Carrie's Design Musings

Whoopie for WU ~ part un

Jason Wu... "Is in the middle of a journey"

Mr. Wu has certainly been in the press a lot lately. With his new line for Target out this week, a new 9,000 sq. ft office, faucet and bath accessories for Brizo and his new Fall 2012 collection being unveiled at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, momentum continues to build.

Let's take a look at the new office/studio designed by Jesse Carrier and shots backstage at his Spring 2012 show. It looks like the design lines have been crossed once again. Who was influencing who?

The entry has a modern and classic mix of elements ~ just like his clothes.

3 steel tables occupy his showroom, the clothes the focal point.

The wallpaper created by Elizabeth Dow is made up of the pages of The New York Observer. Jason liked the pinkish coloring. He feels he is "making news" too.

Jason obviously loves to collaborate. For his Spring show he worked with graffiti artist KAWS, on these petal prints~ which lends him more street cred, as if he needed any.

The reception area shows his love of rough and refined elements. We may be getting a glimpse into what the future Jason Wu stores will look like. And you know it's only a matter of time.

What's next for Mr. Wu? A line of cosmetics and accessories: Home or fashion ~ hmmm, we'll have to wait and see. I'll try and clear that up later this week when I meet Jason Wu. I have a lot of questions!

I will be a quest of Brizo's for an informative, fun filled 3 days of exploration and innovation. I will meet other wonderful bloggers, learn more about this fashion forward company and their collaboration with Jason Wu. I am really excited!

Disclaimer: As a guest of Brizo, travel expenses and the like have been comped.
Photos: Jason Wu tumblr and William Waldron for Elle Decor

Dynamic 3D Wall Art ~

Baker Showroom, Miami

Another trend in home decor that I picked up on at the Gift Fair and Arch. Digest Show is sculpture as art or 3-dimensional art. While not a new idea, it seems to be gaining a wider audience as more designers are exploring this medium. It's unexpected; especially when grouped together. It's dramatic, and you know I love me a little drama.

W Hotel, NY

FL Design magazine

Trendland

New York Spaces magazine

Whether it's subtle and the color of the walls for added texture or Go bold or Go home bright and free formed ~ it really speaks to the adventurous inhabitants of the home. Can you use a little wall sculpture?

ph: # 1,2,4,6,8,9,11,13 CLI

Greens Under Glass

Zoe Bios

The art of the terrarium seems to be an ongoing trend that I starting noticing is picking up speed. At the New York Gift Show many vendors had their own versions ~

I used to make very elaborate ones as a kid, then I put newts and turtles in them. I know, hard to believe, right? I'm inspired, I think I'll pull out my glass containers and look for my gardening gloves.

Hanging or tabletop, simple or elaborate, I love that they are like a little world unto themselves. They are especially perfect in winter for a little "life" in an otherwise drab part of the house. Add sand, crystal, wood or shells; whatever your heart desires. There is no right or wrong!

via Apartment Therapy

While this is a great DIY project, some terrariums and terrarium makers have elevated it to high art. Hand blown glass vessels and unusual materials can mesmerize.