Night in at the Washington Design Center

Design Center's from east coast to west coast love an excuse to throw and host events in celebration of any noteworthy design happenings. In this case, a party was definitely in order at the W. Design Center as our lobby makeover was just completed this week. Last night was the unveiling celebration of the glistening space by DC native interior designer Gary Lovejoy. Our lobby now dons an uncluttered, bright space with an emphasis on statement accessories. The space gleams natural colors and modernistic touches appropriate for representing our design center. There were phenomenal textures and elements used to excite the eyes and complete the space...I'll explain more in a second. Without further ado {drumroll please!!....}
Our New Lobby


Love at first sight! The floor to ceiling panels are the perfect WOW factor in this space. Amazing effect. Great choice.

The "bubble" chandelier, circular tables, and round backs on the chairs create wonderful movement in the room. Love what they offer this space.


Absolutely adore this screen. I'm a huge fan of encorporating mirrors in almost any design. They are a fantastic piece because of the light reflected off of them and the instant expanding/enlarging of a room once applied. Mirrors are essentials in my design rulebook!

Now a few shots from the party with some of my favorite people in DC


{left to right} Myself, Amanda Welch, Arlene Johnson, Paula Williams and Nicole Hansen

Designer Gloria De Lourdes Blalock, Myself and Madeleine Mitchell


Hope you enjoyed a night in at the WDC! We sure enjoyed the celebration :) Happy Friday to all!
Ciao for now...
XO
-M

THE GREAT WHITE KITCHEN

Let's be honest there is something so refreshing and relaxing about a crisp white kitchen. When thinking about preparing and storing food an all white kitchen is such a wonderfully simple space for the task. And for all you worriers about keeping it clean there are plenty of fantastic surfaces and cleaning solutions that make an all white kitchen almost better than any other! Embrace this monochromatic scheme my friends. By mixing different textures, elements & surfaces you can make the space exciting and inviting. Whether traditional or mod these kitchens are quite possibly the best dressed ones around! Take a look....










Anybody wanting a clean new look yet?! Hope you are inspired to embrace & enjoy simplicity. Did you get a soothing fresh vibe from these kitchens like I did?

Aloha

Top 10 Nesting Tables

Nesting tables are stylish space savers perfect for any room in the house. ED just released this list of their favorite top ten nesting tables, here they are:


“This pair is absolutely simple, but has great presence,” says Darryl Carter on the clean lined duo and I agree.Walnut Parchment Nesting Tables by Calvin Klein Home $1,150 for the pair calvinklein.com

Definitely sassy and sophisticated this set offers fantastic details like the faux tortoise finish that gives depth and texture & bronze feet giving off the perfect sparkle. Grand Tour Nesting Tables by Pride Sasser for Century Furniture $2,685 centuryfurniture.com
Modestly classy these are perfect for a space that has lots of color and pattern going on because of giving off no visual mass whatsoever. I love love love these! Triade Nesting Tables by Roche Bobois $1,460 rochebobois.com

Set in the middle price point for this top ten list these asian inspired tables have great assets like a mirrored surface and metallic finish. Mandarin Nesting Tables by Worlds Away $735 worlds-away.com

Organic feeling with a cool abstract quality. Pauley Nesting Yables by Oly $3,200 olystudio.com

This set is rigid and fierce, I easily see these in a Manhattan loft. Balthazar Nesting Tables by Jacques Garcia for Baker $3,675 baker.com

Fresh & sculptural I absolutely love the artistic edge that these tables sport. DOC by Evangelos Vasileiou for Ligne Roset $2,740 linge-roset-usa.com

A modern flair- this set has a wide range of glass options which gives you the chance for a custom touch. Twin Nesting Yables by Moura Starr $4,999 mourastarr.com

With delicately turned legs these precious tables give a cozy cottage feel. From one of my favorite retailers- Mirabelle Nesting Tables by Arhaus Furniture $399 arhaus.com

Fabulously functional and with lacquer finish they could go either modern or traditional. Lacquer Nesting Yables by Jonathan Adler $995 jonathanadler.com

Hope you enjoyed :)
Love
-M

Posh Pools

Hope everyone's holiday was wonderful. :) Well, Labor Day has come and gone and cooler weather is just around the corner. Time to trade in the lazy days by the pool for down time on the chaise cuddling up with the husband to watch espn gameday & college football! First, let's go back though and see the most luxurious pools in the look book. I'd like to say I tanned my bod at each one of these posh pools but I'll have to save that checklist for next summer I guess...















Ryan and I spent our Labor Day weekend in NYC instead of by the pool. Up later this week will be some New York design thoughts and inspirations so stay tuned! Until then, back to another work week at the W. Design Center. Love!
-M

Jet Setting

The jet is fired up and ready to roll

The commercial jet, that is. But for now we're pretending we have our own chartered jet :)

It is my husband's 25th birthday and we are headed to New York City {where else is birthday worthy?!} to celebrate. So long & farewell -hope you all enjoy the long weekend! I'll be back Tuesday ready to post lots of fantastic & inspiring things to spark new ideas!

Kisses.
-M