Interiors

The Rockstar Digs of Joe Mimran

I feel like a broken record when I gush over my love of classic design fused with a modern edge. But the fabulous apartment of Joe Mimran of Joe Fresh and his designer wife Kimberly takes it one step further. Classic meets modern meets rock ‘n roll glam. I mean the gilded goat’s foot stool done in Tibetan lamb is to die for!

Joe Mimran HouseJoe and his wife are fashion mavens and their cutting edge taste is evident in this apartment decorated by interior designer John Barman and Erik R. Smith.

Joe Mimran HouseThe “jewelry” so to speak is the polished Art Deco inspired staircase that winds through the apartment.

Joe Mimran HouseSumptuous materials like zebrawood, add warmth and are a perfect backdrop for colorful paintings and fabrics.

Joe Mimran HouseThere’s nothing I don’t love about the juxtaposition of this Biedermier chest with a lamp by Willy Daro and a palette of cool grays.

Joe Mimran HouseGraffiti inspired art by Jonathan Meese provides urban cool.

Joe-Mimran-house-3-lgnWe’re loving the primary color graphics of the red upholstered Wendell Castle armchairs paired with the intense yellow in this Alex Katz painting.

photos via Elle Decor

 

Green With Envy: Song Qi

It seems like a lot of exciting design these days can  be found in hotels and restaurants.   Designers are usually allowed more creativity and bigger budgets and the results can be absolutely breathtaking.   Case in point is Song Qi, a new restaurant recently opening in Paris. Designed by the French design firm Humbert & Poyet, we love the exquisite color combination of peridot green mixed with graphic black and white with brass accents.

Song Qi DesignElegant, modern and very tout francaise.

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Labor Day Outdoors

Well here in California, you just know there’s a holiday weekend coming when nearly everyone has taken off work early and you can actually drive down the freeway without bumper to bumper traffic. Labor Day usually functions as the last hurrah of the summer season. That means a barbecue somewhere, tall cool drinks, and just hanging out.

Outdoor patio designMy plan is simple, a pool, a chaise lounge, and easy do ahead menu. Here is On Madison’s “snapshot” of what the ideal Labor Day weekend look like. Enjoy!

Labor Day Lamb SkewersGrill lamb skewers and serve with garlic chive pesto. Delish! Recipe via Lady and Pups.com

Outdoor patio designFire Pit design by On Madison

Labor Day CocktailPhoto via Eye Swoon & Kelly Wearstler

Serve a round of cool and refreshing Cucumber Mint Rickies poolside. Cheers!

Cointreau Cucumber Mint Rickie

2 oz Cointreau
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
3 wheels of Cucumber
5 Mint Leaves
3-4 oz Club Soda

Directions:

Muddle the cucumber and mint in the bottom of a glass. Add Cointreau and fresh lime juice with ice. Top with club soda and stir briefly.
Garnish with a cucumber wheel and a mint sprig.

 

 

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