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Color Friday is: Crazy Colorful!

17 Feb

 

It’s hard for me not to do this post every week. And yet, when I do write this post it’s still hard. Not because finding gorgeous colorful things is difficult, but because my son is sitting by my side yelling things like “I WANT THAT ONE!” and “When I grow up I’m gonna be a chocolate maker and I’m gonna give everyone chocolate!” and “Can I have some chocolate now?” So there you go – everything featured on this week’s Color Friday passes the two year old seal of approval! I know I’m relieved.

As per usual, here are eight sort-of-for-the-home things that I’m sure you’ll adore. My personal favorites are the garland, Missoni rug, and of course the chocolates (I’m a sucker for variety packs).

From garland at top: Paper Garland, source unknown - let me know if you have it!; Liuwa Rug by Missoni (image via Missoni); Test Kitchen Measuring Cup from Mod Cloth, $15 (image via ModCloth); Dylan's Candy Bar Signature Chocolate Wheel, $42 (image via Dylan's Candy Bar), Art, also from an unknown source. I'm serious when I say my kid was distracting me this week! Help!; Multiplayer Wall Hook from Land of Nod, $15 (image via Land of Nod); Dot Matrix Rug from Land of Nod, $349 (image via Land of Nod); Grosgrain Rainbow Pillow from Dranesfield and Ross, (image via House Beautiful)

 

Enjoy your weekend, and if you find yourselves with some spare time and a significant abundance of Jell-o, you can find the recipe for those beautiful rainbow cups pictured at the top of the post here at Glorious Treats (which, of course, is where that lovely image is from). Happy Friday!

 

Design consultations for all styles and budgets: JGB Interiors.

Cauliflower: Three Ways!

15 Feb

So this is a bit awkward: another cooking post from me…a designer. Not a cook. 

If I can deal with it, I’m confident you can too. In fact, since you’re being so cooperative I’ll throw you a bone and point you toward this colorful olive oil jar from Dean & DeLuca. Who cares about how convenient it is when you see how cute it’ll look on your counter?

Antico Frantoio Muraglia 'Intenso' Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $48 at Dean & DeLuca (image via Dean & DeLuca)


So, moving on.

Lately we’ve been struggling to get my son to eat new foods. A boy can not live on strawberries, black olives, and bacon alone. We’ve implemented a “new food chart” with stickers, and we’re introducing lots of new veggies, grains, and meats to him on a regular basis. One other thing we do is vary preparations often so that he’s exposed to a wide range of flavors and textures: I know I hate wilted, soft broccoli…but throw it in a super hot oven for half an hour and I’ll eat POUNDS of the crusty, brown-edged roasted stuff. Recently, cauliflower has been something I’m using a lot of lately around our house. It’s versatile, cheap, and lasts a long time. It doesn’t smell so great raw though, but that’s just a temporary issue; you can’t win them all!

Here are three basic cauliflower recipes that all start the same way: a roasting pan or pyrex dish, olive oil + salt and pepper, cauliflower florets, and a 400 degree oven. The add-ins are what make it special, and I love them all equally (but differently!). To make these scrumptious sides, just toss the ingredients, throw ‘em into a hot oven, and bake away until they’re as crunchy or brown as you like them. A shorter cooking time will get you brighter, crunchier veggies; a longer bake time will get you a more rustic result with deeper flavor (especially the tomatoes). Hope you enjoy the veggie combos!I know we do!

 

Cauliflower + Chick Peas + Cumin.

 

Cauliflower + Brussels Sprouts (halved, flat side down!) + Balsamic

 

Cauliflower + Grape Tomatoes + Lemon Zest

 

There you have it – super easy sides that go with just about anything. What’s your favorite veggie these days? Got any secrets to share?

 

Design consultations for all styles and budgets: JGB Interiors.

Color Friday is: Powder Pink!

10 Feb

Valentine’s Day is next Tuesday (look out for a weekend-edition V-Day Crafts post!) so naturally, the range of options for today’s Color Friday ranges from pale blush to hot pink. I went somewhere left of middle and chose Powder Pink – a light, but decidedly cheery shade of femininity (yes folks, unlike hot pink which can be made ironically masculine, this one is typically reserved for the ladies). Check it out below, and try not to hate on my liberal definition of “powder pink,” which includes some darker and lighter variations.

Clockwise from chandelier at top: Maharani Chandelier from Currey and Company, $3400 (image via Layla Grayce); Zig Zag Rug by Dwell Studio, $350 (image via DwellStudio); Pink Moroccan Leather Pouf from Serena and Lily, $450 (image via Serena and Lily); Opie Table by GlimmerglassFurniture, $485 (image via GlimmerglassFurniture); Annabelle Frames from RHBaby&Child, $34 (image via Restoration Hardware); Chair featuring Kelly Wearstler's Bengal Bazaar fabric (image via House of Honey); KokoCompany Indoor and Outdoor Optic Rug, $89 (image via KokoCompany); Pink Cover for Nook Tablet by Jonathan Adler - no longer available, $39.95 (image via Barnes and Noble)

 

And since this post is primarily for the ladies, I couldn’t resist including some pops of pink that are absolutely irresistible. Are they are your wish list? Maybe they are now!

 

Clockwise from belt: Patent Leather Skinny Bow Belt from J.Crew, $45 (image via J.Crew); Rosewood Dot Necklace from Kate Spade, $128 (image via Kate Spade); 100 Calorie Chocolate Bars from Dylan's Candy Bar, $1.50 (image via Dylan's Candy Bar); Timed Originals Camper, $50 (image via Piperlime)

 

Don’t you LOVE that Kate Spade necklace?  Have a great weekend!

 

Design consultations for all styles and budgets: JGB Interiors.

Another Sneak Peek: A Peaceful Bedroom!

6 Feb

This sneak peek of a calming, green and neutral-toned bedroom is literally just a tiny peek, but I think it’s worth it.

Are you ready?

Ok. Here we go.

First up is the bed: a gorgeous combination of about seven different fabrics ranging from a lovely suzani print to an elegant lattice to velvets to linens to an off-the-shelf Restoration Hardware print that I had cut to use as cording and flange material. (Phew – that was a lot!) The rug is a simple woven jute and wool – and was a steal if you believe it! – and the fantastic patina-finish bed was existing to the client’s home. I am beyond thrilled with the results.

 

Next up (and last up — I told you it was a super tiny peek) is the fantastic mirror I chose for the wall that is adjacent to the bed. With the reflection of all those perfect textiles in it, it looks, well, perfect!

 

Pulling together fabric collections is incredibly fun, and satisfying when it turns out well. These photos make me so happy! Thankfully, my client feels the same way (and gets to live in the room)!

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Color Friday is: Red! (Really this time…just red.)

3 Feb

Last week Color Friday was red, too. And by “Red,” I mean that I talked about the play currently running at Arena Stage…not the color. Well this week, there are no games: Color Friday is red. Red as in strawberries and fire engines and Coke and all of the other lovely red things I’ve picked for you below. Enjoy them, and have a great weekend! I hear there’s a football game on…

Clockwise from pendant at top: Cage Fuel Pendant Lamp from CB2, $149 (image via CB2); Design Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney (image via Amazon.com); Marquis Alphabet Light - Multi from Urban Outfitters, $179 (image via Urban Outfitters); Updated Louis Chair at Wisteria, $329 (image via Wisteria); Gradiated Stripe Pouf from West Elm, $219 (image via West Elm); Thai Silk Decorative Pillow from Target, $50 (image via Target); Berry Bowl and Tray by Robert Seigel at Uncommon Goods, $65 (image via Uncommon Goods); Verlag 3 by Carol Padberg, a print via 20x200, $60 for 11'' x 14'' (image via 20x200)

 

…did you notice that everything but the Louis Chair was under $300 — what fashionable steals!! For the record, I think the Updated Louis Chair from Wisteria is worth all of it’s 32,900 pennies! – Gorgeous!

 

Design consultations for all styles and budgets: JGB Interiors.

Look for Less: Metallic Vases.

30 Jan

So this one may be a stretch: I’m literally saying you can get the “look” for less…but not the size or the exact finish. Nonetheless, this one will save you over $1,100.

You heard me right.

This is Kelly Wearstler’s Gold Ball Vase. It’s gorgeous, inside and out. And on the bottom where her logo is. It’s 10” in diameter and 15” high, so it makes quite a statement, too. And not to hate on Kelly Wearstler, because I adore her, but this one is not for the masses: it costs $1,125. So, there’s that obstacle to get around.

Gold Ball Vase by Kelly Wearstler, $1,125 (image via Kelly Wearstler.com)

 

But lucky for you, Anthropologie makes a lovely, albeit much smaller votive, for $8. That’s right: for the price of two coffees. It’s called the Silvered Hobnail Votive, but it’s much more gold/bronze in person. Its measurements are 3.5” in diameter and 4” high.

Silvered Hobnail Votive from Anthropologie, $8 (image via Anthropologie)

 

…and what do you know? I used it to style a shoot last week. Gorgeous, if you ask me. You wouldn’t even know that I used an $8 vase amongst very, very expensive tile. Except that I just told you. Shoot, I guess the secret’s out.

 

So budget aside, which do you prefer? I am a huge fan of a rugged but glamorous finish, so I may just prefer the cheaper vase. How convenient!

 

Design consultations for all styles and budgets: JGB Interiors.

 

Find(s) of the Week!

25 Jan

Yesterday I was browsing Crate & Barrel for some quick finds and a few things jumped out at me. JUMPED, I tell you. I was excited to see some truly great items.

First was this gorgeous Grey City Map. I’m showing New York, but Chicago and San Fran are also available. Each is $199 and measures 21” w x 27” h.

New York City Map, $199 (image via Crate & Barrel)

 

Second was this “And” Pillow. For $29.95, it’s a steal! It would be perfect sandwiched in between two other pillows.

"And" Pillow, $29.95 (image via Crate & Barrel)

 

Finally, I am loving this Grey C Table. I adore C tables to begin with for their utility and small footprint, and for $59.95 you can not beat this one! It’s also available in a bright blue, lime green, and white.

Grey C Table, $59.95 (image via Crate & Barrel)

 

Just a few Crate & Barrel basics to get you through your design dilemmas. Remember, it’s totally fine to get your furniture and accessories from catalogs: it’s about curating them to be a unique mix, and occasionally throwing in some truly unique finds. (I know that’s a difficult task…that’s why I do what I do!…)

 

Design consultations for all styles and budgets: JGB Interiors.

Color Friday is: Matte Black!

20 Jan

Basic black is beautiful. It’s dramatic, masculine, and can be both sophisticated and playful. While I love a glossy black finish as much as the next glam aficionado, I also have a huge soft spot for matte black. The flat finish of a matte black object is easy to keep looking good (no fingerprints!) and it plays well with shine just as well as it does with rustic woven baskets. It’s also the finish of a chalkboard, which you know I love. Have a look at these matte black finds below; many of them you can craft yourself using some DIY blackboard paint (I like the one from Benjamin Moore)! Enjoy!

Clockwise from pendant at top: Noir Pendant Lamp from CB2, $249 (image via CB2); Nars Eyeshadow Compact in Nightbreed, $23 (image via Drugstore.com); Benjamin Moore's Chalkboard Paint, $18.99 (image via BenjaminMoore); Morten Table Lamp by West Elm, $149 (image via West Elm); Architect Desk from CB2, $149 (image via CB2); West Elm Storage Baskets, $39-$59 (image via West Elm); Cast Iron Skillet by Lodge, $10-$60 (image via Amazon.com); Ottavio Vase by ZGallerie, $69.99 (image via ZGallerie); Stoneware Vessel by John Ward from Moss via 1st Dibs, price on request (image via 1stDibs)

 

I should point out that two of these items are, to me, examples of great product design. The Nars compact is one of my favorite  “things.” The almost rubbery black case is soft but firm to the touch, and it wipes off beautifully if you get fingerprints on it. Combined with the sleek text, its matte black finish is something I love seeing every time I pull it out of my drawer. Also, the Lodge cast iron skillet is a staple in my kitchen. The perfect matte black finish becomes a little shinier and browner over time, and if you don’t already have one you’ll love using it for everything from frying chicken to sauteing peppers – I promise.

Have a great weekend!

 

Design consultations for all styles and budgets: JGB Interiors.

Vintage Frames!

17 Jan

I love accessorizing with a few thoughtfully placed vintage items, and I find that frames are one of my favorite things to use. They come in all colors and sizes, all kinds of materials, and they are pretty cheap in the grand scheme of accessories. You can often find bundles of antique frames in thrift or antique stores, or sold together on Etsy (which saves you the hunt of trying to put together a coordinated frame collection!). I once got a group of three white frames at an antique store in Tennessee for about $20. I still use them. Here’s one that I recently styled for an article on vintage pieces; I think this would be perfect for a teenager’s room!

One of the challenges with frames like this is that they often have no back or hardware (see above!). If this is the case with your recent find, you can always take the frame to a local shop and have them work their magic. For a more cost effective method of displaying your frame, you can just attach you own hardware and display it au-naturale like the frames below.

As you can see, a little spray paint never hurt anyone. (images via L - HGTV, R - sfgirlbybay)

 

Another image I saw this weekend that I just loved was from a favorite site of mine, Design Sponge. It’s the upstairs hallway from Sarah Fowlske and James Milward’s home in Toronto. You can see the rest of this lovely, typography-heavy abode here. This image of the virtually grayscale hallway is just perfect!

Monochrome minimalism at its best! (image via Design Sponge)

 

Finally, though this isn’t a frame it evokes the idea of using a frame to store jewelry. I am totally enamored with the way this home uses a strip of simple wood and hooks to display colorful beads at the top of the wall! This idea could be easily emulated on a smaller scale with a few frames rigged to hang your beads.

A neat, non-traditional take on molding. (image source unknown)

 

Do you have any creative uses for old frames, or good places to find them? If so, share in the comments!

 

Design consultations for all styles and budgets: JGB Interiors.

Thirteen Mirrors for Friday the 13th!

13 Jan

Today is Friday the 13th. Whether you find that spooky or silly, I thought it would be neat to feature thirteen great mirrors:  an object that conjures up feelings of superstition for many. Enjoy them…just don’t break any!

1.) Swedish Mirror, $614 (image via Layla Grayce); 2.) Ballard Designs' Round Leather Mirror, $449 (image via Ballard Designs); 3.) CB2's Round Pool Mirror, $99.95 (image via CB2); 4.) Oly Studio's Bubble Mirror, price on request (image via Oly Studio); 5.) Wisteria's Antique Peacock Mirror, $1199.50 (image via Wisteria); 6.) Bliss Studio's Chained Mirror, $438 (image via Layla Grayce); 7.) Jonathan Adler's Queen Anne Mirror, $595 (image via Jonathan Adler); 8.) West Elm's Steven Antonson Mirror, $179 (image via West Elm); 9.) Z Gallerie's Devon Mirror, $199 (image via Z Gallerie); 10.) Recycled Magazine Mirror via Great Green Goods (source unknown); 11.) Bungalow 5's Green Charlotte Mirror, $580 (image via Bungalow5); 12.) Baker Furniture's Biomorphic Mirror, price on request (image via Baker Furniture); 13.) Wisteria's Round Seaside Mirror, $299 (image via Wisteria)

 

If you’re missing the traditional Color Friday post, see my previous spooky posts on blood orange here and here. CF will return next week!

Have a great weekend!

 

Design consultations for all styles and budgets: JGB Interiors.

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