http://katysullivandesigns.com/blog Interior Design, Furniture, Artwork, Shopping, Blog Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:10:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en She's here!  She's here!  She's here!  Madeline Weinrib is officially here!  Urban Dwellings Design just got some of her pillows and clutches in....rugs are on their way.  I have been obsessed with her line for years and can not believe I get to see her designs everyday.  I am not ... http://katysullivandesigns.com/blog/?p=385 As most homes do, my childhood home had an adults only room.  In my parent's living room laid a beautiful brass kaleidoscope.  I was often mesmerized by it's simplicity on the outside and beauty on the in.  Anthropolgie offers three unique styles of handmade in America kaleidoscopes.  They are all ... http://katysullivandesigns.com/blog/?p=383 I went to Thomas on 39th Street in Kansas City and had a fabulous grilled havarti cheese on sourdough with yummy tomato soup!  Stop in for dinner or lunch...both are wonderful.  They also have a rooftop open on nice days and a lovely piano player comes in a few nights ... http://katysullivandesigns.com/blog/?p=381 I was catching up with one of my favorite blogs, Design Sponge, when I came across a post featuring cover designer Coralie Bickford-Smith.  She is the senior cover designer for Penguin Books and has transformed some of Penguin's classics.  Emma, written by Jane Austen, is now covered in a soft ... http://katysullivandesigns.com/blog/?p=378 Oh how I love Beyonce!  Halo is a wonderful song and a stunning furniture line.  It is based in England and as far as I can tell it has very unique pieces.  Urban Dwellings Design is offering their vintage velvet patchwork chair, 2 different faux croc side tables, leather chair, ... http://katysullivandesigns.com/blog/?p=369 Every Fall I start to crave a bowl of tomato soup with a side of grilled cheese.  Yum!  Speaking of tomato soup...Andy Warhol, the artist who was made an icon with some help from the Campbell's tomato soup can, is hanging in Kansas City.  Really!  His collection entitled "Andy Warhol ... http://katysullivandesigns.com/blog/?p=365 Hey...I'm just repeating what they said.  If The Knotty Rug ads don't make you smile I don't know what will.  How about "I love it when you walk all over me."?  I was recently lucky enough to go to a yummy thai dinner with Darrell Wingo and Alan Karlin the ... http://katysullivandesigns.com/blog/?p=363 REMINDER...the plaza is hosting its 78th plaza art far this coming weekend. There will be 30 restaurants, 240 artists and live music.  It starts Friday September 25th and ends Sunday September 27th.  Support the arts and local businesses while having a few cocktails.  What's not to love? http://www.countryclubplaza.com http://katysullivandesigns.com/blog/?p=361 I have been following Jonathan Adler since 2002 when I came across his store in NYC.  It was love at first sight!  His ability to bring styles from all over the world and from all time periods together is incredibly impressive.  In one room he might use his Greek key ... http://katysullivandesigns.com/blog/?p=359 I must admit that my ideal home would have fresh coffee brewing, chocolate everywhere, gift boxes with a rainbow of ribbons to choose from, candy jars full of goodies, cakes, pastries, vintage french furniture and a lovely soft color palette.  When you first enter Natasha's Mulberry & Mott you can ... http://katysullivandesigns.com/blog/?p=357