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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Charity Buzz: The Pink Swan Project
Have you heard of the Pink Swan Project yet?
18 superstar designers have been commissioned to recreate their own unique version of the swan chair, to be auctioned off on Charitybuzz.com in October for Breat Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds will go to the The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
The brains behind the project is mid-century furniture specialist SUITE New York, where the chairs will be displayed throughout October.
18 superstar designers have been commissioned to recreate their own unique version of the swan chair, to be auctioned off on Charitybuzz.com in October for Breat Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds will go to the The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
The brains behind the project is mid-century furniture specialist SUITE New York, where the chairs will be displayed throughout October.
I love seeing designers come together for a good cause and I really hope to see more of these collaborations in the future.
The only question that remains is: which are your favorite chairs? Madeline Weinrib is a clear winner for me, followed closely by Windsor Smith and Vicente Wolf. How about you?
Please tune in for the auction and, for the few that can afford to buy, bid high!
New Online Shop: Black & Spiro!
Yesterday's post is coming in late today and for that I must apologise. I had a girlfriend over last night for dinner, wine, and a master plan involving the decoration of her freshly purchased house (more on this project to come)! The plan was a success but left me no time to blog, or even to watch my new favorite TV show, The Renovators!
Back on topic, something very very exciting happened yesterday, the incredibly talented Anna Spiro of Black & Spiro opened her online store, Absolutely Beautiful Things, and it is the cutest and most ingenious concept: one vignette per season and everything is for sale! You better get in quick, because some of these items are either unique, or in available in very small quantities.
Here is the gorgeous Winter Vignette (yes, it's winter in Australia and it sucksb**** big time):
EVERYTHING on there is for sale (except for maybe the mandarines). And the best part is, it is available for international shipping (you lucky North Americans)!
I would love to know what your favorite items are. Mine are the black & white toile wallpaper, the rustic bleached pine console table, the floral & geometric cushion, the limited edition framed embroidery, and of course for winter, the geometric throw rug.
My only worry is, Anna better start making weekly vignettes instead of quartely ones, because the shop will empty very quickly!
Congratulations ro Anna on this beautiful innovation and happy shopping to everyone else!
Back on topic, something very very exciting happened yesterday, the incredibly talented Anna Spiro of Black & Spiro opened her online store, Absolutely Beautiful Things, and it is the cutest and most ingenious concept: one vignette per season and everything is for sale! You better get in quick, because some of these items are either unique, or in available in very small quantities.
Here is the gorgeous Winter Vignette (yes, it's winter in Australia and it sucks
I would love to know what your favorite items are. Mine are the black & white toile wallpaper, the rustic bleached pine console table, the floral & geometric cushion, the limited edition framed embroidery, and of course for winter, the geometric throw rug.
My only worry is, Anna better start making weekly vignettes instead of quartely ones, because the shop will empty very quickly!
Congratulations ro Anna on this beautiful innovation and happy shopping to everyone else!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Rue Issue Six
Is it just me or has the Rue hype passed? Don't get me wrong, I think the girls behind Rue are really lovely and I am in awe of how much they've achieved in the last year. But after six issues, we are still left with the same discombobulated (yes, it's my fancy word of the day, look it up!) magazine, that tends jumps from one bit to the next...
Are they a shelter mag? Or is it about fashion; food; travel; or is it just a pub to show off their friends and contributors? (By the way, hats off to shortening that last section and shifting it to the back of the mag!)
On the one hand, I have no doubt that Rue will continue to deliver bi-monthly loveliness like this:
But I continue to be slightly confused by things like these:
And I am disappointed by the fact that I still find images like these:
Maybe I have high expectations. I know just as well as anyone how hard it is to create a style and a voice for something as simple as a blog, let alone tackling an online mag with no print experience! But I am still eagerly awaiting for Rue to find its voice.
And I will not give up. I still kind of like the damn mag...
Are they a shelter mag? Or is it about fashion; food; travel; or is it just a pub to show off their friends and contributors? (By the way, hats off to shortening that last section and shifting it to the back of the mag!)
On the one hand, I have no doubt that Rue will continue to deliver bi-monthly loveliness like this:
And this:
And this:
But I continue to be slightly confused by things like these:
Or these:
And I am disappointed by the fact that I still find images like these:
Surely they know that this is basically a close-up of an Ikea frame... Grand designs? I think not...
Lack of styling and object-editing, especially on the left hand counter... Is that a collection of chickens?
Feels very showroomy... Yawn.
The image is blurry and has light spots...
So I would love to know, am I the only one? What did you think of this month's issue? Did you love it or loathe it? I enjoyed it, no more no less...
Maybe I have high expectations. I know just as well as anyone how hard it is to create a style and a voice for something as simple as a blog, let alone tackling an online mag with no print experience! But I am still eagerly awaiting for Rue to find its voice.
And I will not give up. I still kind of like the damn mag...
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
House Crush: A Bilbao Duplex
It had been a while since my last crush, but yesterday, my heart started fluttering again, over this beautiful duplex in Bilbao, Spain. Most of you would already know I have a real thing for Spanish decor. And I am sure that most of you also would understand why. Spanish magazine Nuevo Estilo consistently feature the most stunning properties and this one is no exception!
I am especially fond of the antique rugs in tints of red and burnt orange against all that fresh white; the mix of clean lines and antiques and oh, the fiddle leaf fig! You just can't go wrong with one of those...
Just around the corner, the owners have played with the mood of the hallway with a dramatic dark-grey wall, large artwork and curiosities mixed with clean lined furniture...
The office is lifted with a wall of floor-to-ceiling box shelves. I love how they've placed artwork inside the boxes, like an organized gallery wall! They were also bold to place the desk in front of the shelves but it totally works.
The kitchen was kept simple and clean-lined but the black ceiling totally makes the room!
The bedroom reflects the colors of the living room in a subtler way...
And finally that bathroom! The grasscloth is simply brilliant in the space... Combined with the oversized tiles, the fittings and sconces it makes the bathroom so elegant! Only in Europe...
I am especially fond of the antique rugs in tints of red and burnt orange against all that fresh white; the mix of clean lines and antiques and oh, the fiddle leaf fig! You just can't go wrong with one of those...
Just around the corner, the owners have played with the mood of the hallway with a dramatic dark-grey wall, large artwork and curiosities mixed with clean lined furniture...
The office is lifted with a wall of floor-to-ceiling box shelves. I love how they've placed artwork inside the boxes, like an organized gallery wall! They were also bold to place the desk in front of the shelves but it totally works.
The kitchen was kept simple and clean-lined but the black ceiling totally makes the room!
The bedroom reflects the colors of the living room in a subtler way...
And finally that bathroom! The grasscloth is simply brilliant in the space... Combined with the oversized tiles, the fittings and sconces it makes the bathroom so elegant! Only in Europe...
What do you all think of the space? Love it or leave it? What are your favorite bits?
all images via Nuevo Estilo
Monday, July 25, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Delightful Weekly: Outdoors Edition
I wouldn't say no to spending a few relaxing days in this delightful place, cooking beautiful meals with friends while gazing outside, having dinner parties and staying up late...
Friday, July 22, 2011
1st (design) Class: Design Darling
It's time for another 1st (design) Class, in which my favorite bloggers will get to share their favorite trend, classic, designer, room and design rule. All in the hope to shed some light on the nebulous world of interior design!
This week I'm pleased to welcome the sweet Mackenzie from Design Darling. At a young age (21), Mackenzie runs a hugely popular blog and interns for the iconic Rue Magazine! She has bucket loads of style and personality. She never fails to inspire and feature the best of the best in fashion and interiors. If you haven't discovered her blog yet, you are missing out!
Hi there! I'm Mackenzie from Design Darling and I'm excited to share a few of my favorites with you on Savvy Home today.ONE TREND
Online magazines! I'm an editorial intern and writer for Rue Magazine and I'm inspired watching some of my favorite bloggers parlay that experience into successful careers in this burgeoning field. I love my print magazines as much as the next style blogger but having fresh content at my fingertips every month is endlessly exciting!
ONE CLASSIC
White subway tile! I think it's funny when people dismiss subway tile as a trend. It might be popular of late but it's timeless in my eyes! Few materials transition so seamlessly from a summer home to an industrial interior. The fact that subway tile works with so many styles and provides a neutral backdrop to any appliances or cabinetry makes it an instant classic in my book!
ONE DESIGNER
Nobody does color quite like Anna Spiro. Her understanding of pattern and scale gets me every time. Hopefully one day I'll make it to her store in Brisbane, Australia!
ONE ROOM
I keep coming back to this Hamptons interior by Amanda Nisbet. Blue, pink, and white is my very favorite color palette and the piping detail on the sofas is delightful! It's exactly where I'd like to be this summer.
ONE DESIGN RULE
Billy Baldwin once said, "Be faithful to your own taste because nothing you really like is ever out of style." I can't think of a better design philosophy. Design is supposed to be fun, like this Eddie Ross tablescape. If you love it, do it!
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PS - If you have a blog and wish to participate to this series, drop me a line! I would love to hear from you.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Traveling Toes: Cap d'Antibes
One of my biggest highlights of the trip, was our week in Cap d'Antibes, France.
Cap d'Antibes is located halfway between Nice and Cannes, and is home to many celebrities (Tom Cruise, Paris Hilton, Leonardo Dicaprio, you get the picture...) during the Cannes Festival, thanks to the famous Eden Roc Hotel.
If you've ever been on the French Riviera in the midst of summer, you must be aware that it includes impossible traffic jams, waiting lines and streets, restaurants and beaches packed with people. But, Cap d'Antibes (affectionately named "the Cap") is a haven of tranquility in the craziness that is a summer on the Cote d'Azur.
We had the luxury of staying in a beautiful villa - and after a few attempts at sightseeing trips in the surrounding cities, we resumed to hanging out at the villa, the pool, the gorgeous french food bought at the local markets, and in the beautiful company of my family.
We had a blast: long afternoons by the pool, fun games of petanque or cards late afternoon, dinner parties... The whole thing could not have been more idyllic! Matt went for long iron-man runs up and down the steep hills, mom and I went for long walks around the cape's cliffs, a few others had long lazy naps every afternoon. It was paradise. I could have stayed there a whole year.
Cap d'Antibes is located halfway between Nice and Cannes, and is home to many celebrities (Tom Cruise, Paris Hilton, Leonardo Dicaprio, you get the picture...) during the Cannes Festival, thanks to the famous Eden Roc Hotel.
Interiors of the Eden Roc Hotel
Interiors of the Eden Roc Hotel
Eden Roc Hotel Pool
If you've ever been on the French Riviera in the midst of summer, you must be aware that it includes impossible traffic jams, waiting lines and streets, restaurants and beaches packed with people. But, Cap d'Antibes (affectionately named "the Cap") is a haven of tranquility in the craziness that is a summer on the Cote d'Azur.
We had the luxury of staying in a beautiful villa - and after a few attempts at sightseeing trips in the surrounding cities, we resumed to hanging out at the villa, the pool, the gorgeous french food bought at the local markets, and in the beautiful company of my family.
We had a blast: long afternoons by the pool, fun games of petanque or cards late afternoon, dinner parties... The whole thing could not have been more idyllic! Matt went for long iron-man runs up and down the steep hills, mom and I went for long walks around the cape's cliffs, a few others had long lazy naps every afternoon. It was paradise. I could have stayed there a whole year.
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