Designing Life

Overwhelmed!!!

2011-01-07T22:57:00.003-05:00

Lately I've been feeling overwhelmed with work and life in general. I've been blessed to be extremely busy with my business but at times even I can't keep my shit together. That is one of the scariest things for me to admit, since I tend to be a perfectionist and have an even harder time asking anyone for help. I don't have many resolutions for this year other than trying to work on my personal life while balancing my business. Us women tend to put a facade of perfectionism when certain aspects of our lives are not 100% together. I will stop this old habit of mine and in 2011 will be more open about the beauty of being honest with ourselves. I'm proud to admit that I've already started my rehabilitation , just see my last two statuses on Facebook.

This is for the women out there just like me :)

Wondering if there is a hot-line I can call to hire someone to help me get my Christmas tree down.

Is completely fine with not having her shit together this week. She'll get there eventually!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!!

xo,

Yansy

Happy 2011!!!

2010-12-31T13:35:00.005-05:00

2010 has been an amazing year full of personal and business accomplishments! I feel blessed to be surrounded by a supporting group of friends and family, and the best husband a girl could ever ask for:). I have many goals for the new year but most importantly to Believe in Myself. I look forward to the arrival of 2011 believing to be ......the Best Year Yet! Happy New Year!!!

P.S As an oath to you and to this blog, I promise to spend a lot more time here on 2011.

A Hint to Where I'll be Spending my Weekend!

2010-11-05T06:43:00.000-04:00

Can this vanity be any more perfect? I'm in love with the shell sink, glass tile wall, shell sconces and the star of the hour the shell mirror. Can you guess where I will be spending my weekend and all of next week? I look forward to seeing if you guys are able to guess correctly.

Have a wonderful weekend and I'll be back with plenty of pics from my trip.

Yansy

Another Kitchen Obsession

2010-11-04T06:22:00.000-04:00

Where to begin? Lets start by drooling over the fact that this is a white kitchen, which we all know I LOVE. This is by far the most ideally shaped kitchen I've ever seen. The white expose brick wall is B-A-N-A-N-A-S as is the row of windows at the far end of the kitchen, my favorite feature of the space. This kitchen has it all, from the island, to the floors and we definitely need to acknowledge the spectacular pendant lamp. This was a kitchen of the month on House Beautiful, you can find more info on their website.

Even if you don't love white kitchens as much as I do, I hope you can appreciate the architectural details in the space.

Yansy

An Oldie but a Goodie!!!

2010-11-03T07:46:00.000-04:00

This dining room designed by Thom Filicia is one of my favorite jobs he has ever executed. From the lighting to the spectacular wall size photo of the horses. The man is a genius and this dining room is a great example of his ability as a designer.

A few words from the man himself in regards to this dining room:

"You can push the envelope in a dining room — you want it to be an experience, something exciting and sexy. The way the photo is printed on glass makes the colors glow. It's beautiful and romantic and earthy. I designed the dining table — the top is reclaimed wood, and the base is metal. To me, it's like a classic reinvented. I love a round dining table, where you're all looking at each other. It's more intimate, and the conversation is better. You know, if there's one thing missing from most modern apartments, it's a really great dining space. "

I agree with him in regards to the lack of a proper dining room space in most modern apartments. How about you?

Yansy

Oscar De La Renta for LEE JOFA

2010-10-27T06:50:00.000-04:00

Ever since the new collection of Oscar de La Renta for Lee Jofa came out, I have been seriously obsessed with all of the prints. I've never been a fan of full skirts but I wouldn't mind wearing any of the ones above. Does anyone else loves the new collection as much as I do? I'm sure many of you do, since anything Oscar touches turns to gold.

Yansy

Kitchen Love!

2010-10-26T15:31:00.002-04:00

(images from my inspiration file)

Hey guys,

Sorry I was not able to post earlier. Lately things have been very complicated but in a good way if you know what I mean. Anyways, Bobby and I are actively looking at homes in a beautiful location in South Florida where I'm looking for a fixer upper and Bobby is hoping to find something completely done. That's a battle I will win unless the house has my dream kitchen which I doubt it will. I love white kitchens, always have and always will. I'm just naturally attracted to them, and these two images are the epitome of what I'm hoping my future kitchen will look like. I have decided to bring you along on our search and take images of the homes we tour, with the hopes you will help me convince him that a fixer upper is the way to go. I'm counting on all of you, so please don't let me down.

Hope you're enjoying a beautiful afternoon!

Yansy

I'm back for good!

2010-10-25T14:24:00.002-04:00

Hello my dear friends!

As many of you have noticed, I took a well deserve break from blogging to do some traveling and focus on my business. I decided that the break is over and is now time to get back into blogging which is something I truly enjoy. I would like to personally thank everyone that reached out to me during my break to make sure all was well. I consider many of you great friends, and I feel fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful community. I look forward to sharing with all of you all of the projects I'm currently working on. Will be back tomorrow with some images from the current state of our home.

P.S I hope you're enjoying the beautiful fall weather!

Yansy

House Beautiful Kitchen of The Year!

2010-07-20T06:42:00.000-04:00

I know, I continue to be M.I.A but I appreciated having all of my readers support. I have been working non stop which has kept me away from blogging . Well enough about me, let's focus on design. This year House Beautiful made a great choice to have the amazingly talented Jeff Lewis to design the 2010 House Beautiful Kitchen of the year. Let's start with the California modern concept and open design. I'm in love with the long open shelves, minimalist cabinets and beautiful wood floors.
The dining room table designed by Jeff Soderbergh made from wood salvaged from the old Vanderbilt polo barn. How amazing is that?
The open wine rack is a genius idea!

The Licht im Raum chandelier is not my favorite part of the room however I can appreciate the design the concept behind it. I love succulents and the used in this table setting is perfection. For more information visit HouseBeautiful.com

What do you think of this kitchen? Do you preferred Ina Garten's traditional kitchen from last year? Please do tell. I love to hear your thoughts.

xo,

Yansy

Looking forward to this weekend!

2010-06-25T06:07:00.001-04:00

To say I'm looking forward to this weekend will be an understatement. As you can all imagine due to my lack of posting life has been a bit crazy lately. I'm looking forward to spending my weekend in one of Florida's most beautiful beaches with my family. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and take some time to enjoy your summer.

xo,

Yansy

LONNY!!!

2010-06-11T10:36:00.003-04:00

The latest issue of Lonny is finally out! I love this living room above, the curtains are my favorite. It makes me want to use my 2 yards of Kalah Blue fabric in one of my designs. I hope you have a fabulous weekend and follow Michelle's and Patrick's motto for the summer and capture as many rays of sunshine as your time and your dermatologist allows it.

P.S. Remember to use lots of sunblock.

I'm Back!!!

2010-06-10T07:11:00.000-04:00

I've missed you all and I'm so very sorry for being gone for so long. It was not planned, unfortunately I ended up in the hospital with a ruptured ovarian cyst. Extremely painful, I've never been through anything like that. I had to stay in the hospital for several days and almost had surgery which I chose to cancel. Thank god I'm finally feeling like myself again. I'm sorry I don't have any home projects to share with all of you, I have not been able to finish everything I was working on. For now enjoy this beautiful image via House Beautiful which showcases the most perfect and sophisticated pink dining room I've ever seen.

Thank you to all of my followers for sticking around and not leaving me.

xo,

Yansy

Etsy Rocks!

2010-05-14T06:55:00.000-04:00

The main reason I love Etsy is the accessibility it provides for us design enthusiast to items you're unlikely to find at a store. I came across Etsy Seller Jolie Marche while researching burlap pillows. How fantastic are these pillows? I love the vintage feel, it reminds me of something Joni would use in her designs. I can't wait to use a few of these amazing pillows in one of my own interiors.

Have a wonderful Weekend full of treasure hunting!!

xo,

Yansy

DVF at Home!!!

2010-05-13T06:44:00.000-04:00

When you think of Diane Von Furstenberg you think of her timeless wrap dresses which has been a staple in every modern woman's closet since the 70's. Her home in Connecticut represents her elegant yet eclectic taste. Take a look around and enjoy a tour of her sophisticated country home.

Could this women be any more elegant and beautiful? Age is nothing but a number!!!

Happy Thursday!!!!

New Project!!!!!

2010-05-12T09:23:00.000-04:00

I can't wait to show you what I do with this ugly duckling!! I actually have two others exactly the same. I'm half way done and to say it has been an extreme amount of work would be an understatement. I plan to keep one and sell the other two once I'm done refinishing them. I can't wait to share the after photos with all of you.

I hope you're having a fabulous Wednesday!!!!

P.S. I didn't mean for you to see the mess in the background :)

Sunshine Love!

2010-05-10T06:34:00.000-04:00

I hope you had a fabulous Mother's Day weekend!!! I just wanted to share with you this fabulous images and the most absolute chevron rug. Hoping for some good news tomorrow!!

Going Neutral!!!

2010-05-07T06:24:00.000-04:00

We all know I'm one to love colors in my interiors however today I felt like going monochromatic. I really need to make room in our house for a neutral space just for moi. I guess I'm really in the mood for some calmness specially since I didn't accomplish much at the doctor's yesterday and now I have to wait until Tuesday's for the results. I hope you'll have a wonderful weekend and will be spending your Mother's Day with your love ones. I plan to spend my weekend working on a million projects I still have to catch up with specially since I need to keep myself occupied and in a zen state of mind.

Sorry for all of my rambling, I just tend to do that when I'm nervous. Thank you for all of your well wishes and I hope you got to enjoy the images!!!!

Anxious!!!

2010-05-06T06:44:00.000-04:00

This room is the perfect feminine color combination without feeling to girlie. I'm in love with the chairs, the fabric is perfect for a pair of chairs like the ones in the image. The mirror tables are my favorite feature in the room and the wall color ties everything perfectly. I hope you're having a better day than me. I'm on my way to the doctor with the hopes for some good news!!!!

Thank God is Thursday!!!!

Insanely Good!!!!

2010-05-05T15:37:00.002-04:00

I came across this image via Habitually Chic and I can't seem to get it out of my head. The settee is pure perfection!!!! I must get my hands on some ikat fabric for a chair project I'm working on.

I hope you're having a fabulous Wednesday!

Are Foo Dogs Overrated?

2010-05-04T06:46:00.000-04:00

I have a special room in my heart for my foo dogs however I wonder if they are overrated. They have appeared in magazines everywhere from the pages of our beloved Domino to our recent issue of Lonny. Do you feel the trend of displaying your foo dogs in your home is very circa 2006 or do you think they are timeless? Enjoy a few of my favorite images of foo dogs!!!!

Not helping my obsession!

2010-04-29T06:14:00.003-04:00

These images of painted bentwood chairs are really not helping my obsession. I have yet to find a pair of my own. I know I will, I just hope is soon!!! Thanks for putting up with my ranting, I just can't vent to Bobby about it anymore. Thanks for the support and let me confess once and for all, I'm a chair addict, a pack rat. How about you? Is there something your obsessed with? I would love to know. The Interior Design anonymous group is officially open for calls!!!!

It's almost Friday which only means more chair hunting. Yay!!!!

House Beautiful at its Best!!!

2010-04-28T07:26:00.002-04:00

There latest issue is by far my favorite, mainly because of this Hollywood Regency designed condo. This is a rental ladies and gents! Can you believe it? This amazing rental is home to up and coming designer Melissa Warner of Massucco Warner Miller. To read more on Melissa's design philosophy go here.

I hope this stunning images brought some sunshine and inspiration to your Wednesday.

xo,

Yansy

Must Have!!!

2010-04-27T07:16:00.002-04:00

Need two of these babies for our dining room asap. I'm still searching for my bentwood chairs which I'm no longer frustrated about. I know I will find them eventually!!! In the mean time the chair fairy must have read my previous post on the matter because over the weekend he/she granted me with three fabulous mid century modern chairs for absolutely nothing. Can't wait to share them with you!!!!

Have a wonderful day!

xo,

Yansy

Pure Envy!!!

2010-04-26T05:28:00.000-04:00

Terrible title I know but one can't help but feel a bit of non malicious envy towards Jenna Lyons. Dream job, Dream home and hopefully a happy family. OK, I'm done feeling sorry for myself and will move on to admire Jenna's fabulous town home in Brooklyn which the only thing I'm really envious of.

The Farrow and Ball paint Jenna used on the doorways enhances the architecture details of the home.

Fabulous open lay out. Love the details on the ceiling and the fireplace.

The exposed pipes give the kitchen an industrial feel as well as the stainless steel open shelves.

The seating area off the kitchen has to be one of my favorite spots in the home .

Scratch that, Jenna's closet which was a bedroom she converted has to be by far my favorite space in the home.

The ever so popular Domino cover that made us all want to paint every room in our homes black.

Love the floors, the tub, the light fixture! What's not to love?

By far one of my favorite nurseries of all time, the crib has been recently replaced by a big boy bed.

The most amazing outdoor space in Brooklyn for sure!

I hope you got to enjoy Jenna's home once again and if you feel a bit of envy don't feel ashamed she does have a fabulous life and so do we!!!!!

Frustrated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-04-20T23:19:00.001-04:00

I've been searching for weeks for four of this babies. I have managed to convince myself that four bentwood chairs would be the perfect addition to our small patio, specially painted in a soft aqua color. So far I've had no luck. This weekend I plan to go hunting to every thrift store in South Florida. Wish me luck! I think I'm going to needed (: