DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT - ML INTERIOR DESIGN

With the weekend so close you can taste it, I just wanted to share a little design inspiration! Husband and I are going to be remodeling our kitchen this weekend, so we need all the pep we can get!

Please enjoy a few treats from ML INTERIOR DESIGN. Have you heard of Marisa? She does lovely, fresh design work, and we find her very inspiring! Having grown up in the heart of all things glamour, you can tell she has design in her bones. I especially love the soft, but rich colors she implements into her spaces.

Can you believe the charm of this entry?!! What a way to welcome your guests!

I LOVE this rug!!! Isn't it fabulous?!! I also love the clever mixing of chair styles and fabrics. It keeps an element of interest for the dining room.

TEXAS STYLE

NOTE: The following images are not what you'd expect to see when you're thinking of Texas Style. :)

I just got back from a FABULOUS trip to San Antonio!!! While my pals here in Utah were stoking their fires... I was having fun in the sun, barbecuing, line dancing, flea marketing, going on safari (!) and the like! There are so many awesome pictures to come, but let me start with a taste of the coast!

Welcome to Corpus Christi and Port Aransas! We took a little drive to the beach town, and rode the ferry to Mustang Island. We watched dolphins swim alongside the boat, and let the salty air blow through our hair. We got to sun-bathe, body surf, collect shells, and just enjoy being on the beach! Of course, my favorite part was enjoying the architecture!! I fell in love with the fresh colors and homes on stilts!!!!

Enjoy some of the great finds!

I don't think I've ever seen a neighborhood that was quite so cheery & yummy!

Ciao,

Stacie

Stacie | EDIT design HOUSE

...IT'S COMING!

Remember THIS POST about something exciting coming!!? Well, we are pleased to announce that the pieces are coming together! If you couldn't guess what we were working on, here are some cues to give it away:

 1- The ARTWORK has been completed!
     On the left is the close-up and on the right is the overall view. What a great abstract way of using words as art!

DECK THE WALLS WITH STUDIO NOMMO

Wallpaper is an easy way to add interest to any space. Kind of like a statement piece of jewelry. It is also a fantastic way to add an element of art. Turkish company, Studio Nommo, works with illustrators and designers from around the world to provide design-oriented wallpapers that would breathe life in to any room. Check them out!

xx,

Melissa 

COZY UP

Right now, in our mountain town, we are buried in snow. Not wanting to venture outside much, one of these duvet covers, creation of By Nord, would be the perfect thing to cozy up in. Along with a steaming cup of hot chocolate of course.

Which would you choose? Loving the moose. Stay warm!

xx,

Cheryl, Melissa & Stacie

SKETCH FURNITURE BY FRONT DESIGN

Have you ever wished that your concepts and ideas could come to life in a matter of minutes? We have! And the Swedish Ladies at Front Design have figured out how to make this happen with their Sketch Furniture. Through the use of a 3D printer and coinciding computer program, the furniture is sketched, "printed" and ready to use. Brilliant! Check it out.

What would you create? Cheers! 

xx,
Cheryl, Melissa & Stacie

FORM MEETS FUNCTION

We'd like to introduce you to a new series on our blog called "Form Meets Function!"

You can be sure to find things here that are not only beautiful, but also do a good job, doing their job. (...and vice versa) ;)

First, check out the 
[Desile Folding Chair]

This handy gem is intriguing in its form as a chair, yet makes the perfect modern artwork for your dining room wall... ...when guests are not using it ;)

When designing a space, we always try to think about how things are going to function for the owners. We like the idea of having extra seating without having to commit a lot of square footage to chairs that will only be used occasionally.



When we're talking design[!] one of the biggest topics that comes up besides how something works & looks, is how it affects its environment. There's been a big movement lately to go away from the (although stunning)  power-sucking light bulbs... to newer, more efficient kinds of lighting. UNFORTUNATELY, most of them are not-so-pretty to look at. 

That's why we were STOKED when we stumbled upon THIS 
[CFL Bulb!]

It is a TOTAL throwback to our favorite bulbs, but also uses much less energy. It does a better job doing its job, and looks great doing it!

Now. Let's get down to business. It's winter. It's cold. Some of us need HOT COCOA. BUT... what about the cookies that go with?? I know I tend to skip out on them sometimes, because of the hassle of: the extra plate, crumbs... 

Well, never fear because we have discovered

[Dunk Mug]

This guy is great because on top of containing crumbs, it also rations the number of cookies I'm tempted to sneak away with! :)

Last, but not least... I want you to meet our pal

[Book Rest Lamp]

This is one of my favorites in Form Meets Function, because it is great as a stand-alone piece, yet it is EVEN COOLER when it's doing its job. I know this one is definitely on my wish list! 

Thanks for Stopping!
xx,
The 'Gang' :)