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Aug 16, 2011, 6:24 pm
We’re on vacation here in LA, a great destination for wonderful design shops, eating, drinking and more. We fell in love with A + R in Venice, California – a wonderful shop with unique, interesting design objects handpicked by British ex-pat Andy Griffith, a former film editor and self-avowed ... Comment - Like
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Jul 14, 2011, 1:53 pm
1. “The Element” collection in collaboration with Newton Vineyard is not only eco-chic and beautiful but an innovative way for artists to work with other brands. How did the idea doing the collaboration come about? Newton Vineyard has a real appreciation for the arts and is always looking for a ... Comment - Like
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Jun 12, 2011, 9:25 am
A Cheeky Living favorite – Sweet Paul Mag’s Summer 2011 issue is out and I am in love with the wonderful recipes, articles and DIY projects! I simply can’t put it down! My favorite is a feature story about Michele Michael – creator and designer of Elephant Ceramic‘s wonderfully eclectic ... Comment - Like
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Apr 6, 2011, 9:32 am
We just can’t get enough of Diane Von Furstenberg’s new hip home collection here at Cheeky Living. In addition to the bedding collection we featured in a earlier post, DVF also launched her tabletop line which features an assortment of dinnerware, glassware, trays and more. Diane Von Furstenbe... Comment - Like
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Mar 29, 2011, 12:13 pm
We’re totally Cheeky lustin’ after Diane Von Furstenberg’s new Home Collection which just debut this spring. Fashion Icon Diane Von Furstenberg states “Your home reflects who you are, and how you want to live,” and she does just that by allowing everyone the opportunity to create an expres... Comment - Like
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Mar 29, 2011, 10:07 am
Today’s lesson is about the classic French word – ombré which means shaded or graduation from light to dark. I love the use of ombré in my design projects because of its subtle transition from light to dark which is unique and interesting in fabrics often used to create fabulous pillows and wi... Comment - Like
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Mar 25, 2011, 4:10 pm
I am totally in love with the Dorothy Draper Furniture Collection made by Kindel Furniture. Dorothy Draper, an interior design icon who began her firm in 1923 is known for her careful use of bold color to create layered looks in eye-catching, glamorous, well designed spaces. Projects include the T... Comment - Like
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Mar 24, 2011, 4:39 pm
Today as I look back and remember hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor and the numerous films she has starred in since the 1940′s I become inspired as I work on a color scheme for a dining room I am putting together for a client. I think back to her role in Cleopatra and fall in love Comment - Like
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Mar 15, 2011, 10:47 am
As an interior designer, I am always turning to fashion for color inspiration. Pantone is a good resource for knowing what color trends designers are forecasting for upcoming seasons. For the upcoming Fall 2011 season, I see colors like Honeysuckle and Ember Glow transitioning from spring/summer... Comment - Like
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Mar 14, 2011, 10:38 am
The Stella Vintage and Antiques show at the Piers in NYC took place this weekend and I found lots of great vintage furniture and fashion. I went home with a car packed full of goodies am already starting to re-decorate my loft. Here are some of my favorite finds this past weekend: This vintage Top Comment - Like
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Mar 9, 2011, 2:32 pm
As an interior designer I often get asked by clients, friends and colleagues for good referrals for tradespeople – general contractors, floor refinishers, painters and cabinet makers to name a few. Over the past 15 years I have worked with tradespeople that handle projects of different sizes fro... Comment - Like
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Mar 1, 2011, 12:56 pm
Sweet Paul Magazine’s Spring 2011 Kid’s issue is out! I’m a big fan and was so excited to check out the glossy photos, fun articles on all things KIDS! There are so many fantastic editorial pieces in this month’s issue – my two favorites are “Will’s Picks” featuring Will Taylor... Comment - Like
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Feb 10, 2011, 9:43 pm
I am a chocolate lover… Can’t resist, will do anything for it. I discovered Donna Toscana‘s locally made artisinal chocolates while shopping at Simply – my favorite little gift shop in Cranford, New Jersey. I was excited to hear that she is having a Pick Your Own Chocolate Event this w... Comment - Like
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Feb 8, 2011, 10:57 am
Valentine’s Day is here and we’re always looking for CHEEKY serious and not so serious gifts to give mom, dad, signficant other or friend. Here’s what I’m hoping to receive this V-Day: 1. Bunnies Tee: I am totally diggin’ this hand printed tee from Gnome Enterprises using high qualit... Comment - Like
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Feb 4, 2011, 6:18 pm
Cheeky Living is all about self indulgence and pampering oneself. I spend a lot of time in Northern California, particularly San Francisco and wine country for the good food, wine and great company. A few months back, I tried out McEvoy Ranch’s olive oil at their outpost at the Ferry Terminal Ma... Comment - Like
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Feb 3, 2011, 7:49 pm
Just came back from the New York Gift Fair this week and I’m happy to report that there are lots of new, fresh products for all CHEEKY lifestyle lovers out there. Be sure to check back for new features! First up! Pistachio Press is a wonderful letterpress company founded by Rachel Hetzel focus... Comment - Like
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Jan 13, 2011, 9:27 am
Perfect Accessory for Your Wedding, Birthday, or Anniversary Cake I had the pleasure of meeting Amy DeGiulio of Sugar Flower Cake Shop who creates the most beautiful, delectable cakes from scratch using the freshest, high-quality products from local farms and New York City’s Greenmarkets. What’s... Comment - Like
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Jan 5, 2011, 8:26 am
Practicing “Eco-Friendly” home decorating doesn’t require a complete overhaul of your home. My approach is that every little bit counts which includes reducing your carbon footprint on the environment. For example, buying a vintage coffee table as opposed to a new one will reduce the numbe... Comment - Like
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Jan 3, 2011, 8:07 am
2011 brings promise and hope for a wonderful new year. At Cheeky Living, we will continue to bring more ways and ideas on how everyone can live “Cheeky”. We’ve made quite a few changes in the past year, re-arranged and re-organized in order to be bigger and better as we continue our jou... Comment - Like
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Dec 30, 2010, 7:52 am
Sprucing up your home or apartment by dressing up your walls can be fun and interesting. I often find great interesting, uber cool finds while on a vacation because after all your living space is a great way of introducing a bit of culture and history to your home. Here are some cool ideas: 1. Comment - Like
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Dec 12, 2010, 8:45 am
There’s less than two weeks left to get your holiday shopping done and we’re here to make things easy for you. Check out Object Mythology where there is something for everyone on your holiday gift list: 1. Ella Infinity Scarf - hand knit from baby alpaca, the Ella Infinity Scarf is super ver... Comment - Like
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Dec 2, 2010, 10:32 am
The Marta Minujín retrospective at the MALBA is a must see if you are visitng Buenos Aires. The exhibition features over 100 pieces of work from the 60′s, 70′s and 80′s made in Buenos Aires, New York, Paris and more. Marta Minujín 1959-1989 19 November 2010 – 30 January 2011. Gallery 5 (... Comment - Like
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Dec 1, 2010, 9:32 am
For a limited time only, enjoy a 25% discount on all fashion and home accessories at Object Mythology. Our baby alpaca fingerless gloves are the hottest items on everyone’s list including Tory Johnson, GMA workplace contributor. Tory includes Object Mythology in her article – Gifts That Give... Comment - Like
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Nov 17, 2010, 5:32 pm
Designer Karen Chien from Object Mythology will be at Henri Bendel on Saturday, November 20th from 10 am to 8 pm presenting her new collection of luxurious, but practical line of baby alpaca fashion accessories hand knit by artisans in the Peruvian Andes. Object Mythology works to create social impa... Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2010, 9:36 pm
Twist Magazine has included an article in their November 2010 issue about Object Mythology’s socially-responsible partnership with local artisans in the Peruvian Andes. Featuring the wonderful knitters who make Object Mythology’s fabulous baby alpaca fingerless gloves, the article provides insig... Comment - Like
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Nov 14, 2010, 9:08 pm
We’re thrilled to have been included in Sweet Paul Mag’s Holiday feature on Painless Holidays! A wonderful resource for great holiday recipes, DIY projects and entertaining ideas and tips, it’s a must read for everyone. I’m especially loving the French Onion Soup recipe on page 114 and the... Comment - Like
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Nov 9, 2010, 1:28 pm
We are excited to be participating in Pint Size Social’s 2nd Annual Holiday Social at the W Hotel in Hoboken, New Jersey. We will have Object Mythology’s great baby alpaca fashion accessories including our superwarm, luxuriously soft gloves and scarves available for a discount!! There will be ... Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2010, 2:02 pm
Three years ago, while living in South America, I had the opportunity to visit Peru. A country filled with deep rooted culture and tradition, I became inspired to start my fashion and home accessories line. Soon after, I made the decision to work with these wonderful artisans to create, one of... Comment - Like
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Oct 26, 2010, 9:40 am
Last week, The Martha Stewart Show aired a segment featuring Faraway Farm Alpacas in the Hudson Valley. Owners Leda Blumberg and Steve Cole talk about raising and caring for alpacas and the wonderful products made from their fiber. Leda and Martha discussed Karen Chien’s efforts to provide work ... Comment - Like
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Oct 21, 2010, 2:09 pm
The word is out! The Martha Stewart Show will be airing the alpacas segment filmed at Faraway Farm Alpacas in the Hudson Valley on Friday, October 22nd on the Hallmark Channel. In addition to filming at the farm for two days, Leda also appeared with Martha before a live studio audience, presentin... Comment - Like
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Oct 19, 2010, 7:28 am
We’re thrilled to be included in a fun design event at Madeline Moss in Westfield, NJ on Friday, November 12th from 7-9pm. Hosted by Margaret Kilian, I will be on hand with fellow Interior Designer Diane Evans to discuss and demonstrate interesting and unique ways to design beyond the basics. ... Comment - Like
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Oct 11, 2010, 12:37 pm
Fight against Breast Cancer by purchasing any of Object Mythology‘s PINK gloves. For the Month of October, we will donate$15 for every PINK glove sold to benefit Breast Cancer Research. Everyone has been affected by Breast Cancer. Whether you’ve been diagnosed or know someone who was diagnos... Comment - Like
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Oct 5, 2010, 9:46 pm
In the next few weeks, you’ll see changes lots of changes at Cheeky Living. For the past two years, we have been working feverishly to bring interesting new products to life in wonderful, interesting countries like Peru and Argentina, to name a few. Our new companion site, Object Mythology will fe... Comment - Like
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Oct 1, 2010, 1:37 pm
We are thrilled to have been included in D&D Magazine’s (Argentina) 25th Anniversary Issue which was just released this month. Focusing on a recent art exhibition titled “Art & Living: Emerging Interiors” which I curated at Lepere Showroom, the article talks about my wonderful journeys t... Comment - Like
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Sep 26, 2010, 4:13 pm
This weekend, we hung out at Jersey Breeders alpaca farm in Tabernacle, NJ for National Alpaca Farm Days. Jerry and Lynne Braatz own Jersey Breeders and have a terrific farm and a beautiful herd of alpacas. People from all over came to spend the day to learn about alpacas, take tours of the farm, ... Comment - Like
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Sep 21, 2010, 2:37 pm
The word is out! The Martha Stewart Show is airing a segment filmed at Faraway Farm Alpacas on Thursday, September 23rd on the Hallmark Channel. Martha Stewart’s crew spent two days filming a wide variety of scenes including feeding and care, shearing, and the creation of an alpaca garment from ... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2010, 10:43 am
I woke up today and was delighted to see the the fall 2010 issue of Sweet Paul Magazine in my inbox. Filled with beautiful eye candy, I could not put the issue down! I’m especially lovin’ the crafty fridays article with great pumpkin decorating tips. The “LV” pumpkin ... Comment - Like
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Sep 17, 2010, 2:30 pm
Fall is right around the corner and for those do-it-yourself knitters out there its time to think about fun projects for this winter. As a knitter myself, I find myself thinking about new project in August so I’ll be ready to wear my latest creations come fall. Many of the hand-knits I des... Comment - Like
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Sep 17, 2010, 2:01 pm
Plantation Design in Hayes Valley, San Francisco is one of my favorite sources for great furniture and accessories. They have their own line of well designed, quality furniture as well as a great selection of accessories. Here are some of my favorites that I had to have on my last trip: 1. Col... Comment - Like
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Sep 13, 2010, 10:41 am
If you have the chance to go to Sonoma, you must stop by Inman Family Winery. Located in Santa Rosa, their wines are not only delicious, but their practice of eco-ethics makes this winery a definite winner in my book. I was lucky enough to speak with Kathleen Inman, the owner about the number of Comment - Like
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Sep 10, 2010, 9:17 pm
I’ve been a big fan of Heath Ceramics for some time now. I was delighted to visit their outpost at the Ferry Terminal Building in San Francisco. Filled with wonderful mid-century American Pottery, their tableware line are classic and timeless. Started more than 55 years ago by Edith Heath,... Comment - Like
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Sep 9, 2010, 12:00 pm
Fashion week is underway in NYC and Pantone has just released its Top 10 colors for Spring 2011. Inspired by exotic places like Africa, India, Peru and Turkey – warm/cool tones such as Honeysuckle, Regatta, Lavendar and Silver Cloud create beautiful palettes using colors of striking intensity ... Comment - Like
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Sep 8, 2010, 1:38 pm
Every time I head to Northern California, I often find myself totally hooked on California Modern Architecture. On this trip, I’ve been interested in homes built by Joseph Eichler’s company – Eichler Homes. Built between 1950 and 1974, Eichler enlisted top architects such as ... Comment - Like
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Sep 2, 2010, 11:33 am
As an Interior Designer and founder of Cheeky Living, I’ve often been asked by many – what is your signature style? What do you like using most when working on your interior design projects? What is your approach to design? Its tough to really define my approach to design when workin... Comment - Like
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Sep 1, 2010, 3:32 pm
Check out this great table I designed for a client using an old pedestal base that was lying around. The table was going in front of a window bench and gets used a lot since its near the front door. We we needed something practical and durable. I picked this wonderful Joseph Noble Vinyl called Comment - Like
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Aug 31, 2010, 11:43 am
Folks here at Cheeky Living are totally hooked on aromatherapy. For those of you who read my Eat, Pray, Love blog article, I always bring a small amount of Young Living’s Thieves Essential Oil blend with me wherever I go. They say there was once four thieves in France who guarded themselves ... Comment - Like
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