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By Molly | Posted in Design |Feb 2, 2012 1:23:31 PM

We love how this unknown person brought the bedroom to life with great modern art, clean lines and (of course) our Draper Stripe Poppy bedding.

via Modern Findings Tumblr

 
 
 
By Christiane | Posted in Inspiration |Jan 31, 2012 8:08:32 AM

A new feature on the blog...we're calling it Snap Trend. It's all you need to know about design trends in 5 seconds. Think of it as the US Magazine article of trends. Here's a snap from Paris and the shows:

#1: PUT A HEAD ON IT The trend of putting the head of an animal on well...anything.
#2: OCTOPUS The octopus is the new "it" girl in design!
#3: LOVELY BONES I saw skeletons everywhere....they are the new curio must have.
#4: PHOTO REAL This trend uses the digital image to make a surface appear to be natural/real, like this "wood-plank" wall. It's also used to make the surface look old or worn with texture - I call this "digital distressing."
#5: MAXI TAXI This trend celebrates anything stuffed in any setting.
#6: ANATOMY CLASS Slightly creepy, but the obsession with old school medical models, things in formaldehyde and glass jars has become quite the movement.
#7: THE MOUSTACHE The new "bird" in design.
#8: STITCH IT A throw back to our needlepoint days.
#9: TASSELS I saw tassels everywhere!  In decor, jewelry, fashion...
#10: CABINET OF CURIOSITIES This trend won't go away....My fave is the form it took in the Alexander Mcqueen exhibit at the Met.      

  
 
 
 
By Christiane | Posted in Inspiration |Jan 27, 2012 11:13:02 AM

I love to travel and I love a good hotel. Our latest family vacation was to Tulum, Mexico. It has been dubed the new St. Barth's, but it was amazing anyway. As always, I booked my getaway on Tablet Hotels and they asked me to report back on Be Playa. Check out the feature here, and a few additional snap shots from Instagram below...

The decor is very vintage-modern with rustic edges.  Very Undecorated.

The gorgeous pool was a nice respite from the sandy beach when we needed it. 

Love the found pieces used as decor.

The beaches were amazing.

But my favorite thing was the tacos.

 
 
 
By Crissie | Posted in News |Jan 26, 2012 2:08:35 PM

Did you see Design*Sponge this morning? If not get yourself over there ASAP to and check out our Spring Bedding Look-Book! All the new goodies will be arriving in April - get excited! (And stay tuned for pre-order opportunities!)

New DwellStudio Bedding Spring 2012

Let us know what you think!

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By Crissie | Posted in Design |Jan 25, 2012 12:34:45 PM

Yesterday one of our Facebook fans posted a design question on our wall - we opened it up for general discussion among our design savvy followers, and have quite a lively convo going!

 

Here's the question: "I bought the Big Floral Citrine rug and am looking to plan my living room around it! Which fabrics coordinate?"

And here's the rug - with some of the suggested fabrics. What would you recommend?

DwellStudio For Robert Allen Fabrics

1 - Shadow Trellis // 2 - Ikat Dot  // 3 - Shifted Stripe // 4 - Ikat Trellis // 5 - Almonds // 6 - Masala

 
 
 
By Crissie | Posted in How You Dwell |Jan 24, 2012 11:21:24 AM

We've featured Erin on the blog before - back when she lived in Seattle. But now she has a fancy new loft in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood and a whole new look to her bedroom, we love it!

Apartment 34 DwellStudio
Photographed by Jasmine Gregory for Refinery29


Which do you like better, her Seattle digs or the new SoMa loft? 

 

Get the Look:
Batavia Dove Duvet Set 

 
 
 
By Crissie | Posted in Inspiration |Jan 23, 2012 2:06:39 PM

We're really loving this bright nursery, photographed by Mark Lund, so much so we put together our own version of the room.

The mix of bright, patterned accents with more neutral bedding give the space a fun, but not overwhelming look. Don't you think?

Bright Modern Nursery by DwellStudio
Shop the Look: 
1 - Elephant Frame
2 - Gio Animals Wallpaper in Grass
3 - Geometric Knit Blanket
4 - Grey Squares Fitted Crib Sheet
5 - Zig Zag Lapis Rug
6 - Century Crib

 
 
 
By Crissie | Posted in Inspiration |Jan 20, 2012 3:18:05 PM

How sweet is this birthday party inspired by our Garden Blossom pattern? DwellStudio Kids Party

We've seen some cute parties in the past, but this one might take the cake!

 
 
 
By Molly | Posted in News |Jan 19, 2012 1:52:05 PM

We loved seeing our Crosby Library Table in this month's issue of Real Simple Magazine!

DwellStudio Novel Table, Real Simple

Big thanks to the Real Simple team for the sweet feature (we're blushing!) 

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By Molly | Posted in How You Dwell |Jan 18, 2012 2:39:48 PM

We spotted this How You Dwell in an Apartment Therapy house tour. At first it was the great vintage DwellStudio napkins (or, perhaps a fun DIY with some of our fabric) on her table top... but the discoveries continued!  

 

Sarah also has a few DwellStudio Pillows accenting her bright, white bedroom and we spotted a familiar looking book in her room as well... 

DwellStudio Table DwellStudio Pillows
A pair of DwellStudio throw pillows accent Sarah's sofa...
How You Dwell - DwellStudio
No DwellStudio here... we just loved this wall!
DwellStudio - Undecorate
Sarah is clearly a supporter of the No Rules Approach to Interior Design - we spy Undecorate in her bedroom! 

 

Sarah, we love how you dwell! 

 
 

The Studio Blog

Christiane Lemieux is the Founder of DwellStudio, the author of Undecorate, mother of two plus a dog and is married to Joshua Young, who is also her business partner. Christiane graduated from the Parson's School of Design with a degree in Fashion design. She also has a degree in Art History. Christiane is inspired by travel and design. Most importantly, she is trying to figure out how to live a life of adventure with her family. Starting this business seemed like the best place to start. Stay tuned as we see how that develops...