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I recently had the opportunity to learn more about the work of Interior Designer Charlotte Moss. What an accomplished, elegant lady! It was a pleasure to have the opportunity (thank you Coup D’ETAT!) to hear and see Charlotte give a presentation of her work as part of  a panel discussion with other talented designers, Kendall Wilkinson, Jeffrey Allen Marks and Peter Dunham.   What was refreshing about Charlotte was the humble attitude she expressed towards her work as a designer. I loved that she emphasized her other passions in life and how it’s all the things about who we are and how we inform our life that ultimately shapes us as individuals and our work, ( oh and she does not have a Facebook page!). As she described a  20,000.sq. ft.design project, (cough cough like isn’t that a castle?)  to talk about the design she shared an image of a powder room with  a vintage sink. She could have surely shown us a grande living room however it was an interesting vintage sink that caught her eye and as she described one of the  initial inspirations for her project!  Yes I believe Charlotte Moss must be rubbing shoulder’s with royalty! And really that’s one of the things that  attracts me to her design work, it’s so fairy tale like, other worldly, European and proper,  like being on a movie set of another era! Not to mention the distinctly feminine flair,  flower power my friends!

What is very exciting as well is that Charlotte has recently designed and launched a textile collection for Fabricut! She also did a presentation at this showroom during winter market at the SFDC that unfortunately I missed! I am however looking forward to seeing her collection and staying abreast of the work of such an accomplished and  classic design icon! I am rambling along here but it was refreshing to see and learn about an East Coast designer as distinguished and refined as  Charlotte, thank you Charlotte for your time in San Francisco!

A new fan, Anastasia

OKay,  just ready to share a blog post rambling about black and white design schemes until I saw these pics! BEAUTIFUL! (and I thought I was done with lavender) Desire to Inspire ….. blog 47 Park Ave , thank you!

This scheme is just up my alley! I am so attracted to fresh clean white interiors these days where the use of color is seen in furnishings, accessories and art, sooooooo fresh and lovely. What is wonderful is how much color and life the painting brings to this entry, and can we talk about the chandelier?  So much sparkle and drama, Puuuuurfect! I am so wondering if it is a reclaimed vintage piece or something new cuz I want one!

Need a dose of Interior Design eye candy? It’s easy! Desire to Inspire one of my favorite design blogs delivers every time. These images are photographed by photographer Debi Treloar who according to the post on Inspire to Desire photographs for several decor books including the latest “Modern Vintage Style”. These spaces have so much personality, sophistication, style and whimsy they must be from the UK! To see more of or rather to drool over more of Debi’s work have a look at her beautiful website and work!

It’s here! The Judy Ross 2012 textiles, pillows, rugs collection, Beautiful! Judy Ross product is to the trade & available to order through Faiella Design, let us know if you have questions. I need one of each of these now!

Anastasia

Have you heard?  Yes it’s official! 2012 Pantone color of the year is Tangerine Tango 17-1463! I’ll dance to that.

Pantone tells us, “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”

Apartment Therapy shows us  an array of inspiring “Orange” (tangerine) images! These designed spaces and objects really jump start my orange interest thanks AT!

We all need to feel energized and hopeful go Tangerine! The Washington Post, “Pantone’s 2012 color of the year, was selected because, “there’s the element of encouragement with orange, it’s building on the ideas of courage and action, that we want to move on to better things. I think it would be a disservice to go with a relaxed, soothing color now,” Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, told the Associated Press.”

I recently was shopping rugs and came across this great new showroom at the SF Design Center, Modern Fever Rugs. A boutique style showroom filled with gorgeous hand knotted rugs from Nepal. What I love about Modern Fever aside form their beautiful collections and vast array of styles is their amazing customer service! Okay if you have ever tried to carry an all wool, hand knotted rug very far at all you will know what I am talking about. By appointment and to the trade only they will bring any rug (rugs) of interest to you, so you can see the rug in it’s potential new home! At no additional cost to the client or designer, that’s what I call Fantastic! If you would like more information about Modern Fever rugs, let us know! Or go see their beautiful collection by appointment, 415-522-6666.

Honestly, sourcing mirrors for design client’s is fun! Mirrors can add just a bit of bling or a lot of bling whatever your fancy! Another layer of sparkle and shine is why we look to you mirror mirror on the wall!

These are a few gems that caught my eye.  1. 2.3. Ballard Home Design,  on line retailer with a  handful of fancy designs at budget friendly prices. 4. See Plantation Home for a great array of designs and prices. 5. 6. 7. Anthem SF for a great variety of unique and stylish designs.

On the lookout for a new stylish floor lamp? Wow all of these designs caught my eye and I loved them so much I shared with a current client for their new living room. Lighting is of course key to any room in your home.In terms of design finding just the right balance in texture, line and quality of light is always the goal. Yes a lamp can just be a lamp, however why not allow it to really  “light up” your room and let it shine on! 1. Anthem SF item#9791 Floor Lamp w/cast resin base $2185. 2. Jonathan Adler the Ventana Floor lamp $425.00. 3. Paper Floor Lamp by Moooi, $3259.00. 4. Testa Floor Lamp $1899.20 by Estiluz. 5. Anthem SF item#1144 $1325.00 6. Stilt Floor lamp from Blu Dot $399.00  7. Woody Floor lamp $384.00 8. Arteriors Home Linden Tripod Floor Lamp $909.91  9. Arteriors Home Ellington Weathered Floor Lamp $1,164.91 10. Gea Cosmos Floor Lamp $2006.40

The holidays are upon us and we are all looking for that perfect unique gift for that special someone. Why not give the gift of art? I love these digital photographs by local Local Bay Area artist Anne Terpstra. Anne captures a sense of the organic and urban  from her travels to Asia. I love the moody overtones and colorful abstract imagery. If you would like to see more of Anne’s work go to Gallery 60six and or her fine art website. All are available for sale and at various sizes, framed or unframed.

The first four pieces here I found on the Artspan website, yes it took some time to review, sort through but then voila!  I found a few really beautiful paintings by local artists here in San Francisco. I also love Hang Art Gallery. Hang Art Gallery supports emerging Bay Area Artists and if you are having a hard time making up your mind,  take a painting on a trial run for a very reasonable rental fee. So go out today, get yourself some original fine art and add some beauty to your home and support local artists!