Last summer, the folks over at Ralph Lauren asked me to design a vignette around their new St. Honoré bedding collection, debuting at Bloomingdale’s this fall.
As soon as I saw that chic pagoda pattern on the duvet, I knew I wanted to create a room that was glamorous and beautiful with subtle pops of pink and a great mix of new and antique objects. To bring balance to the feminine palette of the bedding, I designed a bed hanging made from an unlikely mix of men’s suiting fabric and coral silk velvet, both from Ralph Lauren Home.
The abstract piece over the bed is from Romanian artist Eugene Motz. Our friends at Artaissance reproduced the work on paper, and Larson-Juhl framed it. I love pairing modern art with traditional furniture for a fresh, unexpected look.
Down in Atlanta, where we shot the vignette for the Bloomingdale’s September Home Book, I found this great metal bench at Antique Factory in Chamblee. If you’ve never been, go. You’ll thank me later.
For a quick redo, I spray painted the metal black and covered the cushion with some of the men’s suiting fabric from the bed hanging.
Ta-dah! Here’s the finished vignette!
The rug is from Keivan Woven Arts in Buckhead. They’re some of the nicest people in the business, and I wanted everything they had. The chandelier we borrowed from Antique Factory, then paired it with lamp shades lined in metallic marble paper. And yes, it pained me to give it all back.
The flowers I did myself in a pale pink palette inspired by the bedding.
Here’s the arrangement I made on a chest of drawers, along with our own Jasperware bowl I brought down for the shoot. (Those security guys love me.) The collection of art we put together from thrift shops and antique stores around town.
The vintage jewelry and accessories on the bedside table we borrowed from an antique mall in Chamblee. She’s a glamour girl, this one, with the props to prove it. And no, we didn’t have fun shopping for such things. None at all.
Huge thanks to Ralph Lauren and Bloomingdale’s for the honor, along with everyone at B2 Creative for helping us pull it all together! Finally, be sure to check out the other vignettes from style bloggers Michelle Adams, Jennifer Boles and Marisa Marcantonio. Clever tips for a stylish bedroom abound!
Gorgeous! Sophisticated! (And you look pretty terrific, too!) Congrats, Eddie!
xoxo
Evy
Eddie..really gorgeous! LOVE the Ralph Lauren velvet. Delicious. You look adorable too.
Happy Monday,
Amy
Fabulous vignette!! I love the subtle pop of pink! We are so looking forward to your visit to Woodstock, Illinois.
Look at you Eddie! You are fabulous!!! I love anything RL and you’ve done an amazing job showcasing that bedding, etc.
As usual, a wonderful job from a wonderful designer – YOU!
XOXO,
Judy
Eddie this is so striking, I love it all. A surprise mix with the fabrics, luxe bedding and the black accents along with pink!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
I have a fabulous Giveaway from the Jose Estevez Collection at Interieurs. I hope you will come and join!
Great Job! It looks beautiful. I also LOVED the spread in LONNY on Jaithan’s b-day party. Keep using the pink, it’s fantastic!!
Also so glad to see you’re back to blogging. Although I understand why you’ve been away Jeez you’ve been busy.
Best!
Great job. Everything is so glamourous! I need some coral in my life. You are always an inspiration:)
Ok I hate pink but I would take it if I could have this room! Pink sets off everything beautifully and I think even the husband would love it. When we renovate our bedroom you have got to come style it (I wish)! Absolutely stunning!
My God Eddie, that room is simply stunning. Your talent humbles me and amazes and thrills all at the same time. The room looks so layered-over-time. I don’t know how you do it. You have a gift. Love all the details including the wonderful art wall and the Jasperware and the bench and your lovely vignette of objets on the tray. And now I am noticing the flowers. Insane. You truly truly have a beautiful talent and we are so lucky…!
xo Terri in Canada
I love it! Really handsome. I love the men’s suiting and the coral with it. Such a striking combination. That bench is just great. Just another one of your great finds!
Eddie this is so beautiful I love the masculine touch and then adding the pink velvet just finished it perfectly. Every little detail is perfection. Love it!! Kathysue
6 out of 5 stars! Whoever decided to involve you over at RL certainly knew what he/she was doing! Unique, stylish, inviting and very handsome. Also love the art pieces you picked. The one above the bed but also the nude drawing and the ink art piece hanging above the chest.
All very, very nice.
Hugs to you both,
Mon
Congrats Eddie! It looks fabulous….but then that is not a surprise. Love the color mix and the mix of feminine and masculine. Bravo!
It is easy when people have the budget…
That.Is.Glorious. OMG.
Eddie, the way you mix it up is too fabulous. Frankly, that’s what makes the layers deep and the design delicious. Honestly, Descartes said: Its the hunt, not the quarry, or something like that. The fleas, junking, and thrifts are treasure troves. Beautiful decor is accessible and you teach us that.
Best,
Liz
It’s all so fabulous! I love it!
Gail
Eddie-
love that bench and your very chic glasses!
pve
Lovely, calm and the unexpected, like the abstract art. Eugene is one of my favorites.
just saw you and it in the catalog- divine dear eddie!!!xxx
What an honor. You did an amazing job! I love the canopy.
xo,
cristin
Eddie, you are one of my favorite people. I always love your work! I hope our paths cross someday at a fabulous flea market!
Really, really stunning and creative. I love this vignette. Superior!
Eddie that bench with the menswear suiting is so creative. Fabulous.
Of course you do it again- what a stunning bedroom!
Once again, you did such an amazing job! I love the masculine and feminine details throughout. The pops of pink are perfect! You really need your own show! xo
Oh, bravo! That is beautiful. I love how you always put something very modern and unexpected in your vignette and it works perfectly. What a beautiful window!
Sherry
Love the richness of the many bedding pieces together….
i love this vignette Eddie! It’s absolutely chic, feminine, masculine and utterly divine. i’d love to own the entire ensemble! what a bedroom. such a nice end to my reorganising, and the short busy-bee day i’ve just had.
Of course, there is a smattering of blush in your vignette along with the strong dark colors. I just wrote about the influence this color is going to be now that it has come down the runway…Armani’s show
had a major bit of blush in his collection.
You are always right on the edge of the latest color ways and trends.
Nice job, guys.
Wow wow wow…your talent is just awe -inspiring Eddie! Your colour choices are so pretty and as usual,the look is layered and textured with no detail overlooked…
Congratulations…this vignette is just beautiful and portrays everything that Ralph Lauren stands for-sophisticated, classical glamour.
Absolutely gorgeous, Eddie! I’m not a fan of the spare look, so I appreciate all of the beautiful details you include in your interiors.
Beautifully done! Love the navy with the pink velvet! You have such an amazing eye for details and pulling it all together.
LOVING this! Perfect sophistication and flare!
That plaid fabric is AMAZING! Well and sooo many other pieces 🙂
I don’t know how you do it. If I had just seen the photo, I would’ve guessed it was a RL room. All the touches you bring in – from the inside of the chandy shades to the bowl next to your floral – all of them add an integral factor to the overall vignette.
I don’t think this level of staging can be taught, but I’d sure buy the book when you write it 😉
Congratulations! I like your styling the best of all 4. Really lovely and thank you for the breakdown.
As always, Eddie, just perfect!
wonderful!! I bet Ralph was very pleased;)!
joan
Bravo Eddie, what a beautiful room. I’m sure you hated to give back the borrowed things, I would have too… oh what fun you must have had putting this together. hugs ~lynne~
I like the pic with your custom cushions waaaayyyyy better — breaks up all that solid pastel-ness is such a rockin’ way! Awesome.
So gorgeous, Eddie! You are SOOOOO talented. And In so many ways. A true Renaissance Man. Plus you’re so sweet I couldn’t be happier for all your success. What’s next? An album of all your original music, perhaps.
Nice job! I love it…make sure nobody touches their crabcake fingers on it 😉
It’s gorgeous, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
You have the most amazing eye. The bench makeover is fabulous!
Congrats – it’s very perfect and very you! I really love that you truly incorporated antiques and some DIY into this!
Super chic, as always!
You guys are fantastic! I don’t know how you do it! What a glorious study in contrasts: high and low, traditional and modern, masculine and feminine. Bravo to Ralph Lauren and Bloomies for bringing you on! Off to browse the new shop…
Jodie
You did a great job considering that the bedding looks like it came from Wal-Mart.
Just love what you did to the bench. A little black in every room adds a touch of sophistication.
You are such a genius! Love, love, love this.
I absolutely
love how you
create a look
with a virtual
client in mind.
And I must say,
I adore her taste!
You’ve taken the
RL look to a whole
new level; congrats!!
xx Suzanne
simply stunning…the black accents are perfect with the gray toile pagoda pattern..
beautiful canopy..love everything about this bedroom.. 🙂
best,
maureen
Elegant, sophisticated – such wonderful details everywhere. Love the horn-of-plenty with the roses…well done, Eddie!
Absolutely beautiful!!
Beautiful and utterly glamorous work u have done, fantastic and fabulous talent u are!:)
kisses
Jelena (glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com)