Erika Brechtel

LATEST ARTICLES ( 628 )

• FEMME MODERN Gallery Wall Progress

  

  About a month ago, I posted how Michelle Adams’ bedroom gallery wall inspired me to redo my own. This is my 3rd version over the past two years, but with each... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• NATURALLY SUMPTUOUS Kelly Wearstler Does 70′s Beach

  

  How was your weekend? Mine was surprisingly productive (after my quick Palm Springs trip!): worked on my gallery wall, made progress on my canvas, cleaned out... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• DAY/NIGHT TRIP Coachella Style

  

  Happy Friday! A last minute decision to head out to Palm Springs today for a Harper’s Bazaar party at The Parker, and dinner at my client Workshop Kitchen + Bar! Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• CONTEMPORARY + CLASSIC Mix Perfected

  

  My goodness, do I love Spanish style. They do eclectic like no other: the minimalist architectural detailing and material selection in this modern home is... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• CLIENT LOVE Design Manifest

  

  Today I have the pleasure of featuring a FIRL (“friend in real life”) and fave client’s work!! I had the opportunity to finally meet the talented Naomi last yea... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• SEAN O’PRY Male Model of the Moment

  

  How about a little eye candy today? Shall we? Let’s forget the fact that I could be his mother for a sec (a young mother, but still…) so that I can introduce yo... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• FUN FRUGAL FINDS Target Spring 2013

  

  Spring is officially here! You know I’m all about a bargain, so what better way to spruce up your decor for the change of seasons than with a budget buy, I say! Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• MODEL HOME Inez & Vinoodh for V Magazine

  

  Martha Hunt in Prada Headed back to the real world today where I’ve been conceptualizing fashion shoots for a few new clients. Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SNAPSHOTS ‘Ohana Time

  

  Aloha! As I mentioned, I’m spending some quality ‘ohana (family) time in Hawaii for my grandfather’s 90th birthday. It’s been wonderful and truly memorable... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• ANNIVERSARY “JEWELRY” D.I.Y. Chandelier by Lindsey Adelman

  

  Plus a new “Design Under the Influence” My 10-year wedding anniversary is coming up, and instead of asking for diamond earrings again, this year I decided to ge... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• PROJECT LAUNCH Rebecca Atwood

  

  I’m thrilled to announce the launch of a new project for a super talented and super sweet client! Rebecca Atwood is an artist and textile designer in New York... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 HOME

• BIKER CHIC Kate Moss for Matchless

  

  I’m conceptualizing a new brand for a client, and this campaign featuring Kate Moss (a.k.a. the ageless wonder) could not be more perfect. Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY Packing List

  

  It’s Aloha Friday, and time to pack for Hawaii! I’ll get to be with my entire family in a beach house for a week, which means lots of lounging and sun time (plu... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• HOW TO WEAR Aviator Sunglasses

  

  I used to think I could only pull out my aviators in warm weather when I’m in my full-on boho chic summer wardrobe mode. Oh how wrong I was! Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• MODERN LUXE Ivanka Trump’s UES Pad

  

  I do not know how I could have overlooked Ivanka Trump’s apartment in Elle Decor’s October 2012 issue. Because whenever you intermingle hot lighting, edgy art,... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• LINE TO LOVE Emerson Fry

  

  I know there are many out there that are not familiar, so I will say this: acquaint yourself! Emerson Fry is a clothing brand that basically sums up what I... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• [Guest Post] Sukio Runway to Home

  

  Please welcome Desire of sukio! You are in for a major treat. Desire’s outrageously gorgeous interiors blog, sukio, was one of my very first and favorite... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• MARILYN MINTER Water Play

  

  “Black Orchid” Yesterday I included a Marilyn Minter book I purchased as part of my new office scheme; today I wanted to post some of her latest photography. Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• FEMME MODERN New Gallery Wall Scheme

  

  I’m sure there are many of you out there that are as inspired as I am by Michelle Adams’ UWS apartment in the March 2013 issue of Lonny. Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SNEAK PEEK L’s “Big Girl Room” Shoot!

  

  Hope everyone had a great weekend! I was soooo lucky to have Irene and Sabra over for a little photo shoot of my daughter’s room. I’d been having some trouble... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE