That's Some Closet...

Philanthropist & serious fashionista Sylvia Mantella takes The Coveteur inside her ree-diculous closet & home...

WOW!

See more at: The Coveteur

The Way Home...

The latest book from Jeffrey Bilhuber {who counts Anna Wintour, David & Iman Bowie & Givenchy as clients} illustrates the personal perspective of each project he takes on.  A taste of his work...

Book debuts Sept. 20th...

Pre-order today on Amazon:

The Way Home: Reflections on American Beauty

Lux Found Objects...

Perfect additions to that desk, coffee table or room that needs a little tribal pattern pop... Madeline Weinrib boxes & trays made exclusively for Barneys...

Black Luce Box

Brindle Mor Ikat Box

Brindle Mor Ikat Tray

LOVE!

Muriel Brandolini's Moment...

Did you catch her in this month's Harper's Bazaar?  One of the most sought after interior designers in New York, "I believe that all of my inspiration comes from the fact that I have never been properly trained".  I believe in that... you either have "it" or you don't... regardless of school or experience... and this lady clearly has IT...

Can't wait to snatch up her book... out October 11th...

Pre-order today on Amazon...

The World of Muriel Brandolini: Interiors

See more of her & her crazy good portfolio here: Muriel Brandolini

The "Last Weekend" Of Summer...

In the spirit of the "last weekend"... before my kids go back school & the land of "organized chaos" {as opposed to lazy-summer-day-chaos}... I had to post a fun family/crafty activity from one of my new favorite blog finds, "Whatever" {you must read her "family band" post... possibly the cutest thing ever}... this gal is super crafty, talented, funny & an uber-cool mom... 

{Follow here to make your own & see more photos}

Happy Weekend!

More blog love this week...

1. Photographer crush... James Knowler

2. Planning for natural disasters... the emergency bucket... buy one... I did!

3. If only I could have been one of the flower girls... forget Kardashian... Moss blows doors off her shin-dig!

4.  The September Issue... totally agree

5.  A "Prayer Of The Woods"... loved this!

6.  Kinda want me a pair of these for fall

7.  Never thought about "drinking pretty" (scroll down to bottom of "mixed bag" post)... now I will!

8. Cuisinart Deluxe 11 Cup Food Processor - get in on the GIVEAWAY!!!

Dinner's On!

You could make one fancy dinner party happen in this room...

Ikat walls, antique chandeliers, leopard placemats... elegant & hip... crazy for all of it!!!

All images/design: Kirsten Kelli

Bling-y Pieces...

A bit flashy?  Over the top?  Perhaps.  But super glam & definitely NOT boring...

 Rhiannon dining chair

 Brooke sofa

Oliver chair

Allison Bed

 Moon chair & ottoman

Galaxus Loveseat

Henry Loveseat

See more at: HStudio.com

Back-To-School Party {For Adults!!}

Too funny & adorable...

{Photos by Lovely Indeed for The Sweetest Occasion.}

Download the DIY printable and see more at: The Sweetest Occassion

Cool Fruit...

Loved the cover of this month's Martha Stewart mag...

The tufted leather banquette, Saarinen table and rustic stools all make for a hip, modern, yet comfy kitchen.  My favorite part is the happy pop of color from the 2 Enzo Mari prints....

Le Mela Modern Poster - $420 

La Pera Modern Poster - $420

You can purchase both from Nova 68 Modern Design - Free shipping!

It's Friday...

Buhhhh-LINNNNGO!!!

{via the fabulous Mrs. Lilien}

Hope it's a great one!

Blog love this week...
1. Summer 2011... as it goes... YUM!
2. Beautiful shades of gray
3. Loved the bright colors in this beach home featured in HB mag
4. Let's go antiquing!
5. Time for a drink!
6. Fabulous on a budget.. darn cute rugs
7. Get the look for less
8. Fab room Friday... it's the purple that I'm lovin'
9. Super cute DIY cake stands
10. Baby's 1st stationery

Handy Apps!

For your iphone/ipad... useful & fun...

1. Magic Plan - Take photographs of a room and the app will draw a floor plan of it (no AutoCAD experience necessary!)

2. Color Capture - Benjamin Moore's color match app.  Take a photo and get the cooresponding BM paint that matches.

3. iHandy Carpenter - Transforms your ipad or smartphone into five useful tools: surface level, bubble level, plumb bob, protractor and ruler... great for when you want to hang a picture in a flash!

4. eDesign Assistant - Search among 36,000 different fabrics/furnishings from Kravet & Lee Jofa or snap photos and let the app choose a range of coordinating products.

Do you have a design app that you use?  If so, please share!

Starry Floors...

Still in love with STARS and spied these handmade encaustic cement tiles from Popham Design.  Available in 60 different colorways with the option to arrange them in all sorts of constellations... could be real fun for a backyard patio, entryway, mudroom, etc...

{Star Hex in celedon & olive}

Other fab tile designs from the maker...

See more: Popham Design

Drooling...

Over these kitchens by Haynes-Roberts Inc...

See more of this design duo's work {Timothy Haynes & Kevin Roberts}... it's ALL mouth-watering good: Haynes-Roberts Inc.