Seeing Stripes!

We're held captive by the chic of black and white stripes. The combination is simple yet graphic, timeless while modern, classic and edgy at the same time. High contrast is here to stay!

xoxo

Genelle & Nneka

Kelly Wearstler Memphis marble candlesticks.

Found this amazing outdoor room with chevron stripes.

Distorted striped walls.

Random striped wall clock by Diamanti and Domeniconi.

Gio Ponti's Distex lounge chair.

    Stray Dog Designs Melissa chandelier.

New York street fashion.

 Alexandre Birman Spring 2013.

New York street fashion.

Love these striped jeans.

Jail Bird earrings from Earsugar on etsy.com.

Dress available at Topshop.

Preppy striped Tory Burch blazer.

Furniture Friday: Angles and Organics

The BPC Interior Design team is always on the hunt for furnishings that work for our varied commissions. We often find things that don't fit with a particular project, but would be amazing for our designers' private collections.  Here are a few we've run across this week:

Lazar Industries round sofa

Oly Studio accent table

A 1966 Max Ingrand desk

Spirit House Chair by Daniel Libeskind

Skase tea cup set by Steve Watson

Target and Neiman Marcus Collaboration

Target teamed up with Neiman Marcus for a Holiday collection. Designers including Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu, Tracy Reese and more created over 50 pieces of home goods, apparel and accessories. The items will be available at Target, Neiman Marcus, and Online on December 1^st.  

Top: Tracy Reese Dessert Plates $39.99 for set of 4

Bottom Left: Rag & Bone Sweater Boy's $49.99 and Men's $69.99

Middle: Jason Wu Girl's Solid Dress $59.99 

Right: Prabal Gurung Cape $79.99

BPC Client, Da.u.de Tea Lounge, Featured on Yahoo Finance

BPC client, Da.u.de Tea Lounge, located in the Philippines was recently featured on Yahoo Finance.  Owner and couture tea blender, Renee Sebastian, is the country's first certified tea master, and a most fabulous jet-setter!  

Learn more about Da.u.de (pronounced dah' you deh) and buy her divine blends at www.lovedaude.com.

Read the article here: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/tea-lounge-creating-market-111734822--finance.html.  

Visit Da.u.de at G/F Net Lima Building, 26th St. at 4th Ave., Fort Bonifacio Global City.

View the project here:

 Pre-construction

In progress...

All done!

   

Carpet Diem

They say if you chase two rabbits, they both get away, but as an artist, there is a particular discomfort in being confined. Being singly labeled a wardrobe stylist or interior designer never quite fit into my desire to work in multiple disciplines...nor did it reflect my ability, education or body of work. Succumbing to one label also seemed to limit the potential of my business, which contradicted the ideas so thoroughly instilled by business school. With the hope of encouraging professional cross pollination, we will regularly salute designers that dare to take a leap of faith into uncharted territory.

So, as I observe the market, it is no surprise that an increasing number of companies are looking to crossover into new areas. The skills required to be exceptional in fashion design don't always translate to home furnishings, but these houses have translated their unique aesthetic to home furnishings, particularly luxurious carpets, wonderfully. Here's to seizing a sizable opportunity and building a solid (though soft) foundation in a new industry!

XOXO,

G

Alexander McQueen

Calvin Klein

Fendi

Marni

Missoni

Paul Smith

Ralph Lauren

Vivienne Westwood

Artful Home: For Sport

Ernie Barnes' dynamic painting, Olympic Finish, is a delightful view of a moment during world's premier sporting event generates.  Each subject contributes something interesting to the piece, and we find an apparent simplicity in the midst of all of the brush strokes, colors, and characters.  In anticipation of the season shift and the upcoming Summer Games (London 2012), we are highlighting some colorful and kinetic, yet accessible pieces for a chic summer lounge. 

Collage by Nneka Fry & Rhiana Mitchell

Paint: Gecko by Sherwin-Williams (SW 6719)

Sofa: Portofino sofa, Z Gallerie

Sconce: Bastina, KB Form

Accent table: Color cube, Heller Frank Gehry

Lamp, Area rug: Anthropologie