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easy accessorizing

i have had a design crush on iomoi since i don't remember when! i love their stationery and calling cards, not to mention their section for great gifts under $50... but today i'd like to direct your attention to their housewares, whose bright colors and graphic patterns will surely cheer up even the most boring setting. looking for an easy way to bring a little happiness into your home? at iomoi, it's as easy as 1, 2, 3...
1. bar cart missing something? aha! one of these beautiful ice buckets ($78) ought to do the trick.

2. not enough lucite in your life? now you know i love lucite... it sounds like you need to browse the selection of lucite trays ($100+).


3. desk looking more drab than fab? no problem. check out my desk du jour series for inspiration then add some custom paperweights for a quick fix!

what are your tips and finds for easy accessorizing?

frank roop

in interiors as in fashion, i admire a designer who isn't afraid of color — and lots of it. (i'll admire it's an approach i'm struggling to incorporate into my own style!) interior designer frank roop is a mastermind when it comes to originating bold color palettes and leaving his signature touch on each space he creates.
roop makes a stunning staircase even better: there's wainscoting on the walls, navy velvet on the bench, and a richly hued rug on the herringbone floors.
who else could make beige walls, white trim, forest green chairs, an acid green ottoman, a turquoise desk, and a fuchsia bench look this good? his work is truly one-of-a-kind.
a pretty little vignette from the room above.
he does love that acid green, doesn't he? the vignette on the sofa table is to die for: crystal lamps, decorative boxes, and petits objets d'art.
is that turquoise tile i spy in the kitchen? here roop employs a gorgeous chandelier to draw attention to the beamed ceilings, one of my favorite features!
another room, another gorgeous light fixture. i love the unique shelving to either side of the fireplace.
a lime green lampshade is roop's finishing touch for an otherwise more subtle space.
he does know how and when to take it down a notch, however. how beautiful is this living room? we've got colorblock curtains, various blue hues for fabrics (see the subtle variation of the throw pillows on the sofa), and lighting that illuminates the space in more ways than one.

what do you think of roop's aesthetic? who are a few of your favorite interior designers?

celebs in red

how was your weekend? do anything fun? personally i'm happy it's over... time to travel! today and tomorrow we'll be in london but i'd still love your travel recommendations for prague, munich, salzburg, vienna, and istanbul!

anyway, i thought we could start off the new week with a bang! how about a splash of bold red to cure the monday blues?
nicole richie promotes her house of harlow 1960 line. have you checked out her spring collection? i'm loving these bangles.
our february style icon stole the spotlight in a francisco costa for calvin klein slipdress back in 2006.
natalie portman graces the new york city ballet in lanvin. i absolutely adore this dress!
eva longoria parker accessorizes an asymmetrical frock with nude pumps.
the same trick works well on molly sims too. isn't she gorgeous?
the prettiest woman alive — er, miranda kerr — rocks a made-for-her hervĂ© leger number.
camilla belle looks unbelievable in this jason wu creation. and how cute is he?!

go have yourselves a red hot week, ladies!

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