Carrie's Design Musings

Lily Pulitzer at Home

I am really enamored with the Lily Pulitzer home collection. I couldn't see decorating a whole room in the bright, playful prints, just like I couldn't see wearing a whole outfit by Lily. But a little Lily goes a long way... a pop of it really packs a punch!

The furniture collection is marvelous, well designed, and fashion forward. Each piece is strong enough to stand on its own. But honestly, I think it is more exciting edited down a bit.

What I am particularly interested in at this moment are Lily Pulitzer's cleverly designed storage pieces.

They have really been thinking about the need for clever storage solutions, or prettying up some basic stand bys ~

These will brighten up the ole mud room or pantry ~

A shoe ottoman, a clever little multi-tasker ~

If that's not enough storage, you can upgrade to the shoe cabinet ~

via IBB Design

For your jewelry wardrobe ~

Is it 5:00 yet?

and just because bill paying SHOULD be a little more glamorous ~

Consider some colorful options when thinking about the mundane!

ph: courtesy of Lily Pulitzer Home

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.