What We're Listening To : The Summer Music Mashup 2013

This summer's biggest hits mashed up into one for your listening leisure by DJ Earworm.  

Armin van Buuren feat. Trevor Guthrie - This Is What It Feels Like
Bastille - Pompeii
Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams- Get Lucky
Demi Lovato - Heart Attack
Icona Pop feat .Charlie XCX - I Love It
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton - Can't Hold Us
Pitbull feat. Christina Aguilera - Feel This Moment
Rihanna feat. David Guetta - Right Now
Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell Williams
Will.i.am feat. Justin Bieber
Zedd feat. Foxes - Clarity

Ulyana Sergeenko Couture Spring 2013 Paris

If the story book does not beat you over the head, this collection by designer Ulyana Sergeenko, from the 2013 Paris Couture Spring Fashion Week, was heavily inspired by the Mark Twain era of literature.  There is even a Tom Sawyer garment paired with a sling shot.  Many a Scarlet O'Hara and even some Little House on the Prairie strolls down the runway in this beautiful collection of period inspired garments.  Beautiful.

Tony Awards Opening 2013 : Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris hosts the Tony Awards and stops the show before it even starts.  Here is the huge opening number to the 2013 Tony Awards, which received astonished faces and a standing ovation, at Radio City Music Hall.  Enjoy.  List of Nominees and Winners.

Paris Fall / Winter Fashion Week Review 2013 / 2014

It's May 2013 and it is time for the Paris Fall / Winter Fashion Review 2013 / 2014.  Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013-2014 featuring brands like Christian Dior, Balmain, Chloe, Viktor & Rolf, Gareth Pugh, Giambattista Valli, Givenchy, Nina Ricci, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Lanvin, Manish Arora, Rick Owens, Rochas, Sonia Rykiel, Alexander McQueen, and Valentino.

Appearances: Coco Rocha, Robyn, Karlie Kloss, Lindsey Wixson, Cara Delevingne, Jessica Stam, Ginta Lapina, Cora Emmanuel, Frida Gustavsson, Magdalena Jasek, Julia Nobis, Marine Deleeuw, Tilda Lindstam, Bette Franke, Sara Blomqvist, Ruby Aldridge, Jean Paul Gaultier, Alison Nix, Jessica Bobince, Sasha Luss, Suvi Koponen, Raf Simons, Stephanie Soloman, Natalia Vodianova, Karmen Pedaru, Magdalena Frackowiak, Saskia de Brauw, Magda Laguinge, Erjona Ala, Bianca Balti, Kasia Struss, Joan Smalls, Fei Fei Sun, Riccardo Tisci, Rick Owens, Alana Zimmer, Nadja Bender, Andreea Diaconu, Aymeline Valade, Arizona Muse, Daria Strokous, Sigrid Agren, Zuzanna Bijoch, Grace Mahary, Manon Leloup, Alber Elbaz, Nastya Kusakina, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Orlando Pita, Lambert Wilson, Alizee, Janice Alida, Caroline Brasch Nielsen

Chanel Haute Couture 2013 Fashion Show

Watch the CHANEL Spring-Summer 2013 Haute Couture fashion show that took place on January 22nd at the Grand Palais, Paris.  The Grand Palais was transformed into an incredible lush forest.  Absolutely amazing and a must see. Check it out.

Soundtrack:
Charles Münch, Orchestre de Paris: Daphnis & Chloe Suite No. 2: I. Lever du jour (Maurice Ravel)
Courtesy of EMI Music / Universal Music Publishing

Andy Stott: Numb
Courtesy of Modern Love

Valentino Paris Couture 2013

Valentino shows Couture Collection in Paris.  The collection of brocade and architectural pierces are beautiful.  The sheer brocade looks like iron work while the solid brocade looks like wedding cake.  The architectural details look effortless and the collection has iconic silhouettes.  Love.

 

Decorating Obsessions for 2013

Look for these decorating trends. Bloggers share their decorating obsessions for 2013 with House Beautiful.  Above: Unusual Floral Arrangements - have fun with floral arrangements go for unsymmetrical, nontraditional arrangements and floral combinations.

The Glazed Ceramic Lamp: the old standard has an contemporary update with lively colored and textured shades.

Brass: Yes, Brass is new again. New brass finishes are tarnished, patina, brushed, and burnished. Brass adds golden warmth.

Louis Style: Always in fashion, Louis style has been growing in popularity exponentially for some time. Louis style is signified by straight line frames with classic detailing motifs.

Filtered Light:  Shades, casements, and sheers are back.  Experience and appreciate the mood altering power of filtered light. 

20th Century Furniture: Deco, Mid-Century, Modern. With some 20th Century Furniture approaching antique status, tomorrow's interiors will never be same by adding the new classics to the mix.  

Casual Gardens: With the ability to show more personality and individuality the casual garden design is growing in popularity. 

Camouflage: It's Back! Suddenly camouflage has arrived in every color combination imaginable.  The versatile pattern has become the new paisley.

Grass Cloth: Texture and mixing textures is becoming a necessity in today's decor. Therefore, grass cloth is the wallpaper this year.

Outdoor Spaces: Patios, outdoor gardens. Creating and utilizing outdoor spaces has become the new dining room for entertaining.  For credits and the full article visit House Beautiful.

Happy New Year 2013!

Thank you for making 2012 such a great year. We appreciate you so much for making what we do so much fun. From all of us at Lewis Lighting and Home, have a very safe and Happy New Year!

What We're Listening To: The Rescues - Everything's Gonna Be Better Next Year

Allegedly today is the end of world according to Mayan prophecy (allegedly).  So, let's all rock out to The Rescues and their solid 'End Of The Year Anthem' that is fittingly titled "Everything's Gonna Be Better Next Year."  Cheers.  And, see you tomorrow.

Pantone Color Of The Year 2013: Emerald

With end of the year 'best of' lists beginning, Pantone looks forward and announces next year's color of the year.  Pantone names Pantone Emerald 17-5641 the 2013 Color Of The Year.  This beautiful shade of emerald, a soft and rich sea foam green, is the it color this year.  Start looking for it and the other hot colors from Pantone 2013 palette.  Colors like:

Dusk Blue Pantone 16-4120, Tender Shoots Pantone 14-0446, Grayed Jade Pantone 14-6011, Lemon Zest Pantone 13-0766, African Violet Pantone 16-3520, Monaco Blue Pantone 19-3964, Poppy Red Pantone 17-1664, Nectarine Pantone 16-1360.

Fashion: CHANEL Spring Summer 2013 Ready To Wear

Karl Lagerfeld for CHANEL Spring Summer 2013 Ready To Wear.  Color Blocking, Whites, Purple/Blue, Emerald Green, and Smocks.  I want a Hula Hoop Bag.  Plus, wind turbines and solar panels, oh Karl. 

Diane von Furstenberg: New York Fashion Week

Well the word is, feminine style is back!  Edgy style and power fashion is taking a break for frilly feminine chic.  Some New York Fashion Week designers must of missed the memo, but not Diane von Furstenberg's 2013 Ready to Wear collection.  It's chic, it's  feminine, it's beautiful with billowing frilly patterns in the current hot "it" colors tangerine, lime, and turquoise.  Love the mirrored lips that decorate the runway.  Diane also partnered with Google by showcasing Google's prototype Project Glass headgear.  The new technology's aim is to get technology out of the way by placing in it in your field of site.  Digest that for a second.  Check out Diane's show high lights and then check out Google's Project Glass short concept video.