Here's a behind the scenes peek into our design team's files for our Wyeth Chair.... Let us know what you think!

P.S. Our upholstery sale is in progress! Through October 12th we're giving you 20% off all our upholstered furniture! Start designing now >

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P.S. Go behind the scenes at our fall catalog shoot for a sneak peek!

P.S. Shop our Labor Day Sale for up to 70% off our favorite pieces!

We're so excited to partner with ACE, which provides aid to homeless men and women throughout New York City by providing job training, work experience and a lifetime support network to help program participants achieve their goals and establish economic independence.

A set of wooden puzzle blocks to inspire their creativity.

Welcome home baby with cozy swaddle blankets.

Travel in style with our animal ID tags.

Our embroidered bibs are a chic mealtime staple.

See all our chic gifts for the coolest tots on the block!

Channel the golden era of 1920's Safari style with a majestic Gazelle figurine.

(Gazelle Objet)

Layer in a chic vase with angular lines for a lesson in geometric glamour.

(Faceted Vases)

Elevate the décor drama in the living room with an op-art-inspired sculpture.

(Tilted Tube Sculpture)

Set a retro tone at the dinner table by serving wine in an elegant decanter.

(Crosshatch Decanter)

Give your gallery wall a burst of metallic glam with a brass wall sculpture.

(Catalonia Wall Sculpture)

See our full collection of new decorative accessories >

We're HUGE fans of Lonny Magazine (aren't you?). So imagine our excitement when they called us up asking a tour of our newly opened flagship store in New York City? (We were thrilled, of course!) We adore the article—it's beautifully written—and the images capture our 77 Wooster boutique in a stunning light. Here are a few screen grabs from the gorgeous August issue, but head to Lonny's site to read the full feature.

Thank you Lonny Magazine!

and thank you to CMOM for hosting me—it was a lovely afternoon!

We were particularly drawn to the galleries filled with hundreds of historic toys—from the super iconic to the whacky.

The inspiration behind the show comes from Swedish-based author Ellen Key’s book “The Century of the Child.” Her writings explore the changes that took place throughout the course of the 20th century—when children became the center of designers’ work.

The exhibition is very kid-friendly with lots of interactive displays and opportunities for play. As apart of the show (open till November 5th) MoMA will play host to several design workshops–There’s even one helmed by DwellStudio friend and Learning Materials designer Karen Hewitt. We highly recommend checking out the exhibit with the brood in tow!

P.S. New Yorkers we know you love a good bargain, but aren’t you glad you won’t have to stand in line, rifle through bins or check your purse at the door?

Shop the Sale >

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Hope to see you there!

Meet the Designer: Christiane Lemieux

Wednesday, August 1 at 2pm

Children's Museum of Manhattan

212 W. 83rd St., near Broadway

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Its black façade may appear intimidating at first sight, but muster up the courage to venture inside and you’ll find madcap designs from the art studio Convoluted Construct.

We spoke with the Convoluted Construct artists (that’s a mouthful) to find out more about the inspiration behind this project: “Our idea for the traveling gallery comes from the constant search for gallery space in NYC. If you can’t find it, why not create it?”

The artwork combines dream-like landscapes, graphic illustrations and brushes of color that create a fantastical world reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland. Many of the paintings are silk-screened onto T-shirts, blurring the line between fashion and art.

We're totally on-board with the communal and start-up spirit of this cool summer project.

The 83rd Anomaly truck will be roaming the city streets all summer. Check the Convoluted Construct website for the full docking schedule, and let us know what you think!

See our new line of kids' wallpaper >

Plus: Romance the walls with our full collection of modern wallpaper.

See our new collection>

I love supporting CMOM and their commitment to engaging little ones through arts education. I'm always interested in helping in any way I can, so when the curators at CMOM asked me to be a part of this new exhibition, I jumped at the opportunity. It’s so important to instill a passion for discovery in children from a young age.

The space is primed for creative collaboration with large worktables, engaging projects and lots of room for learning and problem solving through design. Along one of the walls is a project board outlining our design process here at DwellStudio based around our Skyline pattern. Little ones can see all the steps of our process from selecting Pantone colors, sketching patterns to producing pillows and bedding based on the print.

Plus, on August 1st at 2pm, I'll lead a workshop as a part of CMOM's Meet the Designer series. During my workshop we'll talk about the process of transforming our inspirations into prints and textiles—just like we do at DwellStudio. I’m so honored and humbled to be included in this series along with other amazing design-savvy women like hat designer Lola Ehrlich, Grensler architect Belinda Watts and theater set designer Rachel Hauck. I love working with kids and helping them to discover new ways of viewing the world around them (and learning from them!). If you’re in the city this summer drop by the Design Studio with your little ones. Who knows, this exhibit may just inspire the next wave of innovative designers.

The NYC Design Studio at CMOM will be open until August 31. Hope to see you there!

(Images via CMOM)]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:23:54 +0000 http://www.dwellstudio.com/blog/dwell-dialogue-with-gretchen-holt-witt/ I'm thrilled to be involved with the annual Cookies for Kids’ Cancer bake sale this weekend in Amagansett (I've been working out my baking skills all week). The story behind this incredible charity starts with the persevering spirit of Gretchen Holt-Witt and her son Liam. Her concept for raising awareness of pediatric cancer with a bake sale is rooted in community involvement, which really resonates with me. So I decided to snag a few moments with Gretchen to find out more...

And if you're in the area stop by the bake sale this Saturday, July 7th

3—6:00pm in Amagansett Square in the Hamptons

If you can't make it out this weekend, here's information on donating.

(Gretchen and her son Liam)

Your second Cookies for Kids' Cancer cookbook is due out next spring; how did you develop the concept?

I didn't exactly follow the typical path. A dear friend, Sally Sampson, who donated the recipes for the first baking event kept saying that we should do a cookbook to spread the word even further about Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. We were very fortunate to meet with an amazing editor at John Wiley & Sons who also saw the vision and together we decided we had the makings for a compelling cookbook. But, we didn’t just want to have a typical cookbook.

(The first Cookies for Kids' Cancer Cookbook)

To us, the recipe for a successful book included both the tangible assets – the recipes – but also the intangible assets which were the stories of people who have held their own events and tips on how to host a successful event. The book, The Cookies for Kids’ Cancer Best Bake Sale Cookbook, has more than 65 foolproof recipes perfect for bake sales and dozens of profiles of bake sale hosts from across the country.  One thing to mention about the book, which at $19.99 is a great deal, all author profits go directly to pediatric cancer research.

(A sneak peek at the photoshoot for the second cookbook, due out Spring 2013.)

Holding a bake sale conjures a lot of nostalgia for childhood and helps to create a sense of community. Can you expand on how you came up with the bake sale concept?

After the first mega bake-a-thon and long after we stopped selling cookies, people kept getting in touch with us asking us how they could involved in their community. They heard what we were doing. They were inspired. They wanted to see the magic continue. Hosting a Cookies for Kids’ Cancer bake sale seemed to us to be the perfect way for people to get involved  in their community whether they baked a few cookies and had a bake sale at work or baked a few thousand cookies and hold a large-scale event. To us, it didn’t matter what people did…we just wanted them to be "Good Cookies".

Any sweet moments from past bake sales?

One of the things we find so surprising is how people always thank US for the opportunity to get involved. It completely blows me away…even after thousands of events. Here are people who have decided to get involved and make a difference in the lives of children and they are thanking us?! How can that be? But there’s something magical that happens when people are Good Cookies.

How can people set up a bake sale in their area?

Visit the Cookies for Kids' Cancer website. From there, you can read about tips for success, see pictures of other events, order a bake sale kit filled with all the Cookies for Kids’ Cancer branded items you need to help raise awareness and funds, and of course, register your event.

Tell us how Cookies for Kids’ Cancer started?

In early 2007, my incredibly sweet son Liam was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. What came as a total surprise to me, almost as much as his cancer diagnosis, was finding out that cancer is the number one disease killer of children in the U.S. Number one. Who knew? I certainly didn’t. One of the things Liam’s oncologist said to me is that the reason people don’t know this fact is because kids with cancer don’t make headlines the way adults do. He dejectedly told me that no one cares about a kid who is diagnosed with cancer.

I’ll never forget that day. And I made a promise to myself that after Liam* was out of the danger zone, I would see what I could do to help shed some light on the needs surrounding pediatric cancer.

Eight grueling months later, Liam was cancer free and my husband and I felt incredibly blessed to see our son thriving and back in school. It was October. The holidays were coming up. I knew that people would soon be searching for the perfect holiday gift – one that not only felt good to give but that the recipient felt good about receiving. But what? What could I do? A car wash in cold winter months didn’t seem like a good idea, so I thought about things that people like to do around the holidays and came up with baking. I loved to bake. It was one of the things I cherished doing for friends and family during the holidays. But more importantly, I knew a lot of people who also loved to bake. So as I sat on the steps of Liam’s preschool, I decided I would bake holiday cookies, put them in pretty packaging and sell them during the holidays as a pediatric cancer research fundraiser.

We had just rescued Liam from the grips of cancer, so how hard could it be to bake some cookies? The short version of the answer is that it was a LOT harder than I thought with so many challenges and moving pieces and parts. But with the help of more than 250 determined volunteers, many of whom I didn’t know, but who heard about the project, we did it. In nine days we sold out of all 96,000 cookies and after 18 consecutive days of baking, packaging and shipping, raised more than $420,000 which helped to fund a pediatric cancer therapy that became available in 2011.

After the ovens cooled from the incredibly odyssey of the massive bake-a-thon, my husband and I realized we had hit a chord with people. We found a way to get people involved in pediatric cancer in a way that wasn’t scary. After months of planning, we launched Cookies for Kids’ Cancer as a year-round organization in September 2008, Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Since then more than 4,000 events across the country from bake sales to bowl-a-thons have been registered and millions of dollars have been raised and granted to the leading pediatric cancer research facilities around the country. Today we also sell cookies year round and just like the first massive bake-a-thon in 2007, 100% of the profit of our cookies goes to supporting pediatric cancer research.

*Note: On January 24th 2011, Liam Witt lost his battle with cancer. He was six years, eight months and nine days old. His memorial service was attended by more than 800 people including 120 New York City firefighters who honored Liam as a member of the New York City fire department. The little boy who lived life to the fullest by loving with no reservations, continues to inspire his family and friends who live life following the last three words his mother spoke during his eulogy: Love Like Liam.

Head to the Cookies for Kids’ Cancer website for more information.

One of my absolute favorite causes, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is set to host its annual bake sale this Saturday, July 7th from 3—6pm in Amagansett Square in the Hamptons. I am extra excited about this year’s event because many of New York’s top chef and pastry chefs are donating their edible wares, including Momofuko Milk Bar, Locanda Verda, Eleven Madison Park, NoMad, ABC Kitchen, Gramercy Tavern, Landmarc, Minetta Tavern and Union Square Café. It’s sure to be a delectable afternoon spent raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer. If you’re in the area stop by, and if you can’t stop by visit Cookies for Kids’ Cancer for more information on this sweet charity, learn how to host a bake sale in your town or donate.

(Last year's bake sale)

Plus stay tuned for my interview with Gretchen Holt-Witt, founder of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer coming up later today on the Studio blog!

In addition to doling out wisdom from their own experiences—Cat has a beautiful line of stationery and Meg designs stylish home accessories—what sets this book apart is all the real-life examples from moms currently navigating the push-and-pull of growing a business while raising a brood. I'm always in awe of female entrepreneurs who are making it happen, so it was very sweet to be included in the book (thanks ladies!) alongside very smart and chic women like Cynthia Rowley, Amy Atlas, Cortney Novogratz and many more.

Not to mention, I'm loving this adorable video Meg and Cat put together for the book launch. How cool is the stop-motion animation?

Thank you to everyone for playing! You can check out all the entries here>

Christiane and our design team are always on the hunt for antique treasures to add to our growing mix of curiosities available at our flagship. Over the years Christiane has become an expert on sussing out flea market finds. So we decided to give you a full breakdown of all her flea market insights—from Bangkok to Atlanta—as told to Condé Nast Traveler.

Bangkok’s Chatuchak Weekend Market

“There’s an antiques section where I have gotten artisan curios."

"Beautifully made inlaid boxes, lacquered cups, and hand-worked brass bowls that are black on the outside, and polished on the inside—at great prices: $25 to $100 for the boxes, and $50 for the bowl.”

Shanghai’s Dongtai Road Market

“This interesting road is filled with all kinds of art and the most beautiful Chinese antique pieces: carved ivory, small cast figurines, little brass objects in interesting shapes.”

Lille, France’s Braderie de Lille

“Held the first weekend in September each year, this is an amazing flea market that sees almost a million visitors each year."

"I look for crystal chandeliers and French furniture to refurbish. A lot of furniture guys go here to get inspired for new designs.”

Paris’s Porte de Clignancourt and Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves

“Clignancourt has everything—my favorites are the pieces of beautiful European midcentury furniture—and Porte de Vanves is more attic-sale-like, with vintage textiles and bric-a-brac in boxes that you riffle through."

"I bought the two beautiful crystal lights in the shop’s window at Clignancourt. And since these are permanent markets, some of the stalls are just beautiful—so well merchandised.”

Brussels’ Vieux Marche du Grand Sablon

“Brussels is what Paris used to be in terms of pricing. At this market, on Saturdays in the city’s central square, I’ve found silver peacocks and a full set of Rosenthal china with platinum on it that’s so beautiful—and only cost $80. I also love the Sunday morning market in Waterloo, where there are 300 stalls and lots of interesting, small things.”

Massachusetts’ Brimfield Antique Shows

“We just found 11 bird paintings that came out of the aviary of one of the old Steinway mansions at this fair. It’s just so awesome. There’s vintage jewelry, lighting, and various objects, and it’s well organized: it’s easy for the amateur flea marketer to buy something there and ship it home.”

Atlanta’s Scott Antique Market

“I’m always quizzing dealers about where they’re getting good stuff, and this is supposed to be the best flea market in the country now. It’s smaller and less sophisticated than places like Brimfield, which means it’s cheaper: Northeastern flea markets have become much pricier in the past five years.”

Check out the full feature over on CNTraveler.com, and see more of Christiane's flea markets tips here>

]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:23:05 +0000 http://www.dwellstudio.com/blog/meet-joshua-young/ 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!)

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!

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>

We LOVE these pomelo-scented candles (designed exclusively for the DwellStudio Flagship store). It's the perfect summer scent—so crisp! The pomelo is a beautiful green citrus fruit found in Southern Asia. Christiane actually hand-picked the scent because it reminds her of her trip to Bangkok earlier this year.

We can't wait to meet you in Soho!

(P.S. Follow us on Foursquare to reveal exclusive DwellStudio tips about our favorite Soho stores!)

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Congrats Anna... we LOVE your Style/Squared spirit!

Ariane from HATCH Collection says: "She embodies the HATCH woman because her style is refined, chic and playful with a lovely juxtaposition of vintage and new, elegance and whim and refinement and charm.

DwellStudio founder Christiane says: "Her hip style is modern, European and playful but still sophisticated. I love her pops of citrine and fuchsia, her graphic geometrics paired with florals and her bold use of colorblocking."

And a BIG thank you to everyone who entered! All of your entries are so valuable because along with HATCH, we're donating $10 per entry to Christy Turlington Burns' charity Every Mother Counts.

(Image Credit from top left: Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, Image 4, Image 5, Image 6, Image 7, Image 8).

For an elevated feel our Links Cloud Duvet Set adds the perfect punch of glam. Our designers culled inspiration for this trellis-like pattern from the luxe appeal of those swanky Hollywood Regency parties.

If you're outfitting your beach house (or just trying to add a beachy vibe to your city pad) the Watercolor Smoke Duvet Set is the perfect blend of casual elegance. The sun-washed print has us swooning for those easy-breezy days of sea-side lounging.

Which of our modern bedding sets fits your style? We'd love to know!

(P.S. Make sure you sign up to receive your DwellStudio Catalog... right HERE!)

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And watch the clip below to find out which antique item Christiane could not live without...

We especially love the tips on getting that signature Haus Interior graphic-chic look...

1. Mix warm materials such as wood with chrome or glass.

2. Don't be afraid to use dark paint.

3. Use outdoor furniture indoors.

4. Add texture.

5. Layer history.

See the full story here>

All images via Lonny Magazine.

Check out Molly and Rachael's boards on Pinterest for inspiration!

P.S. We're donating $10 for every entry we receive to Christy Turlington Burns' charity Every Mother Counts!

Shop our summer collection>

P.S. See our Summer Travel Fantasies on Pinterest and tell us where you want to go!

Schiaparelli's opulent designs focus on the shoulders. She exaggerated proporiton with wildly sculptural capes, fantastical feathers and delectable hats and shoes.

Working in 1920s Paris, Schiaparelli played to the Cafe Society's mannerisms—women were usally seen only from the waist up, sitting at a restaurant table. Thus she felt it was redundant to create intricate skirts, so instead she focused on producing dramatic silhouettes from the waist up.

Conversely the exhibition highlights Prada's penchant for baroque, waist down designs—skirts printed with extravagant and sometimes outrageous patterns and crafted in rich materials. Prada honed in on the idea of ugly-chic—making a statement of utilitarian sophistication.

Meandering through the gallery leaves you in a fashion daze, haute fashion—usually seen strutting runways, or online—comes to life as you stand just inches away from the opulent designs. The entire show is set to a soundtrack of Prada in dialouge with a reincarnated Schiaparellli (portaratyed by Australian actress Judy Davis).

Their bold conversations about about fashion, art, femnisim and design provide the perfect backdrop. It's a surreal and magical treat to both see and hear the narratives of these two legendary mavens. We're calling this show a must-see for summer. Schiaparelli & Prada: Impossible Conversations is on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York until August 19—so check it out and let us know what you think!

Rachael is wearing The Tank Dress in cobalt silk from HATCH Collection.

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

It's tough sometimes, but never boring. It begins early, and there isn't much sitting around. But I love it, and it keeps me creative and on my toes. I also have an incredible nanny, and a wonderful husband!

Where are you from originally?

Pound Ridge, New York

Where do you live now?

East Village

Where are your favorite places to go with your kid in your neighborhood?

Tompkins Square Park, the soccer field across from my studio.

Describe your everyday style.

I like to have a balance to my look and for it to be not overly complicated, so not many patterns or frilly things. I like a little boy-meets-girl. Some punky tough-ness mixed with a little boho sometimes, or just something that can cut and balance. High meets low, always clean and modern. Plus layering on some jewelry from my friend’s line Made Her Think is an easy way feel edgy and chic.

What is your favorite part about your home?

I love my home. I'd first have to say my family is my favorite thing about my home, and that it feels like a home to us. But James (my husband) and I had a very good time decorating it. We took our time and collected things along the way. We did it together, it was very collaborative and creative.

What’s the most important part of designing a nursery?

I want it to be stimulating for the baby, and fun, colorful and textural. But not to feel super baby, but to have a good mix of things that make it designed well and balanced like a beautiful room that the whole family will want to be in.

Who is your cool style mom icon?

Jane Birkin.

What is the one thing DwellStudio and HATCH makes that you give to all your friends?

The Animal Heads from DwellStudio—whether you have super clean, modern, or more eclectic style these are such a great accent in any room. My go-to from HATCH is The Slouch Dress or The Jumper. They are both so easy and so well designed, whether you are pregs or not, you look fantastic and put together as soon as you put them on!

Top 3 things always in your handbag?

Phone, Wallet, keys. Not very exciting…Maybe some pins for my hair.

Hardest part about being a working mom?

Time or lack of it. And not too much for yourself...

Best advice you’ve received on parenting?

Stay calm, it will pass. And teach your child nice manners.

Favorite kids book?

I LOVE Herve Tullet's Press Here book. It is really fun and creative. The little ones love it.

How about your kid’s favorite book?

We are loving Dr.Seuss right now. And Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site.

What beauty product can you not live without?

I love Astara facial products. I've used them for years now.

Molly is wearing the Dinner Party Dress and The Coat from HATCH Collection.

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

I’m lucky to have the BEST husband who understands that I love my job and takes over when I can’t at home. I try not to sweat the small stuff and make life easier where I can – i.e. Going out for dinner A LOT.

Where are you from originally?

Lawrence, KS

Where do you live now?

Brooklyn, NY

Where are your favorite places to go with your kid in your neighborhood?

I live right on the border of Williamsburg and Greenpoint, so I get the best of both neighborhoods. We love:

Hotel Delmano for weekend late afternoons with other families.

McCarren Park for play dates.

Egg for Sunday pancakes.

Five Leaves for hot chocolate & coffee.

Sweet William for clothes for Lucas.

The East River waterfront for running like crazy.

Describe your everyday style.

A little bohemian, a little luxe.

What is your favorite part about your home?

Our open floor plan – the kitchen flows into the living/dining spaces…which means we all hang out together all the time.

What’s the most important part of designing a nursery?

Think ahead - buy pieces that you'll want for your big kids' room too. A soft rug! You are on that floor SO much.

What do you really want for Mother’s Day?

A day at Central Park followed by early supper with my guys somewhere yummy. And a handmade card – every mom wants that!

What is the one thing DwellStudio and Hatch makes that you give to all your friends?

DwellStudio: Hooded Towels – they are the BEST. Hatch: I’m obsessed with the Caftan dress. So chic.

Top 3 things always in your handbag?

Bright lipstick, iPhone, Amy’s Bunny Fruit Snack mini packets for meltdowns

Hardest part about being a working mom?

Letting work go at the end of the day. I try.

What beauty product can you not live without?

Rodin Beauty Oil.

Best advice you’ve received on parenting?

The happier you are...the happier your kids are.

Favorite kids book?

In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendack

What movie do you want your life to look like?

The Royal Tennenbaums. Or any Woody Allen film!

As a part of our Style/Squared contest on Pinterest, we're celebrating stylish moms this week on the Studio blog. First up is an interview with Chrisy Turlington Burns. Of course many of you know her as part of fashion's elite, but she's now using her celebrity to raise awareness for maternal health issues around the world through her charity Every Mother Counts.

On a rainy morning in New York last week Hatch Collection Designer Ariane Goldman and DwellStudio Founder Christiane Lemieux caught up with Christy over coffee at Starbucks. The three stylish moms had a great conversation about balancing motherhood, charity and personal style! Check it out...

Q: Give us the background story on what inspired you to start Every Mother Counts.

A: I experienced a complication after delivering my daughter eight years ago that I later learned could have been life threatening, especially if I had not been where I was when I delivered and perhaps even more important, in the hands of a qualified team that included a doula, nurses, midwife and ultimately an OB. This experience got me thinking about other women and the challenges that so many of them face that contribute to hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths around the world every year. I wanted to share what I learned and I thought that a documentary film would be the best way to connect women through the shared experience of childbirth. I started filming No Woman, No Cry in 2008 and premiered it in 2010 at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film tells the personal stories of pregnant women and their caregivers in four countries. Once I completed the documentary I decided to launch Every Mother Counts so that audiences could learn more about the challenges and solutions and get involved in a meaningful way.

Q: We in the US are lucky to indulge and celebrate Mother’s Day while the mothers that Every Mother Counts advocates for are concerned with basic health needs. Can you elaborate on how this plays into your work with your charity?

A: Mother’s Day is only really celebrated in a few countries and while most of us, in the west, mothers and children alike, participate in some way or another many of us do so without reflection or connection to mothers outside of our circles. We wanted to honor mothers around the world in a different way this year so with the help of a wonderful creative agency called CHI & Partners we came up with the idea of No Mothers Day. No Mothers Day is a powerful social issue campaign designed to raise awareness about the hundreds of thousands of girls and women around the world who die each year from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth.

Q: Your wonderful film, No Woman, No Cry, puts a spotlight on the quest to improve maternal health all over the world. Could you describe the experience of making the film—where did you travel? Any anecdotes?

A: I learned so much through the process of making No Woman, No Cry and continue to learn as I travel around the world with this film. What still moves me every time I view it is the sheer strength and grace that each of the women possessed in the most trying of circumstances. I could never work as hard or as selflessly as these women and countless others do every day. I have remained connected with almost everyone we filmed with and have returned to Tanzania, Bangladesh and Guatemala to share the finished product with them. There were of course other stories we filmed that did not make it into the final cut but I share those stories as well whenever I can.

Q: How has becoming a mother shaped your philosophy/approach to life?

A: Becoming a mother totally redirected my life. I knew that it would change me, and I welcomed that change but how it would was a complete surprise. I truly believe that the experience has empowered me and that the connection I have with every mother now is like a sisterhood.

Q: How do you remain authentic to yourself while juggling work, personal and family life?

A: The juggling is what allows me to do all that I want to do. I choose it and realizing that allows me to take responsibility for all that I attempt to do. When I take on too much, it’s up to me to make some sacrifices and I have learned with practice that letting go can be very liberating.

Q: What’s the most rewarding part of working on your charity?

A: Interacting with women around the world and working with others committed to empowering girls and women.

Q: Describe your everyday style?

A: After years of being around the fashion industry I am somewhat immune to it. My lifestyle sort of dictates what I wear. I am a practical person and don’t like to spend a lot of time on myself, but I do appreciate good design. I am a fan of the French designer Isabel Marant and feel that I can pretty much find all I need in her shops these days.

Q: What is your favorite part about your home?

A: Our home is very light and open. Even in the winter we get lots of daylight and that makes me happy. The kitchen is sort of central and even though I don’t cook as much as I’d like to say I do, the room is very inviting.

Q: What do you really want for Mother’s Day?

A: A day of rest and maybe a yoga class.

Q: Favorite family meal?

A: We are big on smoothies in our family. My son can consume almost any food if it tastes sweet so we throw veggies in with fruit. The kids also love to make the smoothies and have Eddie and I try their concoctions. They are getting better.

Q: Favorite Kids book? How about your kid’s favorite book?

A: I love Ferdinand the Bull. My son often enjoys The City Kid and The Suburb Kid these days and Grace is starting to enjoy Nancy Drew.

Q: What have you learned from your kids?

A: They are my greatest teachers. I would say that their best daily lesson is patience, which they are testing in me every day in one way or another.

Plus with every entry DwellStudio and HATCH Collection will make a $10 donation to our friend Christy Turlington Burns' charity Every Mother Counts!

If you need a little pinning inspiration check out Molly's board (DwellStudio Communications Director) and Rachael's board (HATCH Collection Art Director). See full details on entering the contest HERE> Good Luck!

P.S. Stay tuned to the Studio blog for an exclusive interview with Christy and with two of our own cool moms as well as profiles on the stylish moms who inspire us! And we may even feature some of the cool Pinterest boards that you're creating for the contest later in the week! So go ahead and get Style/Squared!!

Image via Every Mother Counts

Christy also launched her No Mother's Day PSA today. Which is her way of honoring the difficult pregnancies and births that many mother's around the world experience. Here at DwellStudio we recognize that we're so lucky to celebrate Mother's Day, so we think Christy's No Mother's Day campaign is a pretty unique way to call attention to the importance of raising awareness and support for maternal health globally. Check out the video...

P.S. Stay tuned to the Studio blog for an exciting new promo and a full Q & A with Christy next week!

Design on a Dime

Metropolitan Pavilion

125 West 18th Street

bet. 6th and 7th Avenues

See full details HERE

DwellStudio items as seen above:

1. Urchin Objet in the Dapper Dudes snap.

2. Gate Fabric in the Retro Modern snap.

3. Zebra Animal Head in the Quirky Prep snap

While you're out and about take some Instagram snaps of your favorite haunts and tag us @DwellStudio. We'd love to see your neighborhood and keep an eye on the Studio blog where we'll feature your best shots!

We’re so lucky to have a wealth of galleries right at our finger tips here in SoHo. Stopping by during coffee breaks is a nice way to refresh the mind during long days in the office.

Peter Blum Soho

99 Wooster Street between Prince and Spring

Showcasing artists like Sol Lewitt (one of the abstract artists we love!) and Louise Bourgeois, the Peter Blum Gallery always has an interesting show primed for graphic inspiration.

Team Gallery

47 Wooster Street between Broome and Grand

If you’re into abstract sculpture, video installation and mixed media presentation, Team Gallery is for you. We’re always impressed with this gallery’s range of madcap offerings, and we love garnering a sense of who’s who in the ever-changing world of up-and-coming avant-garde artists.

Ground Support

399 West Broadway at Spring Street

We’re always on-the-go here at DwellStudio and for those many trips back and forth between the studio on 6th avenue and our flagship store on Wooster, Ground Support has become our coffee standard. The staff always greets us with a smile and a steaming cup of Intelligentsia drip. Plus we think it’s a pretty good sign when you can cull outfit inspiration from your baristas.

Phaidon Store

83 Wooster Street between Broome and Spring Streets

When we need a break from staring at computer screens and falling down the rabbit hole of Pinterest browsing, the Phaidon bookstore provides a welcome escape. The white washed walls and exquisitely produced hardcover art books restore our faith in the potential of print publishing’s staying power.

The Dutch

131 Sullivan Street at Prince

Some days it’s necessary to unwind from a long day with a fancy little martini glass in hand, and The Dutch has become a go-to for many of the DwellStudio designers. With an open and airy interior, grand French windows and beautifully styled food presentations, we feel right at home here.

European Minimalism:

Nurseries with clean lines and tones of white and grays accented with dusty colors are great for rooms that babies can grow into.

Bold Colors:

An easy way to create this graphic modern trend is with decals in bright colors on walls, shelves with cutout circles and a mirror.

The Ceiling:

There is so much you can do with the ceiling to add interest. Why not add a stripe or use wall paper?

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

1 - An attractive lamp.

2 - Chic drinking glasses.

3 - A vase for pretty flowers.

4 - An inspiring book.

5 - Sweet smelling candles.

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From our Undecorate files - A roundup of how I decorate my home with art.

Daring, creative and intelligent—Albert Hadley, you will be missed.

Here's a few of my favorite interiors from interiors from Hadley’s extensive roster—from the Kennedy White House to Brooke Astor's library.

The Yellow Oval Room at the Kennedy White House.

Albert Hadley's Manhattan home featured in Lonny Magazine.

Brooke Astor's library.

William and Babe Paley's Fifth Avenue apartment.

1 - Edward L Shaped Sectional
2 - Dunham Floor Lamp
3 - Deco Border Kelly Green Pillow
4 - Hans Leather Chair
5 - Facet Candleholder
6 - Franklin Media Cabinet
7 - Chelsea Stripe Rug
8 - Jean Baptiste Geometrics Artwork
9 - Curtis Table

1 - On styling your space to look like a home:
"I think it’s the personal that makes a house a home. I love the heirloom things that people have mixed in with their furniture — celebrate the things that have history. Those are the pieces that make your home personal."

Deborah Needleman's living room via New York Magazine

2 - Must-have products:
"I swear by the Crypton cleaning products. They are expensive but I have used them to get red wine out of a cream rug and it has worked. They have given me the freedom to let the kids jump on the couch!"

3 - On making your home feel fresh:
"I love fresh flowers — I do that when I remember. Little tweaks can make your space feel almost redecorated."

photos via Saipua

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Get The Look!

1 - Gazelle Papier Mache Head

2 - Savoy Glider

3 - 5 x 8 Loop Texture Rug

4 - Changing Station

5 - Mid-Century Dresser

6 - Draper Stripe Throw

7 - Conversion Kit

8 - Mid-Century Crib

9 - Giraffe Push Toy

10 - Woodland Tumble Bedding