Grey and red...

First of all - dying over this wall of beautiful grey weathered wood.  Second - love the contrast of the little weeds below and her touch of red and white... just about perfect.

Wishing you a wonderful Friday my friends..

I would love to know if you are going to see Gatsby today or if you went last night??  I am so sad I won't be able to see it until I return!!!

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Great Gatsby Jewelry..

I am getting so excited for the Great Gatsby to come out next month.  Posters are everywhere and promotions have begun so it seems we almost cannot get away from it!  I keep seeing little things here and there on the jewelry from the movie so I thought I would dig a little deeper.  It looks like most of the pieces were based on vintage Tiffany and Co. designs from the period and oh my are they beautiful! 

Tiffany and Co designed their windows in NY with the jewelry on display.  I am loving every bit of it so I thought I would share.  I cannot wait to see other wonderful pieces that will be inspired by the Art Deco era.

Take a minute or two to watch the video to hear all about it!

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Obsessed: The perfect clutch

 

So I know I am not typically talking fashion here but it goes hand in hand with design on so many levels.  Personal style often seems to flow over onto both sides of design, so I hope you don't mind if I share once in a while my little obsessions with you.  Currently I am loving clutches.  I have picked up some vintage pieces here and there but recently I have become totally obsessed with Claire Vivier clutches.  I snatched up the Wallet Clutch in Leopard cause I love it!  Now though I have a little list going of what I want... so bad I know.  I decided though that they are great little accents and perfect for when I don't want to carry my large bag, you know to dinner or out with girlfriends, and I can toss it in my bigger purse in the AM when I have forgotten to empty it out.  LOVE LoVe all the way around!  I want all of these please!!

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By Invitation Only: A great challenge

A challenge...  The girls from By invitation only have asked us to write about a challenge for this month's post.  Something to over come possibly something to accomplish.  I think this might be the perfect opportunity to speak up, to get it off my chest so to speak.  I have been writing this little blog for (omg) almost 4 years now and I have felt that it was challenging many times, sometimes a fun challenge but challenging never the less.  I think it may be time for a change, maybe a regroup so to speak.  It has been itching at me since the beginning of the year and I am just now accepting it I think.  I would like to make some changes around here... I know you have changed in the past 4 years and I know that I certainly have, hopefully in good ways!  So I want to add a few things and organize a few things and possibly omit a few things...  I ask you to be patient with me as I work through some changes here on the blog, in hopes of making it better and fuller.

Last year was an amazing year full of projects and wonderful growth for me.  I worked on and completed about 15 projects in a 12 month period, not including my residential clients and my personal projects.  Sometimes that can leave you feeling a little over cooked, if you know what I mean.  I want to make the blog a reflection of what really truly inspires me each and every day not just what I think you are going to want to see, in hopes that it will inspire you too.

 

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the oscars...

 

I am sure all of the gowns were beautiful but I seemed to have missed it all with the exception of what I saw on instagram.. via.  I must know what did you love?  Was there something I will be sorry that I missed?

I am off on installations all week this week so please forgive any delays and if you want to see what I am up to check me out on instagram @greigedesign.

 


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greige fairytale..

 

Somethings are so beautiful I just cannot help but share them.  I know I don't have anything in my future that says I need a couture gown but if I did this would be a contender! 

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{shop design} Joe's Jeans South Coast

 

I was working earlier this week (honestly working) and stopped for lunch in South Coast Plaza.  I was so excited to see that they had finally opened the Joe's Jeans shop.  From my lunching vantage point I was able to see there fun window display of hanging vintage items.  Loved that!

I was lucky enough to be able to chat with the sales people in the shop about design and the great look they had going on.  I cannot wait to see what they have in store for the holiday displays.  

They did a great job of mixing vintage and new and the texture in the space was so well used.  I completely loved the rainbow colored jean wall.

 

Their room within the space was created from vintage windows and doors painted in a heavy white.

 

JOE'S South Coast Plaza Boutique // 3333 Bear Street, Suite #147 // Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | Phone : 714.979.0221
Hours:  Mon - Fri 10-9p | Saturday 10-8p | Sunday 11-6:30p

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falling...

 

I am wishing for a real feeling of fall here in California, it has been so warm.  I love the beautiful colors that even that creates, but it is not quite like cool mornings and snuggling up.  I am ready to wear boots and scarves and snuggly things!

 

 

greige and a little sparkle

 

Sorry for the late post.  Busy day here!  Here's to adding a little sparkle to your day.

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Kristine Vikse

This poncho-sweater is from the Winter 2012 collection of Norwegian designer Kristine Vikse. There�s so much to chose from but I think this would be my first choice. It looks so warm and comfy.

Photo from kristinevikse.com

Childrens knitting from Dale

I simply love Norwegian Dale. They make beautiful knitting design. Just have a look at these childrens clothes. There�s more at Husfliden.

Source: Dale Garn