Desk duty!

I have been working from home a lot and am in desperate need of a dedicated desk area... If I had no space constraints (boo NYC apts!) I would love something like the below...

*Click to enlarge!

"Desk Duty" Shopping List:

Desk, Ballard Designs: http://www.ballarddesigns.com/Furniture/Desks/Cochrane-Desk/p/10882?path=1%2C2%2C1443%2C1479&iProductID=10882

Chloe Chair, Bungalow 5: http://www.bungalow5.com/products-chloe-side-chair-white-4-CHL-25-09.php

Blog & Tea Print, Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/57044787/i-love-you-blogs-and-tea-print

Task lamps, West Elm: http://www.westelm.com/products/industrial-task-table-lamp-w559/?pkey=ctable-lamps

Vintage Foo Dog, Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/58972248/vintage-chinese-foo-dog-porcelain-china?ref=sr_list_2&ga_search_query=foo+dog+book+ends&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=&order=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title

Paperweight, John Derian: http://www.johnderian.com/collection/paperweights/crystal_domes/heart.html

Bamboo framed clock, Pottery Barn: http://www.potterybarn.com/products/silver-plated-bamboo-clock/?pkey=e%7Cclock%7C6%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C6&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Sku_Bottom_Marketing_Rule

Take Me To the Redbury!

I am loving the decor of the new Hollywood hotel, The Redbury. Located on the iconic intersection of Hollywood & Vine, the hotel is a little rock and roll, a little boho-chic and super eclectic. From vintage rugs, to English flea market finds and tons of ethnic prints, there is no shortage of color or texture.

Catering to long-term stays, all 57 rooms are outfitted with a kitchenette and a washer & dryer - truly a home away from home...

Staying true to their rock & roll vibe, each room also has a vintage record player and vintage rock & roll posters lining the walls...

The hotel restaurant, Cleo, serves up classic "mezze" fare - think flatbreads, kebabs and tagine. Hotel guests can also order from fellow SBE owned restaurant, Katsuya if they are more in the mood for sushi. 

 Cleo seems to be a more toned down version of the hotel, but still maintains a vintage/funky feel. 

For LA residents, the outdoor terrace on the 2nd floor looks like the perfect spot for a pre-dinner cocktail or a girls night out. According to the website, the terrace will remain "unpretentious" and there will be no velvet rope or guest list type attitude...which would be a nice addition to the Hollywood scene. 

Weekly Tens

If I had a pumpkin, this would be it...
http://mimiandmeg.blogspot.com/2010/10/studded-pumpkins.html

Paperless Post continues to amaze with their fresh, fun and fabulous designs - and their newest collaboration with Linda&Harriet.
http://theneotraditionalist.com/2010/10/14/linda-harriet-for-paperless-post/

I admit it, I am a Gossip Girl fan - the clothes are just TOO good...plus, this is really more about Terry Richardson (maybe??!)
http://alovelybeing.com/journal/terry-richardson-the-cast-of-gossip-girl.html

One of my daily blog reads, Elements of Style, posted on her need to clean her closet and linked to a post The Glamourai had recently done that showed her insanely efficient wardrobe. I will definitely be purchasing those shoe racks and "handbag dividers" asap!!
http://www.theglamourai.com/2010/07/sneakery-peekery-inside-my-closet.html

Architect = Artist!
http://www.cococozy.com/2010/10/classicism-with-twist-homes-architect.html

Coffee drinkers have all the fun...not anymore!
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/10/tea-lovers-cup.html

Kips Bay Show House opens...finally! The entry by Katie Ridder had me at Hello...

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/14/garden/14kips.html?ref=garden

CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Video Series: #1

Vogue launched a video series to provide readers with a sneak peek into the series of challenges the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists must go thru before a winner is picked. The first video in the series chronicles challenge #1 - where the finalists present 5 looks to the esteemed panel of judges. Being in a room with Anna Wintour, DVF, and Jenna Lyons and not freaking out seems like a major feat unto itself!

Check out the video here: Vogue.com

Lonny Mag: The Anniversary Issue

LonnyMag just celebrated their one year anniversary and they did not disappoint with the most recent issue. As one of the most inspirational issues I can remember it was bursting at the seams with content: gift guides, designer homes, to die for travel destinations and much more. They revamped the format for this issue and I am loving their new virtual platform. You can click on items that interest you without leaving the LonnyMag site. I even purchased a piece and was led right back to where I had left off - reading made easy!

I will definitely be installing this hook system in my next closet - a great way to organize your handbags and keep them accessible. A must for all the handbag junkies out there!

I found this blue to be so soothing and fresh - when I finally move to a building that lets me paint, I think I have found the winning color...

By simply sending his own floral design to HP, John Loecke Inc. was able to create a custom wallpaper for his Weeds inspired living room in the Showtime House.  

Have a wallpaper design of your own in mind? You will soon be able to submit art online to HP and count the days until your wallpaper arrives in the mail!

Turkey is on the brain now after this great DIY Thanksgiving tablescape.

*Click to enlarge and read the great decorating tips.

Now that I have been back from Italy for a couple weeks I am ready to dream about my next big trip and Lonny answered my call: Capri!

Capri has always been on my dream list of vacation spots and I now officially have a hotel added to my imaginary itinerary: J.K. Place. As Lonny puts it "a villa balanced on the cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea." Yes, please!

The views are breathtaking...and the interiors are not too shabby either...

 Perfect spot for a refreshing glass of prosecco...

Back to reality (again)...

Curl up with your laptop or iPad and check out the latest issue of Lonny - it is delectable!