March 2011 - Nicole Gibbons Style

Decorating Ideas March 28, 2011

Ask Nicole: Help Me Find a Stylish Starburst Mirror on a Shoestring Budget!

The starburst mirror in my living room. (From West Elm, sadly no longer available.)

Q. Hi Nicole! I am interested in purchasing a Starburst convex mirror like the one you have in your living room. Do you have any suggestions on where to find one on a tight budget?
-Michelle

A. Hi Michelle! I love the look of a starburst mirror. I think it’s one of those timeless decorative elements that will never go out of style. Designed to mimic the rays of light emitted by the sun or a star, these mirrors add an instant touch of glamour and …

Decorating Ideas March 24, 2011

Inspiration Board: Spring Fever!

Photos: Top Left – Carter Smith/Elle.com. Top Right – Suzy Hoodless

Despite the cold, rainy weather, Spring is officially here and I’ve been dreaming up rooms filled with spring greens, lovely lavender, pops of pink and feminine florals. With inspiration from model/actress Devon Aoki in a beautiful spring garden and a pretty pastel room by British designer Suzy Hoodless, here are some ideas for how you can infuse a bit of spring into your home this season!

PAINT: (L-R) Lily Lavender, Sugarplum, Vintage Taupe – Benjamin Moore Paints. FABRICS: (L-R) Simple Pleasures – Duralee, Velvet …

Travel March 21, 2011

In the Spirit of St Barths

On April 5th luxury publisher Assouline will release a new coffee table book that celebrates the beauty and magic of St. Barths which happens to be one of my all-time favorite vacation destinations. Written by Pamela Fiori (who also authored In the Spirit of Capri), In the Spirit of St. Barths is full of captivating photos, giving us an up close look at the posh Caribbean isle that evokes the glamour of the French Riviera and is synonymous with chic. Think yachts, champagne, beautiful beaches and beautiful people. Below is a little peek at what you’ll find inside! (Photos and …

Decorating Ideas March 17, 2011

Haute Find: Found Kilim Rugs from Pottery Barn & How to Get The Look

PB Found Vintage Kilim Rugs $1,699.00 – $3,299.00

I came across these limited-edition vintage kilim rugs that Pottery Barn is currently offering and thought they were fabulous! Such rich colors and patterns! Sourced from a collector in Istanbul, each rug is unique and is anywhere from 40-80 years old. I’ve been hunting for something similar to hide my ugly rental kitchen floor. I totally love the rug Jamie Meares used in her kitchen which was featured in High Gloss Magazine:

Design by Jamie Meares. Photo via High Gloss Magazine

If you love this look too below is some …

Decorating Ideas March 16, 2011

Take Our First-Ever Reader Survey & Win a Limited-Edition Christian Chaize Print from 20×200!

Praia Piquinia 02/08/07 15h16 by Christian Chaize

I want to hear from YOU! I’m conducting So Haute’s first ever reader survey to learn a bit more about who you are and to hear your thoughts, comments and suggestions on So Haute. What do you love? What do you hate? And what can we do to make So Haute an even more inspiring destination for design and lifestyle content? The survey should take 5 minutes or less and consists of 20 super quick questions. Your responses would mean the world! As an incentive, one lucky respondent will have an opportunity to …

Decorating Ideas March 10, 2011

Style Stalking: At Home with Elin Kling

She may not be a huge star on this side of the pond but in her homeland of Sweden, model-turned-mega fashion blogger Elin Kling is a HUGE deal and lately I’ve become totally obsessed with her style! After modeling in Milan for a while, she started her popular blog Style by Kling which quickly gained a following made her well known for her edgy and effortless fashion sense. Then after competing on Let’s Dance 2010 – Sweden’s version of Dancing with the Stars – Kling really catapulted into fame and is now one a bonafide celebrity and pop culture icon …