Chic Compositions

In my previous post, I talked about how our "old" world {but not dead} continues to set the trends and inspire the designs we see today.

Fashion is a perfect example of this.

There is no denying the similarities between the antiques in yesterday's post, and the current looks we see in high-fashion runways. And why not. I believe in order to understand quality and great design, you have to revisit the past and those who have mastered the concept. 

 {Alexander Mcqueen does it best in recreating a Baroque look}

{I love the print on this TFNC dress, and the details on these Versace sunglasses}

Chic Compositions

Using antiques in your design, doesn't mean it has to be boring or dated. 

In fact, combining both contemporary furniture with antiques, instantly gives a space an edgier look. 

In this vignette, we've combined a 19th c. French mirror with a black mirrored Parsons style console table, accented with 15th c. torsos on stands, and a 19th c. Anglo Indian sewing box.

For a final touch, we've added our Candace Barnes 'Marlena' Ottoman, which made the overall composition very chic.

Many may not realize, but antiques continue to inspire the trends we see today, and I'll show you a perfect example of that tomorrow in how we apply that to fashion.

Thank you for reading!

Good Things.

I am fascinated by the idea of owning grand scale antique repurposed doors, and placing them in my home one day. Very much like the ones I've pictured above.

Whether you're designing modern, traditional, or eclectic interiors; bringing in antique doors of any style, {if able to} offer so much character to a home and space. 

I would never rule the idea out. 

Forget the saying "If these walls could talk" .... because doors would have juicier gossip. 

A Haute Spring

What Inspires my blog? When designers take "simple" colors and create bold statements.

It's that fine line when art becomes wearable, that really triggers my senses and creativity. It's fashion that is beyond the stretch of my imagination, but also admiration that this exaggerated concept would ever be worn by anybody. 

At least not by me in any case. 

If I did however, San Francisco could be a place to do it. Although I would probably, more likely, get away with it in New York. 

{images from here}

{Though this last year's Marchesa, ruffles are still seen everywhere, and I'm all over it}

{A fun add-on for the daring fashionista}

Would you wear any of these?
Thank you for reading! Xo- A

End Of My March

I can't help but feel hysteria as we spring into this new season. 

Like any other person, I love fun pastels and bright colors, but love my winters much more. And so because of my romantic affair with coats, boots, and scarves, I am neither mentally nor "wardrobe-ly" prepared for sun dresses and lightweight fabrics. 

But bless my San Francisco heart for a slow transition to all that we know as spring fashion, because as cold weather persists with sporadic warm weather, I'm still able to layer, wrap myself up, and live in winter's remains. 

So as we officially welcome April's season, I say to goodbye to my nostalgic winter days and hello to sea-foam greens.

Love & Lust

{Sarah Kurz painting- One of few artists able to capture the real beauty of women.}

We all agree Valentine's is a wee-bit corny (we all think it, we all say it, we all blogged it).
So in an effort to make this day a little less love-y/cheesy, and lot more lust-y, I've hand picked a few things that inspire love within me (art, fashion + interiors) and guaranteed to  get your chemical juices flowing.

If I didn't with any of these three things, than you A). Something is wrong with you, or B). You need more chocolate to help release those endorphins.

You're welcome!
Thank you for reading. 

{Again with my Oscar de la Renta- He always nails it}

   {I'm such a fan of Moroccan design because there is something so sensual about the colors}

January First

Welcome to two thousand and thirteen everyone...

Two thousand twelve brought about wonderful blessings. I was proposed to by the love I was meant to have, my mother made a full recovery from cancer, our families continue to grow, and I have made new beautiful friendships (just to name a few).....  But I definitely look forward to the new adventures this year will have to offer. To celebrate the first day of the year, I have pulled together some of my favorite images of this past year.... a flash back if you will.

 

Enjoy!

 

{Simply Kasia jewelry}

{paul costello photograph}

{Beautiful table-scaping by Candace Barnes}

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