Author: nataliya

interior designer, dreamer, nature lover, wife. my goal is not to just transform spaces, but to also transform lives. (photo credit: VIE Magazine *I did not take this photo, but I did participate on this project)

if I could sum up this week in one picture….

Scary isn’t it?

Before you contact Hoarders casting call, let me enlighten you on my not so casual week.  (Okay that’s an understatement – it pretty much was a clusterf*** .)  This week’s highlights:  a client that wanted their drapery like yesterday, when it won’t even be done with production for the next couple weeks….a rug that is backordered until July that a client fell head over heels for…and a proposal that took 6 nonstop, caffeine induced hours to prepare and price.

Despite what a lot of people may think of the career field of interior design, it’s not always so glamorous.  There’s a lot of behind the scenes work that never makes it to your favorite HGTV show.   Dealing with backorders, items that come in damaged, and hours spent researching and preparing are everyday realities.  Breaking the news to your client that their chair came in with the legs busted off and will not be ready for their party in 2 weeks is, well, not so fun.

My favorite is the stereotype that design is all about picking paint colors and fabric.  It is the designer’s ultimate responsibility that the space functions well and holds up over time.  It has to be up to code for safety reasons.  Each detail (like the faucets in the bath or the outlet covers) has to be thought of and selected.  It’s all the hard work that gives way to the beautiful end result.  So next time you are flipping through a design mag and see an amazing photo, remember all the countless hours, stress, and tears that went into it! 🙂

PS> Please excuse my extreme sarcasm and lack of posts.  I’m off today, and am going to unwind, recharge, and get inspired! xoxo

design obsession: peacock

(Source: Wikipedia)

This iconic bird is the driving force behind many products and interiors that have been surfacing in recent months.  Although it seems to be trending lately, the peacock’s reputation and influence has spanned generations.  Respected in many cultures and religions as a symbol of love, compassion, knowledge, patience, and virtue, it’s bold colors are intriguing yet inspiring.

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(Source: Design Seeds)

Stunning peacock feather Palette

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(Source: Pinterest)

This chair is so fly because it practically has wings!  (sorry I couldn’t resist haha)

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This wallpaper accent is great in this room – it adds interest without being overwhelming.

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(Source: Pinterest)

 Peacock inspired hair highlights.

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(Source: The Laquered Peacock)

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(Source: Pinterest)

I wonder how long it took to do these nails??

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(Source: Laura U blog)

LOVE this bedroom.  The peacock inspired accents show through in a very subtle way.

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My favorite picks?? Ask and you shall receive.

a. Peacock Chair by Hive Modern – this chair comes at a pretty penny. Or 717,400 of them.

b. Dwell Studio Peacock Journal for Paper Source

c. Eddie Leather Accent Chair by Z Gallerie

d. Malone Aquamarine Vase by Z Gallerie

e. Handmade Peacock Clutch by Cutie Girlie on Etsy.com

f. Peacock Rug by Global Views (available through design firms only – contact me to order)

g.  Peacock Print by Dekanimal on Etsy.com

h.  Peacock Feather Linen Pillowcase by Giardino on Etsy.com

i.  Peacock Bowl by Jonathan Adler

11 great finds at Target

While perusing in Target last week, I saw so many new spring items!  Interesting new pillow patterns.  Stylish end tables at a great price. And cute accessories.  Enjoy!

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a) Blue Green Lattice Thank You Cards –  I’ve seen these before but I loved them and had to include them!

b) Lucky Linen Hemp Boudoir Pillow – I love me some linen (says its not sold in stores, but I saw it there the other day)

c) Variegated Striped Throw in Cream – also comes in blue, red, brown, and purple!

d) Wire End Table (available in stores only at the moment) – for $69.99 this is a STEAL.  Get one before they’re gone.

e) Taryn Flat Sandal – love the color! perfect for Spring

f) Loreal Tangerine Crush Nail Polish –  Bought this and its stunning.  Great way to flaunt Pantone’s color of the year!

g) Brown Geometric Outdoor Pillow – this will hold up indoors or outdoors and the brown color will mask dirt

h)  Blue Ikat Pillow – LOVE! Also comes in a rust color!

i) Red Grainsack Stripe Pillow – simple pattern goes with just about anything!

j) Decorative Metal Cutout Lantern in White – cute lantern at a great price

k) Decorative Accent Table – simple and colorful!

Dallas Market, continued

Now to part dos of my Dallas Market Trip.

The Global Views showroom was my absolute favorite.  They did such a great job of putting together their displays and color stories.  Plus their line of goods is just phenomenal.

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Tangerine and Grey!! Pure genius.

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Close up of the chair in the corner.  Traditional meets contemporary!

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More Tangerine and grey!

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Marble top coffee table.  The base is pretty sweet too.

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Fun accessories.

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Tree Table!  What a cool concept for a restaurant: a long bench on one side with tables and side chairs.

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This room was FANTASTICAL.  Blue and green and peacock all over! So fun.

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Love these accessories.

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Cool lounge chair

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Love the design of the back of the chair too.

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These little treasures are what I found in a couple of the cash & carry stores.  Cheap-o and so cute.

Can you believe this scarf was $7??

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I think these earrings were about $18 for all 3!!

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All in all, Dallas was a success! 🙂

Dallas Market

This past Friday, the design studio I work for took all of the designers, assistant designers, and support staff to the Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas.  I was totally pumped because this was my first trip to a residential market (I’ve been to NeoCon in Chicago), and my first time to the Dallas Market Center.

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We flew up for the day, so we had a lot of ground to cover in 11 hours.  I’m talking 15 floors.

But we made a list of all the must stop shops… and hit up a few of the clothing and jewelry floors as well.

My pictures might be somewhat random, but here are some of the really cool things I saw:

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A spin on the classic cafe chair, available in a plethora of funky colors.

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I love anything made from nature.  A great (& sustainable!) choice for an accent table.

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Another obsession: anything Moroccan inspired. LOVE!!!

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Great bedding concepts and fabrics.

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Umm yes please.  You don’t have to ask me twice!  By the way, I was totally a fan of all the free food and drink being thrown at me all day.

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Crazy about the red interior of this cabinet!

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These wire pendents were awesome.

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Great line of throws – fun patterns and so unbelievably softttttt.

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Lovely linen striped drapes.

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But it wasn’t all glamorous.  Like these stuffed REAL raccoons (think taxidermy on crack). I guess someone felt the need to have them go on a canoe expedition?? WHO DOES THAT???

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One of my favorite things about interior design is the unexpected.  Red bottle cap mirror or console could totally blow minds in the right space.

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Beautiful accessories.

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More accessories, supercharged this time!

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This was such a great display wall idea:  fabric covered panels put together in a quilted pattern.

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Great option for plastic tableware.  Fun prints at a great price.

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Well I think this is all enough for now! I’m sure your brain is on information overload, so tomorrow I will post pictures from my favorite showroom of the trip and the great cheap jewelry I bought.  XOXO.