A Perfect Place

You know how sometimes you see a space and you immediately connect with it?  You feel as if you can move right in and be home!
I feel that way about fashion designer Pamella Roland's upper east side condo in a famed Robert A. M. Stern building.

It's a feast for the eyes.  I am crazy about the Paul Villinski butterfly installation.  They are made out of discarded beer cans.  The Marc Newsom Random Pac chair is like a beautiful sculptural jewel in the room.  The Mel Bochner "No" mono-print lends a colorful, textural touch among the otherwise neutral surroundings.  As a side note ~ Mel will be getting a show at the Jewish museum in 2014.  Stay tuned.  I would love to own one of his works.  AND a giant Chanel shopping bag sculpture doesn't hurt.  An enamel over bronze by Jonathan Seliger is titled "Backless Blackness"

Everything is in sync ~ the art enhances the furnishings and the furnishings enhance the art, like a beautiful dance.
Sue DeChiara from The Zhush interviewed Pamella about her upper east side pad.  You can read the article here.

The walnut paneled study was inspired by her home in Michigan.

Pamella chose fabrics that she would want to be enveloped in and that were very much inspired by the runway.

GORGEOUSNESS!


ph: Emily Gilbert for the NY Observer

The Pallet Project

I pull up 4 mornings a week in front of this pile of shipping pallets that have taken up residence by my gym.  Such a shame that they sit there going to waste.  These utilitarian platforms can be turned in to a thing of beauty ~

Of course there are the obvious uses, but let's think beyond the basics

Elevate the look of the old pallet ~this rough, recycled look is right on trend.  The addition of the paint behind the shelving takes it to another level.

as does the addition of the upscale furniture surrounding this pallet project. The sofa base and cocktail table become chic, not shabby!

People pay thousands to create these rustic walls ~  This one will be a winner!

I really like the island /table.  Form + function = fashionable

Use it as a background for art or a mirror; clever  ~

Loving Living Small

This looks like it could be an expensive chandelier.  I probably would paint it a color in a high gloss finish for added drama

How many shipping pallets will it take to get my vacation home by the sea?

My son is moving into a new apartment, I feel a DIY project coming on!

Spotlight On: Cédric Charlier

Cédric Charlier is a "new to me" young designer from Belgium.  I get so excited when I discover a  talent whose work I love and is wearable!  Such is the case with Cédric.  As he worked for the likes of Lanvin and Celine, I am not surprised, as I see a strong influence ~ Cedric was also the artistic director for Cacharel.  When he was let go he was able to unleash his creativity and his own collection.  With monied backers behind him, his fall 2012 and spring 2013 collections have caught the attention of many a buyer and fashionista.

Cédric is on trend with his razor sharp lines and color blocking.  There are heavy doses of architectural pant suits and asymmetrical shift dresses.  I am happy to see patent  leather making a comeback.  His collection is full of inky blues, blacks, coppery metallics, and my favorite ~ the painterly brush stroke pieces.

Cedric says he loves the movement of the line in the clothes.  As you walk, your clothes take on another effect.  A bold stroke of creativity.

Never underestimate the ability of surprise.  Cedric was doing a lot of floral, feminine looks at Cacharel, so this was quite a departure.  Things always work out for a reason, don't they?






ph: Yannis Vlamos courtesy of Style.com