http://www.cheekyliving.com Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:42:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hi, I’m Susi, a writer for Design Shuffle, an online community for designers around the world to share projects and find inspiration. I’m very lucky that I get to guest blog at wonderful blogs like Cheeky Living. Today I’m sharing my 8 favorite must have looks for interiors. Some of these are the hottest trends [...]]]> http://www.cheekyliving.com/interior-design/8-favorite-must-have-looks-for-interiors/ There’s something truly inspiring about the fusion of form, function, design, and fashion. Any two of these elements can come together to create a unique piece of art, furniture, clothing, or jewelry. But to combine all four? That’s when you get something really amazing. And the limited edition RetroCard Belt Buckle from the brilliant artisans at [...]]]> http://www.cheekyliving.com/accessories/that%e2%80%99s-one-cool-belt-buckle/ 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 design junkie, and Rose Apodaca, a [...]]]> http://www.cheekyliving.com/home/store-profile-a-r-in-venice-california/ 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 way to draw attention to [...]]]> http://www.cheekyliving.com/food-and-drink/interview-michael-wisner-eco-conscious-ceramicist/ 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 one of a kind pieces [...]]]> http://www.cheekyliving.com/food-and-drink/sweet-paul-mag-summer-2011-issue/ 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 Furstenberg created the tabletop collection to allow individuals [...]]]> http://www.cheekyliving.com/home/cheeky-lust-diane-von-furstenbergs-home-tabletop-collection/ 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 expressive environment in which to entertain and live [...]]]> http://www.cheekyliving.com/blog/cheeky-must-diane-von-furstenbergs-home-bedding-collection/ 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 window treatments. The [...]]]> http://www.cheekyliving.com/home/design-lesson-1-what-is-ombre/ 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 The Greenbrier Hotel in Sulphur Springs, [...]]]> http://www.cheekyliving.com/blog/dorothy-draper-furniture-collection/ 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 [...]]]> http://www.cheekyliving.com/blog/elizabeth-taylor-movie-and-fashion-icon/