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Casa Mexico: At Home in Mérida and the Yucatán by Annie Kelly (Rizzoli)

There is more to Mexico than just the mouth-watering margarita’s, well we do love ourselves some of those too, but what really captivates our hearts are the colourful casa’s found throughout Mexico.  Rizzoli just came out with a beautiful new coffee table book that celebrates the colourful interiors and architecture of Mexico, the Yucatán region and town of Mérida in particular, Casa Mexico: At…

dose of design: Gray Hardwood Floors on Trend, The New York Post Names 5 Luxury Furniture Makers to Watch & Aerin Lauder’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide!

Gray Hardwood Floors on Trend

Interior design trends are taking a turn towards GRAY when it comes to hardwood floors! According to Elle Decor, gray wood floors are popping up all over Pinterest boards and the request for this color has increased by 20 percent this year.  If Scandinavian style is your thing, then we are sure you will swoon over the GRAY wood floor trend!

The New York Post Names…

Damsel in Dior’s, Jacey Duprie, Debuts her Refreshing Reno in West Los Angeles!

Damsel in Dior Debuts her Refreshing Reno in West Los Angeles

Fashion & LifeStyle blogger Jacey Duprie, of Damsel in Dior, debuted the refreshing reno of her 1919 built West Los Angeles home, showcasing a modern aesthetic and chic color palette that reflects the design diva’s personal style.  The year-and-half reno took the outdated 1800-square-foot residence from rundown to reimagined, with a…

dose of design: Design Hotels Shares the Most Luxe Yoga Retreats Around the Globe , Mint Madness – the “IT” Color of the Season, & Colefax & Fowler Inspired Instagrams to Follow!

Design Hotels Shares the Most Luxe Yoga Retreats Around the Globe 

Spring is a time of renewal and reawakening, so we look to none other than Design Hotels for their list of the most luxe yoga retreats held around the globe.  Here they list the most stunning settings to get our OMMMMM on!  The Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali is on our destination desire list, click here and you will see why!

Mint…

Spruce Up The Patio w/ A Privacy Wall!

  Boxwood Hedge (image: Hamptons Garden)

  With spring in full effect and summer on the horizon, it is time to spruce up our outdoor space!  Along with pretty pillows and potted plants, adding privacy to a patio makes it even more enchanting.  Here are a few of our fav ways to provide the perfect privacy wall; from boxwood hedges to hanging drapes, vertical gardens or a pretty pergola – FreshHome

dose of design:Conde Nast Traveller’s List of Hottest Hotels and Coolest Places to Stay, Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, & Designer’s Guide to High Point Market!

  Conde Nast Traveller’s List of Hottest Hotels and Coolest Places to Stay

Before you book that summer vacation be sure to click here for Conde Nast Traveller’s list of the hottest hotels and coolest places to stay around the world.  These posh places have plenty of panache and design details to make you swoon!

Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 

For the most glam restaurant and bar designs around…

A Spanish-Style Stunner in the Hollywood Dell!

Former model Lara Harris invited interior designer Schuyler Samperton to help renovate her classic 1920’s Spanish-style home in the Hollywood Dell.  Keeping with the homes rich history, having once belonged to silent film stars Rudolph Valentino and Pola Negri, Samperton add layers of depth that makes this residence as rich as its storied past.

This home is decorated with an old world charm that…

dose of design: The Design World Pays Tribute the Life of Architect Zaha Hadid, Home Decor Trends are Popping Up in Iridescence Colors of Spring, & Poshest Restaurant Patios from Coast to Coast!

The Design World Pays Tribute the Life of Architect Zaha Hadid

The design world pays tribute the life of legendary architect Zaha Hadid.  Hadid was the first woman to be awarded architecture’s highest honor, the Pritzker Prize, in 2004, and the first female recipient of the Royal Institute of British Architects’s Royal Gold Medal.  Beyond buildings, Hadid had many colabs including one with Pharr…

dose of design: West Week 2016- Mad About Design, Go Inside Top Designer’s Personal Homes & Brighten Your Space for Spring w/ Colorful Textiles!

West Week 2016 – Mad About Design 

Celebrate Spring Market at the Pacific Design Center’s WEST WEEK 2016 … MAD ABOUT DESIGN, where we celebrate “today’s rebels, bon vivants and creative emergents” in the world of design.  The 2-day Market will be host to nearly 100 presentations & keynotes by industry leaders from House Beautiful, Interiors Magazine, A+D Museum and The Hollywood Reporter. There…

dose of design: Indoor Tree Trend, Easter Day Brunch Decor, & Spring’s Coolest Collab from Fashion to Home Decor!

Indoor Tree Trend 

We have a case serious case of Spring Fever, and these giant indoor trees are helping us get there just a bit sooner.  From Fiddle Fig to Ficus, these gorgeous green trees help bring the outdoors in, and the bigger the better for making an impressive impact in your interiors.

Easter Day Brunch Decor 

Easter is right around the corner and we couldn’t be HOPPIER!  Easter…

Rachel Zoe Pop-Up at The Grove

Rachel Zoe Pop-Up at The Grove

Rachel Zoe, designer and stylist to the stars, is known for her sexy 70’s-style – from flairs to fringe, caftans and coveted sunnies, her boho-chic look has been followed by fashionistas for years.  Zoe has taken her fashion empire from the internet to brick-and-mortar status with a posh pop-up shop at The Grove, where adoring fans are invited to linger and lounge…

dose of design: Jonathan Browning Brings His Simple Silhouettes to RH Modern, Technicolor Stripes Brighten Up Spring’s Look, & Oscar Night Party Ideas!

Jonathan Browning Brings is Simple Silhouettes to RH Modern 

S.F.-based designer Jonathan Browning brings his modern edge designs to RH Modern, where you can find his stunning, simple silhouettes that include materials like leaded crystal, rosewood, bisque porcelain and bronze.

Technicolor Stripes Brighten Up Spring’s Look 

Technicolor stripes are packing a playful punch this spring and we are…

Black Crow Studios – Stunning Wallpapers!

Black Crow Studios 

Wow!  One look at Black Crow Studios kaleidoscope of colorful wallpapers is all it took to make this lover of neutrals a color convert!

Black Crow Studiosis a custom wallpaper company that transforms wallpaper into works of art.  These masters of color custom make most of their papers, but also carry “wallpaper by the roll”, printed canvases, framed prints, textiles, and even…

dose of design: Moderism Week – Palm Springs, Fall 2016 Pantone Colors Announced, & The Apartment by The Line – Los Angeles!

Modernism Week – Palm Springs 

Mid-Century Modern design enthusiast, fashionistas, and celebrities are headed to Palm Springs this month in celebration of the annual Modernism Week.  This fun-filled 11 day event features more than 250 events including the Modernism Show & Sale, Mid-Century Modern Home Tours, films, lectures, star studded parties, and more.  There is no better place to kick off…

Modern Moroccan Oasis in Los Angeles

Designer Betsy Burnham took a 1970’s Contemporary home and transformed it into a Modern Moroccan oasis.  Her use of playful patterns, a mix of period pieces, authentic Moroccan lanterns, geometric tile work, and white washed walls give this home an exotic, global flair without being too trendy!

Burnhamhas a knack for layering patterned fabrics that add interest and intrigue to a space without…

dose of design: Architectural Digest’s 2016 AD100, How to Find the Perfect Shade of Grey, & NYC Fashion Week Hot Spots!

AD100 Designer:  Atelier AM 

Architectural Digest’s 2016 AD100 

Architectural Digest names its 2016 AD100 Designers!  All of these designers have one thing in common, these tastemakers are the best in their field at “raising the bar for global design today”.  Check out the designers and firms behind AD100, and be inspired!  Congrats to Alelier AM and Commune, a few of MDS favorite…

Kourtney Kardashain VS Khloé Kardashian-Who’s Home Decor Do You Like Better?

Kardashian Homes Designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard 

Designer Martyn Lawrence Bullardknows a thing or two about designing for Hollywood celebrities having been part of the LA scene since the early 90’s, and he has fast become one of the most sought after designer to the stars.  Bullard’s interiors are always interesting, know for his “broad range of styles” that are eclectic yet sophisticated,…