10 of my favorite all time chairs

I'll start by just mentioning some quotes by Charles and Ray Eames: "The connections, the connections. It will in the end be these details, that give the product its life." "Eventually everything connects-people, ideas, objects,etc ... the quality of the connections is the key to quality per se."

What is a chair? It is a stable, raised surface used to sit on, usually by one person. Chairs are most often supported by four legs...and with that dictionary sentence I'll show you some memorable designers that have been defying that definition from very early years...

Karl Friedrich Schinkel (Arm chair) c.1820-1825 painted cast iron with wrought iron rods.

  Thomas Jeckyll (Chair) painted cast iron with Mahoganny seat 1876

Eillen Gray Binbedum Chair1932-1934

Poul Kjaerholm Chair   pk 0, 1952

Eero Saarinen (Tulip) 1955-1956: Knoll adverstisement in 1960


Verner Panton Wire Cone 1960


Kazuhide Takahama ESA, 1968


Verner Panton, Pantower 1968-1969


Gionatan De Pas, Donato D' Urbino, Paolo Lomazzi & Carla Scolari: Blow 1967
*I had one of these when little : )


James Davis & David Walley ( Chair 10 & Chair 9) 1996

Interior Design for children

Parents for the most part strive to give their children the best of everything. That is why sometimes when working with children's bedrooms, you can allow your imagination to run as freely as your 6 year old customer. Because when its comes to kid's minds: all is possible : ) As for the parents and their budgets these grow in accordance with the child's fantasies and excitement.. Here are a couple of interesting images of children's bedrooms:

Castle in the sky bed.

Creative..

  Sail boat bed...

 A large mural on the wall is great and ties the whole concept together!

Everything works so well here..

Great finds in the heart of Miami

So today I decided to visit some of my favorite furniture stores in Wynwood. Obviously in the heart of the Art District, I always find some great treasures that are just begging for a home! First come first serve.. One of our favorite stores is Las Tias, they do such a great job finding classic and original pieces of furniture that it is great for designers who understand the value of originality versus a knock off! Also, they are great at supporting local artists, that refurbish great pieces of furniture and are the store of choice for celebrity designers who showcase some of their secret pieces! Wish I could say more but I'm afraid I've already said to much...

Original Pastil chair designed in 1968 by Eero Aarino $900 (above)

Refurbished chair in  flocked fabric $795

 Refurbish daybed $1200

LK studio sofa $ 3,900

12'x 4' bubble mirrors with antique white border LK studio $1,000

 Mid Century White Murano Glass with Ostrich shade $ 2,100

Louis XV Rock Crystal Chandelier (SOLD) $10,000

With this rock crystal detail I leave you! My Fave !!

Happy Thursday : )

It's all about GREEN !

Green is a secondary color created by two primaries Yellow and Blue (cyan). The word green is related to the Old English verb: growan, “to grow”, it is associated with regeneration, rebirth  and fertility for its connections to nature. This color can also, be associated with health, tranquility and Good Luck!! Green has a calming effect and makes us relax and release stress. Below are some images of green spaces to get you green motivated also some funny green facts:

A transparent green sheet  over reading material increases reading speed and comprehension.

Today, some folks believe M&M's send a sexual message.

Because it is associated with fertility, in the 15th Century it was the color of choice for wedding gowns.

Guest's in TV shows wait in a "green room" to relax and calm down.

 Really Green & Really close to nature! Fresh, live plants...

* GREEN in French: VERT *

Roche-Bobois: Luxury, style, expression

Roche- Bobois is the story of two French families that met and began a business venture in 1950. They purchased an ancient theatre: Alexandre Dumas near Lyon and began the fabricating and distribution of the best of contemporary French furniture at the time. With inspirations from Bauhaus designers they sold their furniture to Paris stores under the name "Au Beau Bois"-Beautiful Wood, which later would become Bobois.

Many diferent color combinations available, low, easy and relaxed!

More traditional options..

 Their latest project along renowed designer Jean Paul Gaultier..(below)

We <3 primary colors!

For more info visit them at http://www.rochebobois.com/ 

Romantique Blue Elegance

Of course design from it's roots, Traditional and Classic. Nowdays, with modern paints, fabrics and materials it is more refined but the esscence is the point...

Color of the Day : + BLUE

Blue is a calming color. It can be dark and solid or light and friendly. The majority of the population will choose blue as their favorite color. Blue is also associated with dependability, wisdom and loyalty. A Bedroom with a light shade of blue will be a calm and restful space. Contrarily, a gymnasium with an intense blue hue will get your blood flowing and your heart racing. Blue could also convey trust and truthfulness. Here are some blue rooms to get you inspired into the fall months:

Listen to the blues and make your whole house blue ; )