From IDS Toronto

I unfortunately missed out on IDS 12 in Toronto this year (and frankly, every year) but was excited when we were sent these photos. Here's a bit of info: We wanted to share these never-before-seen images of the BY Lissoni lounge space designed by Piero Lissoni, featured in this year's Interior Design Show in Toronto. While the year's unofficial theme may have been bright color, Lissoni's lounge made a bold statement with a muted palette.  Defying its usual connotations of cold austerity,  Lissoni used shades of white to create a comfortable, inviting space.  Light streaming in from skylights warmly illuminated white walls and pale oak floors.  Lining the walls were bookshelves playfully filled with book spines turned outward, evoking a wood-like feel, while plum, plush seating beckoned visitors to stay awhile. Love the mostly muted colours, the sofa in the last photo, and interesting take on book placement (cool looking but useless in reality if you want to actually read something in particular).

Quickie 2

I warned you! More from the dark side. The Milan loft of furniture designer Rodolfo Dordoni via AT Casa. This is more me. Still undecided on the oversized humanoid sculpture (this coming from a woman with a life size Mary and Jesus statue, a 3m Papua New Guinea spirit post and a Tiwi burial pole) but the rest is perfect. Soon I too shall be welcomed home each day by a darkling den.

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Light and bright

Los Angeles-based visual merchandiser Chele Mckee shared with us an inspiring cottage she designed and I had to then share with you guys because many of you, like me, are dying for spring to arrive and these photos really help with the end-of-winter gloom. The colours are so beautiful and energizing. Lovely!! Thanks Chele!

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Cobbold Du Pont - part 2

As I promised on Friday, here is another look at beautifully designed spaces created by the talented Rebecca Du Pont De Bie and Caroline Cobbold of London's Cobbold Du Pont Interiors. This time it's a little less rustic and a little more Parisian glam, in a private residence in London that they completed last year. Gorgeous!!

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Cobbold Du Pont

Rebecca Du Pont De Bie and Caroline Cobbold, the lovely ladies behind London-based Cobbold Du Pont Interiors, emailed us recently and shared some photos from their absolutely incredible portfolio. Their firm was created in 2007 and with over 30 years experience between the two as freelance set designers and decorators, they set out to create eclectic, elegant and seemingly effortless spaces that wowed both Jo and I. Here is your first peek at some of their work. I believe it is a converted church that belongs to Rebecca. So beautiful!! (Next week I'll show you quite a different project - this time with a bit of a glam factor).

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