Recent Faves: Street Style

There's just something about the concept of street style that just never gets old.  Perhaps it's the neutrality of it...anyone can be the muse.

photos from style.com & elle.com

My Faves: Children's Bedrooms

1. Designer: David Netto, Elle Decor October 2005
2. Designer: Marie-Paule Pelle, Elle Decor June 2006
3. Designer: Robert Couturier, Elle Decor July 2005

I thought it would be fun to show my 3 top favorite children's bedrooms right now.  Elle Decor does such a great job showcasing an array of styles.  I love warm, inviting, comfortable spaces.  Of course my 3 year old daughter is a huge inspiration here.  Below is her room.  The above three inspired me most this year. 

Great Dames.

 Joan Juliet Buck

Clarissa Dalrymple

Gisue Hariri

 Dale M. Larocca

Joan Juliet Buck 

Clarissa Dalrymple

Look at this series called Portrait of a Lady, from the recent WSJ Magazine, photographer Amy Troost.  Can you take your eyes away? Some of the most captivating portraits I've ever seen.

And even more to be inspired by their work.  For me that's Gisue Hariri.  Her fearless, innovative approach to architecture as the co-principal of Hariri & Hariri, blows me away over and over again.

 It took me a moment to notice the diamonds.

A Room of One's Own.

You know when it's been so long since you spoke with someone...finally when you do, you don't know where to start?  That's how I feel.  I've been working on this post for a week. aaahhhh..

...So I returned from Guatemala at the end of September, then moved into a new space. Or should I say my studio dream.  I've been wanting my own space for some time...looking on and off for close to a year.  Since moving in, getting comfortable, organizing, designing and running the business left me little energy to write the blog. Sorry about that.

When it comes to interior design, I need to live in a space.  As it is, I'm still working on the inspiration/planning wall opposite the blanket and pillow display.  But I absolutely love it...And am satisfied with the progress made so far.  Here's some shots around my spot.

One of the ever-changing inspiration boards...yellows, blues, corals...looking ahead to spring.  My daughter's watercolor peeks through.  I'm so proud of her.

Did I say blue...and green are big colors for us going into spring.. Stay tuned!

New velvet ikat fabrics from Uzbekistan on their way to the work room.

Display wall of blankets and pillows.

Our understated Hopi Stripe lavender pillow looks great with some new Kuba cloth that's just arrived, soon to be made into great accent pillows.

And the Hopi Stripe slate pairs well with more African fabrics waiting to be cut for pillows.

Where I sit for now.  And feeling very grateful.

Guatemala Love.

Today is my last day in Guatemala. I'm feeling so thankful and privileged to have spent a week here...exploring and falling in love with the land and people, history and tradition.  My main reason for being here has been to develop a new collection, but I've found so much more.. Right now I just want to express thanks while it all sinks in.