idea paint November 17, 2009

This post is completely selfish in focus.

I hope to be house hunting in the near future and I keep my eyes and ears open for interesting interior decor techniques/products at all times.   I was blown away by this product when I saw it and I plan to order some to test it out when the time comes.  It’s called idea paint and it is a paint that you can put on any surface (walls, tables etc) which turns the surface into one big dry erase white board.   In other words,  you can draw and erase anything you’d like  on the surface once the paint is rolled on and dry (7 days).  Think of all the fun you could have around the house in the kitchen jotting down recipes or a grocery list on the wall, in a home office to brainstorm, in the washroom….. I freakin love this idea.  The ultimate creative product for the neat freak who hates chalk dust.

Look at some of the applications:

via reliable remodler

 

via contract magazine

via once upon a venture

via out blush

Brocade Home: Romantic Design June 4, 2009

Brocade is defined as a fabric with raised design: a heavy silk, cotton, or woolen fabric with a raised design, often in metallic threads.
A style typically associated with luxury and opulence, it is no wonder that Brocade Home, a company that started selling its fabulous, romantic baroque modern style furniture and home accessory products online and this past year opened a full store in NYC, is one of my favourite design blogs to read when I am in a dreamy, romantic, interior design like mood.  The ecommerce website is also pretty cool.

It is hard to believe that this store is owned by parent company, Restoration Hardware because its website and store do not imbue a corporate feel.  Regardless of who owns who, Brocade Home has beautiful pieces that would be an asset to any gala, event or soiree host/hostess who is looking to inject a bit of romanticism into the event vibe. 

Now only if they opened a post in Toronto, I am thinking either the Distillery District or King Street West/Liberty Village, then I could turn my dreams into reality!

Photo Via Oh Joy

photo via cococozy

photo via I heart Luxe

photo via apartment therapy

Stunning dining room = stunning event January 30, 2009

I am a big proponent of interior design and architecture especially when a space affords you the ability to up the ante on your style factor when entertaining. 

Today my attention was drawn to a Brazilian design firm, Rosenbaum, that works on a variety of  a commercial and residential interiors in Brazil. 

After a bit more digging to find out more about Rosenbaum’s projects and style, I found a piece posted on Design*Sponge written about the Brazilian firm and wanted to share my favourite picture. 

I think the dining room Rosenbaum put together is just stunning.  The combination of high ceilings, artistic chandelier contrasted with the red goblets on the table make for an eye catching dinner party!

Rosenbaum dining room (photo courtesy of Design*Sponge)