Beyond pairing two disparate styles to sound cool…I am really inspired by spaces that draw from the rich hues of Renaissance and Neoclassical paintings. I gasped when I saw the Dark Side advert...
One of my New Years resolutions: Get better organized. Relying on my iphone, sketchbook, and work calendars had become cumbersome to say the least. I realized that despite all of the wonderful tabl...
Just another reason to be exciting about 2011 and what it shall bring – I am really digging the new collection for Spring 2011 from West Elm. The following items are already on my wish list...
I was finally able to read my December issue of Elle Decoration UK. I was stunned to find that 1. H&M has a home collection and 2. the products are available in the online shop. Not to mention t...
I am feeling especially thankful this Christmas as this is the first time ever that I am hosting family. Yesterday, a friend asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I quickly said, “nothing&...
I love the holiday season, especially because of the cheerful decorations. This weekend, I went crazy decorating. As a single guy, I wondered how I could balance incorporating Christmas (my holiday o...
Special thanks to Lori Dennis, blogger and interior designer for letting us know about the release of her book, GREEN INTERIOR DESIGN. The book features over 100 color photos of projects and furnishi...
Although, I have been in denial, fall is here and winter approaches. The cold weather does mean wearing more clothes which means more opportunity to make a statement with your style. Here are 5 thing...
A couple weekends ago, I checked out Chartreuse & Co in Frederick, MD. There is a reason why this place made the Great Day Trips in the Washingtonian. A collection of different vendors in a bar...
Victor Klassen, started by the artist/scupltor himself, features innovative wood-working technique from exterior doors and other wood doors, to coffee tables, home accessories and other unique modern...
The U Street Corridor area is quickly becoming one of my favorite sources for furnishings. The Hunted House is located on U Street near some of my favorites including, Room & Board, RCKDNY. Loca...
Well Built, a new DC furniture shop focused on sustainable, modern furniture. Loving their dedication to helping people realize that great design can be responsible to the environment. Check out so...
While in Rehoboth on a mini vacation, I discovered a gem of an antiques shop. I was in the store shopping for about an hour. I knew I had something was up when the owner ended up putting me to work. ...
Felt is another obsession of mine. Not only do I love the aesthetic but also 100% wool felt is water-resistant, and environmentally friendly, and incredibly durable. Did you know that wool felt was...
Design for Men reader, Olivier Abry has been interested in vintage furnishings, especially lamps for a long time. Abry, who lives in Lyon, France, started creating industrial light fixtures by asse...
The search for a car has contributed immensely to decline in posts lately, my apologies. However, I am pleased with my purchase and I am loving my “new-to-me” 2009 Volkswagon Rabbit, pi...
My plan was to use the CB2 Wire 9 Cube Wall Shelf (l) to create a bar in my place. And then, I happened upon the very similar Vintage Metal Wall-Mount Cubby system (r) at Pottery Barn. I immediatel...
It’s all about my obsessions lately – I have been really inspired (again) by the many uses for burlap, commonly used for coffee sacks. Perhaps the combination of rugged texture with the ...
Surrounded by construction, I have become incredibly inspired by scaffolding. All of sudden, it came to me – scaffolding would be great for creating a bed and perhaps many other pieces of furni...
I have been noticing the resurgence of the attaché case and I love it. There is something about carrying the right one that adds sophistication to the work ensemble. I am coveting the St. James Lid...
I stumbled upon these tables from Brandner Design and was immediately blown away. The company creates furniture incorporating structural elements including trusses, beams, and reclaimed materials. ...
Interior HomeScapes is an online retail store offering unique home furnishings from some of the industry’s leading manufacturers. Perusing their site, I am inspired by the unique and eclectic mix of...
Thank you Details for bringing these stunning Roeland Otten alphabet chairs to my attention. Oh the fun I will have…these will be great for the studio. I love the unity of typography and furn...
I had to post this great bachelor pad from Apartment Therapy. Two roommates create a simple and modern space on a budget in Manhattan. The pair restored vintage pieces, mid century classics and mixe...
Blik provides a line of self-adhesive wall decals (large stickers) that can be used to inexpensively and temporarily transform your space. Blik decals can be applied to any flat surface including wa...
Chalkboard Walls are all the rage…and I am planning to use chalkboard paint in my kitchen and for an accent wall in the living room. I am just loving the look of the chalkboards in these spaces...
I have realized lately that I am absolutely obsessed with white spaces. I happened on an image of the Anemi Hotel designed by Stavros Papayiannis in Folegandos, Greece, while searching for inspirati...
Since I am in the market for a car, I have been paying closer attention to what’s on the road. I was walking home from work yesterday and saw a couple approaching me in this sporty Volvo. I l...
This week, I will be guest blogging at Curbly.com. Today, I posted an article on a mural in my DC studio that I created by transferring the line work from a Marimekko wallpaper. I took some photograp...
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