CLOSET CASE

One of my clients has just enlisted my help in designing a closet in their master bedroom. They currently have a small reach-in closet that doesn’t offer much organization or space. In fact, the husband doesn’t even use it. He keeps his clothes in a guest room closet on a different level of the condo. Not ideal at all. They want to use some of the space in their master to build out a walk-in closet that will be able to accommodate all of their clothing and accessories.

I’m pretty excited to get started. I love organization! Here are some images that I’ll be looking to for inspiration.

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all images via my pinterest

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I HEART CHI-TOWN

I’m in Chicago this week visiting family and celebrating my cousin, Liz’s high school graduation. I absolutely love Chicago and everything the beautiful city has to offer. We went to a Cubs game yesterday at the historic Wrigley Field, one of the most beautiful stadiums, in the country. photophoto copy

It, of course, has nothing on our beloved Fenway Park. However, there are many similarities between the two. They are baseball’s two oldest and most iconic ballparks, both are nestled into their cities’ neighborhoods and both are known for their special outfield walls – Fenway’s famously high left field wall, the Green Monster and Wrigley’s brick outfield wall covered in ivy. Most significantly, when you enter either of the parks, you are hit with an overwhelming feeling of friendly, nostalgia.

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Fenway Park

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Wrigley Field

Another common denominator between the two ballparks is (the handsome) Theo Epstein. Two years ago, after 9 memorable years as general manager of our Boston Red Sox he stepped down and signed on as President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs.

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Shortly before announcing the move, he began house hunting, ending his search at a five-bedroom, six-bath, never-been-lived-in home, blocks away from Wrigley Field. Setting him back a cool $3.25 million, the 7,800 square-foot mansion definitely does not disappoint.

Check it out….

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What a beautiful and inviting exterior.

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I’m dying over all the moulding – so much charm and character.

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Such a gorgeous, all white kitchen. Just look at that marble countertop.

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This room is right off the kitchen. Those doors are amazing. It’s such a treat to be able to extend the living space out to the patio. I can picture some fab parties happening here.

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Ahhh, swoon……those railings……

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I think I could probably put that closet to use.

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Annnnd….that would be the roof deck. Are you not drooling?

Not too shabby….

ciao for now.indd

DREAM HOUSE IN THE HAMPTONS

Have you guys seen the newest issue of Elle Decor? I’m still drooling over the cover, a shot of the living room of a Manhattan couple’s Hamptons home. Designed by architect, Timothy Haynes and interior designer, Kevin Roberts, the entire space is enchanting. I would give my left arm to stay a night there, let alone all summer long, every year.

When the design planning began, the couple said they “envisioned a home filled with contemporary art, color, vintage and antique furnishings, and a dash of sparkle. It took 4 years to totally complete the project, but I would say they turned their vision into reality.

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 It’s such a great house for entertaining. The living room is huge and incorporates a bunch of different seating areas. I am so obsessed with the stone on the fireplace surround. I’ve seen it before in a bathroom and have coveted it ever since. I also think I need that letter sculpture by Doug Aitken.

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Such a great idea to arrange two sectionals in a U shape but leave a space to get in. Looks so cozy.

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Just look at that view.

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The couple said in the article that it was important to have a dining room that could fit 25 people to Thanksgiving dinner. Looks like that request was addressed. Those sconces by Hervé Van der Straeten are amazing! Large scale metal artwork is by Jim Lambie.

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Who wouldn’t want to wake up in this master bedroom? It’s so serene and beautiful.

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This is a shot of the sitting room attached to the master bedroom. Can’t help but notice all the lucite details – magazine rack, ottoman legs and end table. I live for lucite!
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How fun is the daughter’s bedroom? I’m sure there have been some seriously epic slumber parties  in there.

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Great spot for al fresco dining in the pool pavilion. Love that fabric on the chair cushions!

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The kitchen in the pool pavilion is to die for! The high gloss blue cabinets are custom-made and look so fab next to the honed Thassos and Atlantic Blue marble floor.

The entire home is so beautiful. I’m sure I’ll be dreaming about it for months.

Click here to read the entire article.

ciao for now.indd

ARTSY FARTSY – JOEL PENKMAN

I’m back with more artwork. I saw this artist on a blog (forget which one) the other day. Joel Penkman, from Liverpool England, is a painter and self-proclaimed lover of art and food. He expresses that love through his cheerful colorful paintings. Being a lover of art and food, myself, looking at his pieces put a humongous smile on my face. They remind me of summer time, which can not come soon enough! I can’t decide which print is my favorite.

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Rocket Lolly Ices

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Trifle

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Krispy Kreme Dozen

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Holly Golightly’s Breakfast

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Blackpool Rock

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Milk-Plus

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Parma Violets

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Strawberry Punnet

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Which one is your fave? Click over to Joel’s shop for more.

ciao for now.indd

SATURDAY A LA QUEEN SPADE

So, Mrs. Spade has does it again.

The other day, I stumbled upon Kate Spade Saturday, the new brand by the fabulous Kate Spade New York, that describes themselves as “an American brand with and international outlook”. Don’t worry, Saturday also offers the bright colors, graphic shapes and bold prints that we associate with its parent company and most importantly, they still strongly believe “getting dressed should be fun”. However, the new brand’s aesthetic is a bit more casual – they say that they’re “channeling the carefree spirit of the weekend and bringing it to every day of the week”. Hence the name.

To me, the new brand seemed a bit more modern than the original, but it still maintains classic elements, which Kate Spade is known for. I was excited to see that style, function and versatility were all equally important to the brand when designing the collection. As you know, (if you’re a regular here at SFA) I do love me some multifunction! I guess I’ve inherited my mother’s obsession with practicality. I just prefer it to be practical chic.

 I absolutely love the home and travel accessories, (favorites down below) especially the Fill-It-Up Travel Case and Bottles, Air Plane Essentials Kit and the huge Beach Blankets. Any of these would make such great gifts.

Check it out!!!

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Go here for more!!

ciao for now.indd