Contemporary Design

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With patio furniture orders bombarding my desk as Spring is right around the corner (or as it feels like it is here in the SF Bay Area right now) I can't help but admire all of the beautiful contemporary architectural designs out there.
I am a huge traditionalist at heart, but this doesn't mean I do not admire contemporary art and design.
 If anything, I love contemporary art mixed in with traditional design more than anything.
Always have, always will!

This first photo below is a high end construction company we work with quite a bit.
The architect did a phenomenal job incorporating the outdoors with the indoors.
On an estate like this, privacy is of course no issue.
I just love the Fermob line, check out these colourful pieces that comes in these scrumptious colours!

How fun would it be to snatch a number of these chairs in multiple colours?
Yes, please!
And everyone needs a bar cart right?
Must have my mojito on warm Spring evenings... 

(Photo: Chesler Construction, Inc.) 

(Fermob Colours: HERE)

(Photo: Jay Corder, AIA)
I love seeing designers incorporate the different elements in their designs.
A perfect grounds to me would have a fireplace, flowing water, green grass to play on, climbing ivy, multiple coloured succulents, trees as tall as my home, fruit trees lining a vegetable garden... you get the picture.

(PHOTO)
Me and Rothko, just hangin' (SFMOMA)

Rothko at The Met (iPhone photo - lack luster)

My Five Must Haves Right Now

5 Things I cannot live with out right now!:

1. Goody Ouchless Headbands

I have always loved headbands, I wore my Burberry headband for years until Logan chewed the center and broke it:(... these Goody headbands are BRILLIANT! They ease off that spot that always gives me a headache if I wear any other headband too long, and they don't slip! I love my Lulu Lemon for working out in, since it has that no slip grip genius invention to it. But this Goody Ouchless headband is beyond perfect... My favorite is the tortoise shell, it goes with anything!

2. Fage Greek Yogurt:

Uber fabulousness as a mid-day snack, it's texture, taste, and little surprise bite of tartness is just divine with some fresh fruit and honey! This is perfect for around 3pm since it's light enough of a snack to have before I go to the gym or Pilates class.

3. Peet's Genmai Cha Tea:

It's so cold outside right now, and being stuck in my basement office calls for at least 4 cups of this heavenly tea. Green tea with a nutty flavor of toasted brown rice is in-hand every morning while I peruse my favorite blogs. Thank you Peet's for making this perfection in a cup!

4. My LeCreuset Dutch Oven

As I mentioned before, good grief it’s cold outside! ‘Tis the season for soups and stews and everything in between! This piece of kitchenware is a MUST, my father has used his for years and years and it still works wonderfully. I have it it Cobalt Blue to match my tea kettle and other kitchen accessories. I imagine myself adding a couple more Le Creuset pieces to my wedding registry pretty soon!

5. My Land's End Plaid Puff Vest

I hate being cold more than anything and puff vests are the best because I don't feel restricted. I work with my hands a lot and these are the best solution. Does anyone else feel like the little boy in A Christmas Story when they have too many layers on? I linked it to the one they currently have, since mine is a couple years old. Since I meet with clients a bit, I can get away with it over a cashmere sweater, dark denim, ballet flats and pearls... classic every time!

Speaking of which... does anyone have any "Must Haves" for the kitchen and home that they can suggest? I have gotten a great start on my registry but could use a little help!

Thanks for checking in!

xo,

VRB