We are in the process of undertaking a huge personal renovation project and for the past six months (or more) I have been saving tear sheets from our favorite magazines, collecting paint samples, selecting fabric swatches, taking photos at furniture stores, and creating inspiration boards.  We will truly miss Domino, as the ideas were always so of-the-moment and accessible.  However, throughout our gathering, we have found some fantastic resources that we plan to highlight each week here.  I thought I would start with one of my personal favorites, as I became obsessed with the entire design feature in Domino of Drew Barrymore’s office, Flower Films.  The use of cheery and bright colors is fabulous, while at the same time the vibe is still mellow.  It just reminds me of a Hollywood bungalow–and I absolutely can’t get enough it–down to the retro fridge–such a fan!  Here’s some of the inspiring layout…

Although we are a huge fan of Frette, lately every time we buy new sheets they rip. They don’t tear right away, but little holes begin to appear at the seams, which become bigger holes, which then turn into rips.  The process usually takes about 8-10 months, and consequently we are constantly replacing them.

After the fourth destroyed set, we’ve decided to move on and find a new brand.  We became a huge fan of Matteo from our stays at Chateau Marmont and have decided to make the switch and begin using them in our own home.  Matteo is a fantastic company out of Los Angeles.  The sheets are 500 thread count, made with Egyptian cotton and combined various other textiles.  If you are in New York, you can find Matteo at ABC Carpet.

The NYTimes.com has a whole section on their site devoted to bathroom designs. It is definitely worth checking out, especially if you are looking for inspiration. The images below are from an article on Victorian Baths. We love the old tub!

Stockholm has been a center for forward-thinking design for quite a long time, and they can be such an inspiration when looking for fresh ideas. We love how clean and beautiful everything looks, without being complicated or fussy. A site we love in particular is Sköna hem — even though it’s not even in English! These pictures are similar to how we decorate our own homes, and we love how clean and beautiful everything looks. Check them out!