Interiors: Inside the World of Jennifer Fisher

There are certain names you should simply know by now - one of which is jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher's. Her pieces are worn by the most fashionable of celebrities, and after a finalist nod by the CFDA Fashion Fund, there's no disputing her design stardom. Jennifer's work has a definite edge (or as she describes it, "individual, empowering, diverse, edgy, and eclectic"). This design sensibility is on full display at work in her Soho office and at home in her Tribeca loft.

JENNIFER AT WORK VIA MATCHBOOK MAGAZINE

Jennifer loves photography and uses it as inspiration for her work. Photos can be found framed, tacked up, or bound in coffee table books. Kate Moss, her girl crush, makes repeat appearances.

JENNIFER AT HOME VIA THE COVETEUR

Jennifer continues the rocker chic aesthetic throughout her spacious Tribeca loft, but with accessories rather than large scale design elements. "I’m comfortable sticking to a neutral environment and getting creative with the accents."

Images: (At Work) Rima Campbell for Matchbook Magazine, (At Home) The Coveteur

Interiors: A Modern Masculine Office

This week's storm underscores the importance of an inspiring workspace, especially for creative professionals. In fact, we all need spaces where we can feel comfy and productive regardless of the outside environment. An inspiring space can mean something different for each of us, and for designer Reed Krakoff, inspiration comes via a mix of contemporary furnishings and vintage touches.

By far, my favorite part of the office is Reed's desk, a table designed by Joris Laarman, with its web-like, aluminum base. Of his desk and the plywood Cinderella table that sits at the center of the room, Reed notes, "These pieces show how something can be modern, graphic, and architectural, and also have a romantic, feminine line."

Desk accessories include vintage Hermès pieces, a Victorian-era bamboo magnifying glass, and glass vessels to organize art supplies.

The sitting area boasts a custom sectional, designed by Reed and his wife in the brand’s signature gray felt, along with other modern furnishings. "I don’t in any way ‘decorate’—it’s just a mix of things I’m interested in."

Images: Joshua McHugh, Architectural Digest

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

ADE: Designing for Productivity

A few months ago, I read an article on one of my favorite websites, The 99 Percent, about the cognitive relationship between your work environment and work activities. In short, the article suggests that, to improve productivity, designate locales for specific types of tasks:

When you leverage the fact that you have emotional and mental responses to specific places, you can dramatically increase your productivity.

Days later, I came across two beautiful work spaces by designer Daniel Romualdez. Each vignette is simple and serene - perfect for brainstorming, journaling, or sketching. It underscored the lack of such spaces in my own home. Though itty bitty, my condo must accommodate varying environments to facilitate creative thinking. I just hope they’re equally tranquil.

The idea of multiple work spaces also challenged my notion of the “home office” that many clients, and their designers, try so desperately to perfect. We attempt to design one room, or space, that can accommodate every possible activity. Perhaps, we should rethink this tradition and design for the way our brains work. Wouldn’t it be lovely to have a designated letter-writing space vs. an internet research desk vs. a business planning nook?

It’s just a thought. Still mulling it over.

Images: Architectural Digest

A Designer's Eye (ADE) focuses on training and refining my artistic eye; developing my instincts; learning to trust them; and sharing what I find.

Friday Fashion: A "Dream" Office by Catherine Kwong

Today's Friday Fashion post brings you another example of fashion and design harmonizing like my favorite Bee Gees song. Designer Catherine Kwong created this glamorous home office for the 2012 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. Her inspiration: the fashion bloggers of the Bay Area.

...San Francisco is full of incredible fashion bloggers who have a unique perspective on the latest trends. With this type of writer in mind, I set out to create a dream office — complete with pinup boards for tear sheets and look books and, of course, a custom closet to display a truly inspirational wardrobe. - C.K.

You've probably seen the pics circulating about the Internet, but I just had to share! The space is gorgeous but a little sparse. I personally would add some visitor's chairs so I can chat with my gal pals about how fabulous life is. And perhaps, a reading nook to peruse all of my awesome fashion tomes (or stare at my handbag collection. whichever).

You can read all the deets here.

Images: Bess Friday