Armchair Decorator

A friend of mine is giving me her old armchair. I love the shape, but the slipcover fabric - not so much.

Toying with the idea of doing something bright and out of my comfort zone of white and wheat.

Love the fabrics from Henry Road in Studio City. Wondering if I can be so bold. We shall see.

Henry Road's colorful and quirky collection of textiles are designed by Paula Smail.

School Supplies

When I was a kid, every fall before the new school year started I was given free reign to buy my own school supplies. My Mother had a house account at the office supply store on West 22nd Street across from her design studio.

I had the idea that if I had the new Trapper Keeper, the cool highlighter pens, and my Danish Style School Bag that somehow my grades would improve. Sadly, this was not the case.

I did however, end up in a career that included being charge of ordering office supplies. I loved that part of my job. It taught me something: Being organized is a good thing and cheap ball point pens are terrible.

And yes, I do still have my Snoopy mini colored pencil set as well as my report cards starting from 2nd grade.

 Mead Trapper Keeper Binder, Orange:

 Composition Books:

  

Personalized Pencils:

Highlighter pens:

 

Danish Style School Bag:

Document Boxes I adore:

 

The Ottoman Empire

I took a little venture to Williamsburg Brooklyn last week. Armed with lists from Daily Candy, New York Magazine and my new favorite site, Remodelista. I landed on Bedford Avenue excited to find some great stores.

By far my favorite was The Future Perfect.
And perfect it was.

I immediately feasted my eyes on these two ottomans. The orange one being the most fantastic. Made from vintage saris, I decided my sofa should have this footstool for a new friend.

At $800, I will have to empty my (Jonathan Adler) piggy bank...