'Tis the Season

Since everyone seems to be doing Christmas posts, I thought I would post the beginnings of the Christmas decorating in my new home. I have started on the tree but it is still unfinished. I don't know why but I just really love, love, love the white trees. I know they aren't for everyone but I think they have the ability to be fun and hip, but beautiful and elegant as well. I suppose it just depends on what you are going for. This year I am decorating in blues, reds and blacks.
For wrapping I chose red on red stripes, silver faux bois, and a black and white scroll like pattern. In the midst of boxes and moving debris this is the one sane part of my new home. I love that I can come into this room and just enjoy the season.

Getting Started...

So here are some pictures from some of the things I have moved into the house. I wanted to have had the house painted before I moved in but I am already expecting guest next weekend! The first guest bed arrived yesterday and the second guest bed arrives on Saturday... whew. anyways, some progress is being made... I still have tons to do obviously as it is only my second night staying in this house, my friends keep reminding me I don't have to have everything done immediately and to take my time. That being said, I know the longer you wait the less likely you are to do something, even it is as simple as taking out the trash or doing laundry. So here's to doing things in a timely manner.

Moving Day!

This is the scene of my first couple hours inside my new home. Champagne and cleaning products ya'll. I cleaned everything and prepped the space for all of my things. Furniture has begun to arrive already. When I got to the house this morning with another car full of stuff there was a big happy Kartell box on my doorstep (yay!). Very exciting stuff. My dog, Ghillie, isn't sure how he feels about the space yet. I took him on the tour, he followed me around, then went downstairs, put his quail doll in his mouth and marched right out to the garage and back into the car (where he stayed until I was finished unpacking). I'm sure it will grow on him, after all any dog would be excited to gain a yard right? My goal is to have everything moved by the weekend, and start painting by next week. I promise you guys will get the first look at the paint colors!

Maison Crane

So by Friday I should have the keys to my very first house, at which point I will busily set forth making it a home, and subjecting all of you to the details (mwa ha ha). I am so excited to end apartment life and all that it entails. It will be really rewarding to be putting our money into something that is actually ours. One of the things I am most excited about is having an outdoor space to grow things in. Also I get to add a new charm to my charm bracelet :)

Swatch This

OK it took me awhile to get into World of Interiors. I dunno their format just didn't really call to me. However, the more and more I get to know the publication the more I enjoy it for their particular artistic value. One of their greatest features are their fabric swatch displays. They are always creatively constructed and make it interesting instead of seeing the usual squares of textile. This month they have blown me away with their swatch portraits. Amazing! I don't know if you can tell that these are constructed from fabrics, from the photos, but that is what is kind of brilliant about them. I thought it was an article on paintings at first. So beautiful, I wish I could make fabric boards like this for class.

A space for a man...

I have been putting a lot of thought into what I would like to do for my Husband's study area. Yesterday when I walked into our new Carolina Herrera I was struck by how masculine and modern feeling the shop was. As you can tell from my photos (sorry...i took them on my mobile) the lighting was very dim, it was only 1 pm. The shop had a modern gentleman's club feel to it with warm wooden paneling and recessed television screens flashing images of C.H. Jr in beautiful C.H. clothing. I was struck by how different the interior of the shop is compared to both Carolina Herrera and her daughter's private residences. I suppose you have to design with your clients in mind.
On a more feminine note,if you are a girl who loves presentation when it comes to your purchases like I do, I have to say they have beautiful packaging. I am a big believer in packages that look as though they are gifts... all this was missing was black satin ribbon. Anywho, if any of you happen to be in the San Diego area around say next weekend, you may want to stop into the store and see the the Mother-Daughter style duo in person as they celebrate the Grand Opening of the stores San Diego location.