Street Walkin'

I don't normally do this. But I am finding it so hard to resist. Don't tell anybody!!  I have recently become a HUGE fan of walkin' the streets looking for great stuff!  I am starting slowly and mainly finding cool things to hang on my walls...but I have a feeling this will continue to bigger and better things!

When we recently visited London, I bought these adorable etchings in Covent Gardens from a street vendor.  Turns out you can also purchase them online here, which kind of blows the fun of it all, but what the heck!  The artist is Dorothy Giffit and I think they are just fabulous! I just picked them up from the framer and hung them in my kitchen of all places.

And after living in and around NYC for years - literally all my life - I never bought any "art" from street vendors. That was just too cliche and touristy.  Well, guess what I did this past weekend?  Yep - went to NYC and bought not one, but three "sets" of "art" for our home.  I know!  What a tramp I am?!?!?

I just bought frames for these "antique" metal comic book covers and will hang them in our super hero loving son's room:

And I haven't quite figured out what to do with these, but for $5 and a couple extra for good bargaining skills, I just couldn't help myself!!!

Have you done any "street walkin'" lately?

Shhhhhhhh!
Becky

Quatrefoil in My Quarters

I love the versatility of the quatrefoil motif.  With its Gothic roots, it works beautifully in traditional decor, yet its geometric sensibility makes it appropriate for more transitional or contemporary spaces as well.  I've used the quatrefoil in my home for mirrors, home accents, and rugs as you'll see in the images below:

 tray from Ballard Designs

 Homegoods find! quatrefoil mirror in my mudroom, $13

my dining room rug

Some of my favorite interiors featuring the quatrefoil:

Thom Filicia

John Loecke and Jason Oliver via Apartment Therapy

via CarolinaEclectic

Some of my most favorite quatrefoil items on the market right now:

Quatrefoil and Greek Key rug from Madeline Weinrib

Alexandra Side Chair from Hickory Chair

the 'Tini Table from Oomph

Quatrefoil Headboard from Ballard Designs

Quatrefoil Mirror from Restoration Hardware

Margarite Sconce by Suzanne Kasler for Circa

Asilah Chandelier from Ironies

Quatrefoil Pendant from Shades of Light

Clover Mirrored Tray Table from Well Appointed House

Quatrefoil Pillow by Magpie Lovely

Quatrefoil Stencil from Designer Stencils

Don't forget to leave a comment here to enter our giveway for a $100 gift card from One Kings Lane!

Deb

One Kings Lane Giveaway!!!

We're delighted to announce that our friends at One Kings Lane have offered a $100 gift card to a lucky Living Livelier reader!  To enter, simply leave a comment at the bottom of this post before Tuesday, July 6th at midnight.  Winner will be selected at random, and announced here next week!

See below for highlights from the Michelle Homme Tastemaker Tag Sale currently running on OKL.  And check back for Lily Pulitzer and Lulu DK sales later this week!

Good Luck!

Deb

Designer Spotlight: Amanda Nisbet

I've been crushing on the colorful rooms of designer Amanda Nisbet for quite some time now.  She combines elements of classicism and modernism seamlessly, and is not afraid to take occassional risks with a bold statement piece that always just works.

Nisbet's bedroom designs are my favorites.  Notice how the headboards, dust ruffles and roman shades work so beautifully together:

Nisbet also has a major knack for creating enticing foyers.  The horizontal stripe one below is an all-time favorite of mine:

You'll notice a couple of different versions of the marble foyer with the insanely awesome window treatment below.  Which do you prefer?  Buffet lamps or urns?  Crystal ball ("I see textile design in your future") or dainty vases with yellow flowers?

Some other colorful favorites from Nisbet:

If you're loving Nisbet's designs as much as I am, the good news is that several of the pieces you see in her work are now available for sale from Living Livelier sponsor Decorator Tag Sale:

Green Tufted Chair, $1000

Moroccan Lanter, $2020

Black X Table, $100

In addition, Nibet recently launched a stunning fabric collection available through Holland & Sherry.  Some highlights:

Enjoy!

Deb