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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 By Design 2015
I am a little behind the eight ball with this post ~ but better late than never! The DIFFA event held last month is consistently one of my favorite events... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
A Priceless Masterpiece
is what Sotheby's is calling the apartment of interior designer Howard Slatkin's over the top 5th Ave apartment. The blogosphere is abuzz with the news that thi... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Out of Africa
*Ann Trzebinski takes her inspiration from the African earth that she was raised upon. Her connection to the land and people of Kenya inspire her extraordinary... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
New and Noteworthy at AD Home Show
*The Architectural Digest Show, the premiere U.S. luxury design fair, is one of my favorite shows. While in the past it has been heavy on kitchen and bath... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Art Elevated
About 8,000 feet above sea level, in the Rocky Mountains, blessed by Buddhist monks, in a special little valley that I call my happy place, Aspen, Colorado, is ... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
An Homage to Hollywood
*Lights, Camera, Action~It's mid March and in Philadelphia, that means 1 thing: The Philadelphia Flower Show, now in it's 186th year! How is that possible? The... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Bringing Back the Dinner Party
The holidays have come and gone, but I vow to continue entertaining. I have wanted to have a dinner party for so long. I stopped making excuses and now I am on ... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Check Please
*The check print is budding big time for Spring 2015, and looking fresh as a daisy on a heavily anticipated spring day, especially in pastel or vibrant color! Read more
Posted on 03 March 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Carribean Classic
And Now For Something Completely Different~From the Mountains to the Sea...Close your eyes and picture the most serene oceanfront property in a tropical setting... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
The Mountains Are Calling
Atelier AMWhile I am cold weary in the Northeast, the mountains of the west feel oh so right. Funny, I need to go to the Rockies to get "warmed up. Read more
Posted on 21 February 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
A Screen Siren's Things
Bonham's has the privilege of auctioning off the vast and varied collections belonging to Lauren Bacall, who passed away in August. Read more
Posted on 17 February 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
50 Shades of Grey
This post is an oldy but a goody. In honor of the movie release of 50 shades, this weekend, I am reposting this from March of 2012. It really stood up over the... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Be Still My Heart
Valentine's Day is once again upon us. I myself do not need a day to show and tell those I love that I love them. But, a token of affection is always appreciate... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Peter Marino ~ One Way
"Looks are deceiving" is an understatement when discussing Peter Marino! The man looks more like a member of Sons of Anarchy than a world renowned architect... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Room with a View
The art of the bath has been resurrected at casa Leskowitz. As I am exploring mindfulness and meditation, I am finding new ways to relax and restore inner peace... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Gauffrage
Juan Pablo MolyneuxI received a couple of questions regarding the definition of gauffrage from my last post. I anticipated that! Read more
Posted on 21 January 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
A Lofty Apartment
I came across this apartment designed by Oliver Furth and fell in love! This 1,300 square foot LA apartment that is used as a pied-à-terre by the owners really... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Beauty Is Power
Helena Rubinstein Foundation via FITHelena Rubinstein, the diminutive powerhouse of a women that came from humble means in Krakow, Poland by sheer will and... Read more
Posted on 09 January 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Roots of Reinvention Taking Shape
Another holiday season is behind us and we are deep into resolutions, reminders to be grateful, mantras, mindfulness to reach goals set for the coming year no... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Fire Places and Fine Moments
Another Holiday House has come and gone. I barely made it before it closed but I knew it was a must see! The Academy Mansion was once again home to this... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN