Monday, October 18, 2010

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang


I experienced a gun range for the first time this past weekend, and after 30 minutes of staring at the target, the bulls eye image was embedded in my brain. I realized that the hypnotic circular icon can be pretty chic......






Pillow with 1960's Op Art Bulls Eye Velvet Fabric at vandm.com



Fendi Fashion Collection


Paintings or wall decals....they both do the trick!
Jonathan Adler's modular spin on the bulls eye... Haute Dollhouse found at www.ohdeedoh.com






Friday, October 15, 2010

Frightening Feasts

Dining rooms are great spaces to serve as the stage for festive displays. Here are a few inspirations to achieve a terrifying yet tasteful table setting.

Enlarging a photo of a scary home or place serves as the backdrop for an eerie meal.


Webishly traditional..... transform a table with table linens or china.
Spider Souffle' anyone?


Lace can be dainty but also daunting...Black lace implies spooky and adding it to unexpected spaces lends a great affect.


Black and White functions as a blank canvas for creating any ambiance by adding themed graphics and pops of color.