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By Patrisha Z | Posted in Inspiration |May 11, 2012 12:09:35 PM

We're having so much fun seeing all of your awesome Style/Squared boards on Pinterest! In honor of Mother's Day, we've been celebrating cool mom style all week on the blog. Today we're looking at a few young New York moms who make juggling their acting careers with family life look très chic!


Michelle Williams

We love seeing all the street style snaps of Michelle cruising around Brooklyn holding hands with her equally chic daughter.


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By Christiane | Posted in Inspiration |May 10, 2012 12:21:40 PM

It's truly a sign of the times that we're running our very first contest on Pinterest—StyleSquared! This image sharing site has become such a cool way to gather images from around the web. It's become totally ingrained in my life—I've even had to set Pinterest time limits! If you follow us on Pinterest, you already know about my obsession with chic French girls... so in honor of Mother's Day I'm spotlighting a few of the stylish model moms who constantly have me in a sartorial swoon. I love taking style cues from these women who make motherhood look so badass!


p.s. check out all of our StyleSquared moms HERE>


Kate Moss

Ever the chicest in her super laid back street style Kate always makes us swoon.



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By Patrisha Z | Posted in Inspiration |May 9, 2012 12:20:09 PM

In honor of Mother's Day and our first Pinterest contestStyle/Squaredwe've been celebrating stylish moms we love! Today we honing in on our favorite entrepreneurs!


Kate Spade

Kate Spade is another chic lady at the head of her own company. Kate knows a thing or two about mixing patterns and using bright colors. We adore her playful spirit!


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By Patrisha Z | Posted in Inspiration |May 4, 2012 1:46:04 PM

We stopped by the Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery this morning to see David Opdyke's Accumulated Afterthoughts show. The sculptures on view play with the duality of perception versus reality.

The first series you see when entering the gallery (Fixed Cycle) appears to be a flowering collage of cherry blossom trees but lean in—the trunks are industrial pipes and the pink buds are tiny toilets—such an interesting juxtaposition, don't you think!?!

We love how Opdyke's show forced us to interact with the artwork by stepping closer to discover the truth behind the pieces. It's such a good reminder that the things around us are not always what they seem. If you're in New York this month, stop by and see for yourself! The show runs through May 25th.

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By Patrisha Z | Posted in Inspiration |Apr 30, 2012 12:36:59 PM

It's no secret that we're obsessed with browsing the visual feast known as Pinterest. So we're excited to to announce that our popular Across the Board feature is making a comeback today! Right now we're inspired by Haley's Color. Pattern. Texture board--filled with brillant brights, palpable pleasures and graphic prints! Here are a few of fave pins...


Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

P.S. Make sure you're following @DwellStudio because you could be our next Pinterest Star!

 
 
 
By Patrisha Z | Posted in Inspiration |Apr 24, 2012 12:15:23 PM

Mother’s Day is fast approaching…May 13th! So we put together our top picks for chic and cool gifts every mom will love!


1 - Madison Diaper Bag


2 - Knotted Trellis Sheet Set


3 - Deco Boarder Pillow


4 - Moroccan Tea Candle


5 - Pair of Metal Peacock


P.S. use code WELOVEMOM for free shipping! (expires this Friday)

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By Patrisha Z | Posted in Inspiration |Apr 18, 2012 1:40:07 PM

We're enamored by the abstract artwork of Franz Kline, Agnes Martin and Sol Le Witt. Coming of age during the early days of the abstract expressionist movement in the 1940s and 50s, this group of creatives pushed cultural norms and shifted the public’s perception of art. Their spontaneity in form coupled with their use of graphic gradients from black to white is so striking and resonates long after leaving the museum. Bold and dramatic—this crop of artists inspires us!


Here's a look at a few of our favorite pieces. Plus we uncovered some awesome archival photos of these artists hanging out in their studios. We love getting a little glimpse into their work spaces.


Deceptively minimal Agnes Martin worked almost exclusively in black and white. Her grid-like forms are a tight and orderly form of geometric abstraction.

 

Painting with wide and wild strokes, Franz Kline hewed towards the action side of expressionism. His work is dynamic and spontaneous and often draws references to abstractions of Japanese calligraphy.

 

Sol Le Witt saw himself as a architect of form. His geometric sculptures and drawings used basic shapes like quadrilaterals, spheres and triangles, and he often stuck to a simple color code of black and white.


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(Image credit clockwise from top left: image 1, image 2, image 3, image 4, image 5, image 6)

 
 
 
By Patrisha Z | Posted in Inspiration |Apr 17, 2012 11:54:12 AM

The black-and-white color palette is bold, chic and expressly modern. We find this impeccable pairing everywhere from nature to fashion to abstract paintings. Our designs are constantly inspired by the black-and-white aesthetic. Whether adding a graphic pillow to the sofa or designing a room around a black-and-white painting, this combination provides an instant injection of style. From our line of abstract artwork to our layer-ready decorative accessories, we’re thinking in black and white.


Clockwise from top - Black Dots Artwork, Ribbed Globe Vase, Diamond Cut Egg Vase, Colorfield Artwork, Lion Ink Pillow.


A few of our current inspirations...


crisp white orchids




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By Patrisha Z | Posted in Inspiration |Apr 11, 2012 12:30:40 PM

What’s on your bedside table? A stack of books, a warming candle, a sculptural lamp, a vase full of tulips? We would love to know! Chime in on our Facebook page with all your bedside basics. To spur your sweet dreaming inspiration here’s a roundup of our favorite nightstand nooks.

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From our Spring Catalog interesting objets and a mini-library of books.



Bold and tribal via The Selby.



Lilly white flowers and silver accents instantly freshen via Winter Monroe.



A vintage vibe with antique crates via Design*Sponge.








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By Patrisha Z | Posted in Inspiration |Apr 6, 2012 12:01:37 PM

Do you have artwork in your nursery or in your child’s room? We love the idea of gorgeous artwork for the littlest collectors. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite kids rooms outfitted with amazing artwork!

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A chic painting for the nursery via The Glow



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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...