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Carrie's Design Musings
http://carriesdesignmusings.blogspot.com/
An Interior Design blog where I muse about a project I am working on, what's going on in the marketplace or someone/thing that inspires me. CDM is predictably unpredictable, with a concentration on the intersection of fashion to home and vice versa.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 421 )
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Dining Room Deux
Frank PanterioOne of the things I am currently working on is a dining room, and I am giving a lot of thought to the idea of two chandeliers above the table. Read more
Posted on 21 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Denim Is Doing It ... Again
HermesSwimming in a sea of indigo or denim this coming spring is: EVERYTHING. From handbags to home decor, from scarves to slipcovers, the timeless,... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
In The Mood for Love
We don't have to be hit over the head or literally have symbols of love in a space to create a romantic, sexy interior that promotes intimacy. Read more
Posted on 13 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
2013 ~ The Year of the Snake
BulgariThe snake ranks sixth of all the animals in the Chinese zodiac. People born in the Year of the Snake are the most intuitive, even while remaining the mos... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
The Designer Visions Show House
Inside this unassuming building in Tribeca, an industrial turned residential conversion contains three show stopping apartments, each a collaboration of a... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Warm and Cozy
FENDIBaby it's cold outside. The flu that has had its grip on most of the country and apparently is threatening fashion week has hit closer to home. Read more
Posted on 04 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
NYIGF Shows Its Colors
Dransfield and RossIt may have been cold and gray outside but bright, saturated color was being embraced inside the New York International Gift Fair. Read more
Posted on 01 February 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Goodbye Andrée Putman
ph: Pierre et GillesOnce again, the design world lost a giant. International interior designer Andrée Putman was laid to rest last week. Read more
Posted on 28 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
The Old Ball and Chain
Cuff HomeI loved this light the minute I saw it! It's a beautiful sculptural statement lighting the way. These pieces marry form and function while making a... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Trendspotting ~Dip Dyed
Call me crazy, but I love a funky trend. I may be getting too old for some, but there is always a way to incorporate a trend in some fashion without going... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
The Trends Driving 2013 ~ Part 2
Domus Nova via desire to InspireChintz is back; softer and mixed with a more modern sensibility. It's not your grandmother's glazed, shiny cotton chintz of old. Read more
Posted on 17 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
The Trends Driving 2013 ~ Part 1
BazaarThe upcoming trends for the new year are exciting ones. Embellishments are STILL big! We are seeing them not only on clothing, they have taken the home... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
And Speaking of Stacked ~
I was thinking about this while I was writing my stacked wood post but my holiday posts took precedence. This is one of the things I will be working on in 2013 ... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Austerity Measures
With all this talk of the fiscal cliff, higher taxes, less funding for EVERYTHING, healthcare woes, and the basic system in this country that seems irreparably... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Color Of The Year 2013~ Emerald
The color of the year is also the color of elegance. While purple speaks to regality, emerald has a quieter aura; one that is sophisticated and precious, like... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Year in Review 2012
As the new year approaches everyone is doing some form of: "A Year in Review." I have my own Top 10 here at Carrie's Design Musings. As always, thank you for... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
O Holy Toledo
This designing duo, Isabel and Ruben Toledo, have kept me fascinated for years. They are each other's muse and confidant; he is yin to her yang. Read more
Posted on 25 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Artfully Stacked
I love the look of artfully stacked wood. It's not just practical ~ it's sculptural. There is no reason why form and function cannot co-exist, even in the most... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Having a Naturalistic Holiday
Let's be honest ~ it's challenging to be Jewish around the Christmas holidays. I have always wanted to deck the halls, play reindeer games, bake and package... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Bergdorf's ~ Holiday 2012
The curtain goes up on another holiday season at 57th 5th. It's as if we are transported to the golden age of jazz in the 20's and 30's. Read more
Posted on 14 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN