I spent the better part of my Saturday researching for a design project at the New York Public Library. It is perhaps one of the most stunning buildings in New York with its soaring ceilings and rich wood tones. Frankly the surroundings made my research time just that bit easier…

The art and architecture collection, where […]

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While doing some research about historical furnishings for a class at the Met this afternoon, I came across this exquisite Egyptian jewelry from 1887 - 1813 BC. These bracelets belonged to Princess Sithathoryunet and were found in a special niche of her underground tomb. I absolutely love the combination of gold, the orange/red of the […]

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I have had my first taste of what it is like to be an interior designer during my summer class at NYSID — hours and hours of drawing. I have never drawn so much in my life! While we’ll most likely use AutoCAD out in the field, we had to learn the basics by putting […]

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You may have already seen Michelle Adams’s West Harlem apartment on her blog, M.A. Belle, or more recently on A Cup of Jo, but in the off-chance you haven’t then get ready to be inspired…

I have been stalking blogs, magazines, and sites online for budget friendly ideas for our apartment in New York City. Michelle […]

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Ron Marvin’s 300 sq ft apartment in Chelsea will be somewhat of an inspiration for when we finally settle into our teeny 1-bedroom apartment in New York City. His studio has circled the blogosphere since its entry into Apartment Therapy’s Smallest Coolest Apartment contest for good reason: it’s a perfect demonstration of how to maximize […]

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I love my Mum. Whenever I go home to Australia she always has the cupboards full of my favorite treats (Tim Tams, Tubes, Milo, Burger Rings, hummus and tzatziki with pita bread, chalk lollies, fresh scones with jam and cream…the list goes on…) and saves things for me such as recipes and magazines that she […]

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On Saturday night I attended a party in the Black Label Suite of Houston’s Hotel Zaza, formerly known as The Warwick Hotel. While the lobby was a tad garish, I was pleasantly surprised by the interiors of the suite on the 12th floor. First of all, the view made me appreciate Houston’s often overlooked beauty. […]

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All I want to do is hop into this bed, nestle into those soft sheets, and finally dream the night away. I have had trouble sleeping the past two weeks, mainly because I am overwhelmed with everything that’s going on at the moment. Do you ever have periods like this when all you want to […]

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Ahoy! Anyone who knows me will be surprised by this post because I normally don’t go for quirky. However, after flipping through Lili Diallo’s portfolio I could not resist sharing my fascination for the ship chandelier in this dining room. I love how it floats and twinkles up there, adding just a hint of glamour […]

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I picked up a copy of PaperCity Magazine at Cafe Express (their black bean soup is delicious!) over the weekend, and enjoyed the coverage of Katie Stassi’s latest interior design project. As a former resident of Houston, Stassi still works with clients in the area, including a young family in the prestigious River Oaks neighborhood […]

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