Designer Profile: Adelaide Bragg

Australian Interior Design firm Adelaide Bragg and Associates has that kind of delicate, soft touch which makes you almost even feel there was no effort in designing and decorating these rooms. And ultimately that's what you want, you want things to flow naturally, to feel and look effortless.

Founder and Director Adelaide Bragg established the firm in 1989 and while being based in Sydney she has always worked throughout Australia. In 2003 she moved her business to be based in Melbourne following her marriage and since has welcomed the addition of three sons.

aaah... nothing like a family business.

Leaves are EVERYWHERE. I dig these pillows.

 

Speaking of this trend. Do you like the Green Leaf print? I feel I can totally live with it on a pillow, but the wallpaper or curtains, its too much for me.

Hugs and x

Designer Profile: Natalie Younger

You know, a friend of a friend {alright, its me} is having a few issues with an ex and it's just starting to get old. Have you had those? where they dont seem to be able to get over things and just move on, and by doing so they sort of get you feeling stuck in the mud too? You see, I am good at moving on, it's my thing but maybe some people need more time to get up and keep walking, I dont know... C'mon. Share some wisdom here {you can post Anonymous}. I figure this is cheaper than therapy...

Alright, enough about me--- you see, there are so many talented people out there it's not funny. Here's a girl with great style and greater wit.

Natalie Younger's work is extremely straight forward and fearlessly chic. Modern, unapologetic and vibrant. I first discovered her via DTI and fell hard for her irreverent style. Not only that but she is a super-duper stylish girl herself and I am having some serious lifestyle envy here...  

Enthusiast of all things luxury, Natalie is passionate about classic design with an ever-evolving perspective. Her interiors are best known for challenging expectations and striking the perfect balance between whimsical and everyday function.

Let's check out the goods

She just completed a home on the shores of Maui, and a restaurant and bar in West Hollywood, CA. The firm is currently at work on re-designing five {yep, 5} retail stores across the islands of Maui, and Oahu, a 4000 sq. ft. full residential remodel and a penthouse in downtown Los Angeles.

what's your take on Natalie's work?

do check out her entire portfolio at NatalieYounger.com

xoxoxox

She Rocks: Designer Carmen Rivero

So delish...............

This is the flat of Designer Carmen Rivero in Madrid,

Talk about a perfect example on How-TO showcase your personal style. When renovating, the only thing that remained is the hydraulic tiling which delineates the spaces and becomes an important decorative element.

It's a dream how all of these objects found their way in and are pulled together to tell a story about the person that lives in it, and it works! the sobriety of two leather armchairs with Oriental cushions, the collection of crystals which coexist with the multicolor sofa.

Such a warm and inviting boho-chic atmosphere, a pleasant combination of textiles, vintage furniture and objects....... treasures. This place is a party of colors and textures!!!

loves it???

Designer profile: Yabu Pushelberg

Hey beauties, how are things??

As promised, here it is; a post on fabulous designers behind Yabu Pushelberg, the Luxury Design Firm with 6 teams of specialists  in design and project management. Their achievements in the hospitality industry are exceptional, The Graves 601 Hotel in Minneapolis, Las Alcobas in Polanco Mexico City, The St Regis in San Francisco, Smyth Hotel Tribeca New York, The Waikiki Edition in Hawaii, and many others!

Here's a little peek! ;) 

The master minds behind Yabu Pushelberg

Have a great week!!!!!!!!!!

Designer Profile: BNO Design

Boy it's been a crazy first half of the week! we've had some heavy rains in the area {most of u know, I live in the super crazy-humid tropical forest} and my roof apparently had not received the maintenance that was necessary for these circumstances. Anyhoo I've had workers up on my roof for two days and it should be ok after today.


Alright, let's get to it!

BNOdesign is a stunning collection of products created by Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz. The furniture and accessories are an honest reflection of Benjamin's interior design philosophy. He believes that interiors should be elevated into living works of art. He integrates period styles, plays with materials, and uses simple and clean lines.

Says his website that there is over two decades of design experience behind each piece. [wowza! that's my age! ... ok not quite.]

He has had some seriously prominent partnerships, for example take: Tapestria's Elements Collection, a division of Hunter Douglas , Kohler {my lover} Company, a collection for Nessen Lighting, the Chroma Rug Collection in conjunction with Furnished Quarters, and the Metropolitan Home Collection.

Needless to say, he has accumulated a set of fantastic pieces. Currently, only a selected few are actually manufactured for retail and are exclusively available at NiBa Home in Miami.

While I normally feel very much inclined to incorporating nature, vintage and hand-made into my interiors, it's indeed necessary for us to realize our lives would be very different without people like Benjamin. Because even stuff for sale at discount stores, vintage finds at flea markets, or even things we buy because they look different or retro and do not scream "expensive" and of course we feel special buying something cool, innexpensive and unique , those "things" once popped out of some creative genius's mind, that sets a trend and all of the sudden a certain style is created, then other designers create their own version, then someone creates a more affordable version until these precious items reach our hands.

K, enough blabbing from me...

Check out the Niba Home website also, it's somethin' to see ;)

PS. did you see the chandelierssss??? {I die}

xoxoxo

She rocks: Sarah Richardson

Hi beauties!

hope you are having a fantastic wednesday... the bellybutton of the week ;)

I have explored Sarah's work before but never on a full post and I realize just how insane that is.

So here's a first of two post I will have on Sarah because her interiors are so fantastic I just want to move in with her. I cannot begin to describe the level of awesomeness in that green headboard against a wall-papered black and white background that simply makes me wanna jump on top of my couch {Tom Cruise style}...

Anyway, now that you probably think I am completely mental... here they are:

Sarah is not your average TV designer. Her keen understanding of the fundamentals of design compliment razor-sharp instincts in all matters of taste and style. Sarah has led her design firm, Sarah Richardson Design, in new and exciting directions with an ever-increasing roster of both residential and commercial projects...

Images... Sarah Richardson Design

Stay tuned for Part Two.. LUV ya!!! x

Diamond Baratta Design

I am experiencing a serious style crush here...

William Diamond and Anthony Baratta are the geniuses behind New York City-based Diamond Baratta Design, which has been operating for 25 years. They have had more than seventy projects published in such publications as the New York Times, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, House & Garden, World of Interiors, and Elle Decor. {not bad uh???}


Together, they are heralded as “Decorating's Dynamic Duo” by House Beautiful magazine... they are best known for their great diversity of styles in a grand scale. Some samples of their stunning work here!

Check out their full Portfolio at the Diamond Baratta Design website :)

My fave is definitely that tub, and the kitchen... adorbs!