tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43786287423948404682024-03-12T17:11:14.101-07:00my pink sketchbookA blog about interior design, entertaining and stylish living.Alexandra Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130267437894725454noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378628742394840468.post-82063184490465095142021-09-06T13:41:00.003-07:002021-09-06T14:01:08.240-07:00Andalusian/Moroccan Fantasy -<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The overall vibe for the house was 'Ralph Lauren in Morocco' with an obvious Michael S. Smith influence. Many of the items pictured here were actually installed, like the brass Vaughan lamps from @Jaspershowroom, the black and gilt empire chairs from @Ebanista. Also from Ebanista, a gorgeous pair of Louis XVI chairs in an olive green leather. The pièce de résistance (and budget buster) was a custom chesterfield sofa covered in a #ralphlaurenhome navy, silk velvet. To die for.</span></div>
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Alexandra Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130267437894725454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378628742394840468.post-23862227610062220172016-05-28T05:00:00.000-07:002017-12-04T17:17:43.941-08:00Our New Design Offices<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I finally found a new space for our offices. It's close to home, the kids' schools, and most importantly, decent lunch spots. It's <i>much</i> smaller than our current space, but we will have actual walls. Now we can all be on the phones without sounding like we're in a call center.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I haven't been able to focus on much else beside the aesthetic of the new space. Green is always my office accent color. But after years with boring gray walls (my mistake!), I want to bump up the drama and paint the walls a rich emerald green. My cabinet maker is retrofitting our cabinets, including installing these brass library lights with black shades. Of course, because I'm the client, there'll be lots of Empire and Chinoiserie touches, crystal, and gilt. Mercifully, the landlord agreed to let me replace the current 80's fluorescent lights and bad carpet with these crystal fixtures and white wood floors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Have a look at the inspiration board. (Unfortunately, we will also have to bring along the less attractive storage stuff.) <span style="color: #38761d;"><i><b>Stay tuned...</b></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I just realized tonight that I never posted the after pictures of this <a href="http://mypinksketchbook.blogspot.com/2013/06/rustic-schoolhouse-and-bathroom.html" target="_blank">Rustic Schoolhouse Bathroom</a> I designed for the Farmhouse. I was so in love with this little space. It seemed so new then, the idea of tile that looked like wood, gray cabinetry...yawn. But I still love the way it turned out. I designed it in 2013, finished up construction in 2014. So at my usual timely pace, I thought I'd share. BTW, Happy 2016!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I was off site when the materials were delivered. The contractors made my supervising designer call me because they were sure there had been a mistake. Actually, many. The very seasoned tile setter got on the phone and tried to talk me out of the "white Caesarstone with that brown tile," especially with the gray cabinets, and "tile up the walls?!" According to my junior designer, the subs had a good laugh about our whole design concept. Mr. Tile Setter later told me it turned out to be his favorite room in the whole 10,000sf house. The only thing I love more than a man who admits he was wrong is a man who admits I was right. And one who can cook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">The rustic (gray and brown!) pebbles in the shower mimic the nearby riverbank. Plus they feel like a great morning foot massage.</span><br />
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To see more of this whole project check out my <a href="http://www.alexandrarae.com/kings-lane-farmhouse.html" target="_blank">site</a> or better yet <a href="http://www.houzz.com/projects/1452306/rustic-guest-house" target="_blank">Houzz</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Just taking a five second break before I drown in details and purchase orders. Soon enough the dining porch in Napa will be complete. It's an amazing space surrounded by windows, built to look like a once wrap around porch that has been enclosed. Here are my boards. It's the broad view. Followed by the minutia that no one but a fellow designer can appreciate. Working out little things like this is where the magic really brews.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">And the minutia… Putting this document together for my workroom to execute the footstools was arduous but so necessary. The devil is in the details. For anyone who has ever asked their designers, why everything takes so long…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">If you hire me, whether your leanings are modern or traditional, you're on board with my love of all things layered. You sign up because you like my taste and style, even if you don't yet know that means a motley mix of furniture pieces, fabrics and finishes. I won't let clients succumb to fear-based matching, even when they call it <i>coordinating</i>. I've said it over and over, "If you just buy what you love<i>, no matter the style,</i> it will always 'go'!" I totally believe this, whether 'it' is a dainty chair, an abstract painting or the fabric for a pillow. I also try my best to mix the finishes on pieces to avoid that showroom feel. <i>Especially</i> when it comes to dining rooms. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm onto finish number three in a current dining room. We are designing the chairs that will surround an 18th Century farm table. The room is actually more of a dining porch, designed to look like an exterior space that was later enclosed with windows. "Original" exterior shingles cover the walls, tongue and groove lines the ceiling, lantern style sconces light the sitting area, and tumbled stone lays across the floors. Classic, casual and super comfortable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We found our long, amazing antique farm table over a year ago. I knew it would ensure that the space stay true to its casual beginning. I'm cozying up the stone floors with sisal. The long bank of windows will be warmed with draperies in a classic blue French check. A pre-electric, brass chandelier has been wired to accommodate our modern penchant for light.</span></div>
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We ate, gossiped and went through some of the most beautiful textiles I've ever seen. (One of my favorite things about having my offices in my home is that I have the perfect excuse to cook up yummy treats to share with my favorite colleagues and clients while we peruse the latest lines, source perfect finds or walk through design plans. What more could you ask for: food, friends and shared passion for pretty things. Though the food was certainly not the star yesterday.)<br />
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The line is every bit as stunning as I'd expected. Actually, twice as stunning as I'd expected. She has such a brilliant point of view and phenomenal taste. What better partner for a talent like Aerin than Lee Jofa.<br />
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Possible textiles for client's office. <a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/collections/mary-mcdonald.aspx">Mary MacDonald's Fretwork</a> linen as a banded roman shade or maybe run it vertically down the desk chair. <a href="http://www.quadrillefabrics.com/chinaseas.html">Quadrille's Zeze</a> in Apricot for guest chairs. Scalamandre Hand painted strié paper (but in solid, not the stripe). And the <a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/collections/mary-mcdonald.aspx">Mary MacDonald's Chinois Palais</a> panels framed on the back wall. Very fresh, very feminine, very much like my office, where I just realized I've got a little Apple + Apricot + Chinoiserie thing going myself.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I realized, in my maudlin, mopey state, that 4th of July is my favorite holiday. (I might feel differently in December). <span style="text-align: left;">I love that this holiday not only brings people outdoors, but it brings us all together. Like tailgating fans in a stadium parking lot, there's a sweet spirit of unity. D</span><span style="text-align: left;">espite our differences in politics or geography, on this day we are all part of this American family. Like any family, it has its issues. But I wouldn't want to belong to </span><span style="text-align: left;">any other. As with my family, I want to consciously appreciate this country each and every day of the year; its diversity in every aspect, its beauty, and its unique spirit of courage and bravery that instills in each member the will to continually fight for liberty and justice for <i>all</i>. </span><span style="text-align: left;">So wherever you are in this land of the free, enjoy your 4th, your freedom and most of all your family. </span></span></div>
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I just read the brilliant <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/" target="_blank">House of Turquoise</a> this morning. I was so thrilled to see my beautiful hometown! There was no question; this house was nestled in the hills of Malibu/Westlake, or maybe nearby Santa Barbara. "Thanks God, I live here," I thought, "There is nowhere else I'd rather live." Or is there...<br />
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Turns out, I was wrong. (There's always a first.) This house is actually in Spain!<br />
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This is the vacation home of an English couple, Linda and Martin Bradbury.<br />
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I love the architectural details, the decor and especially that <i>view</i>!<br />
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To see more photos, check out <a href="http://www.elmueble.com/articulo/casas/5642/una_casa_sur_llena_buenos_momentos.html#" target="_blank">El Mueble</a> and click on Galleria.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Okay, so the husband is still resisting all the brass...but I'm not one to lay down my design sword so easily. These are two spaces in that new construction New England style farmhouse. My clients are a very young family with <i>very</i> traditional taste and a huge appreciation for art and antiques. Bonus: They love <span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/alexandrarae/blue-and-white/" target="_blank">Blue + White</a></span>! So, as you can imagine, I've basically been in Heaven. Oh, and they "love <i>color</i> and <i>pattern</i>." Heaven. (And design trend #5!)</span><br />
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Alexandra Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130267437894725454noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378628742394840468.post-65653846085987565302012-12-11T03:05:00.000-08:002012-12-11T03:05:00.326-08:00Pottery Barn Holiday Photo Shoot<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you're like me (and you must be if you're here), you swoon over catalog images at Christmas. Well, now you too can have a magical entry. All you need is this great how-to video, an historic gem and a crew of about 80. Looks like lots of work, but tons of fun!</div>
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For more (realistic) holiday inspiration, check out my Merry Christmas <span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/alexandrarae/merry-christmas/" target="_blank">pinterest</a></span> board. Lots of great ideas for kids' crafts, table settings and easy recipes! No crew required.</div>
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Alexandra Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130267437894725454noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378628742394840468.post-60075274326387509872012-12-04T09:11:00.003-08:002012-12-04T18:53:34.551-08:00Design Soulmate-Mark D. Sikes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ever see a shelter spread and think, "Wait, is that my house?" Whether it's the house of your dreams or your reality. That's exactly how I felt when I saw this <a href="http://www.lonny.com/" target="_blank">Lonny</a> spread. Jennifer at <a href="http://belclairehouse.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Belclairehouse</a>, felt the same way I did. She called it "decorating soulmates." Behold the work of <a href="http://markdsikes.com/" target="_blank">Mark D. Sikes</a> ...<br />
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For months I've had this dining room shot (along with many others of his) on boards behind my desk. I love it more every day. I actually just discovered that I've had much of his work pinned in boards and didn't know it was his. Funny to see the same spaces shot by different photographers, isn't it. Really shows you how crucial light is to the overall essence of a space.<br />
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The whole space is filled with all the things I love: Blue and White pottery, French check--especially in camel and cream, chinoiserie, and lots and lots of <i>greenery</i>! A must.<br />
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This is exactly how I used to accessorize my giant island in our old house. Blue and white + herb topiaries. (My hurricanes were a ZGallerie steal. I bought out the entire stock.)<br />
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Okay, anti-brass client who shall remained unnamed, this shot is bringing my heart back to the polished nickel. <span style="text-align: left;">Mark is clearly a big fan of Mr. Michael S. Smith, as am I. As is anyone and everyone, I suppose.</span></div>
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And (real-world) friends, doesn't this remind you of my garden? Black and white striped fabrics, boxwoods and white icebergs. Nothing unique, I know. But why reinvent the classics? I think my soulmate Mark D. Sikes would agree.</div>
Alexandra Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130267437894725454noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378628742394840468.post-70596690595146947992012-10-26T05:30:00.000-07:002012-10-26T05:30:00.215-07:00Brand New England<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;">Like everyone else these days, I love New England style homes, w</span><span style="text-align: left;">hether they're in </span><span style="text-align: left;">California beach towns, </span><span style="text-align: left;">Napa wine country</span><span style="text-align: left;">, </span><span style="text-align: left;">or Midwestern plains.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> But I personally like to </span><span style="text-align: left;">blend the clean, classic look with </span><span style="text-align: left;">unexpected elements of modern, French or even Baroque</span><span style="text-align: left;">. </span><span style="text-align: left;">I encourage clients to use salvaged or modern light fixtures here and there, </span><span style="text-align: left;">hang a gilded Chinoiserie mirror over a contemporary sideboard or </span><span style="text-align: left;">paint at least some millwork a color other than white (like the teal lacquered library I'm rendering tonight!). Blended, eclectic interiors are so much more expressive, more interesting and, like all spaces done well, age better.</span></div>
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It's hard to tell in this photo, but that rug and the wallpaper are actually black. Black and emerald green is such a classic combo and trending hard right now. For more of this look, click <a href="http://pinterest.com/alexandrarae/green-black-gold/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Okay, so this is more of a dining room, but it's one of my favorites. I love the way this black rug grounds this crisp white room. Same for the shades on those emerald porcelain lamps. To order that fabulous light fixture, or any products you like on these pages, just <a href="mailto:araehome@gmail.com" target="_blank">shoot us an email</a>.</div>
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You know how much I admire <a href="http://charlottemoss.com/" target="_blank">Charlotte Moss</a>, not only as a designer and incredibly astute business person, but as a woman of strong character. The more I learn about her, the more I put her on the shelf with Diana Vreeland, Elsie de Wolfe, and Diane von Furstenburg – all strong, fearless women with even stronger aesthetic visions. I was delighted to read Charlotte Moss' "<a href="http://lonnymag.com/issues/43-lonny-october-2012/pages/1#p27" target="_blank">Tips for Living with Style and Self-Confidence</a>" in the latest, delicious issue of <a href="http://lonnymag.com/issues/43-lonny-october-2012/pages/1" target="_blank">Lonny</a>.</div>
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My favorite tip, <span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large; text-align: center;"><i>Listen to yourself and don't solicit the opinions of others</i></span>. This is one of those things that comes with confidence and age. Hopefully I'll reap more of the former before much of the latter.</div>
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In the spirit of 'savoring summer,' I had to post <a href="http://nathanturner.com/" target="_blank">Nathan Turner's</a> amazing beach cottage. It's exactly my idea of what a beach house (or any house) should be: layered, eclectic, casual and cozy.</div>
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Nothing makes you more aware of how quickly time flies than watching your children grow. I cannot believe my oldest enters high school this fall. All this lamenting had me thinking of the first days with him in our lives, our home and his little nest. (I just might post picture of that little nest one day.) It also had me thinking of a space I did for a client's baby boy, who is now turning TWO. I feel like I did it yesterday. So here it is.</div>
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The plantation shutters and chocolate brown carpet were brand new, so both had to stay. Since the carpet was 100% wool and a dark color, it was both baby-heathy and baby-proof. The only other stipulation my clients had was that space be "very classic, yet updated, definitely not at all trendy." They also asked me to squeeze whatever I could from the budget to freshen up the bathroom--much needed! (Check out those corner medicine cabinets. I'm dumfounded that such hideous things are mass-produced.)<br />
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In design school, while studying color theory, we also learned about the so-called psychology of color. One day, while discussing this, our teacher explained all the personality types associated with each color. He then asked us to raise our hands as he went through the colors. "How many of you are Blues?" I, of course, raised my hand. My teacher gave me a look of such horror and disbelief you would've thought I was a mutt traipsing through the kitchen with something half-live between my jaws. "You are so <i>not</i> a Blue," he bellowed.<br />
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"Excuse me," I said. "My whole house is blue. My entire bedroom and all my dishes are blue. I'm wearing a blue blazer for God's sake!"<br />
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"Yes," he said, "but with a hot pink scarf. Only a <i>Red</i> would do that." I couldn't help but feel offended. I felt loyal, classic, trustworthy. I felt Blue. I always suspected he never really liked me. He even hammered it home, practically calling me out with, "Everything about you <i>screams</i> red." I would've really let him have it, had I not been such a Blue.<br />
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He insisted that if I went home and looked through my house and wardrobe I would see that I was, in fact, using blue as a background for all my redness. While I still feel like a blue trapped in a red's psyche, I can now admit what I failed to report back to him: Indeed, my blue rooms were filled with red lamp shades, red Persian rugs, red pillows, hot pink floral arrangements, and mostly red and orange oil paintings. All, as he said, against a blue and beige "backdrop."<br />
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Now fashion editors everywhere are hailing the "Spread of Red." I'm a bit surprised because, clearly, red is polarizing. People do seem to love it, hate it, or in some cases, hate loving it. Funny thing is, since this incident so many years ago, I often stop and smile when I catch myself reaching for something in red, or look down at my passengers seat and realize I have subconsciously surrounded myself with (seriously): a red wallet, red key chain, red handbag, and red leather file folder. I didn't buy these things all at once, nor did I think to coordinate any of them. So imagine my surprise to see them all together on the seat of my car; the seat of a car which I'd fantasized about buying...in red. But only an intense, unpredictable, aggressive kind of girl would buy a car like that! And I am so <i>not</i> a Red.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">...or just majorly procrastinating. Once again, I'm feeling overloaded and, as it often does when I'm stressed, my mind is wandering through irrelevant design territory. (Luckily, I don't bill hourly, lest my clients read this in horror). Looking around my office, though, I realize the perfect solution to greater productivity isn't necessarily gettin' down to business. It's a redesigned office space! While some might consider this a "distraction," I consider it a creative warm-up exercise.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So here's what I believe is <i>really</i> impeding me from redrawing my client's lighting plan: </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And if my desk looked like this...well, I'd have little or no workspace. But! I'd be so <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><i>inspired.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/276619602082089531_yeOALtY9_c.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Maybe I'd be less distracted if I whipped up some <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><i>draperies to hid my bookshelves</i></span>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" height="640" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/257408934921526449_5TrgDQ1a_c.jpg" width="485" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've been meaning to add <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">French wire baskets for fabric samples</span> like the ones in this cozy eclectic space There's even my bit of brass and one of my favorite fabrics on the chair. Must be a sign...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Pinned Image" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/129548926750687485_JsWWs4qi_c.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.abt.org/">American Ballet Theatre</a> has announced its 2012 season beginning this month in <a href="http://www.abt.org/performances/abtontour.asp">Dallas</a>. </div>
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Performances in NYC begin May 14, at <a href="http://www.abt.org/performances/orderinformation.asp">The Met</a>. </div>
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This has me idly day-dreaming at my desk. I lingered over the ABT season schedule the way I wistfully browse estate home catalogues. How I'd love to secure that NYC pied à terre by May so my friends and I could gather there for dinner and drinks before stepping into the warm Spring night and heading to the ballet. My dream montage looks something like this...</div>
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It starts here in my <i>fabulous</i> apartment (I know, it's one of your favorites, too!)....</div>
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Sources: <a href="http://moth-design.blogspot.com/">Moth Designs</a>; <a href="http://milesredd.com/">Miles Redd</a>; pinterest; <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><i>Alexandra Rae's Style File</i></span>: stunning jacket, Dries Van Noten $1,420; to die for Loubitins, $870; Clutch, Rodo $1,899; perfect LBD, Oasis, $225 </div>
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Alexandra Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130267437894725454noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378628742394840468.post-21040022825747124002012-01-12T09:54:00.000-08:002012-01-12T09:55:20.641-08:00Hail Caesarstone<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;">As I've said, I think Carrera marble is currently the law here in Los Angeles. But I am forever trying to convince people Caesarstone is the way to go! That's why I was so happy to see their newest products (via <a href="http://amberinteriordesign.blogspot.com/">Amber's blog</a>) this week. The stuff is virtually indestructable. I once had a rep scribble all over it with a <i>Sharpie,</i> four year-old style, then remove it. Oh wait, that was Corian. Anyway, Caesarstone is still heat, scratch and stain resistant, and five time stronger than granite. Plus they're always coming up with beautiful new products. Gorgeous in the kitchen or the bath! (I'm loving "Ocean Palace" and "Fair Lady.")</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out their <a href="http://www.caesarstoneus.com/gallery/ultra-modern/">site</a>.</div></div>Alexandra Raehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15130267437894725454noreply@blogger.com1