Mad for Mad Men

With the season premier of Mad Men that aired last night, I have been feeling a little 1960s inspiration that is brimming with sleek style and indulgent design.  The sixties were a time of enormous change, both technologically and socially. Colors were inspired by nature, green, gold, orange and yellow were very popular.  Combinations such as fuchsia and tangerine, and black and white were used often.  Sleek modern furniture filled homes also known as flat pack furniture, "S" and pod shaped chairs made of space age shapes.  Homes were decorated with shag rugs, bold flowers, paisley prints and accessorized with owls, mushrooms, cats and daisies.  The overall look was clean and open.  Here are some 1960 retro decorating ideas to give your home that Mad Men look! 

 

Greenwich sofa and chair from Nathan Anthony

Lighting from Cyan Design

Miles and May May Credenza

Felt Flower Pillow

Westwood Pressick Floor Lamp

Surya Rugs, bold print and shag

Email your thoughts on the 1960s decoration inspiration at lsincair.designs@gmail.com

Obsession: Wallpaper!!!

My newest obsession is wallpaper!  I love using bold colors and patterns to give a room some spark.  I loved wallpaper in the 80’s and I still love it today.  Wallpaper today however is much more lovely then it was back in the day.  With today's modern prints they can turn any home into a “wow” factor.  Please don’t be afraid to use it.  I have put together some wallpaper options for homeowners and renters.

Take any old furniture and give it new use.

Accent wall in any room

On the ceiling with a bold paint color

On the inside of a cabinet or bookshelf

 Framed to give walls new life without having to commit to one print.  The best thing about framing wallpaper is that you can change out the prints with the seasons giving your room a constant new look.

Last but not least doors.

Happy wallpapering your space!

Last Minute DIY Christmas Decorations

As Christmas quickly approaches, here are some quick and easy do it yourself decoration ideas that will add sparkle to your home.  There is no need to break the piggy bank to add some decorations to your holiday cheer this season.  Please take a look at some of these ideas!

1. Snow Covered Pine Cones. Apply glue to the tips of the cone and sprinkle with sea salt.  If you want to add some sparkle add white and silver glitter.

2. Dress up your dining table chandelier (or any light fixture) with some extra ornaments.  

3.  Wrap your doors in ribbon, and add a gift tag to give it that special touch.

4. Christmas Metallic Bow Wreath. Get a bag of Bows (under $5) and glue them to foam tubing.  Makes for the perfect wreath.

5.  Glitter Drink Sticks.  Perfect for your holiday drinks!

6. Glitter Candlesticks. Make plain candlesticks sparkle with a coat of shimmery glitter.  You can use inexpensive wood candlesticks or a weathered pair you already own.

Happy Holidays from Sinclair Designs!

Owl Wonderland Nursery (for girl) Installation Photos

Molly has arrived, and so has her nursery!  It is finally ready for this special little girl to fill it with laughter, and imagination.  After picking out the accessories and paint the room is complete.  The main walls are pink with one accent green wall, where the window is located.  At the top of each wall is an accent of green banding trim.  We ended up adding the wonderland trees, which enclose over the crib and have accent branches on adjacent walls. For finishing touches we added the owl decals and a special personalized decal for the little one. 

Let me know what you think!

Succulent Ornaments!

Tis the season to be decorating!  Lets think a little green this year by adding some beautiful succulents to your tree. No matter what you decorate with this year, please keep plants in mind.  They are a beautiful way to bring color into your home while saving a bit of money and investing in something that will last.  Simply hook a succulent on an ornamental hook, and they will keep for several weeks.  The best thing about the idea is that when the season is over and its time to put the decorations away, plant your succulents!

Miami Wall Sconce

I am so excited to introduce the Miami Wall Sconce!  As I have mentioned before one of my favorite light fixtures is the Miami from Murray's Iron Works.  One of my clients wanted a "sister" wall sconce for her current project.  I had asked our workshop in Los Angeles if we have ever made a custom Miami Wall Sconce, and their response was no.  Since it had never been done, I took on the opportunity to design a custom wall sconce for my client.  I came up with two sizes for my client and both are unique.

14" W x 14" H x 7" Projection

7' W x 14" H x 7" Projection

The sconces are finished in Aged Bronze and have white opal glass.  These photos do not do them justice (they were taken by the workshop) but I wanted to share my lighting design with you. Once these are completely finished and installed, I am hoping to share some installation photos.

Owl Wonderland Nursery (for girl)

Owls are very popular this year for all ages; I myself have become a fan.  Through many different cultures, the symbolic meaning of owls deal with, brilliance, independence, mystery, transition, intelligence, and protection.  A friend of mine came to me with the idea of Owl's for her nursery.  This project is in the very beginning stages, but since so many of my friends are expecting I thought that I would share some of my nursery ideas.

The design was based off the Pottery Barn Hayley Nursery Bedding.

She already had the crib and furniture so we just needed to add some color and creativity to the walls and room.  Taking colors from the bedding I found coordinating colors from BEHR paints.

Breakfast Blend 280F-7

Ruffles 170A-3

Corn Husk Green 400D-4

Cool Pink 100C-2

Besides adding paint to the walls, I wanted to add some fun wall decals, which are easy to apply and make such a statement.  Attached are some of the many wall decals that can be found from etsy.com the prices can range anywhere from $30-$100 for decals.

I came up with two simple wall paint options that would go perfect with the theme selected.  Option 2 so far is the winner!  All walls are painted in the Ruffles (pink) paint.  The main wall is where the crib will go with painted trees, in the Breakfast Blend paint. The trees will frame the crib, and give a nature ambiance.  The decals will then add the finishing touch.  I have added a few individual owls decals to option 2 so that you can get a better visual.

After the bedding, and paint is completed its time to start decorating!

Below are two rug options I have picked out.  The pink rug with stripes is a nice option, however I think that the flower area rug with the little ladybugs would be perfect in this "owl wonderland nursery. " 

Shaw-Kathy Ireland Home
Young Attitudes Forever

Momeni Lil Mo Whimsy Collection
LMJ7 Grass Rug

Creative bookshelf options...

Lighting options...

Possible wall decor...

Growth Chart, from etsy.com

This project is still underway; I will share more once it is completed!  

Until then, if you need help on a nursery project, or any design project feel free to contact me.