kelly kelly

as an interior designer, one of my design influences is the oh-so-fabulous kelly wearstler. and while her designs are a little funky for my taste, she inspires me to push the envelope in my own work. not to mention the fact that she has created her own little business empire with her eccentric taste, and i think that is great in the beige and taupe world we live in. she has written several books, designed amazing hotels, created a product line for bergdorf goodman and guest hosts on top design. oh i wish i had that amount of energy!

here are a few great shots of kelly in her element.


red walls. enough said!


these arches are amazing and this is the exact color palette i wish i could live in.


lorenzo did a beautiful painting for me for christmas and i would like to incorporate it into my house somehow. i love this look and i'll get some shots up of how it turns out.


look at this amazing wallpaper in the style of famous japanese artist hokusai.


i love the basic elements of this room--the wallpaper, the grey walls, the little white lanterns and the white sofa and pillow. however, i'm not a fan of the fans!

who are some of your design influences? is there someone that you aspire to be in your professional career? it is new years so let's get these resolutions started.