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I confess…it is not over for me.  I love the heartfelt messages from my oldest brother, our daughters, and hearing that our son liked his edible fruit bouquet. I thought that he would mock but he and his roommates dug in. Healthy choice, no?.  Thank you boyfriend’s of my girlz that you provided amazing flowers and dinners and gifts:)

What better way to perpetuate and  to celebrate the holiday of love than by featuring red and pink interiors?  As seen from the photos below, red and pink can be used in virtually any space, from a small scale to a large scale.  Floors, walls, doors…you name it, red and pink have got it covered. Did I mention that my gift of choice was a bevy of Lush bath bombs? I am addicted!

Pairing red and pink with white or black are traditional combinations, but I love the unexpected color combinations- pink + gold, red + yellow, red + light blue, pink + blue, pink + yellow.

Take a look at some of my Valentine’s Day inspired picks below! I am hoping that we can keep the day going for awhile here…..

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My very own kitchen.  Images from Rue Magazine .

Photographer Werner Straube

I spent most of my afternoon at the Soho House visiting with the Merida girls who gave us the inside scoop on the textile design process from concept to creation.   The creativity and detail that goes into each design convinced me that I need to take a trip to Boston to see their design studio and get a tour of the weaving mill so that’s the plan.  I’m hoping to make my way up this Fall with my friends from Tilton Fenwick who are both former Boston girls (BC and Tufts), as am I.  Until then, I leave you with this; some beautiful images from Merida’s website so you can see a glimpse of their beautiful collection.

A design by Barclay Butera via Merida Meridian

Another Design by Barclay

The viewpoint wool collection

Celerie Kemble’s collection which there will be more of this summer!

Waffle Weave

Felted Cable design

Diamond sisal from their Broadway collection

Thanks again to the team (Catherine, Roxanne, Nicola, Maegan, Siobhan, Whitney) at Merida for having us today and showing us such a beautiful collection.  Each and every member of the team was so welcoming and talented.  I can’t wait to see you all in Boston soon!

Every now and then two powerful and talented forces come together in collaboration and make us wonder- why didn’t this happen sooner?

Combining FABRICUT’s  dependable name in residential fabrics with the luxurious visions of Southern-born Charlotte Moss, couldn’t be more brilliant.

Charlotte Moss’ philosophy to “live passionately, decorate luxuriously and entertain beautifully” shines through in her recent partnership, resulting in some beautiful designs. Check them out!

During my recent stay in NYC for the Brizo event, I spent four nights at the Eventi Hotel in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. The Eventi Hotel is a newer property owned by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. The midtown property boasts a spa, a bar & restaurant, and the FoodParc (indoor/outdoor dining). The highlight of my stay? The dynamic view from my hotel room suite!

A view of the Empire State Building from right next to my bed!

A daytime view from the hotel room.

The entrance/corridor of the hotel room suite.

In the corridor leading from the entrance to the room is a map of Manhattan as artwork.

The well-appointed bathroom features Carrara marble stone and tile finishes, a Kohler sink, and large vanity.

The walk-in shower with a rainhead showerhead.

Shower detailings.

Bathroom art: an etched sketch on plexiglass mounted on the wall.

Loved the fabric on the desk chair can you spot the Statue of Liberty?

The very tall upholsted headboard is quite a focal point (aside from the nearby view), and the bedding accents include an orange bolster pillow and blanket (not shown) at the foot of the bed.

Photo is a bit dark, but this is the Bar Basque restaurant (where we met up for drinks almost every night).

View of the FoodParc plaza from the Bar Basque restaurant.

{All photos by Jill Seidner Interior Design, hotel room photos taken from room 1107.}

We are thrilled to announce our latest giveaway is with the fabulous I.O. Metro!! For those who don’t know, I.O. Metro is a chic (yet affordable) furniture, art, and accessories store that offers cutting-edge looks at a fraction of the retail cost! Jay Howard founded the company in 2005 at the age of 23! Which is pretty impressive considering they have now expanded to 18 stores across the United States AND they have partnered with the famed designer, Vern Yip!

Now one lucky MG reader has the chance to win not one, but TWO gray and white kilim poufs from I.O. Metro that retail for $199.95 each! These are the company’s most popular poufs! They measure 18×18×18 and consist of wool and cotton. These poufs are as functional as they are fashionable use them to prop up your feet, as an extra side table, or even as an extra seat. Go HERE now for your chance to win!

Seriously, how cute are these?! They would make a great accent in any room.

Take a look at some of I.O. Metro’s other great pieces, and be sure to check out their website for more fab finds!

Geo Gold Mirrored Cabinet Only $250!!

Armitage 47″ Round Dining Table $599.95

21″ Diameter Aluminum Side Table $199.95

Fun accessories like the Bronze Iron Strip Ball would look great grouped together! $24.95

34″ Diameter Flower Leaf Mirror $99.95

And finally, one of our personal favorites The Zebra Cowhide Rug. $499.95 for this gorgeous statement maker!

Go here to enter our I.O. Metro giveaway now, trust us you don’t want to miss out on this one! Entries will be accepted until 12 a.m. Sunday, March 11 (ET). Our lucky winner will be announced here on Material Girls on Monday, March 12th. Good luck to you all!

We’ve always been charmed by the beautiful, hand-painted Chinoiserie, Japanese, and Korean wallpaper created by de Gournay but, as impressive as these designs are, don’t think of this NYC company as a one trick pony.

In addition to admiring their knobbly slub silk, hand woven silk damask, Indian tea paper, and striking metallic wallpapers, we’ve recently been intrigued by de Gournay’s extensive fabric collection.

The talent behind these romantic designs can paint any of their looks onto fabrics of different qualities and weights. Upholstery, bedspreads, curtains, blinds- whatever your need- the designers at de Gournay will help you complete your room in the best possible taste. Even porcelain can be used as a canvas to create the harmonious interior of your dreams!

Take a look at just a sample of their hand-painted work!

For those of you in NYC, look out for the re-opening of their showroom on 59th and 2nd avenue in the design district before the summer months!

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When art + fashion collide…

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This exquisite mirrored chandelier came to be through the collaboration of leading glass art firm Lasvit has collaborated and Czech product designer Rony Plesl. True to its name, the Uovo Black Pearl is a sparkling gem with a dramatic, mysterious air about it. Made using glass-blowing techniques, this large-scale chandelier is like art suspended from the ceiling, boasting a sculptural quality that sparkles, reflecting light in its many mirrored spheres (“uovo” is Italian for “egg”), available in gold and silver finishes. Virtually invisible wire holds each shimmering globe in place, adding to the light’s enchanting appeal. The Uovo Black Pearl comes in two sizes, the large version measuring nearly two metres high, 1.2 metres wide and 130 kilograms in weight; the smaller pieces at 1.2 metres high, 800 metres wide and weighing 100 kilos. More details area available by visiting Lasvit.

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, these funky cool mirrors by Italian company Creazioni are the trendiest of them all! The Pingui (penguin) and Orso (bear) mirrors boast a whimsical, wintery theme, featuring these animal-shaped silhouettes – just the thing to dress up an elegant home with some fun flair. The Anna is a more abstract motif of round-cut mirrors, arranged and mounted to a metal frame to add a large-scale art element to your wall. Who needs art when you can have inspired mirrors like these! Let them inspire your own cool style in the home. Check out these funky mirrors by visiting Creazioni.

There is something so fun and futuristic about these small wall mounted vanities, part of the Flux collection by Lasa Idea. They’re like little pods of modern joy. From a design perspective, they bring something different to the bathroom space … a creative dynamic, maybe. Even though they boast a unique design and ooze with a special style, these little vanities are unpretentious – perfect for a stylish, modern and welcoming space. What’s really fun, is that you can combine the colorful accents as you like. See the rest of the images for examples. Learn more at Lasa Idea.