We recently visited Stripe Vintage Modern—a gallery specializing in European and American vintage furniture and decorative objects. There, we spoke to owners Eric Cody and Arel Ramos about their love affair with vintage design, their favorite architects and which artists they can’t get enough of. How did Stripe develop? Arel and I have both been life-long collectors of “old stuff.” A career change in 2004 inspired me to open a small space to sell off the excess from our combined collections, which by this time filled three storage spaces to over-flowing! After only three customers visited–two local Miami gallerists and Vanity Fair photographer Firooz Zahedi–our showroom was nearly emptied out! That was our first indication that we just might have something good. After a long merchandising career at Giorgio Armani and Neiman Marcus, Arel joined me full-time two years ago, when we opened our second store, Muse Inspired Living. What’s the relationship between Stripe and Muse? 

Muse Inspired Living is Stripe’s sister boutique. A combination of vintage and contemporary design and accessories, we created Muse for our female clientele at Stripe. At Muse, we wanted to create an unapologetically feminine space that captured the spirit of some of our most inspiring clients, women with a strong sense of style. Adding small niche brands to the existing DNA of Stripe, we’ve tried to create a timeless mix of glamour and ease, simplicity and elegance.chandeliers schoenberg What are some of the brands you carry there? deer antler chandelier bass pro shopMuse Inspired Living carries pillows by John Robshaw and Dransfield & Ross, candles by Diptyque and stunning mineral lamps and accessories by Kathryn McCoy. chandelier lace sarees dubai

We also offer our own custom-order line of Italian mid-century inspired seating. Feeling it’s our duty to champion female artists, we are exclusive representatives of Priscilla Hollingsworth pottery, textile artist Deborah Lambert’s hand-woven pillows and Christine Ralphs’ tropical photo collages, which are available in both stores. What most inspires you about your job?  We both love hunting and gathering (maybe too much!), and the creative challenge of breathing new life into old objects and displaying them in a modern context. Our greatest reward is when clients walk into either store and exclaim “I could live here!” Which shows and fairs do you travel to? I joke that we travel from Iowa to Italy and everywhere in between to find new pieces and inspiration. We’re actually glorified “pickers,” so we don’t attend a lot of shows. That said, we try to get to Mercanteinfiera in Parma Italy at least once a year, Modernism Week in Palm Springs, a few Brimfield Antique shows, and Maison et Objet.

Who are some of the artists and designers on your radar right now?  Architect David Adjaye, artists Peter Combe, Niloufar Banisadr, Kim Keever and Nancy Lorenz. What was the last museum show you visited? The last show was right here in South Florida, “Bellissima: Italy and High Fashion 1945-1968” at the NSU Art Museum in Ft. Lauderdale. What was the last book you read—or what’s next on your list?  Jean-Michel Frank – The Strange and Subtle Luxury of the Parisian Haute-Monde in the Art Deco Period Which fashion designer is your favorite? Fashion and interiors are both about scale, proportions, and layering. Our favorites are Giorgio Armani, Akris, and Brunello Cuccinelli because of their timeless designs, quality, and understated elegance. Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte bring great craft and innovation to their fabrics and designs.Inspired by the approaching spring, today I’m sharing many interiors displaying fresh flowers and beautiful colors with a light and fresh coastal feel to them.

Here you will find interior design ideas for every room of your house: kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, mudrooms, bedrooms and more. Soft colors, warm days and neutral spaces seem to be the perfect inspiration for this time of the year and I hope you enjoy seeing these rooms filled with natural elements. Collect more Interior Design Ideas: Come follow me on Pinterest/HomeBunch The Sweet Tooth Fairy for Pink Peonies. Decorating Tips: Go out and cut yourself some tree branches. You’ll get a free centerpiece that lasts longer than flowers. Kitchen faucet is by Signature Hardware. Blue barn door paint color is Silver Fox Valspar. Stair Runner & Grasscloth Wallpaper Blue Laundry Room Paint Color Blue laundry room paint color is Valspar lighthouse shadows 4008-3B. Wall paint color is Pale Oak OC-20 Benjamin Moore. Bed Placed in Front of Windows/Doors Did you know the average total cost of staging a home is only $675? 

I was surprised too (see the infographic by Home Stratosphere above). After all, when watching the home shows on television, we see home owners spending thousands of dollars on staging. While you can certainly spend thousands, it’s important to note that it’s not necessary. This fantastic infographic points out some interesting home staging ideas along with the top 10 staging tips that can make a big impact for little investment. Blue Runners: 1: Vintage Boucherouite Runner Rug – 2’6″ X 7’3″ Price: $599. 2: Urban Outfitters Magical Thinking Boho Border Printed Rug $49 — $199. 3: One Kings Lane  Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, 3’7 x 16’4  Esmaili Rugs & Antiques  $4,999.00. 4: Anthropology Geo Kilim Rug  $20.00 – $1,298.00. Red Runners: 1: Anthropology Pebbled Pond Rug  $128.00 – $1,998.00. 2: CB2 trap runner 2.5’x8′ $183.00. 3: Chairish Running Water Rug Runner – 3’5″ x 12’1″ $3,730. 4: Pottery Barn Aisha Printed Rug, 2.5X9 Feet, Red Multi $449 – $1,499.

Cream Runners: 1: Etsy oldnewhouse 2.5×8 Vintage Oushak Runner $3,616. 2: Anthropology Fringed Flokati Rug  $78.00 – $1,998.00. 3: One Kings Lane  Vintage Beni Ourain Rug, 12’7” x 3’3”  One Kings Lane  $1,699.00. 4: One Kings Lane  Mario Rug, Light Gray/Ivory  $99.00 – $495.00. 1: Splurge: Neiman Marcus Capiz-Shell 1-Light Pendant Price:  $690.00. 2: Save: West Elm Capiz Flower Pendant $199 – $299. 3: Splurge:  Regina-Andrew Design Camden 5-Light Lantern $423.75. 4: Save: Wisteria Admiral Pendant Lantern $302.97. 5: Splurge: Kathy Kuo Home  Cobblestone Coastal Beach Capiz Shell 14.5 Inch Round Pendant $788. 6: Save: Pottery Barn Marina Drum Pendant $399. 7: Splurge: One Kings Lane Deco 1-Light Pendant, Almond  Selamat. 8: Save: Ikea  SINNERLIG Pendant lamp, bamboo $59.99. 9: Splurge: Kathy Kuo Home   Polaris Hollywood Regency Star Frosted Glass Pendant – 20 Inch $373. 10: Save: Pottery Barn Olivia Star Pendant, Bronze finish $159. 11: Splurge: Arteriors 49911 Reeves Small Glass Pendant, Glass and Steel $432.00.

12: Save: West Elm Globe Pendant – Clear $89 Best Neutral Interior Paint Colors. Home color palette ideas. Sherwin Williams Mineral Deposit. Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter. Benjamin Moore Cape May Cobblestone. Sherwin Williams Ethereal Mood. Benjamin Moore Gray Wisp. Benjamin Moore Sea Salt. Porter Paints Velvet White. Benjamin Moore Crisp Khaki. Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal. Benjamin Moore Gentlemans Gray. Sherwin Williams Natural Choice. Coastal Colors for any home any style: Sherwin Williams SW6191 Contented. Sherwin Williams SW6204 Sea Salt. Sherwin Williams SW6217 Top Sail. Sherwin Williams SW6218 Tradewind. Sherwin Williams SW7016 Mindful Gray. Transitional Home Color Scheme: Sherwin Williams SW7015 Repose Gray. Sherwin Williams SW7018 Dovetail. Sherwin Williams SW7674 Peppercorn. Sherwin Williams SW6237 Dark Night. Sherwin Williams SW6204 Sea Salt. The house siding and trim are LP SmartSide Siding products. The siding color is called Tile Red and the trim color is a custom match from a Kolbe window color swatch called Natural Cotton.

Exterior paint color is Sherwin Williams Tempe Star SW 6229. The yellow paint is Sherwin Williams Wheat Grass SW 6408. Wasn’t it fun seeing these interiors? I hope you’ve felt inspired by them and could relax and have a good time here. Today should be a great day! My daughter and I are going shopping for things around the house. The weather is still pretty bad around here and, to change that, I want to bring some color to my home with decor. We’ll be looking for fresh flowers, new towels for the bathrooms and some cute dish towels. Tomorrow we’ll clean the house and decorate it at the end of the day. What are your plans for today? May you all feel healthy, happy and safe during this weekend. We’ll talk again very soon! Interior Design Services within Your Budget Come Follow me on Get Home Bunch Posts Via Email Sources: 1st Image:  Asher Associates Architects. Remaining Images: Heather Bullard. Megan Gorelick Interiors. C