SUMMER BEACH DAYS AHEAD!

The school year is coming to an end, which means easy, breezy beach days ahead. Yay! One of these days, I will buy myself a Gray Malin piece that will transport me to the beach from my home all year long. In the meantime, I will go to the beach the old fashion way via Garden State Parkway and surround myself with coastal cool indigo accessories.

WORK AND PLAY CO-WORKING MEETING ROOM

Remember the old days of internet cafes...dark, dingy and depressing. Luckily, those gloomy spaces have evolved into bright, creative, community-centric co-working spaces. Deborah Engel, owner of Work and Play in South Orange, NJ created a co-working space for our local entrepreneurial professionals, who are looking for that outside-of-the-house work environment. And to boot, her space provides drop-in babysitting and mommy and baby classes. How cool is that?! 

When Deborah asked me to help her style the space, I was thrilled. I loved the concept and her vision for the space, all I had to do was bringing pieces to complete the feel. 

Here is the 1st completed room in their space, 'The Lounge' - for the occasional gatherings, small conferences, workshop type classes, etc.  The space is inviting, bright, open, creative and comfy. A perfect vibe to get your work juice flowing. My favorite spot is the bench... I could see myself working there with coffee by my side. :P  More pics of the other rooms...coming soon. 

'SOMEONE SAY BACKYARD PARTY?!!

I'm so ready for summer entertaining and so happy that Memorial Day Weekend has become that summer kick-off weekend! Parades, picnics, BBQs and outdoor dinner parties!!! Getting together in the warmer weather is so much easier and more enjoyable when you can let the kids run crazy while you kick back with a cocktail in hand! And I love a pretty outdoor setting, even if it's a simple one. String lights go a long way in setting the scene. And the idea of throwing pillows around a low table is so cute, especially for the kids. And add... no-fuss food, yummy drinks, good company and let the good times roll! Happy summer everyone!

{images via @designlovefest, @casslavalle, and unknown}

STYLING SHOOT

searching, shopping, shlepping, searching, shopping, shlepping... a mad rush to get 12 rooms completed in 3 weeks. It was all about the finishing pieces and accessories to make the rooms really come together and to life...from functional to awesome. Here are a few of my favorite shots. Styled by moi, designed by Karen B Wolf Interiors, photos by Christian Garibaldi 

 

BLACK & WHITE MOROCCAN COOL

Who says black and white is boring and cold?! I say it's exciting and bold. :) It's probably my favorite color palette to work with - I love when a room has contrast and this is the epitome of contrast. I'm working on a master bedroom that a bit small, but mixing in patterns and textures along with accent pieces is going to this room awesome! The clients will love it so much that size of the room will be the last thing on their minds...I hope. Here's their mood board, we are going for cool, eclectic, modern moroccan. 

ISO FABULOUS CHAIRS

We are on a hunt for new armchairs. The kids pretty much have trashed our current ones, mostly our fault for letting them snack, jump, climb and make forts with them. We had bought them for our 1st house, 8 years ago, so it's about time for new ones. We still need to be practical... for the kids, but want something fun with a little character. Probably not as much flair as these, but LOVE them. maybe someday. 

THE MASTER BEDROOM

I love the feeling of walking into a beautiful, serene master bedroom that can magically lift the day's stress away. These rooms are calling to me and it's saying 'time for a refresh'...I'm thinking new statement lighting, black and white art and to complete the scene...fresh, crisp, surrender-to-me bed linens. I'm ready for this update!