Missoni: It’s not just for your wardrobe

May 31st, 2011 by jennifermyers

Just try to get us out of this Missoni deck chair!

Ah, Missoni. The name itself sounds like a breezy, beautiful day on the Italian coast, perhaps in Amalfi. With Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses to block out the sun bouncing off the Mediteranean, the wind stirs the multi-colored folds of our Missoni dress…

Okay, so perhaps not everyone has dreamt that dream, but if you love the fashion of Missoni as much as we do, you’ll love Kristen Rusert’s inspiration for this week.

Missoni has taken their trademark knitted weaves and put them on outdoor furniture. Yes, it’s true! Missoni teamed up with T&J Vestor in 1983 to start the home line, which has continued to expand over the years, to great success. And no wonder! Who wouldn’t want to have these sleek, colorful pieces of furniture gracing their outdoor living area? Our only worry is that every guest would be green with envy…

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Can interior design be inspired by fashion? Absolutely!

June 15th, 2009 by jennifermyers

LRM Interior Design’s Kristen Rusert was in pursuit of a good blog this week and came across MaterialGirlsblog.com. This website showcases coast-to-coast inspirational design ideas. With a beautiful website run by a clever set of girls, the Material Girls blog became Kristen’s inspiration for all things interior design this week. Plus, Kristen likes the blog so much that she will visit often, and share it with others.
One of her favorite pieces is called “Can This Outfit Be Turned Into A Room?,” in homage to the recurring editorial of the same name in the well-loved but sadly defunct Domino Magazine. (read the rest of this post…)