Design Crush: Ron Marvin

This home made my jaw drop. I am a HUGE contrast nut and I have not seen a designer master the art of contrast quite like Ron Marvin did for this home.  From the layered art and accessories to the mix of traditional and modern pieces, Mr. Marvin's work is perfection.

Do you think this room was inspired by the moody Ralph Lauren bedroom, as seen in this post?

Le Corbusier's Pony Chaise could possibly by the sexiest chair that has ever existed. Grrr....

You too can achieve this chic and masculine look.  Mr. Marvin used more budget-friendly sources like Restoration Hardware and Ralph Lauren Home.  Check out my best picks to get add a little contrast to your home...

(items listed clockwise from top left)

1. Hickory Chair's Hallings Secretary

2. Restoration Hardware's Solid Ribbed Tibetan Rug

3. Ralph Lauren's Limited Edition Photography (Paul Newman, Audrey Hepburn, Louis Armstrong)

4. Arterior's Silver Tray

5. Circa Lighting's Caged Lantern

6. Le Corbusier's Pony Chaise

7. Z Gallerie's Faux Coral

8. Chinchilla Faux Fur Throw

9. Arterior's Ice Bucket

10. Eduardo Garza's Stone and Lucite Box

11. Benjamin Moore Paint Classic Brown #2109-10 and Edgecomb Gray #HC-173

12. Quadrille Fabric's Aga Reverse in Brown on Tint

13. Circa Lighting's Stacked 3 Ball Lamp in Quartz

Check out more of this fabulous home in the premiere issue of TradHome!

eMag: Lonny March/April 2011

Another great issue of Lonny! Check out my favorite home from this issue:

Note to self: Design a home with black floors and window frames, loads of high gloss white trim and finish with glass door knobs.  A coordinating black dog would be a plus (maybe this should be my home, since I already have the puppy).

And don't miss the article on Miss Kelly Wearstler! 

Still can't get enough of her studio. Sigh.... so fabulous.

Perfect Pair: Yellow + Grey

Spring is right around the corner... right?  RIGHT? Well, maybe it's just wishful thinking.  Today it should get up to 38 degrees and I'm over the moon excited about it.  I'm over this teens business.  If I can't will Spring here any faster, at least we have beautiful bright interiors to inspire us!  What better than the perfect combination of yellow paired with grey?

Material Girls

Bally's Spring 2011 RTW

I am DIEING over the gloves.  There is nothing more chic than shoulder length gloves scrunched down to the forearm.  They are the perfect shade of grey, too.

Apiary Designs

Anthropologie

My sister and I are going to attempt to make this quilt from Anthro next week.  It looks like we're in for a LOT of work, but I'll let you know how it goes!  Love me a little DIY.

Bally's Spring 2011 RTW

Apartment Therapy

Lonny

Apartment Therapy

The above image is how to do traditional-- with a dollop of graphic contrast!

Bally's Spring 2011 RTW

Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart

Who knew Martha could get so groovy?

{images via Style.com,  Martha Stewart, Lonny, Material Girls, Apartment Therapy, Anthropologie & Apiary Designs}

Crazy for Coral

Dreaming of far away beaches and tropical breezes...  also, chic accessories!

 

{images via Z Gallerie, Ballard Design, Arteriors 1st Dibs & WS Home}

Lonny Dec 2010

The new edition of Lonny is up and running!  From the new J.Crew Men's store in Manhattan, to Miles Redd and Albert Hadley, you do not want to miss this issue. 

The main idea I took away from this issue, is designers sure do love their books!  It reminded me of what Jonathan Adler said in his book, Happy Chic Accessorizing, "Pile books everywhere.  Let everyone know how smart you are."

 Check out the new Lonny Magazine here and let me know what you think about it!

{images via Lonny Magazine Dec 2010}