Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Moth Design

I just discovered Moth Design as I was reading through one of my favorite blogs; Turquoise.


L.A. designer, Shannon Shapiro creates wonderful light fixtures and furnishings, inspired by nature. I love the subtle patina of the "Twiggy" table lamp (above), and the bright green lacquer finish of the "Twiggy" floor lamp (below).

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Eames Molded Plywood Elephant

Attention Eames lovers!

For all Eames fanatics, who can't get enough of these mid-century pieces, check this out! This children's toy was never put into production before. LA Furniture Seen is producing a limited amount; also available in a natural color.

Monday, October 29, 2007

AIA HOME TOUR



This weekend was the Houston chapter of the American Institute of Architects' home tour. I love attending these tours because you can see some of the most innovative homes in Houston.

The pictures above are: Top lft: Glassman Shoemake Maldonado Architects. Bottom Lft. : MC2 Architects. Top Rt.: MDGI Architects. Center RT.: Robertson Design. Bottom Rt. : Allen Bianchi Architects. Top Center: Harrison Kornberg Architects. Bottom Center: Intexture Architects. Links to these architects can be found at the AIA site.

I had the pleasure of assisting as a docent at the Allen Bianchi house. It consists of two units attached by a walkway on the second floor and on the first floor through the pool and garden area.

The main unit of the house has bedrooms on the first floor and the living areas on the second. The arrangement made for a tree house feel, with fantastic views of downtown and the surrounding neighborhood. I'd like to thank Allen Bianchi (pictured below) and the gracious homeowners for allowing me to photograph this lovely home.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

My New Blog!





























My name is Carolina Saunders, and I am a decorator from Houston, TX. I am also a wife and mother of a 2 1/2 year old.

From day to day, I am inspired to collect images and thoughts that inspire me. I hope to use this blog as a fun way to do so.

Hopefully along the way I can inspire others to look at life in a more creative and artistic manner.

I love interior design, photography, art, architecture, and books. Whatever I am inspired by normally fall under the opposite ends of the spectrum...at the same time. I love sleek contemporary and dilapidated chic, spare minimalism and colorful bohemian exuberance.

Well, here goes nothin'....

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