Robin Baron Design

In mid-July, Mikelle Terson and I joined forces for “Bubbles and Baubles”, a trunk show (and champagne cocktail hour!) showcasing her fantastic, colorful, and spiritual jewelry.  Mikelle’s story is so unique and all-inspiring.  After a gymnastics injury left her unable to compete, she turned to yoga instruction.  Coincidentally, she was also into collecting antique pieces and reworking them into jewelry for herself.  She got noticed!  After several strangers stopped her on the street, she decided to sell her work at a yoga convention.  Thus, Mikelle Design was born!

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Trend: Animal Prints

Translation: This bold statement is always in style!  Keep animal prints fresh by incorporating them into your home in surprising or unexpected ways.  Use leopard print fabric as contrasting trim on an occasional chair or pony hide tiles as an elegant wall detail.  Try a snakeskin print lampshade for a hint of cool, or brighten up any room with faux animal prints in a variety of bold colors.

photo via Robin Baron Design, Nancy Corzine’s Napolian Chairs custom upholstered with leopard print fabric.

New jobs, break-ups, marriage, kids: There’s nothing static about life! The challenge is maintaining a sense of calm and well-being despite the hustle and bustle of daily life.  Over the years, I’ve come to believe the key to finding and maintaining that crucial, harmonious balance begins in the environment we create at home.  The stage on which and from which we live our lives. (Continue Reading..)