Valentine's Day wishes...

Roses filled the room,

soft lingerie hung nearby

sweets sealed the seduction, 

while red marked the spot for the love that filled the air!!!

While I have been a bit more occupied than usual, I couldn't go without wishing you an endless day of romance!!!

Photo #1 via: the coveteur, Photo #2 via: bardot in blue, Photo #3 via: jason + anna photography, Photo #4 via: all the pretty birds 

Target & Neiman Marcus collaboration update...

As I first blogged about {here}, Target & Neiman Marcus are collaborating on a special collection to appear in Target stores around the holidays... well, the first pictures are here and I am excited... here are my favorites... enjoy!!!

Altuzarra

Oscar de la Renta

Tory Burch

Tracy Reese

Photos via: ny mag

Obsession: Window Shades...

I never hung curtains in any of my apartments, always custom blinds in a chic design... in my current apartment, I never even changed the standard white blinds that were here when I moved in... they were brand new so I hated to toss them but they are boring me after four years... but instead of custom blinds this time around, I am feeling an update to my window style... perhaps with some window shades??? 

 

 

Have a great weekend!!!

Photo #1 & #2 via: apartment therapy, Photo #3, #4 & #5 via: lonny, Photo #6 via: rue

Closet intervention...

With my closets stuffed to the point where things were starting to pile on top of each other, it was time to invest in an armoire... 

After finding the armoire and setting it in place, it's time to start filling it...

I'll be going through my closets and switching around seasonal wear this weekend... the perfect way to welcome fall... until Monday!!!

Photo #1 via: lonny, Photo #2 & #3 via: the coveteur

How do you do: Kate Spade "Cloverdale" Dots Rose Bowl...

As I mentioned in an earlier {post}, I purchased a round vase with the plans of tackling a DIY Kate Spade "Cloverdale" Dots Rose Bowl one day... well, I finally did it and here are the easy steps... 

Once you have your vase ready to go, you'll need gold gloss enamel paint and a brush with a tip that is about a 1/4 inch thick...

While I drew on the dots freehand, I would definitely say if you can find a stencil with the right size circles then GO FOR IT... once the painting is done, leave to dry for the required time as stated on the bottle... 

And finally a DIY well done... enjoy!!!

Photos and DIY via: An Obsession with Style

Obsession: The Antique Stove reinvented...

I apologize for the week late delay in posting; I was sick to the point that I couldn't move... but I am back and it feels good... As evidenced by my Etsy store, {Heirlooms NYC}, I love all things vintage and antique... and who doesn't love an Antique stove...

the weekend before I fell sick, I happened on a lovely idea for taking a wonderful looking antique stove that is otherwise not functional and making it into something that is actually quite purposeful...

While the majority of the stove can be used for storage without any tweaking, taking out the major mechanics and placing a great storage basket adds another area for use... and by placing a cut to fit cover on the burners, you now have a great space for displaying your favorite things... enjoy!!!

Photo #1 via: desire to inspire, Photo #2 & #3 via: An Obsession with Style

How do you do: Wallpapered desk...

A few months ago, I {blogged} about moving a desk in my apartment from one room to another and found the lovely idea of refreshing it with some wallpaper... due to the unbearable heat this past weekend, I decided to tackle this DIY... instead of wallpaper, I found this cool vintage inspired shelf liner which was great to use since it had a grid on its back to measure and cut straight lines... so I gathered a pencil, scissors, shelf liner and got to work... 

Using the shelf liner was also easier since it is self-adhesive which means if you lay a piece down and it doesn't work, you can just peel it off without any residue left behind... also great to use if you want to update the desk again in the future, all you do is peel it off and add on a new design... after cutting and placing the pieces to match the different angles of the desk, I ended up with a brand new desk... 

I promise more pictures once the desk is put in its place and decorated... see you Friday!!!

Photos and DIY via: An Obsession with Style

Obsession: The next Target collaboration...

While catching up on emails, I was thrilled to read about the latest Target collaboration...

Target will be joining forces with Neiman Marcus on a holiday collection, that will be available at all Target and Neiman Marcus locations and online at both retailers' websites, starting December 1...  The collection will consist of 50-plus items costing between $7.99 and $499.99, with prices averaging less than $60 and each designer will contribute one to three designs in categories ranging from men’s, women’s, children’s clothing and accessories, sporting goods, home goods, and accessories for pets and electronics... how exciting!!!

The yummy list of designers featured are:

Alice + Olivia, Altuzarra, Band of Outsiders, Brian Atwood, Carolina Herrera, Derek Lam, Diane Von Furstenberg, Eddie Borgo, Jason Wu, Judith Leiber, Lela Rose, Marc Jacobs, Marchesa, Oscar de la Renta, Philip Crangi, Prabal Gurung, Proenza Schouler, Rag & Bone, Robert Rodriguez, Rodarte, Skaist-Taylor, Thom Browne, Tory Burch, Tracy Reese

Photo and info via: NY mag

Not your typical garment display...

As one of those people with limited closet space and no walls to knock down or rooms to convert,  I daydream about how I can work my wardrobe into other living spaces... shoe organizers hung on doors work, but aren't very attractive and piling clothes on top of each other in an effort to make things fit in your closet just doesn't cut it... 

On last week's episode of Design Star, I fell in love with the idea of a showroom feel for your treasured bags, shoes and outfits... framed to size, display your goods like the works of art that they are... definitely a future DIY... until Monday!!!

Obsession: Wallpaper covered desks..

I got the itch to redecorate and as always I am on the look out for ways to refresh what I have... I moved the desk from the extra bedroom to the master bedroom but decided it needed a face lift... something to make it more chic... luckily I stumbled on the idea of covering the desk top with a beautiful piece of wallpaper with a piece of glass cut to fit layered on top... enjoy!!!

Photo #1 & #2 via: design sponge, Photo #3 via: bhg, Photo #4 via: martha stewart

Obsession: Inspiration Boards...

My obsessions are often fueled by my growing collection of clippings... I tear away at things I have to have, things I want to create and things that I want to do... bundled up, these clippings are everywhere... what is a chic girl to do in a situation like this one ponders... well I say pin away... on a beautiful fabric covered inspiration board, I am going to display my wide range of obsessions... enjoy!!!

 

Photo #1, #4, #5 & #7 via: Lonny, Photo #2 & #3 via: the coveteur, Photo #6 via: wayne tippetts

Back with my driftwood...

Wonderful days spent on the beach, relaxing without a worry and I even came home with some beautiful driftwood... 

With promises to start posting again on Monday, I wish you a bright and sunny weekend!!!

Photo via: An Obsession with Style

Obsession: Dinner settings...

It was great to have Easter dinner with a group of friends... we laughed, shared stories and relived memories... sitting at the restaurant, I imagined the type of setting I would have created for the gathering... enjoy!!! 

 

Photo #1 via: joy de vivre, Photo #2 via: steve steinhardt, Photo #3 via: tea lily photography

Happy 2nd Birthday to An Obsession with Style!!!

Sunday will be An Obsession with Style's 2nd birthday...  

While the posting may have decreased due to life's other obligations, I'm glad that I have this glamourous escape and thank everyone for continuing to join me in my fabulous obsession with style... thanks for your support... see you Monday!!!


Photo via: souvenirs

Obsession: Layered tablecloths...

Often layered tablecloths are associated with a bad party scene... clashing materials and colors can take what is meant to be elegant and make it look unflattering and in poor taste... however, when done right layering can be oh so right... 

Happy Monday!!!

Photo via: Rue

  

Obsession: Lucite dining chairs...

We've seen ghost chairs everywhere, but we haven't seen lucite chairs like these...

While they may be shaped  like traditional dining chairs and even padded for comfort, these lucite chairs stay true to their modern style... until Monday... 

Photo #1 via: lonny mag, Photo #2 via: rue, Photo #3 via: lustreevents

Obsession: Triangles...

Living spaces are often dictated by colors and design style periods...  Decorating with triangular shapes brings a multidimensional effect to any setting... 

Enjoy!!!

Photo #1 via: desire to inspire, Photo #2 via: bno designs, Photo #3 via: Thom Felicia, Photo #4 via: architectural design