"When you realize that a beautiful interior has very little to do with objects and a whole lot to do with spirit, general well being and upliftment you find the soul of interior design. If you have respect for your surroundings and everything has it's perfect place you interact with your world differently you carry yourself differently. My father used to say that the state of your surroundings is the state of your mind. Look around your home, let your home be the foundation of your aspiration."

Written by a South African artist, interior designer & product designer.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Shopping!

I was lucky enough to be vacationing in Palm Springs at the same time Tory Burch was opening at the Premium Outlet Mall in Palm Desert.  I couldn't have planned it better myself:)  I picked up a cute pair of flats and a gorgeous belt.  Happy Friday!



Waiting patiently for my shoe size, it was shoe mayhem! (The girl behind me wasn't amused either)


 Finally!

My new beauties
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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Colourful spaces

These rooms are so lively and inviting.  Inject a little colour in your space this spring by adding simple things like pillows, art or accessories.  This is the perfect time of year to change things up!





All images from Elle Decor


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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

A new project I'm working on

I just wrapped up a family room/kitchen nook for a wonderful client and now we are setting our sights on her living room/dining room.  I always like to put a mood board together for a client so they can see the direction I'm going in and whether or not we are on the same page.  It gives us a starting point to work from.  Sometimes the design turns out exactly how we plan and other times it changes and evolves into something different along the way.  I love the process and it's always exciting to see how everything comes together.

The mood board for the living room

Pillows by Cooper Grey

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Friday, April 1, 2011

Chairs to die for

So I have come across these gorgeous vintage chairs in all their glory.  These are the kind of chairs you would have forever and what would be considered true investment pieces.  I love mixing vintage with new and these are right up my alley.  I love the original fabric but I am told they will need to be reupholstered.  My question to you is do I pick a neutral fabric or do I go with a pattern?  I am torn on this one.  Any thoughts?
The chairs






Fabric options

Something neutral?


Neutral geometric?



And last but not least if I go with a colour I'm leaning towards orange










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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

ANDREA JOHNSON DESIGN

My new website is now up and running!  You can check it out at andreajohnsondesign.com.











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Friday, March 25, 2011

Spring is here

We had a gorgeous sunny day yesterday and I'm looking forward to lazy days lounging in the sun.  

West Elm

West Elm

West Elm

Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn





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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

I have some exciting news!

I couldn't be happier to be launching my new website and taking my business to the next level.  My new website Andrea Johnson Design will be up and running as of March 30 and I'm looking forward to sharing it with all of you.




Photography by Tracey Ayton
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