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By Grace | Posted in Design |Mar 11, 2013 3:10:01 PM

We love our baby collections, they are just so fun to design and play with. Our favorite bed and play rooms are the ones that allow the tot-sized tenants to play, dream and decorate all on their own. We love adding touches of whimsy with new bedding, nursery items, papièr-mâche wall art and, of course, with the little’s own masterpieces.

Our Meadow Nursery Collection is a favorite of ours, so we have created a chic and cozy nursery around this springtime pattern to inspire your own interior projects.

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By Grace | Posted in Design |Mar 5, 2013 2:07:28 PM

New to our collection, Simone is the sophisticated salon sofa we have been missing. With subtle elegance, Simone marries uptown chic and European classicism.

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By Grace | Posted in Design |Feb 28, 2013 9:55:05 AM

Martine is the newest gem in our coveted furniture collection. Like a swipe of red lipstick or piece of statement jewelry, the Martine Settee is a polished and glamorous moment for the home. The word settee originates from the Old English "setl," referring to any bench with a high back and arms. Today, settee is synonymous with sofa or love-seat - as they are typically designed for two. This amorous sofa dates back centuries and has had many design lives.

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By Grace | Posted in Design |Feb 26, 2013 9:58:32 AM

We love the era of the decorator (think Dorothy Draper, Albert Hadley, and Big Edie at Grey Gardens) and culled inspiration from that time period for our Spring Collection. The central piece showcasing this influence is the Hadley Pillow. Paying homage to Parish Hadley's custom lattice and trellis murals that brought exterior architectural details into interior decor, we too wanted to create something special.

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By Grace | Posted in Design |Feb 25, 2013 4:35:16 PM

Our new Astor Sofa has finally arrived - both online and at 77 Wooster. The perfect marriage of masculine and feminine, Christiane says, "it's like a British guy dating a French girl."

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By Grace | Posted in Design |Feb 21, 2013 10:09:03 AM

Our love for great design is not relegated to the striking accent chair or bold pattern. We believe quality and impeccable design should live in every layer of life and home – from the down pillow insert to the shagreen finish on a table. For this reason we introduced our Modern Border Collection last fall. Classic, refined and just a bit bold, this bedding was inspired by our favorite hotels around the world. We started with the finest 400-thread count supine cotton percale we could find, then combed each side of the fabric three times to give it an extra sumptuous feel. To finish off the look we chose four colors, two of which are bold and unconventional.

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By Grace | Posted in Design |Feb 20, 2013 9:46:52 AM

Our versatile Barnett Side Table is a DwellStudio favorite for many, many reasons. From the hexagonal shape, to the hidden door, to the Art Deco inspired finishes this table is the accent for any room in the house.

 

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By Grace | Posted in Design |Feb 13, 2013 9:48:27 AM

It's the Year of the Snake! But for us, the snake has been a long-time creature of choice ­ we love the edge it gives to a classic look. See what Christiane has to say about it...

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By Grace | Posted in Design |Feb 11, 2013 12:38:19 PM

We obsess over every element of our designs - no stitch, tuft or pleat is too small. An inspired detail we have loved for years is the sabot. What is a sabot, you ask? Read more >

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By Patrisha Z | Posted in Design |Jan 15, 2013 11:43:24 AM

Are you watching Downton Abbey this season? (We are!) From the drama to the pitch-perfect period outfits to the Victorian manners and those stunning interiors, we can't get enough of this deliciously British show.

Dying to recreate some of our favorite rooms from the Grantham's stately mansion, we turned to our amazing design team for tips on giving your home the Downton Abbey treatment.

Tip 1: Bring about a shot of patina elegance with an antique-style mirror.

Tip 2: Outfit your room with gold and brass accents.

Like our collection of glam-inducing decorative accessories.

Tip 3: Upholster dining room chairs with luxurious fabrics in ornate patterns.

Tip 4: Pick up ornately carved frames and vintage valises from flea markets like Brimfield.

Tip 5: Pull a boudoir chair into your dressing room and cover it in a floral fabric.

Like our Calvin chair upholstered in a modern botanical like our Landsmeer Currant fabric.

Tip 6: And of course wallpaper is always proper ode to Brit-style.

 
 

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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...