DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: KATIE LYDON

Let me introduce you to Katie Lydon.  Originally from London, she founded her Tribeca-based interior design firm in 2002.

I love the portfolio of Katie Lydon Interiors.  The rooms are stricking and unexpected with a traditional lining.  As mentioned on her site, "she believes that a balance of classic and modern pieces creates a home that is at once timeless and exciting."  Her mixture of contemporary art and classic antiques/architecture reveals her incredible eye and passion for both.  Enjoy!

Here is a link to a video featuring Katie Lydon and a Park Avenue space that she designed.  It really is incredibly chic!

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid50176160001?bctid=66629058001

Hope you enjoyed!  Have a wonderful day!!!

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: PHILIP GORRIVAN

I find that there are amazing designers out there, and I enjoy learning from them!  I have always heard that if you want to be successful in a particular field--no better way than to learn from those that have succeeded in that field.  Today I want to introduce you to Philip Gorrivan. 

He owns Philip Gorrivan Design which is a New York based interior design firm.  As described on his site, the firm is "known for its tailored and modern design, often using elements from the past, which evoke an eclectic, polished and chic style."  I particularly love their amazing use of color and materials.  Yummy!

Take a look...

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DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: SUZAN FELLMAN

Suzan Fellman is a Los Angeles based designer that brings high style and drama! 

She offers design services and a collection of furniture and accessories.  As mentioned on her site, she "gives materials new life by repurposing them in an unexpected way.  Never one to be constrained by rules or expectations, Suzan's products perfectly straddle the line between art and design."

Suzan's words of wisdom (found on One King's Lane):

"I am a firm believer in editing.  Some clutter can be comforting, but be sure to keep it manageable.  You should never have an area that you wouldn't want a guest to see."

"Spend money on trim and the smallest details--this is what creates the special surprises for a lucky few to uncover."

"Create drama by placing a main piece, whether it be a sensational dresser or a great piece of wall art, in a spot where it can be appreciated from a distance and beckon people to approach."

"Get theatrical with the guest bath.  It is a jewel box that you share with your guests when they are alone.  Give them something that will make them smile."

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful day!!!

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: MARTHA ANGUS

Around this time last year, Owen and I were riding over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.  It was pretty awesome!  We had so much fun roaming around the city and making our way down to Carmel.

In honor of our amazing trip last year, I thought I would put the spotlight on the San Francisco based designer, Martha Angus.

Angus began designing residential and commercial interiors in New York City.  She has built a loyal following over twenty years, with clients including some familiar names:  Ralph Lauren and Giorgio Armani.  Her projects have been all over the United States and have reached France, Asia and Australia.  Augus' style is a combination of fresh, comfortable and classic.  She enjoys combining contemporary art with a mix of modern and timeless furniture.  I find her style refreshing and inspiring...pushing me to think outside the box.  It's always fun to discover designers that invite you to dream!

Here are some tips from Angus:

1.  Design rooms with neutral envelopes of color and make strong, colorful blasts with artwork and accessories.
2.  Create your own artwork!  Take your favorite image and blow it up.  Send it to a canvas print shop to be stretched and framed.
3.  Have fun with paint.  Paint bold stripes horizontaly on the wall or paint an accent wall in a strong color to make a statement.
4.  Hang real art in children's rooms.  You'll be happy you started their collection early.
5.  Use bright colors in unexpected places--such as taxicab yellow in a broom closet, hot pink in a laundry room, or jade green in a powder room.


Have a wonderful Monday!

*Images found on her website and tips found on One Kings Lane

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: BUNNY WILLIAMS

Bunny Williams is an amazing New York based interior designer and the author of three books. With a new furniture/accessories line called BeeLine Home, she offers great design and inspiration to many.

Bunny is a southern girl that grew up on a small farm in Charlottesville, Virginia. At the age of fifteen she began spending the summers in New York with her father. She has an eclectic style and enjoys integrating fabulous antique finds into her spaces. She also has an incredible eye for discovering interesting and unique pieces--new and old! I find her use of space and layering both challenging and inspiring. It's amazing how she puts everything together and somehow pulls off a comfortable and inviting room! One of my first coffee table books, Bunny Williams' Point of View, is a great read with a collection of wonderful interiors from three decades of designing. In this book, Bunny encourages readers to, "take account of your own values and realize your personal vision of how you want to live." I find it inspiring to remember that a home is not just a house. Rather, it is the backdrop of our lives. Along with designing interiors, she has a green thumb...a succesful green thumb I might add! Her books, On Garden Style and An Affair with a House, reveal her expertise in gardening.

Here are some of Bunny Williams' inspiring spaces:

You can find all of these interiors and more on her website, bunnywilliams.com.