Monday Morning Award

You know Mondays, especially ones like today, with rain, cold weather, the threat of snow, yes, I said SNOW people, and just the general “crap, the weekend went too quick” feeling that comes with a Monday? Well, I’ve just been boosted out of this dull-drum of a day by cool designer Carol Ruth Weber of Weberlifedesign who has so graciously just nominated my blog for The Beautiful Blogger Award. I thank her for her kindness and thoughtfulness.

The rules of the award acceptance are to thank the presenter and link to his or her blog, and to nominate and link other blogs that you truly enjoy, re-blog because you just think they’re so awesome and wish you thought of the post sooner, or just genuinely enjoy getting lost in the beauty of the blog they present. Send your nominees a message with a link to your nomination post to let them know how much you appreciate them.

Here are my inspiring design buds, truly beautiful bloggers all:

A Detailed House

Out of the Birdcage

Two Cherubs Antiques

Roomenvy

Sadie & Dasie

Interiordesignleeds

Hovercraftdoggy

Style Theories

Le Zoe Musings

Modmissy

A big shout of thanks to all my followers, to anyone who reads, checks in, or “likes” and to all the blogs that I follow for their great inspiration!

Room Envy

Darryl Carter
Elle Decor

Cool Kids Room of the Week

The room of Reed and Delphine Krakoff’s daughter in South Hampton is a stunning and yet simple young ladies’ room. Love the color choices.
Jean Rayere sconce, Bill Blass fashion sketches, suede ottomans from Coach.

photo: William Abranowicz for  ElleDecor

Hilary Swank’s Manhattan Apartment

For Hilary Swank bigger is not better, and her downtown Manhattan apartment reflects a sense of peace and comfort.  “I feel comforted in smaller spaces. They’re more nurturing,” the actress, who appears in the new holiday movie out this weekend titled New Year’s Eve.  For the comfort she craves she consulted designer Mark Zeff to create her Manhattan living space.  Above, living room decor from Calvin Klein Home, as is most of the apartment’s furnishings.  All photos: Simon Upton  Article: Elle Decor

Table and Chairs Calvin Klein Home.

Console from Calvin Klein Home.  Mirror from Restoration Hardware.

Bedroom with furnishings from Calvin Klein Home, of course, and featuring vintage lamps and a painting by Carlos Vega.  Says designer Mark Zeff: “I wanted to create a place that would give her a sense of grace and harmony.”  I think he succeeded.  Hilary Swank’s Manhattan apartment is modest, stylish and chic.

Visiting Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Home

New Feature – Apartments We Like

Are you presently living in a wonderfully designed space that you are proud of? Would you like to share it with the world?

I would love to feature your creative living space here at Apartments i Like Blog! Click on the Apartments We Like page here or above for more information and the e-mail where I can be reached. You do not have to disclose any personal information or residence’s exact location, just your city or state would be fine. You can feature just one room, or many, or a specific area of your apartment that you love. I will also link to your website or blog that you provide.  Designers welcome.

Apartments are our thing and we’d love to feature creative people and designers who would love to network more. Consider sharing.

[image above via Garden Web.com]

Rich Interiors

The exquisite interior design team of Laura Sartori Rimini and Roberto Peregalli are showcasing a new book, out this month at Rizzoli. Their unconventional design style is elegant and magical. Check out a few other interiors.

 

Images via Elle Decor

Stephanie Hoppen Books

Here are some books I can’t live without. I go back to them again and again for their timeless ideas and inspiration. All by Stephanie Hoppen.

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Landlord Listing information

Pucci Home Decor

One of my favorite fashion design statements is a Pucci print. Striking always, and full of unique color expression, a Pucci print with furniture or pillows will add a splash of life to your apartment’s decor. This chair is awesome.

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Images: Elle Decor

Chinatown Loft

Designers Solveig Fernlund and Neil Logan’s Chinatown, NY loft is a statement of simplicity with its openness and fresh minimalist decor. I notice the shoes at the door (a practice we all should incorporate) keeps this stylish apartment clean and welcoming.
Love the open shelf kitchen where dishes offer up great decoration, and the closet door looks like a chalk board. The whole artsy feel is lovely. Check out more pictures and this article at Loft Life.

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