Subzero's Executive Dining Room - Another Drake Design

How cool would it be if you worked in corporate headquarters

that looked like this! This is Subzero's executive dining area.

Subzero is known to make top of the line refrigerators and

other kitchen appliances.

Jamie Drake was commissioned to design their executive

dining room. He certainly went all out with the colors.

What a fun circular rug with dots.

Let's go red!

I absolutely love the huge sitting area with the sectional

tufted sofas. What a neat design and it looks very

comfortable with the throw pillows.

I've always wanted an Onyx countertop with light shining

from under it just like this one. It's a neat way to put in

and showcase natural materials.

When you are designing the kitchen area, of course

nothing but the best from Sub Zero with very cool

hardware and finishes.

I thought I would throw this photo in of a bar that

Jamie Drake designed in East Hampton called Almondito.

Hope everyone has a great July 4th weekend!

All photos from Jamie Drake and Subzero.

Fashion vs. Furniture

The High Fashion Home Blog recently did a post entitled "Fashion vs. Furniture" in which the author explores the link between the way a woman dresses and the way she decorates her home. Seeing as how one's home and wardrobe are direct reflections of one's personality, I found the "Personality Profiles" in the article quite amusing. What do you think? Does your home reflect the way you dress and vice versa?

Images via High Fashion Home Blog

Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood

I've never been a huge Tori Spelling fan. Not that I disliked her, I just liked Brenda and Kelly better than Donna and let's face it, she hasn't had too many memorable roles since her days on Beverly Hills, 90210.

Just the other day, in a blur of summer boredom, I caught a couple of episodes of her show, Tori and Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood on Oxygen. I really, really enjoyed the show! Tori and her husband, Dean McDermott met while they were both married, divorced their exes, got married, bought and remodeled a bed and breakfast, had their adorable son, Liam who they lovingly call Monkey (he is the cutest thing ever!), and just moved back to Los Angeles where Tori recently gave birth to baby Stella.

Tori and Dean are both down to earth and very, very funny. Tori has the whole self-deprecating thing going on and is quite candid about her life and her family. She even seems relatable which is quite a feat coming from someone whose father was Aaron Spelling.

Of course, there is a catch. The show airs on Tuesday nights at 9pm central time, the prime TV slot which belongs to my beloved Jeff Lewis and Ryan Brown and their show, Flipping Out. No need to stress though! Oxygen replays Tori and Dean at 10 pm or you can always set your trusty DVR.

Click for a preview of the current season.

Blog Books by Blurb

My friend Isabel, who documents her family's life beautifully at Life of the Williams Family recently posted about the blog book she ordered from Blurb. It is the coolest thing ever! You simply download their software which "slurps" the content from your blog and then you arrange it in your book. They even have a helpful video that walks you through all of the steps in a little over a minute.
It seems that the quality is really nice and the prices are very reasonable. They are available in several different sizes and you can even include hyperlinks and comments if you wish. Wouldn't it be nice to have a tangible, hardcover (or soft bound, if your prefer), glossy version of your blog on your coffee table?

Photos courtesy of Isabel at Life of the Williams Family

The Great Debate: iPhone vs. Blackberry

Now that I am going into real estate, I need a cellphone with more capabilities (i.e. e-mail, internet, GPS). I have been leaning towards the iPhone, but know that some people swear by their Blackberries. Which do you prefer? Why? What has your experience been like? Thank you!

Seaside Home ~ A fabulous Home Furnishings Store

The front of the store is just as stunning as everything on the

inside of the spacious and airy store. Seaside Home was created

by Sherryll Jackman whose daughter helps her with runnning

the stores. They have 3 locations with the flagship store (pictured

above) in beautiful and swanky La Jolla, California. For those of you

who aren't familiar, La Jolla is like the Beverly Hills of San Diego.

They also have two more locations in the suburbs in the gorgeous

communities of Rancho Santa Fe and Coronado Island.

Stepping inside the double doors, you can see wide open

spaces and all types of furnishings and decorative items.

Very cool pineapples on this dining table.

She really took time to stage

everything beautifully.

This store is modeled just like a home.

Look at this gorgeous kitchen area!



A very rich, leather brown sofa.

Floral patterns as well in soft and relaxing hues. I really

liked the striped slip covered chair there in the corner.

The store is sectioned off in areas that are modeled after

rooms like the bedorom, different living and dining spaces,

and more.

It really does look like a home with the bedroom area

looking into the kitchen. What a great concept for a store.

Another look at the bedroom area.

Very neutral and soothing linens in this bedroom.



I really liked the chair with embroidery on it.

Who can ever turn down faux bamboo chairs?

And finally a closer look at that kitchen in the store.

And this concludes a visit to a store I certainly wouldn't

mind spending a good chunk of time at.

All photos from Seaside Home

and The Jackman Group.

Three Years Ago Today...

I married Fabian. Our wedding took place in a four hundred year old cathedral in Monterrey, Mexico. As much as I loved our wedding, I love our marriage even more. Fabian is my best friend in the world and I can honestly say that I love him more each day. The first three years of our marriage have been wonderful and I can't wait to see what the future holds for us.