One of the housewares shops on my must-do list this trip is the super stylish airedelsur. Its founder Marcelo Lucini’s apartment in Buenos Aires was published a while back in several magazines but it’s still one of the chicest around so let’s revisit it, shall we?
I’ll let you know if anything tempted me in his shop!
(Photos: Architectural Digest Espana)
I’ve been a fan of India Mahdavi for a long time which won’t come as a surprise to you if you’re familiar with her offbeat, international style. So when I read she had a new book coming out, I pre-ordered it and even though I only received it last week, it’s already becoming a favorite so I wanted to share it with you. (I’ve been enjoying it with my morning cup.)
I would put Home Chic in the category of how-to books (but with better photography) and the city guide section with her favorite shops around the world is something I’ll be consulting for sure. Oh and I love the sofcover too. It feels like a journal more than a book. Plus it’s gold. 
There are plenty of inspirational images, many from her own home, along with great simple tips and design rules for you to use or break. Like I said, it’s more of a guidebook but executed really well (which can’t be said for a lot of books in this category).
And speaking of books, I’m working on another edition of Design Library Essentials too so look for that soon.
(Photos: 1.FROM THE RIGHT BANK 2-5.from Home Chic by India Mahdavi with Soline Delos)
It always feels so good to finish any project but it’s even more true when it’s for a good cause. Giving back is not something I feel I get to do enough in the design world so I’m really happy that I was able to participate again with Room Service Atlanta this year. I didn’t have time to properly shoot it before leaving town but I figured you’d rather see how the room turned out now with iPhone photos than wait until later with real ones. So here we go…..
If you missed it, you can see what the room looked like before here. The floral sofa was the jumping off point for my design. Then I brought in bright paint, furniture and accessories to compliment it. Thank you, Glidden, for coming to our aid! I used Swan White on the walls and Pumpkin Patch for the trim and doors.
My bamboo table was the perfect size piece for this corner so I gave it another makeover – this time in bright yellow. The wall hanging is of ginko leaves whose shape I’ve always loved. (Everything is from a vintage or thrift store except for a few pieces described below.)
A huge thanks goes out to Mitchell Gold here in Atlanta who generously donated this console, the red lamp and the white mirrored top coffee table.
You knew there was going to be an art wall, right? All the art is from my stash except for that one small dark piece with the yellow flowers. That was from UMCH’s own thrift store. They hold a flea market three times a year and it’s major. (If you’re in the area, check out their website to find out the dates for future markets.)
That’s where I also found this yellow faux bamboo floor lamp. It was as if it was just waiting for me to come pick it up for this room. I was so excited to find it, I think I let out a little yelp when I saw it. I just added a simple white shade.
For the ceiling light, I used a black Ikea chandelier that I had bought for another project over a year ago but didn’t end up using. I think it was called Molnig but I don’t see it on their website anymore. I just painted the body white and the candle covers yellow and used round bulbs. But here’s where it gets interesting….. I installed it myself! Badass, right? (Thankfully there was a very nice contractor on site who had me take the right precautions so any potential disasters were averted!)
I guess I didn’t get a good shot of those chairs I painted with screen painting ink but here is one of them.
Lastly, being me, I sort of incorporated a travel theme with the rest of the accessories. Books about faraway places, National Geographic magazines and art depicting spots in France and London….. all to encourage exploration.
In addition to Mitchell Gold and Glidden, I have to thank my friends – Elle Scrase for her help in painting this room and being such fun company doing it and Terry Kearns, who graciously transported the couch for me across town! I’m eternally grateful to you both!
Once all the other designers post their rooms, I’ll be sure to do a roundup. The transformations are amazing!
(Photos: FROM THE RIGHT BANK)
I finished installing my room for Room Service late yesterday! Hooray!
I took a few iPhone pics and will get those uploaded to show you next week. But now I have to pack and get ready for Buenos Aires! It’s been an exhausting week so I’m more than ready for a little vacation. Have a good weekend, everyone and I’ll speak to you from BA next week!
(Photo: FROM THE RIGHT BANK)
This is just the tip of the iceberg of designer Waldo Fernandez’s enviable art collection. It’s ridiculous – in a good way. You can see more of it and his home here.
I’ve had contemporary art on my mind lately for a couple of reasons. 1) I’ve been looking at a lot of art for projects these days and 2) I’m also getting really excited for ArteBA when I go to Buenos Aires next week.
ArteBA is the largest contemporary art fair in Latin America and it just happens to coincide with my trip. Gotta love when that happens. They’re expecting over 120,000 people and I’ll be one of them! I can’t wait…..
(Photos by Roger Davies/Architectural Digest)