ReLaX the day away

I have been spending some time exploring Polyvore.com. I have found that you can actually build rooms in it! So cool! For my first room, I decided to compile a very relaxing bedroom. I believe your bedroom should be a place of peace to rest and relax.
Items in this set:
Ralph Lauren Home - Bamboo Bed - RalphLaurenHome.com, $20,695
Tulips Faux Floral Arrangement in Curved Glass Vase : Target, $51
Home Interior Design, Decorating and Paint Ideas from 3d Home...
Hip Furniture | Portland, Oregon
Bookcases, Contemporary Bookcases & Modern Bookshelves | west elm, $450

Portfolio

It's a work in progress and there is always more to do.... but here is my online portfolio!


view my portfolio:
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Liberty of London

Liberty of London has some fabulous new things at Target for great prices! I just love all the patterns and designs they have! Check out my set I met on Polyvore!

Liberty of London by petersk2 on Polyvore.com

Items in this set:
Silver Flower Pin, $595
Liberty of London® Decorative Pillow : Target, $25
Liberty of London for Target® Stick Umbrella - Mark Pink : Target, $50
Liberty of London for Target™ Dunclaire Bedding Collection : Target, $50
Liberty of London® for Target Picture Frame : Target, $49

Design a Room

In the last few days I have discovered several websites where you can pay as little as $250 for a professional designer to custom design your room. I think this is taking away the credibility of designers. We already have lots of design shows showing everyday homeowners how to create a designer look and now this super cheap option?! Where is my interior design degree going to take me if we belittle interior design? I entered this career to become a professional, not to be a "decorator."

Sincerely,
Frustrated Designer

Elise Island-a well designed space for children

I am very passionate about good design suited for children. I love kids and have worked with them for many years, i feel they have very specific needs different from adults. Senior year studio was spent working on a child care facility and learning about efficient design for children. When I came across the article on Elise Island () I immediately fell in love with the design. The space was designed as a santuary for children and adolescents suffering from psychiatric problems. When the children and adolescents arrive at the hospital they are told the story of Princess Elise. When she was young, Princess Elise invented her own island, with golden sand, palm trees, rocks that kiss the waves and shelters where she could rest when she needed to. Here she was always safe. Now as a grown-up lady, Elise does no longer need to live on the island and therefore dedicated it to her young patients in the hospital. There are three separate "playrooms" according to the age of children.

The things that work well in this design are:

-the use of primary colors

-wide variety of shapes

-multiple levels

-friendly drawings on walls

-hideaways

-storage

-creative play areas

-seating for parents/doctors/nurses

Design Quotes

I absolutely love quotes, of course only inspirational/funny/fascinating quotes. But i mean who doesn't love a good quote every now and again? What is even better is design quotes. As I was working on my portfolio this afternoon, i decided to put a good design quote on the first page of my portfolio. Man of man, there are just so many quotes, to narrow it down I decided to search for design quotes. I found a great site featuring design quotes from many famous designers/architects and others speaking about design. The quote i decided on :

I know the price of success: dedication, hard work and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.
-Frank Lloyd Wright

http://quotesondesign.com

beautiful use of reclaimed items

I came across this blog and was amazed by the interiors done on the Parliament, a local graphic design and marketing company. I am not sure who did the design but I aspire to create such unique designs. The designer incorporates reclaimed wood from various sources, along with street signs and even pizza ovens! I was excited to see Gus Jane chairs used in 50% recycled wool called Billards flint. I loved the relaxed environment, what a great place to work, it seems fun to go to work! What first captured my eyes was this picture of firewood arranged as a wall, how cool, I definitely have never seen that before! Let me know what you guys think!

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Reopening in Portland!

I got the opportunity to go to a designers breakfast at the renovated Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams store on Burnside. The store was opened and ran for five years by my current boss at hip furniture, David. After the five year lease was up on the space he sold it back to the company, it was renovated and reopened with new owners. Gwen and I had the pleasure of viewing the showroom shortly after it opened and wow it is amazing. Everything is perfectly designed and displayed. I wish I had photos to share of how the space appears. I have posted some photos of items I like, however they do not show how beautiful they look in a well designed room.The coolest thing was meeting Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams! Unfortunately Lulu their adorable bulldog is no longer around or she would have been at the event too! We also were given their newest book and got it signed! I was truely inspired by visiting the beautiful showroom and can't wait to be designing spaces as wonderful as theirs.

mgbwhome.com

HGTV Dream Home 2010

I just viewed the new dream home of 2010 and am convinced I need to win it! The design is amazing, I love it! They incorporate some really creative ideas with floor to ceiling tiling, a recyling room, unfinished wood ceilings, cork walls, unique artwork and cultural touches. This house has it all. I love the subtle new mexico colors and style. I'm ready to move in, now HGTV please please please pick me!

Right now I'm loving glamorous spaces