Friday, May 1, 2009

Get to know Ms. Boyd

Eileen Kathryn Boyd is one of New York's most influential designers. Her eclectic style and impeccable taste leaves each of her projects undeniably brilliant.
No one is as well-versed in the art of color as Ms. Boyd. She is known for drawing entire projects inspiration from fashion runways and emulating them on her showroom floor.

When she is working with a client she sees their space as a unique color story waiting to be expressed ... What is your color story?


Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Murals

This photo was my first down load for Rate my Space... this is the room that I made friends with....
I've noticed that most people are not luke warm when it comes to murals, they either love or hate them.

I think it all depends on the artist. If the artist is good, you will love the mural , if not... not so much.


In my opinion a home is usually only large enough for one mural, regardless of it's size .



They do limit ones designs choices, but unlike wallpaper, they are easy to get rid of ! How do you feel about murals?




Sunday, April 26, 2009

It's So Me...

I was asked to join the posts going around where you show your "true" style in only one picture ... So this is it. I would love this so much. Do you like it?

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Collections

Collections add character to a room. Even if the collection is not expensive or rare , a clever arrangement can create great impact.
Consider that a lot of anything is always interesting to look at.

Even everyday objects can be eye-catching as precious ones when they are arranged in an appealing way. Do you have any collections you would like to tell us about?


Wednesday, April 22, 2009

A Thyme for Blue

Those who know me, know I have a strong dislike for the color "blue".
So I am sure it will come as a surprise that in the garden , it is my favorite hue ...

I love the way it pops and brings a element of joy to all the green.


With all things there is a time and a place ... even a thyme for blue ! Do you have any blue in your garden?



Monday, April 20, 2009

Wabi-Sabi

Wabi-sabi is the Japanese philosophy of appreciating the imperfect, the primitive, the incomplete.
It's a concept I've been embracing more and more in these uncertain times ...


There's artistry in keeping things simple.


Most important, though wabi-sabi is much more than a design aesthetic. It's a lifestyle.


It reminds one to take the time to find beauty in the ordinary: to slow down and be content in a simple home. Are you embracing the wabi-sabi in your life?




Saturday, April 18, 2009

The Perfect Accessory

My favorite accessory is a wooden tea caddy. The old ones had the same techniques applied to them as furniture, and have been around for 200 years.
Caddies are a great way to conceal clutter, perfect for your cell phone or your husbands wallet and loose change.

I love that they all have locks on them. It's fun to think of tea being a pricey commodity, subject to theft ...



As for the name, the tea chest came to be called caddies from the Malay word, "kati ," a measure of weight for tea.




Yes, tea caddies are my favorites ... my least favorite would have to be fake flowers ... What is your favorite and least favorite accessory?