What with The Great Gatsby coming out in December and the allure of the more glamorous times of the past, it’s no wonder that 1920’s-inspired fashion, jewelry, and interior design is on the upswing. I know I have an ardent longing for the fabulous parties and unapologetic wealth of the roaring twenties. The 1920’s and […]
Is a neutral palette too tame for your taste? Then you will love the new 2012 Pantone Color of the Year, 17-143 TCX. And although you may think “Hey! 2012 is almost over; I don’t want an outdated color in my home!”,we at DOTI encourage you to think again – this cheery orange hue isn’t […]
Gray, beige, white, cream – you know these colors well. They are everywhere, and look good with almost anything, because of their wonderful neutral nature. In interiors, monochromatic color schemes take on a myriad of different forms and are easily one of the most beautiful solutions for an elegant living space. For example, in the […]
There is something beautiful about transparency. It could be its unabashed view of how things really are. Or it could be its amazing simplicity in a world of ever-growing complexity. Whatever it is, I simply love furnishings that make good use of transparent features. This chair, with its classic and simple design, is both fun […]
One of my most requested color combinations today in homes I design for is green and gray. Sophisticated yet fun, it’s easily applicable to anywhere in the home. Perhaps one of my favorite ways to uniquely incorporate gray and green is a gray sofa with light green accessories and/or wallpaper. Gray fabrics have an understated […]
I couldn’t help but take time to mention these little numbers. Although you may think they are upholstered, if you look closer you can see that they’re actually wood, carved to look like they’re not. I really just want to touch the one on the left to make sure that those wrinkles aren’t real! Although […]
Another hot fashion trend this year (which is as classic as it is popular) is animal print. Although at first you may be a little wary of its relevance – you’re not a teenage girl wanting a hot pink and zebra-print room, after all – the multitudes of styles, colors, and sizes for animal prints […]
Bronze, silver, platinum, and gold – oh my! If you are a bit of a diva but don’t want your living room to look like the inside of Fort Knox, subdued metallic furnishings are just enough of that glittery glamour. This chair has the perfect mix of subdued gold with slightly metallic, […]
With the entire world going green, antique and reclaimed wood products are EVERYWHERE. Not only are they hot, but they have that ever-desirable traditional look with a contemporary flair. In my search for products to complete the look, I found this GORGEOUS Water Tower lounge chair by Bellboy. It’s called the Water Tower chair because […]
