The elephant in the room

Over the last several years, elephants have been popping up in all shapes and sizes in design! A symbol of wisdom and obedience in the Hindu culture for thousands of years, elephants convey a meaning far beyond the typical design trend. The gentle creature is a great way to add organic and spiritual interest to any room (or maybe you just like elephants?!) Either way this animal is an interesting accessory for any place in the home.  

 

Form meets function...Kitchen!

I am most inspired by design when a practical object is stripped down to basics and rebuilt with a totally new vision! These kitchen gadgets are perfect examples of how design can completely transform the way you think about many of the items you use everyday. From the simply chic (crescent-shaped bottle opener!) to the slight morbid (yes, I'm talking to you knife holder) unique design can be applied to any object at any time. 

Known as "The Ex" this knife holder brings a whole new meaning of anger management to kitchens everywhere. I can visualize a perfect evening of drinking wine, cooking and and playing Voodoo!

http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/86dd/ 

So I have no idea how this works, but what a smart idea! I am a little bit picky about how I like my toast, so this would be perfect...I don't think it's coming to Target anytime soon.

I have been obsessed with "The Crescent Moon Bottle Opener" (designed by Masanori Oji) since I laid eyes on it almost two years ago. So simple, yet beautiful...it's going on this years Christmas list!

http://www.analoguelife.com/En/products/tetsu/prod_T_17_2_E.html

This one would only come out for guests, but I love it all the same. If you drink a ton of milk (like me!) it not ideal for daily use, but it's a perfect conversation starter over any brunch.

These crystal light bulbs are absolutely enchanting. Not meant to be in just any old lamp, these bulbs are a charming addition to any space.

http://www.designsponge.com/

Last on the list are the functional and original "Equilateral Nails". These triangular heads transform something totally ordinary into a design statement of it's own. It's studding for your walls!



Art's place in interior design

“The one thing I never get involved with is selecting art or pictures for a client. This is a very personal thing. If the clients have pictures, I will hang them. When they do not own pictures I leave the walls blank.” Albert Hadley

    

  

“Never buy a piece of art you don’t HAVE to have”

This quote defines my philosophy on buying art. There was always something intimidating to me about choosing art  (How do I know what’s good, what’s bad and what works in my home?) But after all is said and done, art should be about the feeling it gives you and about nothing else. If you are going to spend money on original art--and I think you should--let it be the thing in your house that you love the most (except your bed!)



Owen Freeman

Faithful Reminder-Zoe Pawlak



Cotton Candy Love-Diane Delgado

No shoes-Stephen Poling

Jenny Schultz