While madly planning the year away, I also made time for:

1. Blogging (but not here)

To aid my thinking and rekindle my passion for writing, I started a personal blog about designing in the twenty-teens and sharpening my skills as a designer. I can’t share everything here (it is personal, after all) but I hope to post revelations/ideas that may be of interest. So, prepare yourselves for future, image-less entries on mildly related topics. I hope you don’t mind.

My personal blog also revealed the drawbacks of blogging in the moment, i.e., posting things on a whim. What’s my rush? Seriously? I have no clue.

2. Tumbling (as always)

Of course, I still needed some method of self-expression and Tumblr is thee best. In addition to the usual fare, my tumblelog served as a temporary showcase for the interior design photos that I’d usually post here. I also developed a fondness for peonies. Pretty, pretty.

3. Fixing

I finally tackled the many flaws incurred when moving the blog last year. But, as I fixed one problem, I created another. I’m certain that nearly every internal and/or incoming link is broken. Terribly frustrating but I’ll keep working on it.

4. Pinning 

I’ve also been pinning, not just randomly but collaboratively too. I spent parts of February pinning New York Fashion Week along with a few fellow bloggers. Collaboration may be one of my favorite uses of Pinterest. Our little project also reaffirmed my love of fashion. I just loooove it. Not in the practical way, of course. No ogling of wares that I can actually afford. Never that! So, expect meatier Friday Fashion posts fraught with luxury and aspirational living.

Ok. Now that you’re all caught up, let the blogging commence - Sukio style.

4) Muted shades in this living room by Casamidy

5) Glossy and bold in Tory Burch's flagship

6) Gracing one of Elle Decor's most glamorous covers to date!

So, what say you? Is purple not the best thing ever?!?! Its many shades can be used in so many ways. Looking forward to more purpley goodness in 2012!

1) Purple upholstery in Marcelo Lucini’s Buenos Aires apartment.

2) Varying shades in this bedroom by Steven Volpe

3) All out lavender in Jessica Stam's former living room

"We’ve had Paris-London, we’ve had Paris-Shanghai, so it felt like time to go off the circuit, to somewhere less expected"
- Karl Lagerfeld

A closer look at the sparklies used to adorn Karl's creations. How pretty!

Images via Reuters and the Coveteur

Unfortunately, I couldn't find info to verify my theory, but this just screams "California Coast." No? 

via Jack Thompson Photography

He simply can't help himself. Ryan Korban seems to use fur absolutely everywhere and to the objection of many. Personally, I own vintage fur and find it to be wonderfully luxurious and, best of all, WARM. But as an animal lover, I do understand the dilemma. Here's Ryan's thoughts on the matter as quoted by W Magazine:

I know a lot of people don't like fur, but if you take away the fur, you take away a huge element of what I do. I don't ever really use prints, so to me the print comes from ostrich and zebra, and the texture comes from coyote and mink.

Fortunately, the dilemma is solved for many since most simply can't afford a penchant for mink.

All hail the faux!

via W Magazine

Oh how I do love the French flair of designer Jean-Louis Deniot. This look may be a bit stodgy for some, but I definitely appreciate its stately beauty, ornate millwork, and sophisticated sheen.

via Architectural Digest

Now you lucky Angelinos. Go forth and shop fabulous.

P.S. Enter Kelly's Your Home, Your Vibe contest to win a design consultation and more!

via The LA Times

Behold George and Jon feigning productivity for a photo shoot at their shop, Flair (below). It's the place I'd frequent weekly if geography weren't such a problem.

via 1st Dibs

[Get a behind-the-scenes look at the NYC photo shoot]

Image via Mojeh Magazine