Showing posts with label tabletop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tabletop. Show all posts

8/20/2013

Sink Stalking and China Ogling

I don't know a lick of Spanish, yet I regularly go to Spanish decorating magazines for inspiration. Who needs words when you've got awesome photography, right? Well, on a recent journey to Elle Decor España, I found this funky yet utilitarian bathroom...

I immediately fell for the scalloped sink and went on a mission to track it down. Low and behold it is designed by Paola Navone*, the Italian who designed the entire space featured in the Elle Decor España spread. The sink is called Doppio zero by Ceramica Flaminia. Mission accomplished. 


Other than the sink, I loved the lively graphic cement tiles that were used on the floors. The monochromatic color palette keeps them from looking too crazy... 

And I also have to proclaim my love for the freestanding tub. I chickened out on painting mine black and seeing this definitely fires up the urge again!
Photos by Max Zambelli 

*Incidentally, Paola Navone is also the mastermind behind some collections of china that I've been coveting for years. Made by Reichenbach, "Taste" is exquisite. The style is an ideal blend of traditional and modern. The shapes are abstracted, yet straighforward. One of the things I love best is that each piece of the service has its own personality reflected by a subtle, unique design detail. Along with classic white, the iconic pattern is now produced in blue and gold and I want every piece in every color. I wish it had been around when I got married!! I'm seriously obsessed...






Not of the Taste family, this one was labeled Light Blue Glaze, but I had to include it because the image was just too perfect...


Lots of meandering thoughts today! Any feedback to share? What do you think of the scalloped sink? Do you like the wacky mix of cement tiles? And are you adoring Paola Navone's "Taste" china as much as I do?

11/18/2010

Thanksgiving Tablescape

Where has the time gone...I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week! In honor of the holiday, I pimped my dining room and set up an autumnal tablescape. I planned to do it for the HomeGoods blog, and thought I'd share it here as well. I give a little more information on that post, so be sure to take a look!



The flowers are just cheapo ones I found at the grocery store while buying cold medicine. The colors are great and I think the big centerpiece should look better after a day or two, because the roses haven't opened up yet.





The exercise reminded me that my entertaining arsenal has a few holes in it! On my list: napkin rings, monogrammed chargers, champagne flutes, and a tablecloth that will fit our huge table.

Are you hosting Thanksgiving at your house? What's on your supply list?