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In the Bedroom

Angela — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:24:14 +0000

If your mama was Betsy Burnham, your room would be this cool too. The technicolor palette and kooky accessories are masterfully tamed with soulful antiques and global influence. It’s youthful and feminine without being predictable or saccharine. Well done!

{Images from Decor Demon via Shelter}

Grant’s Tag Sale

Melissa — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:24:23 +0000

We here at Ruby Press are huge Grant K. Gibson fans {both professionally and personally}…you may remember the blog post we did about him a while back.

Well, mark your calendars ladies, because on July 24th, 25th, and 26th, Grant will be hosting a tag sale on One Kings Lane. He’ll be selling almost 200 covetable home decor items…here’s a sneak peek below! {The painting and vintage trophies in the shot here can now be yours!!}

Fitzgerald Thursdays at Old Village Hall

Angela — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:20:24 +0000

If you’re an NYC dweller and haven’t been to Old Village Hall yet in the East Village, today is THE day to pop by. Welcome Fitzgerald Thursdays- a weekly reward to those spending the summer weekends in the city.

Browse Scott Hill’s silk screened beauties, masterfully edited antiques and locally crafted gems and meet the man himself. See something you like? Just mention “Fitzgerald” for an instant 20% discount and score one of Hill’s totes for free if you spend $150-a $25 value.

{If you happen to be there after 4pm, indulge in a complimentary mint julep or gin and tonic while you shop-it’s summertime after all!}

{Image by Gentl Hyers}

American Fashion Designers at Home

Kate — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:06:49 +0000

This September, Assouline will be releasing American Fashion Designers at Home, a sneak peek into the private spaces of more than 100 members of the CFDA. Designers like Kate Spade, Carolina Herrera, Diane von Furstenburg, Derek Lam, and Donna Karan are all featured. I can’t wait for it to come out!

{images from here}

Elite Leather on One Kings Lane

Melissa — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:43:32 +0000

Set your alarms for this Friday AM at 8:00 AM PST, because our custom furniture client Elite Leather will be selling some of my favorite pieces- at about 50% off the retail price!- on One Kings Lane! {I ordered the Belcourt in a chocolate linen fabric for the nursery, and I’m about to order the Old Course tufted ottoman for our living room- just can’t decide which fabric I want…or maybe leather??}

{The Belcourt in cerulean leather}

{The Old Course ottoman}

Chic shading

Angela — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:51:08 +0000

I just love a retro sun umbrella! Don’t you? When I have my fantasy swimming pool and yard, one of these beauties will surely have to follow.

{Images from here}

Rue Magazine

Melissa — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:48:56 +0000

Another home decor online magazine- Rue- is on the horizon and from what I’ve heard, it will rock our worlds! Four fabulous bloggers {Crystal from Plush Palate, Anne from The City Sage, Alaina from Live Creating Yourself, and Caitlin from Sacramento Street Blog} are behind it, and the first issue is slated to debut mid-September. {Same due date as our little guy’s impending arrival!} For now, follow them on Facebook or Twitter so you can stay abreast of the news! Of course we’ll link to the premiere issue as soon as it debuts…

{photos by Emily Johnston Anderson}

Wow- Domino archives back online!

Melissa — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:14:52 +0000

It’s true- read about it here!! Happy day!

{image of Michelle Adams’ apartment from the pages of Domino from here}

DIY beaded chandelier

Angela — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:17:32 +0000

I’m kind of crazy about this DIY beaded chandelier project. Who knew you mardi gras beads could be so chic?

{Project found via Made by Girl}

The Modernism of Julius Schulman

Angela — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:51:20 +0000

Aaaah… California modernism at it’s very best. Julius Schulman’s iconic photographs are discussed in this documentary, which I will be visually devouring this weekend. Can’t wait!

{Photo from here}