Posts Tagged ‘interiors’

May 17th, 2012 No Comments

The beverly hills hotel’s famous wallpaper

This iconic wallpaper was made famous by the Beverly Hills Hotel and it still adorns the diner and hallways there. Called ‘Martinque’ (by Donghia), it was created in the early 1940’s and used for the refurbishment of the hotel. Combined with pink accents and green and white stripes throughout the hotel, it’s an old-school application of the quintessential color palette. You gotta love it! Designers like Nate Berkus (photo below left, by simon upton for Elle Decor) and celebrities like Paris Hilton have recently used this pattern in homes. It has also showed up in fashion this spring, like … Read more

May 10th, 2012 1 Comment

yellow & white: rugs, pillows and doors

I used to have my living room painted yellow at our beach house. Although it was always lively and energetic, I did tire of it after a year or so. I now prefer when rooms are more neutral and you can add pops of color seasonally with pillows and flowers. A rug though makes a huge statement in a room and I’ve always loved patterned yellow rugs. This photo and rug are from The Rug Company. I think it’s a great example of how much impact a colorful rug can make in your room and completely change the look … Read more

May 3rd, 2012 No Comments

auntie mame! auntie mame!

My friends and I are diehard Auntie Mame serial watchers. We absolutely love the 1958 film version of Warner Bros.’s “Auntie Mame” starring Rosalind Russell. It is eye candy for the decorating obsessed and is filled with many amusing lines that we repeat over and over. I think if you know New York City at all, you might find it funnier than if you’re not familiar with New York (“well I almost had to get out my foreign visa and set sail for Brooklyn!”) But the sets are truly inspirational, so take a peek if you have never seen … Read more

April 19th, 2012 No Comments

Nolitan Hotel, NYC

One of New York’s newest hotels situated on Kenmare and Elizabeth streets in Nolita (North of Little Italy) is Nolitan. Designed by NYC based Grzywinski+Pons. There’s 55 rooms, rooftop deck, 1pm check-out and they accept pets! Rates start at $269. The interior of a guest room is within our color palette this week. Here’s a great example of how to add vibrant color to a room simply but effectively, without major long term commitment. I found a chair that comes in stock in a beautiful blue and a simple throw to copy this look easily in your own … Read more