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Stylin' for Spring

4/30/2010

 
I'm always on the lookout for inexpensive, stylish home accessories--especially things that you won't necessarily see in everyone else's home.  I'm looking at you, foo dogs.  One site I like to check out from time to time is Zgallerie, which is based on the west coast.  Sure, they're pretty popular and some of their items look familiar, but I bet you've seen them for a lot more money.  Everything here is well under $100.  
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Adorable tray table for under $70

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Inspiration-Dovecote

4/28/2010

 
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Red orange and chartreuse with crisp white
I've been working in Stamford for almost 2 years now and one of the best Connecticut "finds" I've learned about is a shop called Dovecote in Westport.  Don't ask me where exactly that is, all I know is Connecticut is a big rectangle and I go to the bottom left corner of it 5 days a week.  But between the published pictures of their projects in more local magazines and these images from their site, I'm inspired to make the trip.


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Take a seat? No, thanks.

4/23/2010

 
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I read an interesting article in the NY Times the other day about the trend towards standing while working.  For us creative types, sometimes moving around helps get the good ideas flowing.  That's a lot easier to do while standing.  I can tell you from my experience that I am totally unable to hand draft a floor plan while seated.  For years, I used my standing ironing board with a drafting board on top to get it at just the right height.  The best choice is an adjustable desk like what's featured here for the times you just want to park it and surf the web.

Portfolio update-Home Staging Project

4/13/2010

 
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Those of you wondering why I haven't been updating this section much lately, I've been pretty busy with a new home staging project.  Take a peek here to see the before and after pictures of this one bedroom apartment in Woodside, NY.  And if you like what you see and are in the market, go here for more information.

NY Times-Integrated Home Office

4/12/2010

 
As more of us work from home (or bring work home after doing it all day) it's important to carve out a space that answers our work needs.  This usually includes a comfortable chair, a reasonably sized work surface and perhaps some storage.  For the lucky ones, an extra bedroom can serve as the perfect home office.  The rest of us need to figure out a way to integrate a home office into the general living space without detracting from it.  I think this article in the NY Times does a great job of offering smart solutions.

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Yellow and Gray-AD Home Show style

4/10/2010

 
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You must be getting rather tired of me going on about yellow and gray color combinations in rooms.  I can't help it.  I just think it's really fresh and interesting.  And apparently lots of people agree with me because I'm seeing it everywhere.  This room setting is from Ligne Roset's model apartment at the AD Show.  And yes, those flowers are growing right through the coffee table.


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Disney wallpaper--for those not in nursery school

4/1/2010

 
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No, this is not an April Fool's joke.  I read an article in the Times today that showcased wallpapers from York Wallcovering inspired by Disney's Fantasia.  You remember that one, right?  Old Walt's acid trip movie?  Anyway, the designers used original artwork from the film to create some really beautiful papers. 


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    Christine Schwalm is an Interior Designer and Visual Merchandiser based in Los Angeles.  This space will keep you updated on what's going on with CSD along with some ideas to inspire you.  Go here for more information about pricing and services and here to make an appointment. 
     
    Have a design question?  Need some advice?  Send it here and I'll post the answer in an entry.

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