On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink!

So, I've decided that I want to post something pink every Wednesday. It's partly because pink is my favorite color, but mostly because I'm afraid of Gretchen Weiners yelling "You can't sit with us!" (If you need help understanding this movie reference, see my first We Wear Pink on Wednesdays post Here!)
It's particularly appropriate for today because Jonathan Adler is responsible for this room too!

Isn't Jonathan Adler Amazing??

Jonathan Adler recently did a project for fashion designer Liz Lange that was featured in House Beautiful. I'm completely in love with it as I tend to be with all of his designs!

His philosphy is that a room should be 95 percent chic and 5 percent playful. It's a perfect combination of feeling sophisticated while also young and fresh.

He starts most projects by painting the walls and floors white, creating "instant happiness." --His words, not mine, but they might as well be because I TOTALLY agree!!

I'm loving the pops of turquoise --- I totally should have used this pic in my ottoman post yesterday!! It's so fabulous!I'm loving the black and white color scheme that he uses throughout the house, and I adore the pops of color that he adds to each room. This hall could possibly be my most favorite space ---- the clean, simplicity of it all.. and you just know that that door leads out to some amazing yard. Obviously loving the zebra print rug! I already expressed my love for this kitchen in my color trend post.

Are you as obsessed as I am!?

Design Crush: Barbie

I haven't exactly had Barbie on my radar in awhile.. or at all since I was 10, but I just read The Hartford Courant's article on her new Malibu Dream House and it was love! Of course the decor is so silly and flamboyant but I can only hope to still have such a stylish apartment when I turn 50!

Designer Jonathan Adler was hired to style the actual 3,500-square-foot home in Malibu, California as the site for Barbie's 50th birthday celebration. He says "This house is as over the top and as fantastic as it should be for this American icon." Over the top it certainly is, but there are elements of each room that are just fabulous and can be used even if you're a bit more conservative.

Oh Barbie, what a sense of style you have!! I always love a white couch; here it helps all of the bright color and pattern make sense. The pink poodle is hilarious and the mirror above the fireplace is a perfect example of the popular circle shape that is so en vogue right now.

Here is a close-up of the mirror using 65 of the 1959 style Barbie. I will always love the clothing fashions of the 50's.

I love the pink and white stripe lamp shades that Barbie has here in her sitting room. Wouldn't they be adorable in a little girl's room? The corseted chairs are down-right wild, but I'd still love to have this room in my Malibu beach house!

Wait! Let me make a correction to that previous statement; I'd love to have this room with the exception of this hair chandelier. I think this is the creepiest, scariest thing I have ever seen! I mean everyone is allowed a design faux pas now and then, but my god, designer Chris March really missed the boat on this one!

Here's Barbie's bedroom and Yes! You are seeing correctly! That IS a shoe closet FILLED with Christian Louboutins!!! And of course you can never go wrong in any bedroom by using white monogrammed bedding. I also really like the white lamps with black shades - very chic.

If you're looking to add some fun to your home decor, Jonathan Adler will be launching a "Barbie loves Jonathan Adler" collection in September.