Let's just say...

I'm head over heels for the South End!  Yesterday, Patrick and I ventured down to the South End to explore the neighborhood as we're trying to find a new apartment to call home.  We started with lunch at Flour on Washington Street which was super delicious, as always.  Then we just strolled the streets and found so many cute shops and friendly people.

A few of our stops:

Grey's Fabric and Notions

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The store owner is Sarah and she is incredibly friendly!  The shop has different fabrics and such for sale (hints the name!) and also offers classes.  You can see their schedule here.  As I've never worked a sewing machine before, I can't wait to take one!  Basic training here I come!

Another stop: Diseno Boston.  Ah-mazing home furnishings store!  The owner of this store is Frank who is also very personable (is this a South End thing? If so, count me in!).  He has gorgeous fur and hide rugs, sophisticated decorative accents, super chic furniture and more.  I really loved a metallic leather rug that I would love to give a nice new home... with me, of course!

This store is full of fun inspiration for any project.  I think there is literally something there for everyone and every style.


Last and certainly not least: Mohr & McPherson.  I know that people I know in Boston know of this store and have merely been holding out on me.  But I have seen the light!  The store is awesome!  It's full of imported Asian home furnishings and accents as well as some jewelry and personal things.  It's two floors and has a cafe on the bottom floor.

What fun this store was!  The staff there was great and next time I want to try to the cafe.  I had so much fun browsing in this store with so many unique products that would definitely be a great touch to any interior!


Our trip to the South End was an afternoon very well spent.  I can't wait for the SoWa Market to start up and to discover all the other shops in the neighborhood.  I can't believe it took almost an entire year of living here to go exploring but South End is definitely where I would love, love, love to live!

One last piece from Boca Do Lobo!

Ok, so I couldn't not post this.  It's brilliant!  The piece is called Frank and is based on Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water residence. 

Frank, Boca Do Lobo

How creative is that?!?  Not to mention how glamorous and fun it is!  It's even customizable to be as tall as you like or whatever finishes you prefer.  I'm totally in awe over the genius and creativity that went into this piece.  Bravo, Boca Do Lobo, bravo!

(Click here to visit their site.  I promise you will be impressed!)

Oh, so chic!

A few weeks ago at the Architectural Digest Home Show, I stopped in my tracks upon seeing a booth filled with exquisite furniture.  The booth belonged to Boca Do Lobo, a Portuguese furniture company that specializes in absolutely divine pieces that evoke emotion and passion for furniture.

Well, I can't stop thinking about their Mondrian sideboard.  I'm so in love with it from the fun way the drawers are placed all the way to the materials used to create such a chic, modern, and elegant look.  I really feel like the sideboard could fit in so many rooms because of its classic design while still inspiring everyone who sees it because of its imaginative finish.

Mondrian Sideboard, Boca Do Lobo

This is only the beginning.  They have so many truly amazing designs!  If you want to see more, visit their site, here.  You can also find some of their work on Fyndes as well.  One more piece that's totally to die for... Diamond Sideboard.

Diamond Sideboard, Boca Do Lobo

How incredible/wonderful/beautiful/gorgeous you are!  I got to see this piece at the show as well and it's breathtaking.  It can be customized in color as well.  I bet in a black laquer it would be divine!

Incredible Home Design

Dear Christopher Guy,

Please teach me everything you know.  Your work is absolutely divine.

Your newest admirer,
Jordan

If anyone knows his address, please deliver my short note (maybe say it's urgent as I'm a very eager student).

Christopher Guy's collections are stunning and people of the industry are definitely enchanted by the sinuous curves and understated elegance.  He was recently named a 2011 Design Icon by World Market Center Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Design Center and couldn't be more deserving of such an high honor.  Below are two videos which showcase pieces of his collection.  The first is about his design philosophy and the second is a recent look into his Paris showroom.  Your wishlist is sure to grow after watching these!


Design Philosophy from Christopher Guy on Vimeo.



PARIS JANVIER 2011 from Christopher Guy on Vimeo.


View his entire collection here.  Ah! J'adore!

Warning: I spent 2 1/2 hours looking through his collection online... give yourself ample time!  The website lets you try different fabrics for their upholstery pieces (better yet: works of art I should say).  I could play all day!

Check this out: Eco1stArt

In a recent issue of Elle Decor that I was re-reading (I always miss things the first time through), I noticed a full page add for Eco1stArt. I went to their website and let's just say, you will not leave disappointed. Only wishful. The things on the site are absolutely incredible! They have a great cause and great supporters as well. The website features artists, extremely talented artists at that, who have the highest environmental and sustainability standards. So, if you find something you can't live without, you can rest assured Mother Nature is in good hands when it comes to Eco1stArt. Win win!

A few things that made my wishlist:

The Tulip Chair by Ola Voyna

The Yin Yang End Table by Lorna Lee

Light Reading by Lucy Norman

Knights Chair by Ben Caldwell

Bathroom Inspiration Photos

This semester, I am in a studio where I get to design a 2,000 square foot house from scratch! Yay! I'm very excited!

Last week, I worked on bedroom floors plans which was fun because every girl has dreamed of a spectacular bedroom in which she could live happily ever after. This week, though, I am working on bathroom floor plans. With my sketches due on Thursday, I've spent a lot of time yesterday and today thinking about a great bathroom. I must admit, tonight, I've had a lot of trouble coming up with some good stuff. So I turned to the web to gather a bit of inspiration and 2 1/2 hours later... 14 sketches! My goal is 30 by Thursday. Here are the pictures which helped me escape from my frustration.

Photo Credits: 1. Elle Decor 2-6. House Beautiful 7-9. Better Homes & Gardens 10-11. Kohler

Need a way to save some space? Plus, RUE!

You have to check out this company, Resource Furniture. They have all sorts of amazing designs to help those of us living in smaller apartments make many uses of the same space. Ah! I love it!



Visit their site here.

Also, if you haven't checked out the latest edition of RUE magazine, definitely put it on your to-do list. Besides being full of inspiring pictures, it even includes some behind-the-scenes footage from some of the shoots. The whole magazine is put together so nicely and is sure to leave you wanting more... maybe we should start a countdown to the next issue. I'll look into that. Click for RUE.