Design

We love the modern look, escpecially when it's cozy and livable.  No one does it better than Marcel Wolterinck, a Dutch designer. His interiors have a really organic feel to them. We love his use of textures and natural materials to bring the inside/outside together. Here' s some images for your viewing pleasure.... To see more of his portfolio or buy his books, check out the web site here.

We were browsing through our old copies of Elle Decor today and found this picture. We love the warmth of this room. One can never understate the importance of accessories. What makes this room so cozy is lots of books, lots of accessories, lots of colors-- don't you think? This sofa is adorable too. Image via Elle Decor You can find a similiar sofa, or daybed here . It's quite cute in person.  You can customize it with different fabric and pillows. The seat can also be tufted. This item is made by Nathan Anthony . It runs about $1600-1800 depending on fabric or you can send in your own. Drop us a line if you need help with it.

We just LOVE the combination of chocolate and white together. There is something very decadent about it. Maybe it's because it reminds us of a Dove ice cream bar dipped in dark chocolate.... When it comes to decorating though, this is probably one of the hottest combinations ever. Here is a sampling of products that combine the two colors remarkably well. The sources for these items are as follows: 1) Leather upholstered bed -this can be done in your own fabric. We've done this in a white leather and nickel polished nailheads. It looks fabulous! 2)The white console can be obtained from Patagonia Trading Company . This company makes fabulous, stylish beds and other casegoods. The prices are good, but the quality is mid-range. It's the kind of furniture you have fun with, but not the kinds you keep forever. 3)The faux tulip arrangement is one of our favorite. It's simple but very pretty. 4) The wallpaper is by Kelly Weartsler for F. Schumacher. It's called Imperial T...

When the weather gets warmer and spring is here, we just get in the mood to make our home fresh and fun. What better way to do it than with colors? Today, we are in the "green" mood. Here are some fun products that would make a wonderful room in green. *Click on the image to enlarge it* Here are the sources: 1)The chandelier is from Arteriors. You can buy this at InsideAvenue.com. 2)The bedding is from Wildcat Territory . The company makes wonderful bedding that is very reasonably priced. You can buy the whole set for under $1000 (Queen size). You can also get this at Insideavenue.com. 3)The wallpaper is Imperial Trellis from F Schumacher. This is a very popular pattern designed by Kelly Wearstler for Schumacher. 4)The floral arrangement is from NDI. This is very pretty in person. It's not as good as real flowers, of course, but it's the next best thing. You can buy this from Inside Avenue . Welcome to spring!

Sometime it's easier to envision how a product looks in a room if you can see it together with other items. Let's face it, most of us are not that imaginative--we need help! In that spirit, we are trying out a new feature where we put together a group of products in a comprehensive manner so you can see how it looks. Here is our first try. Let us know what you think: --Click on the image to enlarge it-- Here are the sources for the products: 1) The wallpaper is by F Schumacher, the pattern is called "Twiggy". The color shown is rasberry. It is also available in silver, champagne and soft chatreuse; the colorways can be viewed on F. Schumacher web site. You can buy this on InsideFabric.com . 2) The daybed and the side table are by Michael Weiss for Vanguard Furniture. You can find these items on InsideAvenue.com . 3) The floral arrangement is from NDI. You can buy the item on Inside Avenue.com . If you would like to see the manufacturer catalogs, they can be...