David Cafiero's New Tribeca Condo Project

... David sent me this images yesterday, and i couldnt wait to get some of them up for your design enjoyment, this has been a year long project that David and the staff at Cafiero Select have worked on, doing the common areas and a few show condo's in Tribeca, NYC. Once again he makes me rethink so many ideas i have and inspires/elevates me to no end. Probably not a new thing in the entire place and thats what i love about, periods mixed and matched, colors thrown in, textures...anyways, ill let the images speak for themselves.

images graciously provided by www.matthewsandager.com

www.cafieroselect.com

Because You Know A Weekend Can't Go By Without A Project

Since I am trying to cut back on shopping, my house projects have become more about reusing things I already have. So this weekend I decided to shuffle around some things on my walls. These posters I got at Target YEARS ago, and while I know they are not the height of decor, I love them still and that is what matters.These mirrors below I got at market for a great price and decided to use two of them in the hall where one of the posters above used to be and the other two I put above our bed.

My favorite project though was making a collage with variuos pieces we have collected over the years.

After many different formations this is the final one. The wall includes a poster from Double Decker, a festival in Oxford, MS, 2 pictures from Eric Weaver, that I bought in Venice Beach while visiting D, a piece of art from Africa that is made out of metal (bought when I was there with my Dad), another print of Oxford, two pieces from Jamie Hayes, a New Orleans artist, a print from Yellow Stone -a gift from my Husband, a 3-D beach scene from Chile-a gift from my Dad who is from there, and a poster from Memphis in May-a gift from a great friend as a going away present when I moved from Memphis to B'ham. I love them all and I am so happy to have them all on display instead of in various locations.
Finally, this was not a project this weekend, but it will be a future project. I bought this lantern for a INSANELY great price at Peck N' Hills, one of my favorite local shops, and I can't wait to put my spin on it. The problem is that I don't know how I want to use it and it will probably for the mean time end up with the other fixtures I am saving.


Can't you see it refinished, maybe a crazy color? Redo the glass? No glass? Endless possibilites, I was so excited about this find! More to come tomorrow....

PS-still trying to recover yesterday's post. This one went up early too. Things That Inspire I did get your comment, thanks for stopping by!!!

im a guest blogger...

... i will be guest blogging weekly on my friend claudia and jessie's blog www.patternpeople.blogspot.com ... i will be focusing on trends in interiors textiles and wallpaper. should be interesting...keep checking in there, and here for that matter.

The Best Gift

I had to wish a Happy First Birthday to our dog Harry, who was our "first wedding anniversary" gift to each other (a little late). We got him at the Humane Society and he was "on sale" since he was past the "new puppy" stage. He is the best $85 we ever spent. Since I work from home several days a week, he is the best coworker I could ask for!
There are many more lovable animals looking for a good home. Please visit your local Humane Society or if you are in the Birmingham area go HERE.

(pictures from my camera phone=bad pictures)

AHHHH!

So I am clearly having technical issues since my whole post from this morning disappeared!!! I will try to repost it this afternoon. I hope this is isn't a sign of things to come today!

Monday's Are For Day Dreaming...Baby Bites

And The Oscar Goes To....

What is your dream job? Mine changes all the time, but consistently I dream of moving to New York or L.A. and becoming a set decorator. I know the grass is always greener, blah blah, but how great would it be to have a big budget, work with sources who are thrilled to be part of the next big movie, TV show etc, and knowing your work could make viewers love what they are watching just a little more? I was just pondering this the other day when I turned on Good Morning America and saw a wonderful interview with Rosemary Brandenburg. So there I sat at my desk/makeup table/oversized catchall, etc (remember tiny house=multi-functioning pieces) listening to the real deal dish about her trade. Full Interview HERE.
The mastermind behind movies such as Transformers and What Women Want got me thinking about my favorite sets. Then low and behold I was on The Washington Post the other day and in honor of the Oscars they asked readers to vote on their favorite movie sets.Father Of The Bride and The Holiday both scored high on the list. I know, no one in the blog world is shocked by The Holiday. Who isn't obsessed with one of the two homes. If you haven't seen this movie, you should rent it just for the sets!
More than one client has pointed me towards Cameron's house in the film as an inspiration jumping off point. So while browsing around I came across this wonderful POST by Surroundings which will assist you in getting the look!
But I must say, my favorite set lately has to be, hands down, Victory Ford's apartment on Lipstick Jungle. Every time it is on screen I pause it to take in the colorful details. Lucky for me the apartment is broken down (see picture below) by Bandelle .
While we are on the subject of TV show sets, who doesn't love the sets of Gossip Girl? You remember this POST. It was a treat this morning while flipping through the February InStyle to find 3 designers giving their spin to the oval office. I was thrilled to see the "Eclectic" look was designed by Loren Weeks, Christina Tonkin and Malchus Janocko-the set designers for our favorite New York socialites of Gossip Girl.To see the other designs by Jonathan Adler and Amy Mellen for Calvin Klein Home click HERE.

Sooooo...to sum up this post, I am moving into Victory Ford's apartment in New York where I will spend half the year on sets there and then to Cameron Diaz's home in The Holiday where I will work the other half of the year in L.A.

I know, it is alot to ask. After this week, I will just settle for it being Friday. Have a wonderful, relaxing weekend....