Bring On The Color!

Image From Domino
On a dreary January day this interior brought me inspiration. Enjoy! -dann

The Hamptons, Meet RRL

If you read Elle Decor, you may be familiar with a shortlist each issue, where they ask some design-savvy individual the "12 things he/she can't live without." Well, the December issue of Elle Decor features John Derian, a New York artist turned designer, who converted an East Village shop into a showcase for his eclectic creations. His expanding business includes a textiles annex and soon-to-be opened antique-and vintage- furniture showroom in Manhattan, as well as a summer outpost in Provincetown, Massachusetts. You may have also seen his name on a capsule collection for Target and a line of upholstered seating. In other words, this man has it going on. His taste is relatively impeccable. If you are wondering what the hell this has to do with anything, I just thought I would fill you in on the rabbit trail I followed to arrive at this post.

So here it is... in the fashion of flawless taste, Derian lists RRL clothing by Ralph Lauren as his #3 in the shortlist of 12. The following photos are of the relatively new RRL in East Hampton. Even though I wouldn't consider myself a huge fan of Ralph Lauren, RRL is undeniable. I think I am drawn to this line because it is demonstrative of the real Ralph Lauren; Ralph Lauren the man, an icon of american fashion, not Ralph Lauren, a label on an irregular polo at TJ Maxx. As you can see by the fabulous photos, this is less prep and more americana, which suits me just fine. Anyway... I dare you not to drool. The exterior is enough for me, let alone the brilliant interior. Simply beautiful. -ian

All images by Brian Berman, courtesy of A Continuous Lean.

Can You Marry a Sofa?

OMG! I saw this Vitra sofa in a magazine several years ago and then I lost the picture. Then it just showed up in Elle Decor this month. Reunited at last! The detail on the buttons is so crazy cool. I love pretty much everything about this piece especially the tonal mix and the geometry. This is definitely on my top ten list! -dann

Alexander Girard

These graphics are engraved in history. Alexander Girard was a genius! His textile designs for Herman Miller are icons from an era of icons. I was thrilled to find that I can have a piece of the design pie with these fabulous pillows and floor mats from Maximo. If you could only see the closet in my house specifically designated to pillows you might say I'm a glutton for pie! If you ever get a chance to read up on Girard, you will find his career fascinating and his designs unforgettable. -dann

Skeletons in my Closet

The skeleton key. Such an icon of the moment. I have been collecting the metal and plastic wall plaques from the 70's for years because the image is so graphic. Enter the collage pillows from Jonathan Adler. I can vouch for the fact that these pillows go with everything since I have moved mine all over the house. Right now they are on my sofa, next week the guest room. Then there are these other two pieces from West Elm. Has West Elm hired someone new? Their brand new product line is unbelievable! I am going to mix the heirloom quilt with my bedding for fall. Get it while it's hot! -dann

Entry Table + Mirror

It's all about the combination. I can't get over the mix of the Hector console from Oly Studio and the pine root mirror from Roost. I also can't seem to get enough of the texture of wood in its' natural state. You will be seeing more of this. This season, if it's got bark still attached, I'm all over it! -dann

Healing Hurt With Style

Inspired by Dann's post today, I thought it might be wise to showcase these stylish bandages and acetaminophen tablets by Help. After all, why would you put regular old Band Aids in a Cappellini medicine cabinet? -ian