Inspired.talk

Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks

Los Angeles interior designer and tastemaker Kelly Wearstler has introduced a new collection of vibrant and inspiring fabrics through Groundworks. In this second collaboration, Wearstler brings together her love for natural materials, graphic patterns and unique colors. The fabrics are a curated mix of prints, wovens and embroideries that can transform an interior and inspire a mood.

The collection features organic and textural designs that are elegant and dramatic, including a velvet tie dye design, raw silks in a range of Kelly’s favorite hues, and a delicate print based on the natural veining found in marble. The line also features the bold graphic patterns that have become Kelly Wearstler signatures – a graphic diagonal stripe interpreted in sumptuous velvet, an abstracted animal print with an ikat influence, and a striking design of hand painted brushstrokes that crisscross dynamically across a linen ground cloth.

All are available in an inspiring color range that Kelly uses throughout her interior design and fashion projects –black and white, periwinkle blues, pistachio greens, smokey aubergines and corals, citrine yellow and warm charcoal greys and ivory. For more on the collection, visit www.leejofa.com.

Top to bottom: Agate in Ebony/Beige GWF-3102-816, Serpent in Ebony GWF-3107-8, custom design, Channels in Ebony/Ivory GWF-3101-816, Feline in Ebony/Beige GWF-3106-816

Top to bottom: Channels in Taupe/Ivory GWF-3101-616, Patina Linen in Gold GWF-3115-4, Barcelo in Truffle GWF-3105-68, Serpent Natural in Linen GWF-3114-616, Sonoma in Straw GWF-3109-416, Agate in Taupe/Gold GWF-3102-411,Oblique in Straw/Grey GWF-3050-411, Barcelo in Alabaster GWF-3105-116, Currents Linen in Linen/Gold GWF-3113-416

The latest ad from Groundworks, featuring the new Kelly Wearstler collection.

Top to bottom: Mala in Lake GWF-3103-513, Agate in Slate/Linen GWF-3102-516, Sonoma in Cornflower GWF-3109-510, Barcelo in Taupe GWF-3105-611, Oblique in Slate/Graphite GWF-3050-511, Channels in Periwinkle/Oat GWF-3101-516, Sunbleached in Linen GWF-3110-616, Mineral in Indigo/Slate, GWF-3104-511, Sunbleached in Graphite GWF-3110-11

    A vignette from Kelly Wearstler's flagship store in West Hollywood.

Channels in Ebony/Ivory GWF-3101-816

Top to bottom: Feline in Lake/Slate GWF-3106-313, Sonoma in Lake GWF-3109-313, Agate in Lake/Mink GWF-3102-138, Oblique in Lake/Linen GWF-3050-311, Sunbleached in Lake GWF-3110-313, Mineral in Juniper/Lake GWF-3104-3

Holiday Tabletop Inspired by DIFFA

Kravet

Thanksgiving is all about entertaining. It’s about slowing down and showing gratitude. It’s for breaking out the good china and sitting around the table until the candles burn down, laughing and sharing with friends and family. It’s a time to remember all of the things for which we’re thankful.

As we make our preparations, we thought we’d offer a look back at some of the inspired tabletops at DIFFA Dining by Design, held in New York City last spring. DIFFA is an organization that exists because of the donations of time, money and resources from people in our industry and beyond. This year, as we say thanks, let us include DIFFA for all of the work they are doing in the fight against HIV/ AIDS in this country.

Please take time between now and Dec. 14 to visit the 30for30 DIFFA Charity Auction, commemorating 30 years of fighting HIV/ AIDS in conjunction with World AIDS Day. The auction features some truly special, one-of-a-kind experiences such as consultations with design icons Kelly Wearstler and Thom Filicia, original art and photography, travel and entertainment packages, and more.

From our family to yours, we hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Caroline McKeough for C McKeough Unlimited

Jeffrey Brooks Interior Design

Diane von Furstenberg

2Michaels

New York Times by Anki Spets of Area

Bobby Berk Home and Marc Wilson Design

Mary Davis Interiors

Fashion Institute of Technology (Mentor: Preston Bailey)

Ralph Lauren Home

Thomas O’Brien and Veranda at Designer Visions: Cinema Style

Every year, Hearst shelter magazines Veranda, House Beautiful and Town & Country partner with prominent designers for Designer Visions: Cinema Style. Designers work with his or her magazine partner to interpret a movie through interior design. For example, in 2009, Thom Filicia worked with House Beautiful to create a beautiful space at Soho Mews based on The Big Chill.

This year, based on the film Someone to Watch Over Me, Thomas O’Brien and Veranda collaborated to create a beautiful interior at 1212 Fifth Avenue. “There's something about the production and cinematography that reflects a modern era, even as the story and mood are more traditional," O'Brien told the Wall Street Journal. "That film also offers a glimpse of this kind of elegant, composed modern woman living a glamorous New York life.” Inspired by the character Claire from the film, O’Brien created a space that is refined but not overly formal.

This apartment, along with apartments from House Beautiful and Town & Country, are open to the public for tours at selected times through October 16. Proceeds benefit the Art of Elysium, a nonprofit group that pairs actors, artists and musicians with arts programs designed to benefit children battling serious medical conditions. For tickets and hours, visit www.theartofelysium.org.

Above photo: Club chair features Thomas O'Brien for Groundworks Morocco Chenille in Mocha (GWF-2749-168), draperies are Kravet Smart 30672-116.

Draperies are Kravet Smart 30672-116. Sofa features Thomas O'Brien for Groundworks Fiona Chenille in Smoke (GWF-2582-11). Benches feature Thomas O'Brien for Groundworks Orlando Chenille in Brick (GWF-2754-916). 

Shade features Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks Sand Strie in Beige (GWF-2813-116). Bench features Thomas O'Brien for Groundworks Tahira Ottoman in Birch (GWF-2753-101). 

Photos courtesy of Veranda.

Seeing Green

Green. The color of nature, the color of money, the color of environmental consciousness, the color of luck. Whatever green says when it speaks to you, you cannot deny its appeal. Emerald green is a surprisingly versatile color, and can add sophistication and depth to a variety of color combinations, especially basic black. How do you use green in your home or in your wardrobe? Let us know in the comments!

Design by Summer Thornton, featuring Cole & Son Malachite wallpaper.

Emerald earrings make a major impact.

Design by Miles Redd, featuring Oscar de la Renta for Lee Jofa fabric, including silk upholstered walls.

Design by Grant K. Gibson.

 
Celine.

Design by Jean Paul Beaujard.

Wizard of Oz editorial for Vogue, photographed by Annie Liebovitz.

Design by Kelly Wearstler.

 

Kelly Wearstler Fall 2011 Fashion and Interior Inspiration

Last week we met Kelly Wearstler at the home of one of her clients to preview her new collection of clothing and accessories that will be sold exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman and select Neiman Marcus stores. Though the first thing she told us broke our hearts (“no photos please”) she shared with us some insight into her latest venture.

Kelly has always been open about her love of fashion, and bold with her choices, so a branded collection in her signature style was a natural next step. The collection offers slouchy silks, sweatshirts and tees that layer perfectly with structured jackets, dresses and furs, all in a palette of pink, orange, blue, grey and black. The patterns were definitely quieter in the clothing, and the jewelry and accessories featured chunkier stones and metals – all patterns and textures perfect for inspiring a future new fabric collection for Groundworks by Lee Jofa.

Kelly’s interiors feature color, scale and sculptural elements in distinct ways, and so do her clothing and accessories. We were so inspired by her collection, and by the way it interprets her interior style, that we thought we’d share the collection alongside some of our favorite interior shots. Visit Kelly's blog for a more on her time in New York City.