February 10th, 2010
You may recall our color of the year post from last month’s dish. We are such fans of this turquoise hue that we wanted to share our top 10 picks for implementing these in your home. And, the countdown goes…
10. Islamic tile from Grays Antique Dealers
We love the amazing color and design of this 10th to 15th AD tile. This stand alone piece would be beautiful set in an easel resting on a bookshelf.
9. Zigzag rug from Jonathan Adler
The use of grey allows for a subtle complement to the turquoise. We recently used Jonathan Adler’s customizable line to design a rug and pillows for a client’s media room.
8. Console table from Somerset Bay
This console table in cotton candy finish would make a great entry piece when paired with upholstered chairs in a beach house or casual cottage.
7. Underwater painting from Shealeigh’s shop on Etsy
The great composition and use of color in this painting would be beautiful atop an antique wooden chest.
6. Venetian pillow from Ryan Studio
Rich colors paired with this pillow design and texture make it a glamorous way to add luster to a formal room.
5. Turquoise mirror from Studio Scroggie
A perfect example of repurposing an outdated gold mirror by adding a fun color.
4. Zinnia knobs from Anthropologie
What an attractive way to add character and pizzazz to an old piece.
3. Bagan/Peacock fabric from Schumacher
We’re smitten with this silk Celery Kemble design for Shumacher fabrics. Accent with canary yellow lamps or accessories for an unexpected complement.
2. Garden stool from Emissary
Use this as a side table to add a punch of color within a room. Try a grouping of 4 with cut glass on top as an interesting and eye-cathing coffee table.
1. Anson Ribbon Pendant fixture from Urban Electric
This charming fixture continues to draw our attention. We would love to see this used in a series in a stark white kitchen as large island pendants.
Which is your favorite?
February 10th, 2010
The widespread devestation Haiti is experiencing after the January earthquakes is still unimaginable. During the month of February, we will donate 15% of our design consulting fee on new projects to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief & Development fund .
Pass the word and help us lend a helping hand. Click here to see how the American Red Cross is helping. For further details or questions on our Haiti Relief donations, contact us at info@parkersimsinteriors.com .
February 10th, 2010
The winner of the 2010 Bloomingdale’s Big Window Challenge has finally been announced, and we love the results…
1st Place: ELLE DECOR
The Modern Woman, designed by Eddie Ross for ELLE DECOR
2nd Place: Apartment Therapy
The Writer’s Romantic Supper, designed by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan
3rd Place: Bloomingdale’s
The Urbane Traveler, designed by Eileen Joyce
Thanks to all of our readers who weighed in on their favorites for our reader poll. Here’s what you voted for…
3rd Place: Apartment Therapy
The bold wallpaper of this room isn’t for everyone, but the funky style of this Apartment Therapy design placed 2nd in the Big Window Challenge.
2nd Place: ELLE DECOR
You loved the bright colors and ornate coffee table, but the influx of “stuff” in the room turned some of you away. This design by Eddie Ross is a mix of classic and modern meant for a modern woman. An appealing interior to appreciate, but from your comments, some would rather admire from a distance.
And Our Reader Winner Is… Bloomingdale’s
Most of you said you could picture this design by Eileen Joyce in your home, and we had a feeling this would be the winner. The simple, stylish New York City inspired room looks comfortable and inviting, a room that most of you said you picture yourself living in.
Comment below to let us know what you think of the results!
February 1st, 2010
Forget your little black book this Valentine’s Day and try this little blue book from Tiffany & Co. The turquoise shade fits perfectly with the Pantone’s 2010 Color of the Year. Tiffany Blue is one color that will never go out of style. Not to mention…always a welcomed sight on Valentine’s Day (or any day for that matter).
January 21st, 2010
We’ve been following the 2010 Bloomingdales Big Window Challenge over the past couple of weeks and finally saw photos of the installed window displays last night. Stunning.
Glance at the windows below to see if you can guess which window corresponds with the three “room titles” below. And…we’re curious to see your favorites. Please leave a comment below to share your favorite window – A, B or C.
[1] The Writers Romantic Supper
[2] The Modern Woman
[3] The Urbane Traveler
[Window A]
Designed by Eileen Joyce for Bloomingdales.
[Window B]
Designed by Eddie Ross for Elle Decor
[Window C]
Designed by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan for Apartment Therapy
Click here to cast you vote and see if you guessed the room inspirations correctly. Don’t forget to comment below on your favorite window!
January 14th, 2010
We’ve seen the print ads for dry erase paint, but this you tube video demonstrating dry erase paint in action was pretty interesting. An imaginative option for conference rooms or employee brainstorming areas as well as restaurants and coffee shops for menu items or seasonal specials. We think of it as ever-changing wallpaper with lively potential.
Visit MDC Wallcoverings for more info.
January 12th, 2010
To start the New Year, we thought we’d share the top 5 most viewed Designer Dishes. Now, the PSI team picked our top 5 favorites and interestingly enough, we were only one off from our viewers picks below. Challenge: see if you can guess which one while reading…
#5: May’s The Timeless Value of Luxury [maybe it had something to do with our meeting Celerie Kemble and Trina Turk]
#4: December’s Top 10 Favorites from Coastal Living’s Idea House
#3: April’s Fashion to Furnishings [in partnership with CHARLIE mag's resident stylist for our picks from Charleston Fashion Week]
#2: July’s Woody Wallcoverings [and we still love this birch wallcovering]
And…the most visited Dish and blog post of 2009 with 990 views
#1: March’s Simple Spring Spruce ups [ideas to easily update your walls]
Did you guess correctly? We were surprised by #5 May’s Timeless Value of Luxury. Our top 5 favorites were the other 4 above and November’s Market Recap.
Not on the Designer Dish list and want to be? Click here.
January 11th, 2010
Pantone’s 2010 Color of the year is…turquoise! A beautiful blend of two of our favorite colors, blue & green.
”An inviting, luminous hue, as the color of the year for 2010. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.” – Pantone
[Click here to read more about the color and why Pantone chose it as the color of the year.]
See a few select photos of the color of the year in action below…
Looks like Mary Mac of Allora Home was thinking ahead when she created this chair. What a great use of the color of the year.
Glossy turquoise-painted flooring works well against the subtle, neutral striped banquet in this beach home designed by Windsor Smith.
[photo: cococozy]
This beautiful antique turquoise pier mirror adds vivid contrast to these hallway walls.
[photo: Coastal Living via myhomeideas]
What a fitting watery backsplash for a beach house. Even better, matching appliances.
[photo: Coastal Living via myhomeideas]
Vintage fireplace pulls watery hues from its surrounding charcoal tile for an eclectic look.
[photo: myhomeideas]
Which do you prefer: 2010’s Turquoise or 2009’s Mimosa?
January 11th, 2010
Our top 5 most viewed product picks from ‘09 are…
#5: March’s Anthropologie Hardware
#4: June’s Le Dome Chair [which we saw at market during the fall and it was still a crowd pleaser]
#3 April’s Sideshow Press Correspondence
#2: August’s Refurbished Chairs from Allora Home
#1: July’s Wall Stickers
Our personal favorites were #4 Le Dome Chair and #2 Allora Home’s refurbished seating.
January 8th, 2010
The numbers are in, and we wanted to share the top 5 posts of 2009. With a cumulative 3,000 page views, here’s the countdown:
#5: Woody Wallcoverings
#4: Color of the Year In Chicago Interior [2009's hard to forget color of the year, mimosa]
#3: Cheers to the Golden Girls [one of our favorites]
#2: Happy Earth Day
#1: Simple Spring Spruce Ups [quick tips for updating your walls]
Thanks for reading in 2009! We had over 15,000 visits and look forward to sharing more design inspiration and posts in the New Year.
