Fabulous Florals For Holiday Entertaining...

Lovely floral ideas for your table. Flowers in orange...russet...burgandy...add in coffee bean plant- a favourite touch for fabulous florals!

Traveling for the holiday...be safe and have a blessed one!

xx-

Michelle

source- 1. myfsn.com 2. hfsd.com 3. countryliving.com

Designers Tell Their Favourites...Featured Designer- Erin Gates of Elements of Style...

Erin was so kind to be a part of the next designer feature on Zuniga Interiors! Erin's blog is fabulous and so is her work- it's wonderful to meet designers that are also interior stylists! Visit Erin's blog to see more of her published work! http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/


And here she is...Erin Gates of Element Interiors...

The following are Interiors by Erin Gates...I love her Contemporary Glam Style...

And Erin has fabulous favourites...

Favourite Colour- "Blue- there is such a variety from ethereal light blue to blue greys to dramatic peacock blues like this Miles Redd room!" - source Elle Decor

Favourite Artist- "That is so hard to choose! I am currently crushing on New Orleans artist Amanda Talley's abstracts. They have such gorgeous energy."

source- http://www.amandatalley.com/


Favourite Room to Design- "Powder Rooms are great- because you can be bolder than normal."

Favourite Furniture piece- "Currently the Central Park Sofa by Duralee in a deep brown or grey velvet mohair. It has the best lines and style, but is also indescribably comfy! I am lusting after it for myself!" http://www.duralee.com/ (I agree- the Central Park Sofa is a beauty- and one couldn't go wrong in a deep shade of mohair!)

Favourite Book- "Eat, Pray, Love- I read it once a year, at least. It's kind of my bible. Also loving the Twilight series with a passion."


Favourite Cocktail- "A Basil Lime Gimlet from Chef Michale Schlow's Via Matta. It'll curl your toes it's so good!"

Favourite Flowers- "Nothing says happiness to me like big pink peonies in a silver vase, French tulips are a close second." source- http://www.dianejames.com/

Favourite Accessory For The Home- "Everyone needs a pair of ceramic Foo dogs- I found mine on eBay and I adore them!"

Favourite Fabric- "I have yet to fall out of love with Schumacher's Chiang Mai Dragon."

(sorry, Erin, my fault somehow the photo of that beautiful, whimsical fabric was deleted from the post!)

to view the pattern go to http://www.fschumacher.com/

Favourite Music- "I went to see Coldplay three times this year. I can't get enough of hearing "Fix You" live."

Favourite Bauble or Jewelry you love to wear- "I love the vintage jewelry collection I have that includes pieces from various family members. A long double strand gold coin necklace that was my husband's grandmothers. My mom's first diamond from my dad reset as a pendant, the charm with my husband's name from his grandmothers grandchildren charm bracelet- I wear it on a chain- all very chic and yet they have very special meaning- the best kind of jewelry there is!"

Favourite Candle- "Diptyque's Figuier has such a warm, cozy scent for fall. In the summer I like lighter scents like Votivo's Sea Island Grapefruit."

Favourite Destination - "I just got back from my first trip to Paris and I fell madly and hopelessly in love with the whole city!"

photo source: the bottom of the ironing basket blog

Thanks Erin for so graciously being a part of Designers Tell Their Favourites on Zuniga Interiors! It's so much fun to learn about your favourites! to visit Erin's web site: http://www.element-interiors.com/

Have a lovely day- xx, Michelle

Love...This Front Cover of Elle Decor!

Another incredible issue and what an incredible designer; Miles Redd! This was a WOW! when I opened my mail! Perfect holiday cheer!

I try to post Fabulous Finds for Friday; to say the least, it's been a little crazy with a project installation and new adventures I'm working on! So, have a beautiful weekend and watch next week...the fabulous Erin Gates from Elements of Style will be on Zuniga Interiors blog for Designers Tell Their Favourites! - xx- Michelle

Fabulous Finds...For Friday!

The Faustina Chair is a favourite of ours- contact Zuniga Interiors for details...

The Magnolia Chaise is lovely; available through our studio...

Love the inlaid shell on this mirror...

Peitite mother of pearl table is the perfect accessory to any room...

Rustic urns are fabulous indoors or outdoors...

Foo Dog Table Lamps from Barbara Cosgrove are another favourite... Starting a busy day, heading to a clients home and placing orders today for a project. The husband is out of town on business; wish I could have gone, but needed to tend to things here. Have a fabulous weekend- xx, Michelle

Designers Tell Their Favourites...Guest Designer: Anna Spiro...

It's an exciting day at Zuniga Interiors- Australian designer Anna Spiro has joined our blog feature and is so kind to let us in on some of her favourite things! Here she is...(love the wall covering!)

If you don't already know about her blog www.absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com - it is absolutely fabulous! I was drawn to Anna's blog by her lovely style- a mix of vintage furnishings and contemporary style, add in beautiful prints and plenty of bold colour- especially pink!


Anna's blog from Australia-



Anna's design style - a wall in her office and a lovely corner of a bedroom!

Anna Spiro's home was recently featured in Australian Vogue Living...

I love the use of white as a backdrop allowing black and bright colours to pop in Anna's home- brilliante!

Now, on to what Anna calls her favourites...


Favourite Artist: "I love the work of Australian artist Cressida Campbell."

Favourite Flower: "Pink Peonies."

photo via Anna's interiors boutique; Black & Spiro

Favourite Colour: "Pink is my absolute favourite colour, but I do love blue as a close second."

Favourite Cocktail: "Pina Colada."

Favourite fabric: "Pattern." - (Lovely print pillows on a settee in Anna's home):

Favourite Furniture Piece: "Hard to narrow it down to just one favourite piece, but I do love my French Gilt Tub Chair." - (we can see why, it is fabulous!)

Favourite Candle: "Nina Campbell Pink." (it just looks like it would be a divine scent, doesn't it?)

Favourite Music: "I love old style jazz music."


Favourite Accessory For The Home: "Blue and white ginger jars." (via Anna's home)

Favourite Book: "Domino; The Book of Decorating."

Favourite Destination: "Hawaii."

Favourite Room to Design: "Lounge Room."

Favourite Bauble to Wear: "Currently I am loving the black Japanese enamel Tiffany & C0. bangle that my husband gave me for my birthday."

Such inspiration! We are loving Anna's favourites! Love her beautiful style and what a sweet person - so happy to have met Anna through the blog world!

Thank You Anna, for inspiring us and being a part of Designer's Tell Their Favourites Feature on Zuniga Interiors!- xx, Michelle

Halloween...

My daughter Chloe styled a darling outfit for Halloween; a punk rock princess...
And here are Fabulous Finds for Friday...to make your Halloween Party a fabulous one! Thanks to designer Torie Jayne from London- she has designed treats and decor that are darling and with haute pink accents...be sure to check out her blog for more ideas and recipes too! http://www.toriejayne.blogspot.com/

Pumpkin designs from Country Living via Torie Jayne's blog; Torie Jayne

More fabulous finds from Martha Stewart for Grandin Road via the blog Ruby Press; decorate wine and beverage bottles with these vintage-look potion labels!

Have a safe and spooky Halloween!

xx- Michelle

This Is To Have Succeeded...

Words to live by from Emerson- found on a fabulous blog- from London- Bottom of the Ironing Basket- a blog of beautiful inspiration-lovely images and inspiring words! -
xx- Michelle