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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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Cube Formula
via Lulu PowersI have recently become "ice cube happy" turning my ordinary, uninspired ice cubes into blocks of art.It all started with my coffee ice cubes for... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
A Gilded Space
This drawing room by Kristin Kelli was another favorite space of mine. Kristin Fitzgibbons and Kelli Ford created an art filled, fun space that is highly... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Stairway to Savage
That is the hashtag Nashville interior designer Jonathan Savage of Savage Interiors created for his space in the 45th annual Kips Bay Show House. I could't... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Taking A LEAP
I am just back from an incredible retreat in Deer Valley, Utah. It was called LEAP which stands for Liberation, Equanimity, Alignment, Power. Read more
Posted on 11 May 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Design on a Dime 2017
It was that time again, Design on a Dime puts the FUN in Fundraiser! Now in its fifth year, it supports those living with HIV and AIDS of New York. This event... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
A Neutra in the Neighborhood
I had the pleasure of touring a Richard Neutra mid century modern masterpiece home that is for sale in my area. I didn't even know it existed, hiding in plain... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Om for the Home
I am busy tweaking my talk scheduled for Thursday April 20th. I am equal parts nervous and excited. Nervous because I have never done much public speaking, but... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
An "I Can Do It" Attitude
I had a sense of this sculpture. I had never seen it until I attended The Affordable Art Fair. When I turned the corner and saw it, it stopped me in my tracks. Read more
Posted on 10 April 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Power to the People
Pink "pussy hats" as they are known with their pointed corners, came to represent solidarity and women's rights when they (we) marched on Washington. Read more
Posted on 05 April 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Interior Design Master Class
I do not think I have read a coffee table design book (if you can call it that) from cover to cover like I devoured Interior Design Master Class. Read more
Posted on 25 March 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Reflections of a Trend
Ercole HomeI jumped on a train just after getting back from Florida and quickly took myself the the Architectural Digest Show the other day. Read more
Posted on 20 March 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
All Roads Lead to the Morikami
My son and I have a joke that wherever we are in Florida we would see a sign for the Morikami Museum. We would say, "all roads lead to the Morikami." Needless t... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
In the Pink
ph:Benjamin Vnuk for W,ValentinoI am declaring pink the power color of the season. Despite what Pantone says, that greenery is the color of the year, it looks... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Starting from the Start
I cannot peg when this feeling began to take hold, like a nagging ache that wouldn't quit. Sadly, weeks turned to years, as often is the case before we say... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Pied-a-Teardown Addendum
This story about Emmy Rossum's NYC apartment was absolutely one of my most read posts. I guess it goes to show that controversy goes a long way. Read more
Posted on 26 February 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Pineapple Happy
Is it me or have you noticed everywhere you look ~ there are pineapples? It began slowly last summer and thru the fall, quieted down over the holiday and early... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Talking Trends...
... Color Trends. My friend Tamara Stephenson, NYC residential designer, textile and wallpaper designer of Root Cellar Designs and blogger extraordinaire has... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Stay Calm
POLITICS, bad weather, mind chatter, social media, terrorism, traffic, toxicity of any kind really reek havoc on our souls! I have two words for you ~ Self Care. Read more
Posted on 10 February 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Who's That Girl: Tham Kannlikham?
I do not talk politics here. I actually try not to talk about it anywhere if I can help it. I tend to keep my thoughts (and I have a lot) to myself (mostly), bu... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
A Jewel of an Inn
I have long loved the jewelry of designer Renee Lewis. I think she was the originator of the shake necklaces. You've seen the beautiful locket like charms with... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2017 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN