I love anything striped, which is why I looooove Lemlem. These shoes are adorable…picture them with cuffed dark jeans. The color combinations on their scarves are so fresh, too.

One Fifth was the last Collection I worked on as a Home Collection designer for Ralph Lauren (sniffle!) I was also lucky enough to paint the girl who hangs in the gold frame on the bookshelf. I used sumi ink. That’s what I use when I do portraits at events, too.

I went to India a few years ago, and I am constantly kicking myself for not taking more pictures. Most of my memories are really colorful, but I’m starting to forget…I would love to go back just for inspiration.

The painting in the right corner is an abstract watercolor I was commissioned to do for Penelope McDonnell’s apartment at Canyon Ranch in Miami. It was featured in July’s Lonny.

Dying over the black leather chaise!

Here are some big abstracts I painted for my apartment. Ever since I did the one above I’ve been thinking of different color combinations and I can’t wait to do more.

I painted these friends for Alex- they are bigger than they appear here- about 2′x3′. I chose those colors to go with the rest of her room. We’ve also got this Paris print by Wayne Pate.

We’ve got a yellow, pink, and gray thing going on. She seems to like rocking in her rocker. That’s a Roberta Roller Rabbit pillow…LOVE everything in that store.

The crib bedding is Q Collection Junior. I stalked these patterns and could not find them anywhere! Then lo and behold, they showed up on Gilt. Got to love Gilt. There are some sheets still at Giggle. The crib skirt is little elephants- so cute! And the quilt is Rikshaw. Alex seems to like it so far!

Sorry for the lack of posts- I’ve been a little busy! Meet Alexandra Jude, aka Alex, born July 8, 2011. She is the most precious little angel!

Did I mention that I am 39 weeks pregnant? Yep. As in, any day now! Lately I have been having the age old pregnant lady craving- ice cream. Pistachio, hazelnut, and chocolate gelato from Amorino to be exact. After dinner with my sister-in-law at the Grey Dog last week, we walked a few blocks downtown to give it a try. I had the hazelnut. And then it was all I could think about. So….I have been getting my ‘exercise’ from walking to Amorino, then walking back home with a gigantic ice cream cone. Counterproductive?? Definitely. But sooooo worth it.

I wasn’t in town yesterday, but when I got back, the festivities were well under way. I was reminded of why I love living in Chelsea.

I decided to try something new this week, so I  stepped out of my coral rut and went with lavender nails. I immediately felt like a teenager (not necessarily in a good way!) especially when I noticed the woman next to me with sophisticated chic black nails. I’ll live with them this week and see if I go back to my tried and true coral (or black?? hmmm probably not for me).

I am a huge fan of  Wayne Pate. It’s his style but also his whole distinct point of view. You can read about his approach to life (travels to France and a dose of rosé) and his art and interests (Indigo prints and the Japanese clothing brand 45rpm) on his blog.

I’m so excited that in July he will offer the below print of a black and white piece I painted exclusively for waynepate.com. This is a departure from the work you usually see from me.

I do a lot of black and white work that no one ever really sees, though. I did these for Ralph Lauren a few months ago. They are really big-  about 4′ wide if I remember. They currently hang in one of the RL showrooms.

Hopefully more black and white work to come!