Showing posts with label Guest Blogging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Guest Blogging. Show all posts

June 23, 2010

A Bad Morning Gets Better

Well friends, my Wednesday is off to a less than stellar start. The first thing I do when I get out of bed is grab a cup of coffee and open all the windows for fresh air. Today, my luck had it that a big, unexpected gust of wind came through and knocked down my favorite lamp and big oversized mirror. Shattered to pieces - ugh.
Well, thank goodness for two things: first the guest post intro Sylvie wrote for my entry on her blog today. Thank you Sylvie - your words made me feel a lot better. If you have the chance, please pop over and check it out!
And secondly: Caitlin for introducing me to this gorgeous portfolio from ara Design Studio, founded by Sarah Davison in Australia. Caitlin's also featuring their work on her blog today.
A little eye candy always helps and ara's clean, sophisticated look has me feeling better already.
Always interesting for me to study is that perfect balance of being streamlined without being bare. Take one thing out and it feels empty, add something in and it's too much. It's such a fine line and ara does it perfectly.
A room that feels light and airy despite all the dark colors and heavy side wall. I love the play between substantial pieces like the leather armchair and wispy things like the wirey side table. Together they are lovely.

I know I'll be adding this portfolio to my favorites! Did you love it too?

Now...off to go source new lamps and mirrors - ugh!

June 8, 2010

Guest Blogging: 10 Things @ La Dolce Vita


I am incredibly honored to be on La Dolce Vita today as part of Paloma's widely popular "10 Things I Can't Live Without" series! Through time, Paloma and I have discovered that we have so much in common -- from our joint love of the Italian language to our shared pet peeve for the mispronunciation of 'bruschetta' - we are no doubt kindred spirits who can't wait to meet in person!

If you'd like to read the post (thank you for the super sweet intro, Paloma!), you can do so here.

May 24, 2010

GUEST BLOGGING: Meet the Blogger @ In Honor of Design

What I love most about blogging are the friendships I make along the way. Over the last few weeks, I've had the good fortune of making a new one: Anna of In Honor of Design.

She's sweet and stylish, talented and kind...and I am honored to be part of her 'Meet the Blogger' series today! Her questions were good ones! If you're interested, you can check it out here.

*image via Dress Design Decor (I think)

May 14, 2010

Guest Blogging: Six to Bliss @ The Decorista

It must be guest blogging season because today I have another one to share with you! The stylish Ashlina from The Decorista is hosting a "Six to Bliss" series where design bloggers share their top six secrets to domestic bliss. I'm flattered to be partaking today!

This was tough, but in giving it much thought, I narrowed it down to the six things I can't live without in a space. And this room has many of the elements!

May 13, 2010

Guest Blogging: Getaway Series @ Sogni e Sorrisi

When Connie of Sogni e Sorrisi ('Dreams and Smiles', in Italian) asked me to participate in her Getaway Series, where bloggers share their favorite travel tips and destinations, it was an easy "yes!"

I've been fortunate to visit over 20 countries thus far, but can you guess my favorite? You may remember this Vogue photo shoot photographed by Mario Testino for The September Issue...hint hint! You can find out right here!

April 16, 2010

Guest Blogging: Sneak Peek @ Sacramento Street!


Happy Friday everyone!! Isn't it a great feeling? Before I leave you for the weekend, I wanted to direct you to Sacramento Street, where I'm sharing a little sneak peek into my living room today. Caitlin has a fantastic series of blogger home sneak peeks while she's away getting married and enjoying her honeymoon, so be sure to check out previous posts too! I just love seeing how others live.

Have a beautiful weekend friends! xo, Crystal

*image via Le Fashion

April 7, 2010

Guest Blogging: Favorite Design Trend @ From The Right Bank!

One of my dearest blog friends Ally asked me to help hold down the fort over at From the Right Bank while she is off traveling the world. The task was to write about my favorite current design trend.

Can you guess what mine is based off this picture? Head over to find out and let us know what you think!
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