Katie, tell us a little bit about yourself.
Greek living in London, investment banker turned interior designer, owner of furniture & home accessories boutique Coco Målé ((pronouned koko maaleh) originates from the word "Mahaalay" in Sanskrit, aptly meaning a palace), mommy to a gorgeous little Yorkie and on the right side of 30 (although barely!).
Raised [...]

February 1 2010 | Posted in Spotlight on Design | Read More »

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO GALLERY {Jill Seidner Interior Design}

Photo: Los Feliz Residence living/dining/bar area with sweeping view of the hills. Custom area rug by designer Jill Seidner.Sofa from Crate & Barrel.

Photo: Los Feliz Residence Home Office. Benjamin Moore paint colors selected by [...]

January 23 2010 | Posted in Interior Design Portfolios | Read More »

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO GALLERY {Posh Living LLC}

Photo: Modern Regency Style Living Room Interior designed by Layla Altman.
Photo: Turquoise Bedroom Interior designed by Kerry Ann Dame.

Photo: Pawley’s Island Dining [...]

January 16 2010 | Posted in Interior Design Portfolios | Read More »

Starlet Glamour Decor: Bedroom and Sitting room (view furniture and decor details).
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January 13 2010 | Posted in Style & Design Look Book | Read More »

{ DESIGN LOOK BOOK}
Starlet Glamour Decor Look Book

{ SEATING }
Shield Chair- Haute House

{ TABLES }
End Table 4623- The Platt Collections

{ LIGHTING }
Crystal Cube Chandelier – Circa Lighting
{ WALL DECOR}
Sa Robe Noire – J. Beaudet
{ RUGS}
Path Network (peony), hand-knotted Tibetan wool/Chinese silk -  Amy Helfand

{ BEDROOM FURNITURE}
Swan Bed – William Doub Custom Furniture

{ CABINETS }
Antiqued Mirror [...]

January 13 2010 | Posted in Home Decor | Read More »

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO GALLERY {re:place}

Photo: River House Bedroom Organic bedding and eco-friendly bedroom design using a neutral,earthy color palette.
Photo: Jay Street Living Room Living room designed with [...]

January 9 2010 | Posted in Interior Design Portfolios | Read More »

The Anichini Palladio bedding collection is a 200 Thread count percale fabric with a very, nice tailored, crisp white with black trim ensemble that coordinates perfectly with modern, minimalist interiors.
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Home Decor Buyer Resource: Anichini

September 20 2009 | Posted in Bedroom Design & Decor, Luxury Living | Read More »

Seriously the Prodigy adjustable bed from Leggett & Platt sounds like a high-tech, sleeping dream. Here’s a list of features one can find on the Leggett & Platt Prodigy bed:

iPhone® and iPod touch® applications which offer integration
of additional electronics in the bedroom.
Snore feature gives users the power to alleviate
disturbing snores by repositioning their sleeping partner.
Two-way [...]

September 19 2009 | Posted in Bedroom Design & Decor | Read More »

 Anne de Solene Hydrangea (Mondaine/Prestance) Duvet cover, sheets and pillow shams.
French linen maker, Anne de Solene delights with their fresh, feminine linens from the Hydrangea bedding collection. Delicate mauve, purple and green bring a light and airy touch to the bedroom.
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Home Decor Buyer Resource:Anne de Solene

August 16 2009 | Posted in Bedroom Design & Decor | Read More »

Dear The Decorating Diva,
Shopping for linens recently I noticed “Sateen” sheets. Are they related to satin or satin like?
Awaiting your Reply,
Carianna V,
Carianna,
Sateen sheets (made from a specially woven and treated cotton fabric)  are  luxurious and very soft, with a luster resembling satin. Unlike satin bedding, sateen sheets provide enough friction that you don’t slip [...]

August 13 2009 | Posted in Bedroom Design & Decor, Decorating How-To | Read More »