Posts Categorized: Design

The color purple

Lately, I can’t get enough of the color purple, which is exactly why I love the design accents at Hotel Le Crayon in Paris. Sometimes subtle, sometimes not, this deep, vibrant hue instantly changes the vibe of any room. I especially love the sketch/work of art on the bathroom tub. Did I mention that Hotel… Read more »

Kitchen humor

This illustration made me smile ā€” Marc Johns is not only a talented artist, he has an amazing sense of humor, too! Can’t you just picture this hanging on your kitchen wall? šŸ™‚ (Image via This Isn’t Happiness)

Herb Lester’s NY

See New York through Herb Lester‘s eyes with this gorgeously illustrated city map and guide, designed by Manhattan’s own Jim Datz. It contains info on all of the city’s most classic spots ā€” from McSorley’s to the Paris Theatre, this guide will help you re-discover “old” New York. Interested in finding the same info on… Read more »

Photo wall

Who needs to paint when you can decorate your walls with an enlarged photograph that fits the size of your room? I love the soft, black and white image above, and how it almost blends into the background of this cozy-looking home. That said, I do think it would be tough to choose just one… Read more »

A starry starry night

How clever is this design idea from Color Me Katie? She was looking for a way to let natural light into her bathroom without creating a peep show for her neighbors and voila! A brilliant solution to the problem. I especially love how the stars look at night ā€” what a peaceful room to unwind… Read more »