OSCAR DE LA RENTA INSPIRED WEEKEND HOME - FASHION FORWARD

Chinoiserie inspired foyer with Chinese furniture, light blue wallpaper, a striped ceiling, parasols and high gloss floors sets the tone for the entire house (above)

She goes by the nom de plume of Oscar PR Girl.   Her real name is Erika Bearman and she is a real life publicity executive for fashion power house Oscar de la Renta.  Bearman has legions of followers on her Twitter page where she tweets all things Oscar and all things from the world of fashion.

So leave it to a fashionista to have uber New York interior designer Miles Redd make a hugely fashionable statement in her weekend home featured in Elle Decor.

A high gloss Benjamin Moore green living room with a mix of modern and traditional furniture. (above)

Oscar de la Renta Fall 2013 Ready to Wear (above)

Dark grout in between subway tiles and framed custom cabinets make a stylish black and white statement in the kitchen (above and below)

Oscar de la Renta 2014 Resort - How pink beaded short dress (above)

A downstairs guest bedroom literally has fashionable walls with flat hot pink paint, vintage fashion sketches in a art gallery wall style, a custom printed hide rug and crisp black and white linens on the bed. (above)

Love the glossy yellow wood floor in an upstairs bedroom and the light blue trellis China Seas wallpaper. (above)

Oscar de la Renta 2013 Pre Fall - Yellow ball gown! (above)

What do you think of this high style decor? Anything here that you would want in your home? I would love to try a high gloss painted floor!

Happy Wednesday!

xo
Coco

P.S. TE is in New York...he is accepting an award for his work...I am very proud of him. All of my friends and family are probably wondering why I am sending them all of the details about TE's work award...well I can't help it! I am very happy for him.

P.P.S. Feel very behind on a lot of things...need to catch up...I'm sure this is a universal feeling...right? So much to do...so little time!

KEEPING ON THEME - A SEA INSPIRED APARTMENT!

Wooden sign with a swimmer from a 1930's motel hangs on a Benjamin Moore Sea Foam painted wall in a modern NYC apartment. (above)

I saw this apartment featured on the New York Times website. A city apartment with ocean front theme. Lots of vintage kitsch beach inspired pieces placed here and there. The seaside decor is not overwhelming...just subtle reminders throughout the house. The interior design theme is emphasized by the blues and the sea foam paint on the walls in this urban apartment.

Take a look.

A concrete sailor was probably made in the early 20th century as a garden ornament. (above)

A wooden tray of glass fisherman floats sits on the window sill above the breakfast nook banquette in the small kitchen. (above)

What do you think of this apartment. Do you like the idea of keeping with one theme throughout a home's decor...or do you prefer an eclectic mix of ideas?

Please do tell.

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

P.S. Running off to an early morning meeting. Late! Help. Gotta run.

DESIGN IDEA: GLOSS IT UP - A STYLISH CEILING SOLUTION!

I love the idea of adding visual interest to the ceilings in a home.  Why not try something different in at least one space in your home?

I like this idea...high gloss ceilings!  Here, interior designer Beth Webb used a super glossy pale blue paint on the curved ceilings in this hallway and living room.  The ceiling color contrasts ever so slightly with the white walls throughout the rooms.   The light blue is reminiscent of a bright sky on an early spring day.  Love it.  The ceiling almost looks like it has had several coats of lacquer applied to it.  I'm sure this look can be achieved with a super high gloss paint.

What do you think of this design idea?

I like the idea of using a pale color on the ceiling too...nothing too bold or contrasting...just adds some texture and depth to the rooms.

Do weigh in!  Do you love it or dislike it? Comment below.

Happy Wednesday (again)!

xo
Coco

Photos: Beth Webb Interiors