they also have a desk I'm drooling over). I'd love to have a corner of the office space be a sitting area where anyone can get comfy and settle in on the laptop or with coffee and magazines when we need a little break from work - and these pieces would be a fabulous start! What do you think of this scheme?
*images: via veranda, bijou and boheme, and elle decor *room inspiration: lamp by robert abbey, pillow at villa home, azure sofa at crate & barrel, white linen chair z gallerie, inlay table at horchow
Just like my home, I imagine I'll want to switch things up in the office here and there, but I do think having a color scheme that I'm drawn to, but might not want in the house, is a great possibility. Which is why I'm seriously considering a little lilac with punches of tangerine...
I really love the mix of modern with Moroccan influences, and the one piece I've had on my wish list for some time now is the sofa from Crate & Barrel which happens to come in lilac as a stock fabric option (they also have a desk I'm drooling over). I'd love to have a corner of the office space be a sitting area where anyone can get comfy and settle in on the laptop or with coffee and magazines when we need a little break from work - and these pieces would be a fabulous start! What do you think of this scheme?
*images: via veranda, bijou and boheme, and elle decor *room inspiration: lamp by robert abbey, pillow at villa home, azure sofa at crate & barrel, white linen chair z gallerie, inlay table at horchow
TRADITIONAL MEETS THE TROPICS
Most of my clients who come to me enjoy traditional or classic elements in their home, but always with a bit of a twist. I usually mix in a few modern accents as well as organic textures to keep things feeling fresh and relaxing.
Recently, a client and I were discussing window treatments and in homage to her warmer climate, I was encouraging adding some bamboo shades and maybe some woven stools to the space. Understandably, it can be difficult to envision adding elements associated with beach homes or tropical escapes into traditional home decor. So, when I found this little 'office' area via House & Home, I had to save it as the perfect example.
What do you think? Does it feel too contrasted, or do you like the mix of traditional and tropical? The addition of the blue rug is another great element - bringing ocean hues indoors. I'm not sure that's the exact chair I would have chosen, but I do like the idea...
Recently, a client and I were discussing window treatments and in homage to her warmer climate, I was encouraging adding some bamboo shades and maybe some woven stools to the space. Understandably, it can be difficult to envision adding elements associated with beach homes or tropical escapes into traditional home decor. So, when I found this little 'office' area via House & Home, I had to save it as the perfect example.
What do you think? Does it feel too contrasted, or do you like the mix of traditional and tropical? The addition of the blue rug is another great element - bringing ocean hues indoors. I'm not sure that's the exact chair I would have chosen, but I do like the idea...
MOODBOARDS + MONDAYS
Well, a few things didn't happen this weekend. *1. I didn't get to go off on my little weekend getaway (due to a hacking cough and sudden loss of voice) and *2. I also didn't spend the entire weekend working (which is quite a miracle). Instead, I took the time to do some things I haven't done in a while... say, since last summer?
This is one of two bulletin boards above my desk - one serves for inspiration and the other organization - and this weekend I was looking at it and realized... I have rebuilt my inspiration since last August. How did I know? Because the calendar (to the right below) told me so...
"Ridiculous," I thought to myself and immediately began pulling the tear sheets down. But, not before I snapped a few pics to share - after all, that's what inspiration is for, right? The board was during my citron color trend obsession last summer, and I loved the way it looked paired with a strong coral/pink and unexpected black. My goal for this week? Some new inspiration to freshen things up around here and share with you all as soon as I can!
Happy Monday lovelies! Let's make it a fantastic week, shall we?
This is one of two bulletin boards above my desk - one serves for inspiration and the other organization - and this weekend I was looking at it and realized... I have rebuilt my inspiration since last August. How did I know? Because the calendar (to the right below) told me so...
"Ridiculous," I thought to myself and immediately began pulling the tear sheets down. But, not before I snapped a few pics to share - after all, that's what inspiration is for, right? The board was during my citron color trend obsession last summer, and I loved the way it looked paired with a strong coral/pink and unexpected black. My goal for this week? Some new inspiration to freshen things up around here and share with you all as soon as I can!
Happy Monday lovelies! Let's make it a fantastic week, shall we?
Cottage Bedroom Makeover
Does it get any better than this 1920s stucco cottage in East Hampton designed by House Beautiful contributing editor Frances Schultz? I'm madly in love with her master suite, which used to be the two tiny front bedrooms. All of the fabulous blue on the walls and pretty fabrics, the half canopy, and the dressing table! And the study...what a perfect place to blog! The photographs by Trevor Tondro really capture it all so beautifully too. To see before-n-afters of the space, head to House Beautiful!
I'm so happy it's Friday! Believe it or not, 6 weeks from today Chris and I will be getting married. (Didn't we just get engaged?!) Tonight I'm meeting with a hair and makeup artist to go over my vision and on Sunday Chris' super sweet sisters are throwing me a wedding shower! My very own wedding shower...I can't believe it! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend too!
I'm so happy it's Friday! Believe it or not, 6 weeks from today Chris and I will be getting married. (Didn't we just get engaged?!) Tonight I'm meeting with a hair and makeup artist to go over my vision and on Sunday Chris' super sweet sisters are throwing me a wedding shower! My very own wedding shower...I can't believe it! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend too!
ROOM OF THE WEEK 2.3
Don't get me wrong - I absolutely love to travel. But I'm also a bit of a creature of habit. I like to have my things organized just so and seem to be a little less productive when on the go (in case you haven't noticed by this week's sporadic posts!).
So, since I'm missing my office a little too much at the moment, I thought it only appropriate that this week's room be a fabulous little work space...
So perfectly feminine and cozy! The delicate desk is simply gorgeous - I love how the thin legs keep the space feeling open, and such a great shape, too. The nook is a must - I tend to want to cozy up with my laptop instead of sitting in a chair all day, so it's an office requirement for me. And of course, plenty of shelves for books and decoratives. A little natural light, and voila - the perfect home office.
*image found on tumblr - source unknown
So, since I'm missing my office a little too much at the moment, I thought it only appropriate that this week's room be a fabulous little work space...
So perfectly feminine and cozy! The delicate desk is simply gorgeous - I love how the thin legs keep the space feeling open, and such a great shape, too. The nook is a must - I tend to want to cozy up with my laptop instead of sitting in a chair all day, so it's an office requirement for me. And of course, plenty of shelves for books and decoratives. A little natural light, and voila - the perfect home office.
*image found on tumblr - source unknown
ROOM OF THE WEEK 2.17
As much as I love a beautiful, polished space, I will readily admit that it's just not me. My favorite rooms are definitely the ones that have a little more organic character to them...
Something a bit more like this! The space still holds some glamorous gems, like the lucite coffee table and velveteen chair (how stunning are the lines in the piece, by the way?), but elements like the sisal rug, country-inspired daybed and industrial desk area bring a casual feel to the room that balances things out so nicely. And let's talk for a minute about that wall! I can't tell if it's faux or real, but the distressed finish is reminiscent of aging frescoes in Italian villas, and therefore quite fantastic, if you ask me! Not to mention a huge space dedicated to an inspiration board. Yes please!
Sadly, I have no idea where this image came from (a little help?) so can't offer much insight to the actual function of this space, but it looks like an office area to me (see the other little desk to the left?) I, however, would feel right at home making this my living room. Would you?
*update! resource found: atlanta homes & lifestyles via my new favorite tumblr the house home
Something a bit more like this! The space still holds some glamorous gems, like the lucite coffee table and velveteen chair (how stunning are the lines in the piece, by the way?), but elements like the sisal rug, country-inspired daybed and industrial desk area bring a casual feel to the room that balances things out so nicely. And let's talk for a minute about that wall! I can't tell if it's faux or real, but the distressed finish is reminiscent of aging frescoes in Italian villas, and therefore quite fantastic, if you ask me! Not to mention a huge space dedicated to an inspiration board. Yes please!
Sadly, I have no idea where this image came from (a little help?) so can't offer much insight to the actual function of this space, but it looks like an office area to me (see the other little desk to the left?) I, however, would feel right at home making this my living room. Would you?
*update! resource found: atlanta homes & lifestyles via my new favorite tumblr the house home
Armelle Studio
Sceneries Armonia
I was instantly smitten with LA-based designer Emily Ruddo of Armonia Decors when I saw her fabulous work popping up on so many of my favorite blogs over the last couple weeks. Like so many of us, Emily gravitates towards blue, and uses the coast and water as inspiration in many of her designs. She is a big fan of creating spaces where people feel harmonious and calm, but more importantly, better about themselves when they are in them. (Love that.) The right blends of color are usually a part of her equation, as you can see from these amazing photos taken by photographer Meghan Beierle-O'Brien. Check out her blog for lots of inspiration and ideas, and her portfolio right over here!
ROOM OF THE WEEK 2.3
After an insanely busy week, I'm dreaming of escapes to quiet places... an old villa somewhere in Italy or Spain sounds lovely right about now...
While I couldn't live a day-to-day existence in something this sparse, I think the magic of an empty room is that your mind has space to breathe and wander and dream up fill itself up. I love this room as a workspace. It seems so meditative with the soft light filtering in and a plethora of floor pillows which I'd surely use to stretch out on the floor in the sunshine. And the rug!! My god, it's glorious!
The simple little bedroom isnt' so bad either...
The two little matching chairs put a smile on my face. Such a beautifully simple little retreat!
*images via marie claire maison
While I couldn't live a day-to-day existence in something this sparse, I think the magic of an empty room is that your mind has space to breathe and wander and dream up fill itself up. I love this room as a workspace. It seems so meditative with the soft light filtering in and a plethora of floor pillows which I'd surely use to stretch out on the floor in the sunshine. And the rug!! My god, it's glorious!
The simple little bedroom isnt' so bad either...
The two little matching chairs put a smile on my face. Such a beautifully simple little retreat!
*images via marie claire maison
Color Me Happy
Can you guess where this home is?! Just a few minutes walk from the sea in Malmö, Sweden, of course! This Hus & Hem space showcasing a bright white backdrop splashed with a rainbow of color is all sorts of fun. I'm digging the whimsical details like the life-sized animals by artist William Sweetlove, the beautiful glass art, and all the bold fabrics. But most of all I am absolutely in love with all of those rugs!!! See more of this funky, happy home over here!
COCO+KELLEY OFFICE INSPIRATION: A GARDEN PARTY
When you make your home in a city that rains 85% of the year, creating an indoor environment that chases the grey away is incredibly important for a girl like me. So, when scheming some ideas for my new office space, my thoughts immediately turned to decor that would help bring in some sunshine!
This cheerful citron settee is the one piece I'm sure I'm going to want for the space, so I'm building my design ideas around it! The first one centers on the thought of creating a bright little garden inspired space that combines casual pieces like the jute rug and garden stool with a hit of glamour and drama by adding the black crystal chandelier. A pop art rose pillow adds the finishing touch! I could easily see pulling out some of the pinks and reds in the pillow into the rest of the room too, but keeping the remaining furniture (desk, shelving, etc) in clean lined whites. What do you think my friends??
This cheerful citron settee is the one piece I'm sure I'm going to want for the space, so I'm building my design ideas around it! The first one centers on the thought of creating a bright little garden inspired space that combines casual pieces like the jute rug and garden stool with a hit of glamour and drama by adding the black crystal chandelier. A pop art rose pillow adds the finishing touch! I could easily see pulling out some of the pinks and reds in the pillow into the rest of the room too, but keeping the remaining furniture (desk, shelving, etc) in clean lined whites. What do you think my friends??
ROOM OF THE WEEK: STUDIO 5 OFFICE TOUR
If you follow me on Twitter, then you may have heard through a little birdie that coco+kelley may be getting a little office space this spring! Details are still being worked out, but my designer brain is already dreaming up the decor. So, in honor of that mini celebration, I thought I'd share one very inspiring office + showroom space with you all today!
My good friend Jessica deGuardiola, founder of 5s PR in Boston, sent me these snaps of her latest addition - a showroom that serves as a full service fashion + lifestyle space for her clients!
When I asked Jess what gave her the inspiration and motivation to open this space, here's what she said, "We represent a women's boutique in Atlanta (Vetted) in which I assist on a lot of the buying trips for. With each trip, I realized more and more the fact that Boston was missing a legitimate showroom for industry-insiders to have access to independent, talented designers predominately represented in NYC. There's so much talent here in Boston, but we were lacking an "incubator" so to speak, that gave designers a platform to showcase their work."
"The second reason that came into play was more of a natural progression... as a fashion + lifestyle publicist, I have large quantities of samples, sometimes entire collections, at my disposal in my office. It seemed only natural to parlay that into an avenue that would allow me to both publicize and showcase my client's work under one roof."
"It was really important to me to create a space that was warm and inviting. We (my visual director and I) wanted Studio 5 to not only beautifully showcase each designer's collection, but also encourage buyers and media to want to spend time in it. The overall look we were going for was "Eclectic Modern" which we tried to convey with combining modern pieces like the acrylic ghost chairs with more "boho" pieces like my vintage zebra hide."
Jess, you did an amazing job, and the space has certainly inspired this girl! I love the mix of rustic and vintage in the fresh loft setting, and I certainly wish Seattle had more inspired spaces like this for showrooms! I can't wait to start plotting my own little space...
My good friend Jessica deGuardiola, founder of 5s PR in Boston, sent me these snaps of her latest addition - a showroom that serves as a full service fashion + lifestyle space for her clients!
When I asked Jess what gave her the inspiration and motivation to open this space, here's what she said, "We represent a women's boutique in Atlanta (Vetted) in which I assist on a lot of the buying trips for. With each trip, I realized more and more the fact that Boston was missing a legitimate showroom for industry-insiders to have access to independent, talented designers predominately represented in NYC. There's so much talent here in Boston, but we were lacking an "incubator" so to speak, that gave designers a platform to showcase their work."
"The second reason that came into play was more of a natural progression... as a fashion + lifestyle publicist, I have large quantities of samples, sometimes entire collections, at my disposal in my office. It seemed only natural to parlay that into an avenue that would allow me to both publicize and showcase my client's work under one roof."
"It was really important to me to create a space that was warm and inviting. We (my visual director and I) wanted Studio 5 to not only beautifully showcase each designer's collection, but also encourage buyers and media to want to spend time in it. The overall look we were going for was "Eclectic Modern" which we tried to convey with combining modern pieces like the acrylic ghost chairs with more "boho" pieces like my vintage zebra hide."
Jess, you did an amazing job, and the space has certainly inspired this girl! I love the mix of rustic and vintage in the fresh loft setting, and I certainly wish Seattle had more inspired spaces like this for showrooms! I can't wait to start plotting my own little space...
Dream Workspace
One of the things that excited me when I moved last year was to finally have my own office. I had big dreams for the space ... beautiful and efficient space, colorful and inspiring life. It was about 6 months. From the outset, I received a fabulous new apartment (thanks Dad!), BM beautiful waterfall wall (thanks Chris !)...... Ikea furniture and the remains of my apartment. No art, no curtains, no doorstep. That's my resolution for the new year, fancy my workspace. MyHomeIdeas that would be perfect. They call this the "control center of the family." That's what I call a blogger's dream of turquoise!
Rue and amp; Jessie Zinke
Have you guys checked out issue two of Rue?? So many fabulous spaces, but this vibrant Chelsea loft belonging to lingerie designer Jessie Zinke and photographed by Emily Anderson was my favorite. A collection of pieces she has lovingly acquired over time, everything in her home makes her heart jump. I feel the same way just looking at the photos! The dining room is straight out of my dreams...I'm drooling over the floral fabric on those chairs! For more on this spectacular home, head on over to Rue. And check out Zinke Design for their beautiful collection of intimates and loungewear. They also have a great blog!
I wish you all a wonderful December weekend! Come back next week for pictures from my trip to New York! :)
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