London Calling

I don't have Bieber fever. I don't get star struck when I have a celeb sighting. But I am still moderately obsessed with Will + Kate. I didn't blog about my Royal Wedding fascination, but I've still got London on the brain. The whole ordeal makes me want to hop a Virgin Atlantic flight over there, have a spot of tea and pick up some new threads at Herrods {I was escorted out of the famed department store when I was 15 years old for having holes in my jeans - I guess the queen didn't approve!}

Since I'm Polish and Russian/Ukrainian by heritage, it feels a bit lame to have any Union Jack decor in my house, but I'm loving this wing chair I spotted at the Ben Sherman shop here in LA.

This Z Gallerie rug is a bit more subtle.

Really, seriously, if I had $130,000 to spare, I totally would have bought Princess Beatrice's fascinator, which is what it went for on ebay {though I'm loyal to my ban.do hair accessories}

I could make my own with the DIY shutterfly photobooth props I saw and fell in love with on the Oh Happy Day blog {you print these and cut them out to make your own adorable fancy photo props}

I will definitely be enjoying a spot of tea and a scone this afternoon!

Pink Party

Relaxing in my new pink Calpyso for Target caftan {photo by me with my trusty iPhone and my instagram app}

And it's turning my brain pink.
Or at least it's causing me to have a pink obsession...

Pink wallpaper {imperial trellis, of course} from F. Schumacher.

Pink chair from Horchow

Pink pouf from Serena & Lily

Happy {pink} Tuesday!

Chivari Madness

I have a real love for the brass chivari chair.

At the Parker...

In Martha Stewart...

In Angeleno Interiors {designed by Jamie Bush}...

And that ceiling wallpaper is magical!

Lady Like: FLORALS

This season I seem to be gravitating towards really feminine girlie things...
First on the list: FLORALS

1. Chair (upholstered by Nick Olsen Design) from the new issue of Trad Home
2. Top by Anthropologie
3. Bracelets (See by Chloe via Glamour Mag)

Chia {Pet} Chair

LOVE this image from Elle Decor. The DeGournay wallpaper. The black door. The adorable baby.


But what I really love is the brass chiavari chair.

So Bazaar!

Serena & Lily (the perfect spot to find gorgeous goodies for your home) has a secondary website - Bazaar - for people like me who can't get enough of that Bohemian-World-Traveler-Decor look!

This chair has 1000 different uses - living room, office, bedroom side chair (ok, that's 3, not 1000).




For a smaller splash of Boho-Chic decor, an ikat table runner.

I've been on an accessories kick recently (my friend Lynsey recently bought me some fabulous bangles, and I'm loving my J.Crew feather duster necklace.) Here are some great bangles...Happy Shopping!

Classics

I love classic furniture. Everything from Louis XVI chairs (especially with a fabulous funky stain and flamboyant fabric) to mid-century classics. This month's DWR catalog was full of "classics." What I particularly love about all these mid-century goodies is that they can be mixed and matched with so many other styles...

I had a dollhouse when I was a little girl, so I'm totally in love with these "mini's," as seen in Canadian House and Home.



I love the Navy chair - we have the brushed silver as our dining chair, but these bright colors are absolutely fabulous.


The Cherner chair has long been a favorite of mine.

Love how it's used here as a barstool.


Tulip chairs. Yes, please.

I've seen lots of people use this Eames rocker in their nursery. Hip? Yes. Comfortable? Doubtful.


I have tried to spec a Platner table in just about every project I've worked on. No one has taken the bait yet...

West Elm and cb2 both have versions of the Sapien bookcase, but I'm partial to the original.

The Devil is in the Details

First of all, big things to celebrate over here at the Goods - this is my 500th post! With all the different things that pop up throughout my week, it's nice to have my daily blog as a constant. It has introduced me to some fabulous people and brought me some great opportunities - so thanks for reading!

Back to business, I've been noticing recently that it's the little details that really set apart a great design. Yes, the big things need to be in place (space planning, furniture, colors, etc.) But if you have the time, it's nice to look at individual pieces and add some detailing to kick it up another notch.

I love how this trim has been added to change a simple chair to something much more interesting!






I really like the fabric ribbon + interestingly spaced nail heads! Can't wait to give this look a try (possibly for my bedroom chair?)


Love a contrasting welt - and this one is in one of my favorite color combos, yellow + grey.


The trim detail on top of this ottoman takes it to a whole other level.


One of my favorite looks is this - taking a great Louis chair and doing a fun patterned back with a coordinating solid front.

I have been using this inspiration image for a clients' dining room.


And here are her chairs! (Picture taken on my iPhone on delivery day.)

Of course, a nail head trim does wonders for almost any piece of furniture.


This room mixes big and little nail heads.


This sofa wouldn't be the same without them!


And just barely skimming the surface of drapery - LOVE the look of pom pom trim... But that's a whole post in-and-of itself!

Happy Monday!

It's Coming Together!

We had a fabulous delivery from Hickory Chair today at a client's home (it honestly felt like Christmas for this Jewish girl!) So I thought I'd pull out my new fancy camera (a Canon EOS) and snap some progress shots...

Btw, only the living room furniture is Hickory Chair, the rest is from all over (I can't give away ALL my trade secrets!)

Entry table


Entry hall mirror


Dining room wallpaper

Living room BEFORE...


And living room AFTER! (Clearly we still have plenty more to bring in, cocktail table, lamps, side tables, etc)

Sofa

This chair might be my favorite piece of furniture of all time


Lace-fabric bench. I might steal it



Baker bar cart


These are the mirrors we had installed in her powder roomNow if you'll excuse me, I just received my first issue of Canadian House & Home (which along with Lonny will hopefully fill the hole in my heart left by the void of Domino.) I am locking myself in my office until I am done reading it.