Instinctive Interiors at Home: April 2010

THE LIST – #2 All things Diamond…

Perhaps its a love for all things Chanel but I’m drawn to anything with a diamond shape, whether it is on a wallpaper, a fabric, woven in carpet, or the shape of a tile. If its a quilted diamond pattern is even better. My love for this shape spills into a lattice shape too, so you’ll see a bit of that too.

Ok, I had to start with the best!!

Chanel Classic Flap

Tile:

Barbara Barry for Ann Sacks – Diamond with Oval in Celery

I admire this so much that it’s in my upstairs guest bath!

Barbara Barry for Ann Sacks – Beaded Tile in Twilight

Wallpaper:

Cannon and Bullock – Couture Collection

This is one of the most elegant papers that I have ever seen! It’s hard to see from the picture but the paper is in squares and the ribbon is sewn on. The paper comes in an endless color scheme and they do custom colored ribbons as well.

Thibaut Wallpaper – Color Sand

Thibaut Wallpaper – Fusion Trellis – Brown

Fabrics:

Kravet - 25098-3

Kravet – 30261-81

Kravet- 8771-23

Schumacher Fabric - Sand

Schumacher Fabric – Stafford Diamond in Pewter

Carpets:

Stark – Pattern Amarillo Color Blue

Stanton Carpet – Island Cove

and More…

Arteriors – Antique Mirrored Screen

Arteriors – Bishop Lamp

THE LIST ~ 20 Must Have Designer Details: #1 Bed Linens

THE LIST my 20 must have design details, elements that I'm drawn to and include in my projects, stop by periodically and see what’s on THE LIST.

Perhaps it’s because I just returned from a week long vacation and while we had wonderful accommodations, I looked forward to sleeping in my own bed, is why I begin my 20 must have list, with the BED.

I love a beautifully made bed, I’m especially drawn to all white beds with just a dash of color, but I’m also crazy for a mixture of pattern and color. For me it depends on my mood and the season. I’m partial to a mix of textures, cotton sheets with a slight sheen, a quilted matelasse coverlet, linen shams, a few boudoir pillows, and a neatly folded down comforter at the foot of the bed. My ritual is to wash the sheets on Sundays in Linen Wash so that I begin the week with a fresh start.

Here are some of my must have bedding elements.

Sheets:

Isabella Sheets - Legacy Linens

Sumner with Ribbon Detail- Legacy Linens

Greek Key - Legacy Linens

Venezia Scroll - Legacy Linens

Matelasse Coverlets:

Firenze Matelasse - Legacy Linens

Palm Beach - Legacy Linens

Whitney - Legacy Linens

Soho - Legacy Linens

Now taking these basic elements and add a splash of color…

Monaco - Legacy Linens

Chic Steel Legacy Linens

Bonne Terre – Ankasa

Chelsea – Ankasa

Park City – Ankasa

Upper East Side – Ankasa

Chocolate Marrakesh – Ankasa

Leontine Linens Leontine Linens

Look for these linen lines at the soon to be opened INSTINCTIVE INTERIORS at home or on line at www. e-designonline.com

Artist Tiffani Taylor

I’m so excited to introduce to you a fabulous young talented artist Tiffani Taylor. When I first saw her work I was struck by the beautiful vibrant colors, the mixture of media, and the happy energy yet peacefulness that emanated from her art.

Tiffani is a graduate and loyal supporter of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) located in Savannah, Georgia. Originally from Utah, as teenager she saw a poster advertising the college and knew that was going to be her path, a path made possible by her extreme talent and a presidential scholarship to SCAD. Her work exhibited at Shop SCAD, a gallery in downtown Savannah where students and alumni showcase their work, quickly captured attention of passersby and catapulted her to national exposure.

Her signature poppies were included in an exclusive cashmere sweater designed for the New York retailer Henri Bendel, her work is included in the collections of Oprah Winfrey, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Vogue editor at large Andre Leon Talley. Additionally her paintings are featured in galleries internationally including the Dali Museum.

I am so thrilled to feature her work in my boutique INSTINCTIVE INTERIORS at home.