DC Design: Lori Graham's Office

During last week’s preview of Showroom 1412, I also visited Lori Graham’s office on the second floor. The intense, setting sun created tricky lighting conditions, so, I hope my pictures do the space justice. In short, it’s a gorgeous place to work!

Images: Me

Interiors: Paula Martins' Sao Paulo Retreat

I've decided to dedicate this week to lush, international locales. Next stop: Brazil and the Sao Paulo home of Paula Martins, co-founder of the fashion blog Look of the Day. Or, if you’re feeling fancy, Look do Dia.

Paula’s favorite part of the house is the library and with good reason. It features floor-to-(very high)-ceiling, ebonized built-ins. The two-story focal point is flanked by an equally stunning wall of windows.

Lots of sunshine, wood tones, organic shapes, and natural textures provide warmth and balance. If you're missing the glamour, please refer to the library’s low-hung chandelier. It’s been in Paula’s family for years and adds a glitzy counterpoint to this very modern retreat.

 Images: Casa Vogue

Interiors: Tabitha Simmons

With interiors by Virginia Tupker, Tabitha Simmons' Manhattan townhouse is the epitome of modern glamour with chandeliers, fireplaces, and antiques aplenty. I particularly love the living room rug by the Rug Company (a giant butterfly) as well as Tabitha's collection of oddities and signature shoes.

Images: (1, 2, 4, 7) Vogue.com, (3, 5, 6) The Coveteur

PS - See the home of fellow shoe maven Tamara Mellon

Interiors: Lee Kleinhelter of Pieces

I'm so excited for Elle Decor's upcoming Modern Life Concept House. Opening later this month, the show house features an array of fabulous designers including Lee Kleinhelter of the furniture store Pieces. If her design is anything like her own home (below), I'm sure to fall in love!

Images: Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

Interiors: The Darker the Better...

Some spaces simply make my heart go pitter-patter. I LOVE this apartment. Designed by Cathy Echols (pictured), it exudes glamour, luxury, and all those other lovely words. My favorite design choice is the dark wall color - Farrow & Ball Tanner’s Brown. It may be hard to tell, but the color is a deep aubergine. Yum! Actually, everything is pretty yummy. The art, antiques, furniture, and fixtures - I'll take it all.

Images: Jack Thompson via Paper City