And the Oscar Goes To...

"Where will the stars be before they hit the stage at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on February 27th? The Architectural Digest Greenroom, of course. Each year, AD selects a noted designer to transform a raw space into a backstage oasis for presenters and winners alike on Hollywood's biggest night. This year, interior designer Michael S. Smith - who was appointed in 2010 by President Obama to the Committee for the Preservation of the White House - is the man for the job. His vision for the room is inspired by luxe, tailored 1940s Hollywood style, complete with a sophisticated color palette and furnishings that reflect the era."

See a slideshow of past Greenrooms by following this link:

http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/features/2011/03/oscar_greenroom#ixzz1EotxDJlw

Inspired Interiors wants to know which was your favorite?

Balancing Act

So, we're on day 6 of the new year. Are you struggling to balance your new year's resolutions while getting back into the swing of post-holiday day-to-day life? I'll admit it; I am. I was reading an article on Benjamin Moore's website about color trends for 2011 and they emphasized "balance" and how life is about creating balance, which is exactly what this year's color trends embrace. Maybe I need to get out my paintbrush this weekend?

The folks at Benjamin Moore have selected the color of the year to be Vintage Wine (2116-20) describing it as a "color that's luxurious and comfortable at the same time. Violet has always been a color linked to royalty because it was so hard to get the dye. Vintage Wine has a layer of a rich brown which is culturally a color of comfort and familiarity. Think of things that give us a sense of relaxation like nature (soil/wood), chocolate, a warm cup of chair/coffee...you get the idea. When the two sensations come together, we have Vintage Wine to represent the idea of balance."

http://livingincolorwithsonu.typepad.com/sonu_blog/2011/01/benjamin-moore-color-trends-in-2011-for-your-home.html

Counting Down the Days

As we count down the few remaining days of summer and look forward to spending more time inside of our homes during the coming months of fall, I thought I'd share with you a post from a fellow blogger about the design trend of numbered accessories. These items spotted at the recent New York International Gift Fair follow the trend of all things vintage and accessories that have been recycled or repurposed from a previous life as something different altogether.

As pictured: Restoration Hardware's Fishing Weights

http://habituallychic.blogspot.com/2010/08/nyigf-take-number.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FGcuC+%28Habitually+Chic%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher