Color Wheel: Rock Flower Paper

I recently came accross these beautiful trays from Katie Smith and Katie Shillinglaw at rockflowerpaper, and was inspired to use 4 of the different blue inspired trays as my cue in this week's Color Wheel.

What better way to add a pop of color than with these lacquer-like trays, from botanical and floral such as Linda Funk, Sylvia Gonzalez, Lisa Gabel, and Susan Williams, among others.
All these trays are highly fundtional, extremely decorative, and made from earth-friendly MDF without the addition of resin. The result is art made functional, with a tray that's both heat and moisture resistant and would look great on any ottoman, bar, or console.

So here are rooms inspired in the color and overall feeling from wach one of the 4 trays:
Which is your favorite color combonation?

15" Sq Tray

All Images Elle Decor

Fern 15" Sq. Tray

Elle Decor Rooms / Jamie Drake

Iris 15" Sq. Tray

Elle Decor / House Beautiful / Here

Bamboo 15" Sq Tray

Pinterest / Elle Decor /   / Pinterest

I have to say, I am finding it hard to decide.
I love the dark blue color schemes but also can imagine myself in a room with the sea greens and blues as well. It's all about putting them into context and making sure there is enough light to make the rooms feel comfortable and exciting.

What color wheel inspired post would you like me to focus on next?

Rockflowerpaper trays are great statement pieces on their own or a great present for the upcoming holidays. Don't forget your teachers!

Trays are made with an earth friendly European standard MDF and finished under ultra violet light. No resin included.

Heat and moisture resistant. High gloss lacquer finish.

Original copyrighted, hand painted design.

Hand painted line on side edges.

Giclee art print on tray bed.

Square trays measure 15" x 15" x 2-1/4"

Made in China

Visit: RockPaperFlower.com or email me to purchase any of these great trays.

1-2-3: Leather Alert

I am a shoe & handbag kind of girl. Who isn't, right?
So that is why I decided the best way to focus on this week's 1-2-3 post was to hone in on one new trend for this season - Leather - and to take a cue from these most prized possessions of all women.

Dining Room / Gucci Handbag / Ballet flat

Vince Camuto Mary Jane / Kate Spade Clutch / Chair and Trunk (email me for pricing)

Nesting tables : (details - email me)

Custom Leather Pillows / Dining Room / Handbag / Boot

Morrocan poufs / Ralph Lauren Handbag
Wing Chair & Arm Chair (email for details and pricing) / Cole Haan Boot

 

Bench & Tray (email for details and pricing)
Gucci handbag / Badgley Mishka heel

For details: email me

 

Chairs / Rug (email for details) / Dolce Vita Boot



Leather rugs - for details email me



Image via here / Valentino heel

Red leather ottomans - console (for details: email me)

and I leave you with the last image of this gorgeous Valentino heel and an inspirational home office with fabulous red Gracie wallpaper...

and in case anyone is offering, I am a size 9!

Weekend Inspiration: A vintage find with a new home

This Weekend Inspiration comes from a new design blog I came across while braving the snow (yes, SNOW!) indoors over the weekend.

The "Alice Lane" blog is from a fellow designer from Utah (and a very good one at that) with a local showroom.

While poking around, I was struck by the huge resemblance to this Vintage Find from my trip to L.A. that I shared with you a few months back. And if it isn't the same piece - well, it might as well be.

This is the shot I got in LA from my post "L.A. Roundup - Oversized Outdoor Finds"

L.A. Roundup - Oversized Outdoor Finds

and here it is and according to the blog, it was part of an American Express advertisment.




Image via Pinterest

I just knew it would be a perfect organizer and counter top and would have snatched it up myself if I wasn't headed back on a plane to N.Y. with 3 kids in tow.


Wishing you all a Happy Halloween and a great week full of spooky Inspiration!



Image via Pinterest