Gorgeous & Glam!

Happy New Year!

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Hope you ring in the new year both gorgeous & glam! Happy 2013!

Here are some interiors that are both gorgeous and glam!

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Get the Look: Modern Bachelor Pad!

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Looking for all the essential to furnish a modern bachelor pad (or just a cool pad)? Here are some looks to get started, for a complete living and dining room furniture direction, and all the sources to shop by.



Sectional chaise sofa from Plummers.



Smart round marble top coffee table from CB2.



Big dipper arc floor lamp from CB2.



Carpet tiles from Flor.



Media cabinet (not shown on board) from Room & Board.



Bar from west elm.



High top dining table from Crate & Barrel.



Counter stool from Room & Board.



Throw pillow from Design Public.



Artwork from Z Gallerie.



Vases from Z Gallerie.

Happy Decorating!

A Pretty Place

I came across this gorgeous home on Fresh Home, and couldn't help but not feature it here on Material Girls - it is just so pretty!

The project was a full renovation and addition of an older home located in a prestigious neighborhood in Toronto. The project renovation was handled by the Toronto based interior design group McGill Design Group with furnishings from Plum Furniture and Design Solutions, also located in Toronto, Canada.

{A contemporary entry in a classic style architecture home.}

{A light and airy living room.}

{Classic details adorn the fireplace.}

{A clean, contemporary kitchen.}

{Custom bookcases and built-ins.}

{Wood paneling detailing in a powder room.}

{A gorgeous desk.}

{Desk drawer detailing.}

{The master bathroom.}

For more inspiration, check out the Fresh Home Design & Architecture blog - one of my favorite reads!

Decorating Trends for 2013

As 2012 is nearly coming to an end, and forging ahead is 2013 -  it's time to take a look at the design and decorating trends to watch for in the new year!Recently announced, Emerald is the Pantone color for 2013. Likely to see much more of this in both design and fashion.



Brass - be it in lighting, fixtures, hardware - it's here to stay for awhile.



High gloss: shine, laquer, high gloss, polish!



Brighter, more saturated hues.



More sophisticated man caves! (Interesting trend, huh?)



Cozy kitchens. (Seems year after year the kitchen remains the hub of the home.)

Look forward to seeing how these trends come into play in the new year!

The Reindeer Project

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Currently on display at the Century City shopping center (an outdoor shopping mall here in LA) is The Reindeer Project: a curated selection of twelve local artists who have transformed a blank reindeer statue into a unique piece of art. The reindeer displays are showcased thorough out the shopping center and being auctioned to benefit Inner-City Arts, a non-profit devoted to bringing arts education back to students in the public school system.

The Reindeer Project at Century City, LA.

Reindeer by artist Johnny Taylor.

Reindeer by artist Couto Bros.

Reindeer by artist Man One and Max Neutra.

Reindeer by artist Marilinda Rivera.

Kids can also come and create chalkboard reindeer art!

For more info & pics, visit the Facebook or click here.

Holiday Decor

With the holidays nearing, thought to share some inspiring and chic holiday decor for a little decorating inspiration.



A console table to display holiday accessories.



Framed pictures cleverly announcing "Ho, Ho, Ho."



Simple red wreathes adorn the fireplace mantle and tie in nicely with traditional red stockings.



A beautiful vignette styled in a bay window.



Another vignette created from the simplicity of decorating tree branches.



A display of individual Hanukkah candles atop gift boxes.



Hanging lanterns and tree branches, so festive above a dining table.



Bringing a little holiday decor into the bedroom: stocking hung at the foot of the bed.



Candlesticks topped with pinecones...makes a great tablescape!



Can't not not love puppies around the holidays! (But a holiday table is nice too!)



Simplicity is stunning!

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