WHAT SAY YOU?

is the Suzani print over? i still like



TECHIE GEEK, I AM NOT

so today i discovered Pinterest. opened a whole new world. all my virtual thoughts and collections can be kept in one little vault and categorized and then shared! genius. seriously genius. my stance on the iPhone craze has always been "eh, i would probably like it if i had one but i like the $500 in my checking account more." however today...today i want one. just think of all the virtual pins i can have. blows the mind.

i know i'm the last creature crawling the planet to discover it so excuse my ignorance. but please do follow my fabulous collections.

http://pinterest.com/robinmgonzalez/

GROWN UP BAGS

new job requires new lap top bag. in grown up word, this means "BRIEFCASE". hhhmmm. but with new job = new paycheck = robin can splurge on fancy grown up laptop bag. Word.

Tory Burch "Priscilla"

JCrew "Montague"

J. W. Hulme

Frye

FEELING LAMPY

y'all remember a few posts back when i demonstrated what a big difference a little fabric can make on a regular unleaded boring lampshade. 

saw this tutorial that was fab-o-licious (in a good way, not a Teresa Guidice way). Check it.



THE ECLECTIC SLIDE

the Pantone 2012 color scheme was just announced


me likey.

so how does this translate to your nursery? allow me to explain.

typically, unexpected combinations are what sparks interest. like red & pink. or orange & well, anything. or chartreuse & apple green. so looking at this pallete my favorite picks are the Tango, Chartreuse, Rhapsody & Pink Flambe (who wouldn't like a color with the name "Flambe"?!). To neutralize a bit, throw in the Titanium & French Roast.

1. owl bank 2. bird smoke detector 3. elephant bank 4. animal rug 5. chandelier 6. crib 7. drapery fabric 8. crib skirt  

POSH MINI'S

my mother loves the phrase "little people" in reference to

children (Note: Maaaartha is not known for her political correctness, mind you).

but when I look at the new trend to scale classic design pieces into pint size.... i wonder if she's on to something? i mean, what baby doesn't instantly look more adorable in a mini-Bertoia?

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "Barcelona" Chair & Ottoman

Harry Bertoia "Diamond" Chair

Maya Lin "Stones"

Risom Side Chair & Table

BAREFOOT (NOT) PREGNANT & IN THE KITCHEN

my life would be better if my kitchen had these items. i'm certain of it.

Sur La Table

personal espresso maker. just for moi

i have been obsessing over this spice rack for YEARS. no longer available but yet, i still long for you

yummy little knives from Anthropologie

this pic i pulled from my files. no idea where it came from but aren't these little bakelite napkin ring holders delightful? yes please.

IT'S A SOFA...NOT A COUCH

i am that rare designer that honestly believes in function before beauty, however this also makes me that designer who will fixate over a function problem for days on end trying to find an aesthetically pleasing solution because i swear it's out there. having prefaced with that, obviously i believe comfort and scale are priorities in selecting a sofa. please note that i did not say comfort = overstuffed chenille, microsuede or movable pleather. a finely shaped, well made NON-RECLINING sofa can actually be kid friendly, stain resistant and enjoyable to pile on for a family screening of Madea Goes to Jail.

Apartment Therapy: Is It a Good Deal? Tips for Buying a Sofa 

Apartmenttherapy tips for buying a sofa. take notes

not the end all be all bible of sofas but a good starting point without a bunch of design speak hubbub

 

this little lovely from Restoration Hardware is a classic

i've been eyeing the Miramar from Serena & Lilly  for months

can't speak for the comfort level but the Astrid from Anthropologie makes me swoon
and how awesome is this one? from Furbish



'CAUSE I'M ON DISPLAY ON DISPLAY....

IT'S LIKE WINDOW SHOPPING IN YOUR OWN CLOSET. $12+15MIN= 1FAB SHOE DISPLAY.

A FEW IKEA SHELVES AND VOILA. INSTANT ORGANIZATION. TOTALLY FORGOT ABOUT THOSE FAB SPOTTED JOBBIES.

A LITTLE FRIDAY NIGHT READING

crap furniture? perhaps. but its 300 pages of small space maximization. that I dig