Check out these crazy ass tables by UK-based designer James Shaw. They are made by a plastic extruding gun that squishes out plastic in any color he chooses. I love how the blues fade from dark to light.
Check out more here.
thing Julia likes of the day
Oooh these are just so great. Soap is great, everyone loves soap, and everyone loves rocks (crack jokes aren't funny guys), so the combination is perfect. This is the perfect gift for that mom/ sister/ friend that you just can't figure out around the gift-giving holidays. The ingredients are fancy too, so snobs like me will love it more. Find these and more at Beklina.
Paulette Tavormina Photography
Paulette Tavormina's still life photography (yes! photography) looks shockingly similar to the natura morta of the 17th century Dutch masters. Paulette, based out of NYC, photographs artwork for Sotheby's and has a background in prop and food styling in Hollywood. I love the rich colors against the dark background, and the morbid feeling of the rotting fruit. Yes I'm gross. Check out her work and bio here.
haha what
From the website of designers Dewi Van De Klomp:
The Soft Cabinet Small is the smallest cabinet of this collection. But that doesn't mean it is really the smallest. Place your tableware in this cabinet and let the small cabinet show you how strong he is, like a young boy who wants to show you that he is a real man.
eames-inspired bungalow phase two
And we're back. For my long-distance designing I helped a good friend re-furnish his Laurel Canyon Treehouse on the cheap. Here's the design plan I came up with that incorporated his awesome art collection and his Eames lounge handed down by his grandma (shop it here).
And here's how everything came out! Next up - fixing the kitchen cabinets and dining area. If you love his spot and need a place to crash in LA, check it out here on Air BnB.
the mexican coverlet
Lately I've been experiencing the same issue with design advice-seekers: They are desperate for color in their grey, monochromatic home, but after trial and error of bringing in unexpected pops of color in their rooms, they end up deciding that the colorful home isn't for them. When I decided on a design scheme for my bedroom in Williamsburg, I wanted to be strict with myself about keeping everything white and contemporary. It's a rental apartment and I want to be able to move items in and out as I begin collecting or trading up, and a completely white look would make this easy. I've already stepped away from the plan by bringing in some navy velvet drapes, but now I'm craving some pattern and color but I really don't want to make the small room look busy. I figured the best option would be to get a quilt or coverlet in a fun print and color that can be left in plain sight, or covered by my white duvet. Mexican coverlets had their moment a few years ago but I would love to bring in a touch of organic brightness to my room!
My favorite colors are from Laviva Home but their are pricey - $345. Anyone going to Mexico sometime soon?
And here's your budget-y way of incorporating the look. Urban Outfitter's Batik Bird rug 5x7 for $89.00.
small space desks
When furnishing a small space you either have to give up certain pieces to make room for the important stuff (like, a bed) and buy pieces that are multi-functional. Well, for those who are over using the dining table as a desk and stashing your laptop in your underwear drawer, let's find some good desks that are well-priced, small-scale, and offer decent storage.
This West Elm classic is easy and the dark or white finish can really work in most rooms. Can also be used as a side table/desk next to a bed when space is really a problem, and at $249 it's a great temporary option.
I love this little secretary from CB2. It's got a stylish midcentury look and a good price ($399), and when it's closed it doesn't take up any space at all.
This clever little desk from Container Store has a roll out surface that tucks away when you aren't working. $299 is a great price point but I don't know if I would buy anything from Container Store that isn't a container.
This guy from Vivaterra is the sophisticated version of the CB2 desk. It's made of Indian Rosewood, and Vivaterra is an ecofriendly company so that helps too. It's a little more at $529 but is a piece that will last forever.
How cool is this? The Hotel inspired desk has authentic looking little hooks for room keys which can be used to stash papers or show off collections. This price is $1099 which is great if you're looking for something original with exceptional craftsmanship and detail. From High Fashion Home.
sleep space
In dealing with my own lack of storage space I've become obsessed with these cool platform beds. There's a ton of good DIY ones out there for the extremely crafty among us, especially on the brilliant, yet down-to-earth blog Ikea Hackers.
Here are some cool ideas:
And here's Crate and Barrel's version which I love:
cheap and easy: eames-inspired bungalow
Hide your fruit snacks, I'm back. I'm all moved in my little Williamsburg apartment and my home improvement projects are almost finished. I'm excited to share some of my fix-it-up and small space ideas with everyone once it's picture ready (aka when I pick up the clump of clothes off the floor).
This week I'm on a little long-distance project, helping a friend snazz up his Laurel Canyon tree house. It's a great little one-bedroom guest home on Gould Ave, a perfect location right above Hollywood. He wants to build around his prized possession - his Eames lounge chair - and make it ultra cool for attracting Airbnb renters when he travels on location for work. Oh and the catch: He's on a serious budget.
The Inspiration:
Building a minimalist, midcentury inspired room is pretty easy to do on a budget as long as you have at least three impressive pieces. My friend's budget right now is $2000 and luckily he already has the chair, authentic and handed-down from grandma, and some sick art work by Push, but he'll need one more cool thing - like a vintage coffee table or sideboard.
1. Suspiciously cheap Ikea sofa in grey $479 (or find something more awesome from Craigslist).
2. Breeze coffee table from All Modern $222, not bad at all, I like the laid-back beachy vibe.
3. Knockoff Eames rocker from Overstock.com. I've bought their "replica" stuff before and it's actually pretty good. $127
4. Stockholm flatwoven rug, Ikea (or the cowhide if that doesn't freak you out) $299
5. Random little side table, for a splash of color, as they say. Overstock.com $64.
Sideboard, side tables and accessories can be found on the cheap on LA's Craislist (which is the best one, in my opinion). And goodnight!
teeny tiny kitchen idea
I'm living the dream guys. My new place has a 2'x2' bathroom, no living room and tiny kitchen. What can we do to create a small eating area that won't eat up visual space, won't cost a lot and won't be embarrassing when we have guests?
The answer is the bistro table and chairs - the perfect small space dining set - and we can build around a cute Frenchie theme. Here are some inspirations:
Here's where we can start:
A tiny space needs a tiny table that can be tucked away easily. American Country has great options in tons of colors. Not the cheapest in the world but these are great little tables.
If you already have a table and it's a hand me down with tons of surface damage
go for a table cloth! It's been outdated for enough time for it to be cool again. Go for the picnic look or vintage from Restoration Hardware if you want to pretend you're a serious person. Don't worry, you're not.
Folding bistro chair on sale at Crate and Barrel! Hooray I'll take three.
Here's ikea's version of the bistro chair. Pretty cute.
Now throw in a great globe light and you're good to go!
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