Wintertime Blues from Design Shuffle

 Bright blue is the color of the sky on a cloudless summer’s day. Why not bring some of that brilliant and inviting color into your home for a cheerful living year round? The following rooms do just that. From rich navies to the palest hues, these blue spaces are comfy, cozy and delightful for wintertime or any time.

Ikat prints and a zebra rug give this blue space an edgy look. Blue walls and a dark floor make the space cozy.
Varying shades of blue velvet on a comfy sofa and chair invite guests and family to linger for conversation or reading.
Another tufted velvet sofa, this time in peacock blue, just calls for one to snuggle up with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Navy walls and deeply hued furnishings give this space a glamorous feel. A zebra rug offers a lovely contrast.

The palest blues give a serene and relaxing feel to this bedroom design. Dark navy floors anchor the space as does the black framed bed.

A turquoise tufted bed is fun and unexpected. The luxurious bed linens offer comfy sleep or relaxation. The color is carried through the space and onto the windows—so beautiful.
A rich and decadent dining experience can be had in this blue dining room. The varying shades of blue give the room a moody feel.

Looking for blue bathroom ideas? Here's one with a bit of global style. This cheerful blue and white bathroom offers a luxurious bathing and grooming experience. The Moroccan cabinets give the space an exotic look. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 Want more blue inspiration? Head on over to Design Shuffle where you'll find gorgeous interior designs from San Francisco interior designers, Boston interior designers and many more!

It my pleasure to feature this Guest post by Joanna, a writer from Design Shuffle, an online portal for interior designers and design enthusiasts.Thank you Joanna for letting me sharing some of those interior designs and gorgeous images  with us.

Modern ways to fold napkins from Dransfield & Ross

Looking through my one of my favorite sites One Kings Lane, I found these great tips on 'How to fold napkins' . Designers John Dransfield and Geoffrey Ross, founders of the home accessories line Dransfield & Ross, reveal their favorite napkin-folding ideas.

Read on for step-by-step instructions to create four unique and stylish napkin looks. This is how the pro's do it.

Roll Fold

“Love the roll because it shows off a napkin's pretty edge; plus, it’s a snap to do”
—John Dransfield


How-To

1. Fold napkin into a square.
2. Roll napkin, starting from unadorned side.
3. Slip a napkin ring over the loose roll, exposing all four layers of trim.
4. Place napkin horizontally over the plate to give the setting a dynamic and unexpected look!

Box-Pleat How-To

1. Fold napkin into a rectangle, leaving a little space between the trimmed edges.
2. Repeat fold for an even skinnier rectangle (and what looks like the start of a paper fan).
3. Flip it over so that the smooth side is up, then grab the top edge and fold it toward you.
4. Line up your edges for a tailored look fit for any formal occasion.

 

Spade-Shape Fold

“The orange velvet double-D ring matches the napkin trim for a sporty, preppy look that would be great for a luncheon or casual dinner party.”
—Geoffrey Ross

How-To

1. Fold napkin with trim into a square.
2. Grab closed corner (the corner without trim) and pull a couple of inches of the fabric through the napkin ring.
3. Place the softly draped fold over the center of the plate for a sculptural spade shape.

Handkerchief Fold

“This architectural fold is so versatile! It could go with a traditionally formal table setting or work in a Mid-Century Modern environment that plays up the structured shape. Plus, the folds of the napkin also double as a place-card holder!”
—John Dransfield

 

 

Handkerchief
How-To

1. Fold napkin into a square.
2. Starting at the most open and decorated corner, bring the top layer toward the closed corner.
3. Repeat with the subsequent napkin layers, bringing each corner slightly lower than the previous one so that none of the trim overlap.
4. Turn the triangle over, smooth side up. Take one of the narrow corners and fold it halfway over; repeat with the other corner.
5. Flip back over for an architectural fold.

Found Via One Kings Lane

Celebrity Homes - Home of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi

Gorgeous living room of  Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi  featuring a pair of slip covered sofas and a cocktail table by Kathleen Clements Design . These items are mixed seamlessly with Louis XVI bergères;  Avalon blanket is by Hermès, and a fringed throw . A modern mixed-media sculpture by Catherine Willis takes center stage place over the modern fireplace with other sculptures and artwork that brings it all together.

Read more:architecturaldigest 

Custom Orders- black and cream throw pillow combination

I recently did custom order for a customer for her cream / beige couch. She wanted a set of three  decorative pillows with a black and cream combination and chose one of our black throw pillow covers with random stripes embroidered on it , this pillow is usually done in silk taffeta but since my customer wanted the whole set in 100% pure dupioni silk. In addition to that we decided to do one more pillow in a  simple but elegant 12x18 inch black pillow with a cream panel.  This is how it turned out. Let me know what you think?

black decorative throw pillow with white striped embroidered haphazardly.

black boudoir pillow with cream panel