Rummage by Kishani Perera

There are so many things that draw me in to Kishani Perera's style: her color palettes, her eclectic mix of vintage furnishings, and her youthful yet sophisticated aesthetic. Now we can shop Kishani Perera's style straight from the designer herself at her new Los Angeles boutique Rummage, located on Beverly Blvd. I have a few meetings in LA next week and I think I just might have to squeeze this in.

photos via La Dolce Vita and L.A. at Home

Matt & Kim

I'm starting the weekend off right by going to see Matt & Kim tonight at the Music Box in Hollywood.

My list of loves:

1. All things design
2. Good live music



Happy Friday.

LAMA

In my opinion, there's nothing like a good modern art auction.

View some of the lots below, or in person at:

LAMA
16145 Hart St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Robert Rauschenberg

www.BrittanyStiles.com

Ocean Inspiration

Today it was a platter full of starfish on a dining table, last week it was sea urchins on a book shelf, and the week before that I was placing an order for a shell chandelier and accessorizing a salmon colored bathroom with a piece of white coral...

Although I think decorating with sea life is a tad (or a lot) over done, I still find myself doing it over and over again. Maybe it's just a phase I'm going through, or maybe there's just something about the ocean that makes a coastal home feel unfinished without a piece of it on display.

Photos via Anne*Coyle Interiors, Shelterness, and Country Living

Million Dollar Decorators

It's been a crazy month and things don't look like they're going to be slowing down any time soon (for which I couldn't be more grateful). Last night I got home from working at around midnight, exhausted. I promised myself I was going to go straight to bed, but when I remembered that I had the series premiere of Million Dollar Decorators recorded. I told myself that I would just watch a couple of minutes to get a feel for the designers.

I don't really know who I was kidding. Of course I watched the whole thing and didn't get to bed until 1:30 am.

My schedule lately leaves very little time for TV, but somehow I'm going to justify this as work education. I have been a huge fan of Mary McDonald since my first job as a design assistant in Laguna Beach. I would flip through House Beautiful on my lunch break and one day I came across an interior designed by Mary. I fell in love and have been keeping up on her designs ever since. I was a little afraid I wasn't going to like her, but she actually seems very cool. Her and Kathy Ireland were my favorites to watch, but I enjoyed the overall repore that the designers had with each other.

I know reality TV isn't always reality, but I still appreciate the look inside these designers scope of work and clientele.

Million Dollar Decorators airs Thursday at 10/9 c on Bravo.

Etsy Craft Night

The Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles and the Museum of Craft and Folk Art in San Francisco are teaming up with Etsy and it sounds like a good time for all you crafty (and wanna be crafty) people out there...

"Join Etsy and the Craft and Folk Art Museum for our first Craft Night in Los Angeles! CAFAM is transforming their outdoor courtyard into a hub of crafting and festivities. This time we will be making duct tape beads. Transform this versatile material into a necklace, bracelet or key chain and explore the museum's galleries, meet new people, and enjoy a night under the stars! Drinks will be provided by Stone Brewing Co. $5 admission includes materials, snacks, and drinks. Suggested RSVP to rsvp@cafam.org."

When: Thursday, June 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. PT at CAFAM.
Where: The Craft and Folk Art Museum, 5814 Wilshire Blvd (at Curson), Los Angeles, CA 90048