On Sunday morning in East London you can find beautiful cut flowers, orchids, and plants for your home. The first sounds you'll here when walking down the street are "Two for a fiver" referring to two bunches of flowers for five pounds. There is a sea of vintage and antique shops, as well as art galleries surrounding the flower market. To learn more about this area check out http://columbiaroad.info/home.html.
This weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting the UK based manufacturer and retailer SCP in Shoreditch, London. To say I was blown away is an understatement! From the very moment you enter the showroom you are spellbound by all of the furniture and accessories. Color and bold patterns jump out at you everywhere you look. SCP is internationally known for it's contemporary designs, and collaborations with emerging and established artists like Donna Wilson, Jasper Morrison, Tom Dixon, and Matthew Hilton. To see more from SCP visit www.scp.co.uk.
I want to share with you images from my visit at the concept shop, East London Furniture Company. My friend Charlene Lam introduced me to the artist Christian Dillon, and we toured his studio space. The most intriguing part of Christian's furniture is that it is made of recycled shipping pallets. To learn more about his furniture, and the process check out eastlondonfurniture.blogspot.com.
Come on In!
Recently I have been looking at our entryway in our apartment, and it is in desparate need of an upgrade. So I decided to puruse some ETSY shops for inspiration. I hope these shops help your entryway, mud room, or landing strip get a much needed makeover.
In case you haven't heard the news, AphroChic is coming out with a book, and I am the stylist! We are currently looking for interiors with color, no fear of mixing pattern on pattern, and of course, your space must be chic. To submit your home please enter. Deadline for home submissions is September 15th.
I would like to introduce to you the Walk in Your Shoes interview series that you can find regularly on the Angela Belt website. The objective of these interviews is to get to know the creative people in Washington, DC and beyond. To see the behind the scenes process of how Leon Belt shot and edited this video click here.
To support Mabinty Koroma and the Team to Ends AIDS marathon please click here.
All Up in Your Grill
Now that it's August, and summer is slowly but surely coming to close, it is time to fire up that grill and enjoy a BBQ with friends and family. Here are some great ideas for your next outdoor bash!
Last Wednesday evening, I had the pleasure to meet Etsy store owners and enthusiasts in the DC area. I have been a long time ETSY buyer, and it was such a pleasure to have face-to-face interactions with so many store owners. This meet and greet was just the beginning for ETSY events in the district. On September 18th at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, there will be an all day business seminar for ETSY shop owners to help manage and grow their businesses!
Below is a list of ETSY store owners that I meant, and I would love for you to check out their shops:
4) Pomp & Pride
As an creative professional in Washington, D.C, I often wonder what to wear work when you live in a city where the corporate dress code is a business suit? Coming from Brooklyn, I am quite accustomed to lots of professional artist wearing anything & everything. Here is an outfit I would easily rock to any interior design project. What's your creative dress code? Below is a list of all of clothes and accessories featured in the post.
1) Anthropologie, Tectonics Neckace $118
2) Madewell, Pony flats $235
3) Byrachelrose, Silk Tee $88
4) Madewell, Daybreak Cardigan $68
5) Anthropologie, Creme Brulee Posts $28
6) J.Crew, Skinny leather belt $34
7) Valhallabrooklyn, Larch bag $309
8) J.Crew, Crystal Mosaic Bracelet $85
9) Anthropologie, Pilcro Stet Slim $98
Everyday I look at my bedroom, and I think about how much potential there is to make it look fabulous. I keep adding one new item a piece at a time, but I need to see the full picture of what I really want. So this week, I played around with photoshop and finally designed my dream bedroom. Below are links to all of the products placed above.
From the Top left:
1) DwellStudio, Cooper chair in Terra Lead $1090
2) AphroChic, Boerum Hill pillow $105
3) Zgallerie, Veneto Suitcases $69
4) Anthropologie, Scattered Chevrons Curtain $108-168
5) Anthropologie, Pigment Curl Quilt 2010 $998
6) Room&Board, Hudson QN bed in Maple $1299
7) Room&Board, Garrison Grey Pillow $99
8) AphroChic, The Beat Gray $175
9) Heywood-Wakefield, Trophy Nightstand $625
10) Room&Board, Link MD lamp $380
11) WestElm, Kite Kilim rug $49-699
12) WestElm, White/Feather Gray stripe sheet set $19-99
Photography by Leon Belt
As a Capitol Hill resident, Eastern Market is one perk you cannot pass up. Whenever I get the chance, I have to go to the market and get fresh cut flowers, fresh vegetables and fruits, and of course, pickles from the pickle man. I start my trip with a fruit smoothly from a local vendor, and then persue the vendors' stands for the perfect flea market find.
Today I got the perfect cut flowers from Blue Iris. This is my favorite vendor to go to for cut flowers. The booth is inside the pavilion. The flowers at Blue Iris may cost a few more dollars than the other vendors in the market, however they are always the best pick for long lasting, beautiful cut flowers in your home. For only $15, I got a bouquet of flowers and placed ten bud vases throughout our house. See below some of the simple flower arrangements we placed in our home.
Photography by Leon Belt
I Need "Cute" Storage
In my home, secondary storage is a must. However, finding the right small basket or box that looks good, and is functional is another story. I hope this helps you de-clutter your space! Click here.
Blues Clues
Today, I decided the only way I was going to be able to cool off from this unbearable heat was to start thinking of fall. I scavenged my Etsy favs for the perfect shades of blue that will "pop" my style this fall, against those autumn leaves. To see the full collection click here.
Check it out! I worked on an exciting project as a stylist for AphroChic for Matchbook Magazine. I helped my sister transform her backyard patio from a bare space to an outdoor dining oasis. To see more from this rooftop soiree click here.
