Before and After: Living Room

I'm moving to a new apartment in a few short weeks but somehow through all the chaos of the past 11.5 months I managed to make a cozy little home in my first ever Bach Pad.

All pieces acquired and available via Empiric.

Except Little Man....

Before and After: 8 Arm Chandelier

The shades on this great chandelier were anything but. At the moment of discontinue a light bulb went off.... literally.

Introducing our 8 Arm Brass Chandelier with Decorative Blue/Gold Sleeves and 25w Exposed Round Bulbs, Included. 

 

Click here for spec's and price.

Best of Lonny's Fall Issue (Celebrating 2 years!)

I'm finally putting the finishing touches on my new place and departing a bit from the modern aesthetic I purvey. Indian, Ace Hotel, Earthy, Awesome. I spent early Sunday morning lurking around the new issue of Lonny where I spied a couple pieces that would fit in perfectly. Such as;

The Altamura Armchair by Casamidy.

Lonny featured it in black on black but I love the orange powder coated frame, brown leather, and olive green cushions shown here. Yum-Yum. 2 please.

I am also going gaga for flatweaves. I have a custom one on its way for my living room but wish I had seen these guys a bit sooner for inspiration (because they ain't cheap!).

Available at Medicine Man Gallery. These ones too.....

aren't they pretty?

Who hasn't been counting down the days until Target launches the Missoni collection (less than 24 hours people!!)??? Im dying over the clothes (and makeup, and scarves, and shoes...) but need the housewares too. Love these trays....

Fashionista.com posted the lookbook here.

 

 I'm really feeling the Oly bust...

I am the proud owner of a monogrammed Fez hat (story to follow someday) that I do display.... just not this prominently. Maybe I should rethink that. 

There are more goodies but I have to get back to work. I did buy the most epic set of Moroccan woven drapes yesterday that are going to change my living room and my life. Pretty sure the purchase was inspired by this issue. Or the Pasadena heat after hours wandering Rose Bowl. Fingy's crossed the final product is as pretty as I am imagining. Will share pictures as soon as they're up.

Introducing.... The 5175 Rossmore Headboard

Hi gang, long time no post. I've been in a bit of transition but all good comes from change... Case in point, meet the Rossmore headboard. I recently moved into a little one bedroom apt and designing my own space made me realize what we weren't offering that a lady such as myself really needs. This bitchin' piece of furniture! Check it here.

A Wedding Shower

Look at the beautiful invites Dana Cordova made for our good friends bridal shower later this month. She pulled her inspiration from French Colonial Era, "a-la-Indochine".

Read her full post here.

Order your own invites here!

Vivier and Bentley

Look at this amazing rug, custom painted, for Clare Viviers new boutique.

So inspiring....

Vivier and Bentley opens today..

1404 Micheltorena at Sunset in Silverlake.

Custom Empiric Dining Chairs

An East Coast client recently ordered our 2012-01 Nickel Dining Chair COM. I was intrigued when the fabric arrived and love the finished product. It is quite a departure from our usual material choices.

Deciding the orientation of the pattern was challenging but they are pretty perfect. I hope she agrees!

 

More custom versions of this chair here and here.

Look What I Made!

Introducing the Lockwood Bookcase! I'm just waiting on some brass pulls for the drawers and she will be complete. I'll share the final product with spec's next week. 

I also got this hand knotted rug that we designed for a client. I love the color way they chose....

Happy Friday!

Featured Items of the Week

I'm behind in my store updates. Its been a month of massive turnover. I'm excited about so many new things but the 9 Drawer Modern Dresser is beyond...



It is the perfect shade of charcoal gray and the antiqued finish does just the contrary.

Creator: Kroehler
Date: 1950's

Description: Gorgeous vintage chest of drawers. Refinished in antiqued charcoal lacquer with polished brass accents.

Dimensions:
61"W X 19"D X 31"H
155cm W X 48.25cm D X 78.75cm H
Materials: Wood
Condition: Excellent, Restored
Number of items: 1

Item ID: 18533
Dealer Item ID: V325-44
Price: $1,925

Dumais ID

I am loving the spaces designed by Kevin Dumais and not just because we share an affinity for collage walls and nautical flair.

View his complete portfolio here.

Punahoa Penthouse

Last weeks trip to Maui was business with a side of pleasure. The pleasure for me being phase 1 of a remodel for our property there.

Love him!

The big project was in the bedroom closet but unfortunately it wasn't complete before we left the island.

The other work will take place over the course of the next year so I placated myself in the meantime with some surface upgrades.

Shoji doors original to the unit

New linens and lamps....

I love this collage wall. Do you recognize the print in the top right corner? We scanned and enlarged a fabric favorite.....

More photos here.

Design Crush

It has been awhile since I have been this excited about an OKL Tag Sale but tomorrow morning I will be up early and eager to peruse the wares from designer Hillary Thomas.

My point of view definitely comes across in many of the pieces carried at Empiric but I think customers would be surprised at my overall personal aesthetic, which my husband affectionately calls "Hamptons Chic". Hillary's eclectic style perfectly captures what that encompasses and creates interiors I would deem as my perfect home.

Comfortable, colorful, layered, and livable. Beach meets hills....

I have a crush and am excited at the prospect of a "Chic Shop" of Hillarys own designs on the horizon as well as a blog so stay tuned!

For The Tot's

SPI- Design has launched its newest collection, SPI Baby.

The sophisticated line can transition from baby to toddler to teen or right into Mom and Dad's room.....

Before & After - Candice Olson on Today

Interior and product designer (as well as reality TV host and Design Star judge) Candice Olson shared a few room make overs on this mornings Today Show. The bedroom blew me away...

Good bye 1986 green carpet. Hello Casa del Mar dream retreat!

I am a big fan of layering and creating multiple seating vignettes within a large space. No doubt the budget for this makeover was beyond but as we all know, money doesn't buy taste (or class Countess Luann ;) This is a classy room!

August/September Issue...

A special treat with our cappuccinos this morning....

Tight detail shots and artful vignettes......

The new issue of Lonny has arrived!