resort 2011 {jason wu}

{new york magazine}

have you been keeping up with the latest runway collections at style.com? i take a peek every now and then and suffice it to say i was blown away by jason wu's latest offering. the neutral palette, subtle prints, and straw hats were a nod to parisian chic while the macaroons placed on each guest's chair support the designer's affirmation that "resort should be like dessert." how would he feel about second helpings?

{new york magazine}

have you been keeping up with the latest runway collections at style.com? i take a peek every now and then and suffice it to say i was blown away by jason wu's latest offering. the neutral palette, subtle prints, and straw hats were a nod to parisian chic while the macaroons placed on each guest's chair support the designer's affirmation that "resort should be like dessert." how would he feel about second helpings?

the look for less {lonny}

i immediately fell in love with this space in the last edition of lonny — the look is simple, chic, and easily recreated on a budget. let's do it!

in attempting to recreate the feel of a space, i like to move from floor to ceiling and identify the pieces that really define the room. after painting an accent wall mocha brown, your next step is to recreate the artwork of the space. we'll need to look for something abstract, dark, and dramatic. i like this serigraph by barnett newman ($160) for the mix of clean and rough lines — and the colors are perfect for our room! the only problem is its orientation. the piece in our inspiration room is hung horizontally to echo the shape of the couch. let's break the rules and turn the piece around.

much better! the next piece is a cool mid-century floor lamp with tripod legs and a white drum shade.

i like this lamp from target and the price is definitely right at $100! replace the yellow shade (or don't — i kind of like it!) and you're good to go.

now there's really nothing special about this plain white couch. you might consider slipcovering a piece you already own or scanning your local craigslist for viable options. next bring in a mix of dark and light throw pillows (ikea's ritva covers cost just $6 each!) to add a little depth.

your best bet for the chevron rug is west elm's zigzag rug which comes in a variety of sizes. depending on the size of your space, you could get away with just a runner (2.5' x 7') for under the coffee table, which would set you back just $119.

your splurge for the room will have to be the transparent trunk that absolutely crowns the space. plexicraft's acrylic trunk is an investment at $377 but truly worth it in my opinion. use it to protect your pricey coffee table books or show off your own objets d'art.

the icing on the cake is a little coral accent. i like the look and price of z gallerie's faux coral, which comes in two sizes (one for $20 and the other for $45) and two colors so you can choose the right style for your space.

p.s. the new lonny comes out on june 10. who's reading?

i immediately fell in love with this space in the last edition of lonny — the look is simple, chic, and easily recreated on a budget. let's do it!

in attempting to recreate the feel of a space, i like to move from floor to ceiling and identify the pieces that really define the room. after painting an accent wall mocha brown, your next step is to recreate the artwork of the space. we'll need to look for something abstract, dark, and dramatic. i like this serigraph by barnett newman ($160) for the mix of clean and rough lines — and the colors are perfect for our room! the only problem is its orientation. the piece in our inspiration room is hung horizontally to echo the shape of the couch. let's break the rules and turn the piece around.

much better! the next piece is a cool mid-century floor lamp with tripod legs and a white drum shade.

i like this lamp from target and the price is definitely right at $100! replace the yellow shade (or don't — i kind of like it!) and you're good to go.

now there's really nothing special about this plain white couch. you might consider slipcovering a piece you already own or scanning your local craigslist for viable options. next bring in a mix of dark and light throw pillows (ikea's ritva covers cost just $6 each!) to add a little depth.

your best bet for the chevron rug is west elm's zigzag rug which comes in a variety of sizes. depending on the size of your space, you could get away with just a runner (2.5' x 7') for under the coffee table, which would set you back just $119.

your splurge for the room will have to be the transparent trunk that absolutely crowns the space. plexicraft's acrylic trunk is an investment at $377 but truly worth it in my opinion. use it to protect your pricey coffee table books or show off your own objets d'art.

the icing on the cake is a little coral accent. i like the look and price of z gallerie's faux coral, which comes in two sizes (one for $20 and the other for $45) and two colors so you can choose the right style for your space.

p.s. the new lonny comes out on june 10. who's reading?

drumroll please!

hello everyone! thank you so much for wishing me luck with my internship interview on friday. i finally know where i'll be interning this summer! (one more thing to cross off my list — time is winding down!) i can't wait to share all the news with you but i thought i'd give you a few hints first.

his designs are fun...

a little offbeat...

never short on color or pattern...

and if his office and his shoots are any indication, he's a big dog lover.

have you guessed it?

i'll be interning for jonathan adler and i am beyond excited! feel free to read his story (hilarious!), check out his manifesto, or catch up on his blog. happy monday, everyone!

hello everyone! thank you so much for wishing me luck with my internship interview on friday. i finally know where i'll be interning this summer! (one more thing to cross off my list — time is winding down!) i can't wait to share all the news with you but i thought i'd give you a few hints first.

his designs are fun...

a little offbeat...

never short on color or pattern...

and if his office and his shoots are any indication, he's a big dog lover.

have you guessed it?

i'll be interning for jonathan adler and i am beyond excited! feel free to read his story (hilarious!), check out his manifesto, or catch up on his blog. happy monday, everyone!