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Delight in Design: A Casual Afternoon
I see so many strong design elements at play in fashion, from color and texture to proportion and movement. It's no wonder I'm an aspiring fashionista! Good design is everywhere, and I see it in the way people create cohesive outfits and pay attention to the details. A few weeks ago, I published the first Delight in Design. I'm alternating these finds with my Color Crush and Design Crush features here on the blog and I'm having great fun doing it! Today, I've put together a casual afternoon outfit for the last days of winter with a cobalt blue, deep red,...
Design Crush: Pera Table Lamp
Lighting for any room should come from multiple sources. One great source for task lighting is a table lamp. With so many options — and there are SO MANY OPTIONS — how do you pick? I start by considering the design aesthetic for the room and look for a lamp or lamps that fit the style. This week's Design Crush is a more contemporary or transitional style, the Pera table lamp from 1st Avenue. It would offer a sculptural element to a living area or home office with a carved wood base, rich espresso finish, brushed nickel highlights, and unusual oval cut-out. A cream...
Color Crush: Thai Temple
Travel is a big inspiration for me and I love the colors I find when I'm globe hopping. This photo of a Thai temple is full of rich hues that make a beautiful Color Crush color palette. The shades of blue in the sky are met by the gold and brown hues of the building itself. The architecture of Thailand, like this classic example, is a major part of the country's cultural legacy. Roofs are the quintessential elements in Thai public architecture, shaping the character of the buildings with their elaborate structure and decoration. The ornamented multi-tier roofs are, however, reserved for...