Summer Design Drama: Home by Novogratz

{image via The Novogratz Blog}

The perfect summer escape doesn't have to include plane tickets or long road trips. It can be something as simple as flipping the AC on, dishing up some gelato, and setting your DVR to record every episode of Home by Novogratz on HGTV.  The Novogratz's, these brilliant overachievers with a design firm, a beautiful published design book, a TV show on Bravo, and seven children, reveal that nothing stops them from good design. Get inspired to learn more about design, time management, and dealing with all the insane problems that a design team has to tackle when dealing with clients.  Doesn't that sound like the perfect summer retreat? 

{Cortney Novogratz at the design table. Image via Design Milk}

The show premiered on July 16, but I promise there is only going to more white hot drama on the way! A design taste of things to come. 

{Modern Retro by Novogratz. Image via Casa Diseno}

{Image via Ashley Crenshaw}

The Entire Crew at  Home

A Song I had to Hear Today...

Summer Lounges: Window-Seats

{Image via Small Place Style}

July can mark the intensity of summer sizzle. Create a special summer lounge for late afternoon naps or afternoon reading. Window-seats are the perfect option to hide away from the heat. 

{Image via Small Place Style}

Make your small retreat magical by hanging paper lanterns, garden lanterns, or handmade flags above your nook.

{image via Coastal Living}

 

Happy 4th of July!

{collage & ink drawing with digital color..More of my doodles at Pacific Citrus}

I'm wishing America a day of rememberance, beauty, relaxation, and good BBQ fun! Let us never forget our amazing history and be proud of those that have served and serve our nation! If you've got the time, why not make the day even sweeter!

Martha Stewart has an amazing Flag Cupcake recipe! Don't these look super yum!