A Daily Dose of Design

Dreaming of a Tropical Vacation

2009-02-08T15:28:00.000-08:00

Even though I live in Los Angeles and to most people this is a tropical location, this rainy week I would be glad to argue otherwise. Hopefully this summer I'll get a little break and head to beautiful Brazil. Yes, I can see it now, sitting on the white sand in Rio and sipping fruity beverages without a care in the world. Well until then here are a few images to delight the senses, even if you're like me and sitting in a freezing apartment with five layers of clothing on.

Rio de Janeiro

Michael Kors, Spring 2009 RTW, photo courtesy of Style.com

Banana Leaf wallpaper in a Los Angeles home, photo courtesy of InStyle

Yellow Chandelier from Pieces

M Design Interiors Inc.

2008-12-22T22:00:00.000-08:00

M Design Interiors Inc. is one of my very favorite interior design firms in Los Angeles. The designers create awe-inspiring room creations with a clever mix of pattern, furniture and art choices. The color combinations and use of pop art wallpaper create a fun and jovial atmosphere in each room.

I've a selected a few of my favorite spaces from their beautiful website at mdesignla.com.....

Winter Whites

2008-12-22T16:52:00.000-08:00

Who says you can't wear white after Labor Day? Winter is one of the best reasons to break out the white evening dress for the New Year's party! Instead of the usual holiday red and green, or blue, try indulging in winter's natural hue, white.

From stark white living rooms to white diamonds, lighten up with bright white!

White Living Room, courtesy of Living Etc.

Cartier Diamond Ring

Nina Ricci, style.com

Parsons Console table courtesy of West Elm

White Chandelier courtesy of Gallery 84

Rafferty Chair courtesy of Jayson Home

Sparkle and Shine

2008-12-20T21:39:00.000-08:00

Versace, Spring 2009 (style.com)

Beatrice Venetian Mirror, The Mirror Lady

Foil Mosaic Pillow, Liberty of London

Alexander McQueen leggings

Killer Shoes

2008-12-10T19:36:00.000-08:00

After a long delay and piles of work, I'm back to update A Daily Dose of Design. At the moment I'm obsessed with killer shoes, basically anything too dangerous to walk in but look so fabulous!!

Proenza Schouler, Spring 2009

Rodarte, Fall 2008

Louis Vuitton, Spring 2009

Balenciaga, Fall 2008

Amazing Pink Boots, Paris Fashion Week/Spring 2009 (Courtesy of The Sartorialist)

Florence Broadhurst

2008-03-21T15:39:00.000-07:00

Spring is finally here and it's a great time to break out the bright colors. Florence Broadhurst was one of the great wallpaper and textile designers, she even did the wallpaper for Studio 54! Thanks to Signature Prints in Australia, her prints are back in production. I've linked a few lovely finds of different ways these fantastic prints and patterns can be incorporated into your decor as well!! Also, check out her book "Florence Broadhurst, Her Secret & Extraordinary Lives" by Chronicle Books, a great read to add to your book collection!

Keyline Chocolate and Coral on Silver Mylar Wallpaper and Fabric (photo by Walnut Wallpaper)

Kabuki Fans Wallpaper in a Woodson and Rummerfield's design project

Woodson and Rummerfield's showroom featuring Florence Broadhurst fabrics and wallpaper

(Florence Broadhurst, Her Secret & Extraordinary Lives)

(photo by Walnut Wallpaper)

Gwyneth Paltrow on the cover of House and Garden sitting on Florence Broadhurst fabric covered bench

Black Japanese Floral Fabric (photo by Decor8 / Flickr)

Matte Emulsion Yvans Geometric Wallpaper (photo by midcenturyjo / Flickr)

Sunspot Cranes and Sunspot Bamboo Fabric (photo by spiro_anna / Flickr)

Egrets Wallpaper (photo by mondoagogo / Flickr)

Lovely Lady

2008-02-14T14:35:00.000-08:00

This outfit rocks!! So many textures, so my colors, I love the blue silk covered by a fantastic tweed coat. Everything about this outfit screams perfection! You could easily use this photo as an inspiration for color themes in your home. Read more about it on The Sartorialist. He's got some other fabulous finds as well.

Love is in the Air

2008-02-13T20:08:00.000-08:00

It's just about that time of year and let's face it, you either love Valentine's Day (if you're in a relationship) or you hate it (if your single). For me, it's just an excuse to put on my red lipstick. In love or not, I've listed a few delights that would make anyone rosy!

The "I Love Me" mirror by graphic designers Ich&Kar on the amazing french website Domestic

Tulip Fields in the Washington, USA (photo courtesy of my mom)

Beautiful Home Office by Burnham Design

Red Velvet Cupcakes (Recipe on NY Times)

Red Dress by Marchesa (Fall 2008 Ready-to-Wear)

A poster from The Poster List

Awww The Maldives

2008-02-13T16:41:00.001-08:00

Despite the fact that I live in Los Angeles where the weather is generally warm and beautiful all year round, today is cold and gloomy and makes me dream of distant lands, or islands! The Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa would be ideal, but for now I'll just dream.........

Walk the Line

2008-02-12T23:03:00.000-08:00

I'm a huge fan of stitch hotel style bedding, elegant crown mouldings, and simple line detailing. Not only does a line or border add classic appeal to fabric or a room, but a sense of ease, a finishing touch in what might otherwise be a chaotic space. I've grabbed a few of my favorite images from Domino Magazine (and one from Restoration Hardware) to show that even in the busiest, most colorful of spaces, that a simple line can bring everything to a balance.

Domino Magazine

Domino Magazine

Domino Magazine

Domino Magazine

Domino Magazine

Restoration Hardware

Hello Yellow

2008-02-08T21:37:00.000-08:00

Let a bit of yellow brighten your day!!

(These are all lovely Flickr finds)

Calling All Bookworms!!

2008-02-08T20:53:00.001-08:00

Books as art? The New York Times published a list of new and innovative furniture tends for 2008 from the Paris trade show Maison et Objet. If you live in a small apartment like me or just looking for a unique way to display your favorite books, these items might be for you!! The chair is from www.rossanaorlandi.com in Milan and the table can be found at Dune in New York.

Tim Walker fashion photography

2007-12-30T23:00:00.000-08:00

Images courtesy of Tim Walker

Go Dark...

2007-12-28T14:47:00.000-08:00

Image courtesy of Miles Redd, LLC

I love this room by Miles Redd, a New York based interior designer with an eye for mixing color and quirky treasures. Charcoal colored walls make a great statement in any room and are the perfect canvas for displaying interesting pieces of art.

Out with the Old, In with the New!

2007-12-28T14:32:00.000-08:00

Images courtesy of Weego Home

Fun wall decor and lighting from a great site called Weego Home. They have loads for great accessories for the home and a wide selection of wallpapers with crazy graphic prints. They even have paint by number wallpaper, how fun is that?!

Perfect Car

2007-12-28T00:03:00.000-08:00

Love the Smart Car....assuming you never have to drive on the freeway, this is the perfect city car.

Ideas for Small Spaces

2007-12-27T23:18:00.000-08:00

Image courtesy of Domino Magazine

I'm working on ideas for remodeling my living room. I love the photo from Domino of a studio apartment in NYC, it shows how to make the most of a small space by adding lots of color and unique design ideas.

First Entry

2007-12-27T20:23:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone...this is my first blog and I'm very excited to share my thoughts, design inspirations and well, a daily dose of everything that makes me happy! I started this blog after countless friends and family have encouraged me to find an outlet for my passion for interior design, fashion, photography, graphic design and all things lovely. Hope you like it and continue reading.....