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Bling Bling

Erin Gates — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:34:13 +0000

How gorgeous is this vintage French cluster ring from Erie Basin??? So unique-love!

Ok, back to looking at real estate in warm climates and plotting my escape from this hellish weather.

Preppy Interiors Through the Years

Erin Gates — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:15:19 +0000

Carrying on from yesterday’s post I was inspired to research the “preppy” aesthetic in interiors, both current and of yesteryear. It’s fabulous to see the trends and items that weave themselves from the past into modern versions of rooms and homes. Here are some great images of designers that specialize in this look, which has many trademarks such as a mix of antiques and newer items, bold prints, classic details, animal prints, rich color, gilded details and luxurious upholstery.

Dorothy Draper and her masterful Greenbrier Hotel:

Sister Parish, designer to Jackie O:

Miles Redd, who does modern glam preppy like no one else!

Kemble Interiors (Celerie Kemble and her mother, Palm Beach fixture Mimi McMakin):

Aerin Lauder’s home is a fabulous example of the preppy look:

Badgley Mischka’s country house is equestrian preppy chic:

A fabulous dorm room (yes, dorm room) of a student a Drew University:

Here are some of my picks for adding a little old school preppy flair to your home:

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Current Obsession: Vintage Suitcases

Erin Gates — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:43:33 +0000

When I saw this picture in the new Lonny Magazine (amazing, by the way) it solidified one thing for me…

Why the HELL did I not buy the stack of gorgeous vintage suitcases I saw the other weekend at the SoWa Open Market??? ARRRGGGHHH! I was all “I dunno, they seem expensive at $65 a piece. Should I? Should I?” and then stood there for like twenty minutes doing the “I want to buy them buy my bank account will not like it one bit” dance. I finally told myself I could probably find more/better/cheaper ones at Brimfield in July when I go. But we all know that’s a load of hooey- Brimfield is shockingly expensive.

Beyond my insane non-buyer’s remorse, I have been obsessed with stacks of vintage suitcases for a while, but of course more so now that I don’t have any. Just look at these beauties! As side tables, hallway decor or even stacked on top of other furniture pieces they add such a fantastic vintage feel to any space!

Adorable other uses for vintage suitcases- as pet beds and storage for crafting supplies!

How about this bad boy lined with my fave Chenonceau print from F. Schumacher? Wouldn’t that make packing more fun?