Million Dollar Mary

Over the next week I'm going to profile the designers of the upcoming Bravo show "Million Dollar Decorators". I can't express how excited I am for this show. I have said for some time now that there needed to be a reality show about this business because it would make great TV.

Today I have posted some work of Mary McDonald. She really is a phenomenal decorator in the sense she knows scale and color and how to combine the two. Scale is so important and being able to determine what a space needs is a key factor to any great space. Her bold use of color to accentuate the space is pure perfection.

Personally, I love Mary's draperies in all of her rooms. She combines multiple colors and layers to really add that unexpected punch all while making them seem completely effortless. She is an amazing decorator and I am so excited to get to see a glimpse into her process and business. I think she is going to be one of my faves...

What's not to love?

I love this space done by designer Todd Romano because:

I love me a velvet sofa.

I love me some lacquered walls.....and

I always love me a zebra rug.

So, whats not to love?

Being with Bunny

I had the most amazing opportunity this past weekend meet and speak with the legend....Bunny Williams. She was giving a lecture on her design business and how she sees design progressing in the future. Her stories were so refreshing, she was completely candid about her business and her design perspective.

She has a way of making you feel like your just at her house sharing a cup of coffee chatting. It was a complete honor just to hear lecture much less to speak with her. Her insight and knowledge about the design process is so impressive. She has the ability to de-construct a room unlike anyone I have ever seen. It was a wonderful experience to say the least.

Oh, and she shared one of the most candid stories of Sister Parrish I had ever heard....we were all rolling out of our seats in laughter!

Ratings Gold

I had no clue about this until I was reading this months Elle Decor and saw the full page ad and was thrilled! This is going to be good tv! I'm very curious to see how they balance the clients and thier one-on-one relationship with the cameras rolling. Anytime you have clients with money thats good tv. I hear that they have pushed the air date up till late May. So we will have to wait and see, but what a great group of designers. Have any of you heard about this?

On another note I have been absent for some time. This year has been super busy and alot of great things have happened in the last couple months both personally and professionaly. So thats my recap and I'm back on the blogging roll.

A Pair of Spades

Its no secret that I consider Kate & Andy Spade to be complete geniuses at everything they do. So it's no surprise that their home is the absolute epitome of eclectic, livable, elegance at its best. Their approach to design in general is inspiring to say the least....I hope these images bring you inspirational warmth, on what for me, is a snowy, snowy day.

~Great clip from one of my favorite blogs The Sartorialist....So nice to see what goes on behind the camera.

I'm back from my long blogging hiatus. I had an amazing holiday with family and friends and couldn't be more excited for the new year. I have literally hit the ground running again! So many projects in the works I couldn't be happier. I'm not one for resolutions but I do like to reflect on the past year and think about what I want more of in the coming year. I really hope to amp up the blogging a bit and really continue to take you guys along for the ride as a do what I love. I know, I know everyone says that the beginning of the year, but I really do mean it. I have to say thanks to everyone who has read since July and has so nicely commented. It means the world. You really meet some amazing people throughout this thing we call blogging and I really love being able to connect with so many people across the world. I wish each one of you an amazing 2011 - bright futures all around!