LAST MINUTE HOSTESS GIFTS

I always try to be that person who is super organized and prepared for things.   Holidays, Mondays at the office, life in general.  Sometimes I am, but most of the time I am grasping at straws and this fast approaching holiday is one of those times.  If you're like me and still need a gift for your bestie who's hosting or your in laws who are already prepping the ham, but you haven't even thought of present yet then you're in luck... 

the above are perfect. 

1.  Porcelain Platter | Chairish

2.  Horn Salt & Pepper | Bunny Williams for Ballard

3.  Rosemary Topiary | Terraine

4.  Tassel Pillow | Tory Burch

5.  Pagoda Candle Cover | Bunny Williams for Ballard

6.  Leopard Cashmere Throw | Williams & Sonoma

7.  Green Tortoise Frame | Oscar de la Renta

PASSEMENTERIE

Bring back the trim!!!

For the last couple of years I had fallen under the spell of less is more.  My lamp shades went bare, my pillows screamed for cover and my curtains were tailored, but boring.  My inner-self finally broke free.  I do LOVE trim... always have.  I am actually obsessed with it.  It's intricate detail, delicate color and amazing design.  Now, my lampshades are singing, my drapes are smiling and I have to admit, everything looks trimmed!  
So here's to a new year of tassels and fringe.

xo

D.


1. Tassel Earings | Oscar De La Renta
2.  Fringe Top | unknown, similar at J. Crew
3.  Tassel Lampshade | The Rinfret Group
4.  Trimmed Pillows & Fringed Sofa | The Rinfret Group
5.  Fringed Curtain & Table Skirt | The Rinfret Group 

FASHION WEEK VS. INTERIORS

Like most interior designers I am obsessed with fashion.  One mimics the other and like my interior aesthetic my fashion sense tends to be classic, but feminine with a sometimes architectural,  often times fun element.  I stalked NY & London's fashion week's runways hourly over the last two weeks.  The detail was exquisite and inspirational.  Above are my favorite looks paired with unbelievable interiors, both of which are incredible and so perfectly proportioned.

1.  Carolina Herrera | David Kaihoi

2. Michael Kors | Designer Unknown (Aerin Lauder's Apnt)

3. Ralph Lauren | Mark D. Sikes

4. Oscar de la Renta | Miles Redd