LOVE Your Bedroom?

If you don't you totally should.

Your bedroom is like a safe haven from the world. It's ALL About YOU. It is the one place you go everynight and wake up to every morning...if you are waking up in a drab un-organized bedroom- do you find yourself waking up with tension or stress? Think about it... I beleive a well designed and functional space creates a happy enviroment, and the best place to start is your bedroom! I found some great bedroom images for inspiration. Don't be afraid to add a little drama with some COLOR!

*images provided by Living Etc.

**L O V E Y O U R B E D R O O M**

Shanghai

Shanghai, China

A00 Architecture and Studio 1:1 transformed a post office into the premier property of Urban Hotels & Resorts. The ENTRANCE is exquisite....

Check out the vintage suitcases which are the backdrop for the reception area...a great way to incoporate a recycled traveled feel.

A look into a suite...
*photos courtesy of interiordesign.net

Photo Match

I did this for a color rendering class over summer (Ya summer school...YUCK).

Its called a photo match, you take a magazine ad ,trace it (this is for developing color skills not drawing, hence the tracing) then do a marker wash as a base to develop the shadows. After that you add the colored pencil to show more detail and texture.

*magazine ad courtesy of Elle Decor

And Taaa-Dahhh!!!

I think it turned out alright, for the first time. I should probably do over & over again to maintain my color rendering skills...

Happy Weekend!

My day started off with me arriving at work and a pretty lil orange butterfly flying all around me as I walked from the parking lot to my office. (I was keeping in mind, I have heard that butterflys are good luck, and ecspecially good if they land on you) No, I'm not supersticious at all. (I'm being sarcastic) When I stepped out to pick up lunch, I kid you not, the same--or one just like--the butterfly from this morning was flying all around me as I left my office to my car! Well I have yet to leave my office, but if my orange little friend flys with me to my car, I'll be sure to report back!

**Anyone know anything about the butterfly signaling "good luck"? I'd like to know more.

Yaa for Friday! H A P P Y W E E K E N D !!

NIV Design & Decor

New meets old in this showroom. A sophisticated setting with a quorky mix of accessories. I love th bold pairing of color with solid white, it really makes a statement. NIV Design & Decor is based out of NJ. To see more go to http://www.nivdesign.net

*photos courtesy of nivdesign.net

How cute are those stools/side tables with claw feet?!

Made By Girl

I stumbled upon a new blog site, which I am in LOVE with. It is called Made By Girl visit it at www.madebygirl.blogspot.com. Jennifer is the woman behind the creative designs for the Made By Girl designer 100% recycled cards. Her blog has a bit of everything, so be sure to check it out! Also if you are like me and love blank cards--well for any occassion or just to have on hand. Check out her site, some really great plays of color and design! http://www.madebygirl.com/

*photo courtesy of https://www.madebygirl.com/

Sketch

Work is slow....so I sketch! Nothing special.

2008 ID Salary

The 2008 Salary for Interior Designers etc.
I found this on the InteriorDesign.net website. They also provide the top 100 Design companies as far as financial Giants. If you want to see more, check out: http://www.interiordesign.net/article/CA6525229.html

Title / Annual salary (median) / Hourly rate (median)

Principal/Partner: $142,434 / $225

Project Manager: $95,000 / $155

Designer: $65,000 / $110

Other I.D. Staff: $48,000 / $85


-Cannot wait to graduate!! =)

New Products

*courtesy of interiordesign.net
Minimal Manufacturing - Fulton.
Love this Chair! Laid-back high-back Fulton is the first in a series of lounge chairs by Scott Wilson. A base of stainless steel supports the walnut shell, which gently cradles an inviting foam-padded seat. The chair measures 37 inches high by 36 wide by 33 deep. mnml.com

Casamidy - Almidi Star.

Inspired by the art of Morocco, the Almidi Star tea table gives geometric patterning a clean, three-dimensional form. Handmade of wrought iron, with a glass top, it can be painted to match any Pantone or Benjamin Moore color. http://www.casamidy.com/ Artichoke Table Lamp. If you like fun Unique things, check out http://www.straydogdesigns.com/. They have quite an array of unique pieces just like this.

Tai Ping Carpets. Has a new line inspired by Morocco. I love the colors in these various area rugs. taipingcarpets.com

Something From Nothing - Waspnest

Mother Nature clearly supplied some encouragement, but human ingenuity provided the know-how. An advanced 3-D laser printer generates the lightweight honeycomb for Mark Irlam's Waspnest floor lamp. Interested? something-from-nothing.co.uk.

Various Design Resources: www.arc-com.com , www.lorinmarsh.com ,kartellus.com, cumberlandfurniture.com , mayaromanoff.com , knoll-luxe.com , bernhardtdesign.com , glasstile.com , jennisfabrics.com , janusetcie.com , alturafurniture.com , sevesglassblock.com , visualcomfort.com , hmgeiger.com , tuohyfurniture.com , 3-form.com , m2lcollection.com , rodolph.com , tgcouture.com , elizabethpolishdesign.com

Design.

. I N S P I R A T I O N .

Fashion.

New New DRESS!!. Just bought this BCBG cocktail dress from Ebay! $35 not bad. Empire waist with pleats, gray & black...love it! :)

Fashion.

Absolutley Loving Rhianna's look....

The pencil skirt can be found a shopatmilk.com it is by designer Herve Leger & retails for $550.00! (courtesy of the-fashion-bomb blog)

My goal is to find a similiar skirt or a few for a much better price...cause lets be honest I am Young Fabulous & Broke....yep.

By the way that brand (Young Fabulous & Broke) they do have some great things out, however for the name of the collection I would hope it would be more affordable for the "young"....you would only think right?! Bluefly.com has some of their pieces for a better value. There are 2 dresses that I have my eye on...but lets see if they go cheaper than they are now...

This is what I came up with.....