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By Sydney | Posted in Behind the Studio |Aug 8, 2012 11:58:14 AM

If we're ever in need a dose of extreme cuteness in the Studio, we head over to our Facebook page where so many of you have shared adorable snaps of your little ones hanging out in DwellStudio style. So, we decided to roundup a few of our recent favorites. Have a look and keep posting to our page!


And thank you to all our Facebook friends for sharing these sweet moments with us!

 
 
 
By Patrisha Z | Posted in News |Jun 13, 2012 12:46:52 PM

Yesterday we introduced you to Steven Alan. Today we're giving you the inside scoop on our own stylish Studio dad (and Christiane's husband) Joshua Young. Our laid back, sporty president and CEO here at DwellStudio downloads us on everything from his day-to-day style to his go-to family spots around the city, all in honor of our Father's Day Facebook photo contest.


Meet Joshua Young


Q: What’s your 9-to-5 job?

A: President at DwellStudio.

Q: Where are you originally from?

A: Toronto, Canada.

Q: Where do you live now?

A: Soho, NYC.

Q: Where are your favorite places to go with your kids in your neighborhood?

A:  My kids are born and raised in Soho, so they have grown up walking and scootering the neighborhood with no shortage of anything inspiring or interesting to see. Thompson Park and Washington Square are longtime favorites which is a pretty cool way to grow up.

(Washington Square Park.)


We also love to eat out, my kids cannot get enough of the pizza at Savore or Pulino’s, and late night jaunts to Emack & Bolios for ice cream in their jammies.

(Emack & Bolios on West Houston.)


Early morning breakfast at Silver Spurs and winter book hunting at Scholastic. Although now that we have opened a store around the corner, I think that is their new favorite place.

(DwellStudio Flagship on Wooster Street.)


Q: Describe your everyday style.

A: Casual and tailored; and usually something purple/lavender. For some reason I can’t seem to get away from that color in my wardrobe.

Q: What is your favorite part about your home?

A: I lived and breathed every single part of the design and construction, so it feels very personal and comfortable. We designed it as a real family home; an oasis from a busy urban life where we can entertain but not so formal that we don’t mind if the kids zoom around on their scooters.

(Christiane and Josh's Soho loft via The Glow.)


Q: How do you balance your work, personal and family lives?

A: Still working on it! I make a point of always having breakfast with my kids and taking them to school, then we try and sit down for dinner altogether at the end of each day. It makes a world of difference. In between and after, I get whatever I need to do, done.


For more Father's Day gifting ideas check out Steven Alan and Joshua Young's stylish dad must-haves.


(P.S... Make sure you enter our Father's Day Photo contest on Facebook for a chance to win win the Hans Leather Chair and a $500 gift card from Steven Alan!)

 
 
 
By Patrisha Z | Posted in News |Jun 12, 2012 12:41:31 PM

As a part of our Father's Day Facebook photo contest with our friends at Steven Alan (have you entered?), we had the pleasure of chatting with the uber cool designer. As one of our go-to brands for classic American tailoring with city cred, we couldn't wait to learn more about this creative urban dad.


Meet Steven Alan...



Q: Where are you originally from?

A: Manhattan. I lived in Arizona and California and came back around 20 years ago.

Q: Where do you live now?

A: Downtown, and I bike to work.

Q: Describe your everyday style.

A: Messy, subversive, and classic.

Q: What’s your 9-to-5 job?

A: In addition to running the retail, web and wholesale branches of the company, I’m constantly looking out for new talent to represent in our showroom.



Q: What is your favorite part about your home?

A: The views.

Q: How do you balance your work, personal and family lives?

A: With difficulty—I get up early to spend time with my family and weekends are all about the kids.

Q: Where are your favorite places to go with your kids in your neighborhood?

A: My son is currently really into basketball, so we go to the courts on Worth Street; he can play and skateboard there. New Museum is close to our house, and we make a Sunday morning pilgrimage to Russ & Daughters for the best smoked fish.



For more Father's Day gifting ideas check out Steven Alan and Joshua Young's stylish dad must-haves.


P.S... Make sure you enter our Father's Day Photo contest on Facebook for a chance to win win the Hans Leather Chair and a $500 gift card from Steven Alan!

 
 
 
By Patrisha Z | Posted in News |Jun 11, 2012 9:21:58 AM

This Father's Day we teamed up with Steven Alan to toast our classy dads with a photo contest on Facebook! It's simple to enter... just snap a photo of your dad in his most stylish moment, and upload it to our contest page on Facebook. We're giving away our Hans Leather Chair and a $500 gift certificate from Steven Alan. We can't wait to see your stylish dads!


Enter HERE>

 
 
 
By Patrisha Z | Posted in News |Apr 13, 2012 10:57:34 AM

Earlier this week we asked: "What's on your bedside table?" Our friends on Facebook and Twitter weighed in with their favorite bedside basics. Here's your top 5 picks.


1 - An attractive lamp.


2 - Chic drinking glasses.


3 - A vase for pretty flowers.


4 - An inspiring book.


5 - Sweet smelling candles.


Shop Nightstands>

 
 
 
By Patrisha Z | Posted in Inspiration |Apr 4, 2012 10:23:45 AM

Yesterday we asked you for tips on arranging a perfectly Undecorated salon wall on Facebook and Twitter. You—our lovely readers—answered our call with a cascade of comments—thank you! Below are a few of our favorites…


Show us your salon wall style on Pinterest>


From Jason: Measure twice, nail once and don’t ever put a frame against the crown molding, corner of walls, etc.. No matter what is going on with interior spacing try to keep all outlying edges aligned for a clean perimeter.


From Ashley: Arrange on the floor first, take a photo, and use the toothpaste trick to hang photos.


From Leslie: Start from the bottom center and add up and out. It’s much easier than trying to lay it all out beforehand.


From @BirchandLily: Use thick (2”) painters tape around the edge of a frame to create the same amount of space between the frames.


Shop Artwork>

 
 

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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...