OLYMPIC MEDAL INSPIRATION...

If you're like me, you couldn't make it to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. However, you can always show your support of Team USA (or whomever you're cheering for) by using the medal accents of GOLD, SILVER or BRONZE in your decor.  Here are some accent pieces that are inspired by the Olympic medals.  Just like the athletes from every country, these are all winners:

GOLD MEDAL INSPIRATION

Sheridan Mirror by Arteriors Home

Julian Lamp by Uttermost

Greek Key Table by Arteriors Home

Amelia Chest by Oly

Ulyssess Pendant by Arteriors Home

SILVER MEDAL INSPIRATION

Simone Dresser by Worlds Away

Tamas Container by Arteriors Home

Doris Etagere by Worlds Away

Orli Chandelier by Arteriors Home

Antique Mercury Glass Finials by Arteriors Home

BRONZE MEDAL INSPIRATION

Costello Table by Arteriors Home

Bronze Stong Man Bookends by Uttermost

Pillow Vases by Global Views

Bruno Table by Oly

Bronze Sconce by Global Views

Go Team USA!! Happy winning...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

Photos courtesy of ArteriorsHome.com, GlobalViews.com, OlyStudio.com, Uttermost.com and Worlds-Away.com

THE HAMPTONS...

I had the pleasure of going to the Hamptons for the first time this past weekend, well actually for the day, to do interior styling for a photo shoot. The location was in the toney East Hampton community of Wainscott, NY.  

Main Street, East Hampton

All the things you've probably heard about the Hamptons are true - pretentious, privileged and pristine. But that's what makes it special - the beautiful beaches, quaint (yet expensive) boutiques, multi-million dollar beach-front mansions and the celebrities (although not as celebrated by the lifelong regulars). You're likely to run into Russell, Martha, Sean, Alec or even Nick and Mariah while dining at Nick and Toni's. B. Smith is a fixture in Sag Harbor.

Wyborg Beach

Pantigo Mill, East Hampton

Its also the location for a wonderful showhouse sponsored annually by Traditional Home Magazine to benefit the Southhampton Hospital. (Blog post to follow soon, I hope.)

Location for the Hampton Showhouse 2012

We've gone to Martha's Vineyard for years but this may be a new spot for us since it only took 2 1/2 hours. Although, that doesn't include the 45 minutes to an hour traffic on Montauk Highway leading into town. But we'll have to be willing to drop a pretty penny - one night at the Enclave Inn in Wainscott during high season is $569!

I've often heard that there is a rich history for African-Americans in Sag Harbor.  That's probably where I'll go for my next visit...

Happy Hampton-ing...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

Photos courtesy of EastHamptonVillage.org, TraditionalHome.com, Google.com and yours truly.

FALL 2012 PREVIEW - FASHION DESIGNER JAEYOON JEONG

I had the pleasure of attending the Fall 2012 Preview for an exciting (relatively) new fashion designer, Jaeyoon Jeyong.  Jeong studied fashion design at Drexel University and interned with Jean-Charles de Castelbajac in Paris before launching his own fashion line. The event was organized by PR powerhouse, Rakia Reynolds of Skai Blue Media.

Jeong opened his store in July 2009 showcasing his collection of contemporary menswear and womenswear. The store, located in a trendy Nolita (NOrth of Little ITAly) neighborhood at the corner of Spring and Mott Streets in NYC, is a sleek contemporary space to match this Korean native's design aesthetic.   

His Fall collection features modern yet trendy basics for business wear ranging from cotton button downs and blazers to wool trousers for men and a wider range of options for women from skirts to jumpsuits and rompers. The main focus for womenswear is dresses with an upscale array of cashmere and wool outerwear, including fox- and rabbit-fur lined styles.

There will be much more to come from this exciting designer.  To preview the line, click here.

Keep watching...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

Photos courtesy of JaeyoonJeong.com, nymag.com

DESIGNER HIGHLIGHT: AND THE WINNER IS...DANIELLE COLDING!

Danielle Colding, HGTV's Design Star

Danielle Colding, an interior designer from Brooklyn, NY, has been crowned this year's HGTV DESIGN STAR. (BTW, she was my pick from day one.)  During the season finale, the judges delivered the life-changing news to Danielle that she had won a contract for her own show on HGTV. 

Danielle was in a fierce competition against eleven other talented designers, with Britany Simon as the last to beat.  With this win, she will star in her own series called SHOP THIS ROOM.  See some of Danielle's designs that made her the winner:

Great Room Challenge

White Room Challenge

The Kitchen of the Kardashians' Office Challenge

Hollywood's 125th Birthday Bash Challenge

Kitchen Makeover Challenge

To learn more about Danielle Colding, click here.  Congratulations - you rocked it, girlfriend!!  All the best to you, Danielle!

Happy designing...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

Photos courtesy of HGTV.com

SPA BATHROOMS...

There is nothing like getting home to relax with a reinvigorating, hot bath after a long, hard day.  An asian inspired bathroom can give you the feeling of being at a spa retreat in your own home.  To achieve the zen feel, design should focus on clean lines, textural earthy materials, perfect lighting and most of all, a large soaking tub. See how several designers created spa bathrooms with the ultimate "wooosaaah" feeling.

Photo courtesy of HGTV.com

Moss Building and Design, DC Metro Area

International Custom Designs, Orange County, CA

Karen Ellentuck. ASID, Seattle

Hilsabeck Design Associates, Inc., Dallas

Amelie de Gaulle Interiors, Nashville

The Breakfast Room, Ltd, New York

DIVA Interior Concepts, Las Vegas

Amelie de Gaulle Interiors, Nashville

 Happy relaxing...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

Photos courtesy of Houzz.com

ELLE DECOR'S 2012 A-LIST DESIGNERS...

For the past three years, ELLE DECOR has picked from the country's top interior designers and dubbed them THE A-LIST. Being the top rated shelter magazine today, this prestigious recognization will most certainly enhance the careers of both established and emerging designers. 

See the interior designers who "continue to excite, inspire, and intrigue."

Bill Brockschmidt and Courtney Coleman
Brockschmidt & Coleman, LLC - Decoration and Design, New York

Ronald Bentley, Salvatore LaRosa, Franklin Salasky, Victoria Borus, and Charles Capaldi
B Five Studio, New York

James Aman and John Meeks
Aman & Meeks/Match Studio Interior Design, New York

 

Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman
Fisher Weisman Design & Decoration, San Francisco





Steven Harris, Steven Harris Architects and
Lucien Rees Roberts, Rees Roberts + Partners, New York

 

Timothy Haynes and Kevin Roberts, Haynes-Roberts Inc., New York





Emma Jane Pilkington Fine Interiors, New York




J. Randall Powers Interior Decoration, Houston




Celerie Kemble, Kemble Interiors, New York





Paul Fortune Design, Los Angeles



For more detail on Elle Decor's A-LIST, click here.

Until next year's list...

Peace and Blessings,

Tammy

Photos courtesy of ElleDecor.com