Design Star: Laetitia Crayhay / Chanel Designer Extrordinaire

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As a jewelry designer for Chanel and accessories designer for Maison Michel, you know Laetitia Crayhay has got some serious style credentials.  Everything about her seems to ooze carefree glamor – the kind that makes the rest of us mere mortals ooze with envy.  Take a peek at the shots of her jet-set lifestyle on her Instagram page and you’ll know what I mean.  All jealously aside, this lady has some serious design-ability.  Check out some of her latest creations ..”.home fashion” was never so sur-real! Photos from facescoop.files.wordpress.com, info on Laetitia Crayhay  from Marie Claire magazine marieclaire.com, instagram images on her creativity is found at instagram.com/laetitiacrahay#, Chanel designer and designer for Maison Michel story,  Maison Michel story found on michel-paris.com, the story of Chanel buying the Maison Michel hat couture company on thedieline.com

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Mario Buatta – OMG

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Mario Buatta, aka The Prince of Chintz, has certainly cemented his success in the interior design world with a career already spanning five decades.  His methods and design beliefs are specific and succinct…and clearly working for him. Supporting the old adage that a room “is never truly finished,” he focuses on color, print and texture to deliver on style.  I think the Hampton example is one of his best, letting the pops of color speak for itself… Mario Buatta Designer Photo from  2012 Hampton Showhouse, image from the  blog spot of  sybariticspaces.blogspot.com

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Pattern of the Week: Tom Ford’s Florals for London Fashion Week

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  Next week  is  London’s Fashion Week for designers  revealing their spring / summer 2014 fashions. I spotted Tom Ford’s menswear line and he loves floral’s, lace and pattern! I feel like we are stepping into Palm Beach mode but with a feminine touch that’s  preppy, fun and definitely garden inspired. I love his mixing of floral prints with animal print shoes. I would decorate  my house with that mix so why not wear the look as well?   All outfits and photography from glamourboysinc.com featuring the 2014 spring/ summer previews for London Fashion Week.

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Trend Friday: Decorating with Denim

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Denim Lounge I’m making an exception to my mantra that denim in the home should come in small doses.  With a neutral and rustic scheme interspersed with some modern pieces a la this chic abode, a bigger denim punch fits the bill.  A daybed covered in chambray and denim with colored pillows is surprisingly stunning in this modern barn.  Also, what about denim on a chair or on the $37,500 Baccarat   Midnight Zenith 12 chandelier. Love how  denim  can flow effortlessly  from casual to dressy  to  totally formal interiors. What look are you leaning towards? Denim Modern Lounge                    Denim Home Decor Baccarat  Chandeleir Photos courtesy of Baccarat Chandelier from polyvore,  blue denim chair from designer Carrie Leskowitz, blue denim rug from West Elm stores on line and interior with blue denim couch from philly.com  

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Good Jeans + Bling = Dressy Denim Style

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Good Jeans If even a subtle head-to-toe denim look is too much for you, showcase your denim love with the latest looks.  A cuffed (or pegged as we called it back in the day) skinny style is my new go to as of late.  Flattering on just about every body type, this style looks equally good dressed down with flat or dressed up with heels.  Better yet, most likely you can create these looks with what already is in your closet  with those not-too-skinny skinnies you already have – frugal shoppers rejoice! Sydne Style Photos by Michael Dumler onabbotkinney.com  Website photos from Twinkle Vintage sydnestyle.com

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Style Star: Denim on Denim Love, Rihanna Style

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Denim on denim; it’s a trend that can go oh so wrong, but as Rihanna has shown me, really can look ooh la la good!  The head to toe denim ensemble has shown up everywhere from street style to model style.  But this lovely lady has shown me the denim love light.  The key, I think, is not to cover yourself head to toe.  While a jumpsuit or button down and jeans may seem oppressive, showing a little leg, can be ever so chic. Photos courtesy from thestylestash.com and from Tumbler. Disclaimer, if you have taken these photos, please let us know and we will credit the images to you.

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Trend Friday: Stick it to ‘em with Wall Skins

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The latest trend in wall coverings delivers the best of everything.  Bold colors, textures, and patterns coupled with, wait for it, ease of use, non-damaging removal, and re-usability.  Genius, sheer genius! This new generation of stick on wallpaper allows you to place and replace your wallpaper without the mess and frustration.  The patterns themselves are uniquely bold as well; a love letter, rusty siding, whatever your heart desires.  Kinda makes you want to give yourself a bedroom makeover doesn’t it? “Love Letter” Accent Wall Skins Photos courtesy of accentwallcustoms.com

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Pattern of the Week: It’s a Dogs Wall

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It’s a Dogs World…Woof! Yes… I love my dog more than anything. So in honor of Daisy, my black lab, today we celebrate dogs  and dog wallpaper. This colorful lab wallpaper was inspired by my previous lab  “Midnight“.  Of course… I am holding Daisy, who was a puppy then,   no longer a puppy and who has become Daisy…my diving diva.  Give your dog a hug… they deserve it. Donate and help at your local shelter as dogs give you unconditional love. As Charles Schulz  said ” Happiness is a warm puppy.”   I agree. Woof Woof! Images from Jaima & Co., wallpaper from jaimabrownhome.com Retreat Collection.

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Fantastic Plastic: Green Decor

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Fantastic Plastic My reduce, reuse, recycle support has seen its fair share of post play among my style and interior entries, but never have the two merged so beautifully as in today’s find.  Just look at the genius of what these kids in the UK have dreamed up.  And a bedroom made almost entirely of plastic bottles; it’s just on another level.  How far would you go for green? Green Home Ideas with Plastic Bottles Images courtesy from b3-bond.com, children in Britain create a recycled shed in plastic bottles on google.com with Ecologica Casa de Botellas Plasticas.

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