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There is a boy who comes into the shop with his mom. He is around 8 years old. Every time he comes in he asks his mom to buy him this vintage print that sits in front of the signature Scalamandre wallpaper. I told her she has brought him up very exposed to art. Well, his dad is a consultant to Sotheby's and Christie's. Sigh... I wonder what art he will have on his wall.
See you...
Christina
Feeling a bit blue... Maybe because Christmas is over. Maybe because it is year end, and I have a mountain of Cici Crib paperwork in front of me. I am really looking forward to this weekend's trip to Vermont. Kids are excited to ski. We will be hanging out with Miles' family. It was decided that a Raclette dinner was in order for New Years. For dessert I will make a chocolate fondue. I will try to make it in my new slow cooker, otherwise known as a crock pot. Really easy! In the mean time, I was just looking through my inspiration file. Found some really nice blue boy's rooms. Whether it is navy, light blue or gray blue, it's always crisp and classic.
Love the window treatment. A soft roman shade...
A very comfortable study area with modern touches...
Another nice window treatment. Classic roman shade and valance...
Love this blue/gray and orange combination. The wide stripes really anchor the beds..
Another fantastic combo. The lamp, we sell in the shop...
Ok back to the paperwork...
See you..
Christina
Ooh it is getting a bit chilly outside. We haven't turned on the heat, but as I write, I am wrapped up in my plaid, cashmere throw. It's cozy warm. Classic plaids are used in many ways. We see it everywhere in the decorating world. On tables..
On light fixtures...
In bedrooms for both girls and boys...
As wallpaper...
On sheep, oh my...
Plaid at Cici Crib has taken a calmer tone. New in the shop this week is a little toast to the Burberry plaid baby...
Delightful little burps and bibs...
Coming soon are hooded towels and crib bumpers trimmed in the signature fabric.
See You ...
Christina
Bummer the US lost. But that has not stopped the kids love for soccer. I came across this great boys bedroom designed by Kate Hume. How fantastic is this...
I love those light fixtures. What about this one..
Decorating with soccer in mind can just be a matter of touches. To create nice bedding we could make a eurosham with soccer fabric and denim piping.
This is fabric is of nice quality..
Mix it with a denim quilt and shams...
Use a simple white sheet set or mix it up with a Serena and Lily sheet set to say GO USA...
There is plenty of artwork available that focuses on soccer..
Maybe a distressed hand painted picture will do...
Use a vintage poster...
We can't forget the girls...
See you...
Christina
Ok I had some major computer issues with my blog this week. I am finally back writing posts thanks to my happening computer guy. Well, it is the last day of school for my boys. The last day of school is a huge celebration when you have teenagers. No more nagging. No more trips to the tutor. No more worrying about grades. No more getting up at the crack of dawn. I am just as happy as they are.
The boys have a busy, but incredibly fun summer schedule. Fencing is heating up as they prepare for a national tournament in Atlanta over 4th of July. After wards they will visit with friends and family for a week . Then it is off to Whale Camp. Whale camp is something so special to them. Camp stories trickle out from them all year long. It is always a touch of sadness for Miles and me to see them leave. But they can't seem to get to the airport gate faster. We are lucky to get a 2 minute phone call during their 3 week stay. A customer told me once that our job as a parents is to give our children roots and wings. So I guess this is the wings part of the equation.
In the shop we are changing our window display in celebration of summer. We will have this lovely diving diva making a splash. They are cut from wood, painted and are about 48" long. A nice vintage feel. They would make a real statement in a beachy bedroom.
We are using some of the other items from this company to decorate a client's Jack and Jill bathroom. Touches of teal and some nice art for a little boy and girl. I love a bit of the mysterious. So we will use this mermaid picture.
Moby Dick will also make an appearance.
Celebrate summer!
See you.
Christina
The poufs are in.
Poufs can add a stylish element. They can be a great alternative to an ottoman. In a nursery , use one with a glider. They add additional seating that is low enough for kids to use. Use them in a bedroom at the foot of the bed. Use them in a playroom.
So many places...
Kelly Wearstler used them in her little boy's bedroom.
What's not to love about poufs...
See you
Christina
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