Peacock Walls? Oh yes...
Every so often I need a dose of peacock love.While I've shared their iridescent beauty in the past, here is an up-to-date version that Miles Redd just worked on.The wall is actually covered with a...
View ArticleStay Warm, Stay Safe
With many of us experiencing record, frigid temperatures, PlumSiena wishes everyone safety and warmth.With that in mind, here are some tips to pass along to get your home through the sub-zero temps...
View ArticleTexturing
No boring walls here!Parisian designer Jean-Louis Denoit's took his own library's oak wall panelling one step further and surrounded it with a laser-printed canvas inspired by tree bark. An intriguing...
View ArticleWith Hope and Inspiration
Dogwood bloom ready to burstAs we take stock this first day of the year, we are truly thankful for our amazing family and friends. If we all would step back and look at the beauty surrounding us and...
View ArticleMetallic Beauties
I've admired her work for a very long time.Miriam Ellner's quest for beauty, methodology and inventiveness continues to grow. She is the premier verre églomisé artist in the world. (You ask what that...
View ArticleBooks, books, never enough books
Who says books are on their way out?Digital viewing may be handy, but nothing beats holding a beautiful tome in your hands.Walking into a library automatically increases my pulse. The possibilities!I...
View ArticleGoing Indigo
Even though 2013 was the year of Tangerine Tango, we believe it is really the year of Indigo. (BTW, one of 2014's Pantone Spring Colors is Dazzling Blue, a tad brighter than Indigo).Introducing Indigo...
View ArticleHello there!
Hello everyone!Yes, I am surfacing after a long hiatus... to ask your help.While I've been away, I have been thinking about starting a new project that will allow me to follow one of my life-long...
View ArticleInspirations and Friends
For the By Invitation Only November topic, Marsha asked us to share how we got started in the blogging world. Who influenced us, who befriended us in those first few months as we took our tentative...
View ArticleMaterials Focus
Loved this couch- such a happy, fun look. Then I noticed the walls. Would you do this in your home?As we all know, lighting is everything. Lately I am drawn to simplicity. LED strip lights formed into...
View ArticleInspired Ideas
Sharing with you creatively cool ideas in design from around the world...Leather is used more and more in unexpected ways; the London and LA based company, TING, has re-invented the leather belt by...
View ArticleGreetings From the Garden
Hi y'all! I've missed my friends and thought I'd pop in to say Hi and see how you are all doing.Even though most of us are experiencing a rather uncomfortable heat wave, our garden is enjoying every...
View Article'Till...
On this lovely summer evening, I would like to share with you, my dear readers, that I will be taking a hiatus from PlumSiena for a while. As those of you with blogs know, maintaining a blog is très...
View ArticleGilded Beauties
While doing research for an upcoming project including gilding on glass, I came across the beautiful works of artist Jan Maitland. She works in two mediums, pastels and glass. On the glass, she uses...
View ArticleDiscovering Manuel Cohen
I just stumbled upon discovered the beautiful photos of Manuel Cohen. Taking his first photo at age twelve while accompanying his father on an assignment for his news photo agency, AGIP, Cohen has...
View ArticleSkins
Even with all of the attention that Morocco is receiving in the design world, especially with the recent publication of Maryam Montague's fab book, Marrakesh by Design, I never dreamed I'd be...
View ArticleColor Play
Noting that the French (courtesy of Art et Decoration) seem to be a bit more daring in their outdoor decor. Adding these color punches really adds character, don't you think? Love the cobalt blueHey-...
View ArticleBergdorf
I am not one for fashion. I barely give the spring and fall fashion shows a thought. While I like to look in style, the up-to-the-minute fashions often look a bit absurd, especially on the boney models...
View ArticleBlogfest 2012, Kravet Style
Sharing with you some of the highlights of the recent Blogfest 2012, generously organized and produced by the dynamic team at Kravet. We were treated to the best of New York's Design Week, which...
View ArticleIt's Wide Open
The weekend is here and there are fabulous art shows to pick from here in Cleveland.Heading out to enjoy!I'll be back tomorrow with a few photos from Elle Decor's Modern Life Concept House and a few...
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