Plum Crazy

It's no secret that I love color.  Rich, deep, saturated, glorious color.  Though my favorite is burgundy, lately I've been a tad obsessed with plum.  My bedroom windows are draped in sari fabric and burgundy velvet curtains, and I've been thinking a plum accent wall would be fabulous.  Add some candle wall sconces, and voila - instant romance!  Might be getting out the paintbrushes soon...

comfort food

January.  In my part of the world, it's the coldest month of the year, when my thoughts turn to warm comfort food!  I love one-pot meals. Tonight I'm going to make this delicious West African inspired chicken peanut stew...with a side of crusty bread and a nice spinach salad, I think I'll be a happy girl!  Find the recipe ~here~

What are your favorite winter comfort foods??

xo
Happy New Year everyone!

Tricia Guild Colors, Patterns and Space (Or What I Got For Christmas)

For Christmas I received the newest book by Tricia Guild: Colors, Patterns and Space. You probably already know what a big fan I am of Designers Guild fabrics and wallcoverings. Tricia Guild is, for me, a rock star.

Colors, Patterns and Space is a beautiful book filled with gorgeous rooms and spaces designed by Tricia Guild. The book's chapters are designated by the project: Coastal Retreat, French Chateau, New York Loft...

Each chapter also names the essence of the projects: Eccentric, Dynamic, Glamorous...

Wonderful design, Beautiful photography, Happy me

Published by Rizzoli New York

Eccentric

Glamorous

Sophisticated

Contemporary

Beautiful

Vintage Charm

Atmospheric

Tranquility

Reflections

Elegance

Modern

Classical

Graphic

A Netflix for....books??

Just stumbled across this fantastic service for all you bibliophiles out there...it's called Book Swim.  Set up to work like Netflix, Book Swim delivers books to your door, you keep them as long as you want, and return them in a postage paid envelope.  Flat monthly fee.  Plans start as low as $9.95/month.  I'm loving this idea!  Visit the link ~here~

Gypsy high fashion?

Looks like fashion designers are loving gypsies this season.  Check out Alexandre Herchovitch's fall/winter collection ~here~

Holiday Gold

Gold accents for the holidays are a bright and spirited choice. Here are a few of my favorites.

Love the gold leaves and packages but the shimmering gold slipcover on the chair is amazing. What a great way to glam up furniture for the holidays. The perfect New Years Eve chair.

The edible? gold leaf pears are charming accessories for a holiday tablescape.

I used this photo in my holiday tablescapes post. I had to use it again because the gold ornaments under glass is such a wonderful and whimsical centerpeice.

The gold leaf wreath actually looks simple and understated. Who would have thought?
photos from Homes and Gardens
Last and certainly not least.... Do ornaments get any better than these? Probably not.
Shoe ornaments from John Lewis.

Happy Holidays

Michal Negrin

Israel seems to have more than their fair share of talented designers, and Michal Negrin is no exception.  Her creations are beautifully detailed and romantic, and her website is a lot of fun.  She offers jewelry (natch), clothing, and accessories.  Check her out:  ~Michal Negrin~