PANTONE COLORS FOR SPRING 2014: CELOSIA ORANGE...

With most of the country experiencing record low temperatures, I figured maybe I should explore a hot topic today and by hot I mean in color. Continuing the orange trend from the previous seasons' reports for 2013 (Nectarine for spring and Koi for Fall), another vibrant hue from the Pantone Spring Color Report for 2014 is CELOSIA ORANGE...

Influenced by the flower, 

According to the Pantone Color Institute, "Celosia is an optimistic, spontaneous hue" which is a well-suited compliment to Violet Tulip and Paloma. Fashion designers are eagerly producing lively wares in this captivating color:

Gucci

Capri Chandelier Earrings by Stella & Dot

Of course, interior designers follow suit with Celosia accents and accessories to create great spaces:

Lampworks

Rug by Crate and Barrel

Here's to keeping warm. Happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HOUSEBEAUTIFUL.COM, ELLEDECOR.COM, PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE, CRATEANDBARREL.COM, LAMPWORKS.COM, STELLADOT.COM..

TOAST TO THE BAR CART...

Lots of people are staying in for New Year's Eve and entertaining from home. In doing so, you'll need the essentials for entertaining is style such as elegant glassware and serving pieces. One such necessity to house these wares is the BAR CART. Everything old is new again and the same goes for this retro favorite. This staple of mid century home decor has made a big resurgence in the past few years. 

Vintage 70s Lucite Cart by Charles Hollis Jones

Vintage 70s Lucite Bar Cart from 1st Dibs

Lucite bar cart ready for entertaining

Since we are in the height of the holiday entertaining season, now is the perfect time to find a bar cart that's right for your space. The price points are as varied as the styles: 

Target - $130

Target - $132

Z Gallerie - $260

Ballard Designs - $349

West Elm - $399

Horchow - $795

Worlds Away - $947

Worlds Away - $965

Worlds Away - $995

Williams Sonoma - $1,450

Roost - $1309

Worlds Away - $1715

Restoration Hardware - $1,895

John Richard - $3,885

Luckily they are not only limited to housing cocktail paraphernalia. They are great to use as an end table, in an entry way, an office and even as a sofa table. So raise your glass to this new old favorite. 

Happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

DESIGNING FOR A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE...

I am about to embark upon two office projects, both in NYC. Of course both clients have TOTALLY different visions for their spaces. Since both companies have a marketing twist to their businesses, we are able to be a little more creative than usual with the design.

One client's space has an industrial feel with the exposed ductwork and mechanics in the ceiling, white walls and hard wood floors. She envisions a dream like setting. Think the Warren Beatty movie, "Heaven Can Wait" (God, I'm dating myself!): modern, ethereal and white. Here are some photos from her inspiration board...

My other client's office has taupe walls, floors with a faux whitewashed antique finish, exposed ductwork and beams painted charcoal & brown, and a killer view. Mind you, he did all this himself before he even hired me so you know he's got amazing taste.

He envisions his space to be an extension of his home. He wants old world industrial yet eclectic and contemporary. Think the Restoration Hardware meets Crate and Barrel. The furnishings, although they need to be office appropriate, should function in an apartment as well. Here's some of his inspiration...

 This one is going to be more of a challenge, but I'm up to it.

Tomorrow we'll look at the elements needed for each space: executive office, conference rooms, etc.

Happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

SOME PHOTOS COURTESY OF CRATEANDBARREL.COM, RESTORATIONHARDWARE.COM

THE LOW DOWN: CB2...

CB2 is a modern offering from the Crate and Barrel line of stores that first opened in Chicago in 2000. CB2 offers very affordable furnishings with simple yet stylish design and great attention to detail.  They have great, what I like to call, "first apartment" furniture.

CB2 has everything from furniture to bedding to rugs to dinnerware at incredible prices.  Some of my favorite pieces are the:

Hide n Seek Wall Mounted Storage

Array Bookcase in Orange






Proof Nightstand

Asymmetric Closet Armoire

 

TPS File Cabinet in Charteuse

CB2 has 11 stores throughout the US -Atlanta, Berkley in California, Chicago, LA, Miami, Minneapolis, NYC, San Francisco, Santa Monica and DC - and 2 in Canada - Toronto and Vancouver.

Happy shopping...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy