Interior Photographer Portfolio : Prettiness from Tom Baker

Posted by Mr Wong at 10:08 AM 0

Just some eye candy for you from interior photographer T0m Baker. Enjoy!
I don't know what these are but I think they're so interesting






lovely bed

via Inspace Location

Glamorous and chic interiors from Nest design

Posted by Mr Wong at 6:33 AM 0

I actually discovered this firm because I was looking for some web design inspiration for an upcoming project, and ran across their site on a web design gallery. The firm is called Nest, and they're located in Dallas, TX.

I hope you like!



I love this conservatory - the mix of elegance brought in by the chairs and dining sets, with the roughness of the stone pavers and logs is a chic contrast.




Love this chair and the wallpaper!
See more at their beautiful site!

Designer Portfolio! The elegant and chic work of Sara Gilbane

Posted by Mr Wong at 12:57 PM 0

Probably the element of Sara's work that I appreciate the most is how practical it is! It's not so matchy-matchy that you can't add your own personal possessions, and it looks comfy but also has personality.

Do you agree?


Above two photos by Anna Wolf

The color of that bench next to the turquoise tables is perfect. I'm a big fan on fuchsia right now




Loving the ethnic, old world character of this room

See more of Sara's work at her website.

Modern elegance mixed with 1940s glamour

Posted by Mr Wong at 2:28 PM 0

Not too many of us are blessed with the means and circumstances to live among such decadent furnishings, but we can dream! And besides, that's what the glossies are for. So when I was flipping through some of last year's magazines I rediscovered Ralph Lauren Home's 2008 "Mayfair" collection. In fact, I'd posted some other shots from the Mayfair ad campaign in the August 2008 post here. I think it doesn't hurt, especially in this season of giving to others, to give to yourself a little - even if it's just for a moment, in one's imagination, drooling over the keyboard.


oh that bed...that vanity...

I really like the clear to black candlesticks





I wear this same outfit when I have to go to the post office

via Ralph Lauren Home




via Color Me Happy

Check out my style profile on Old World Charm!

Posted by Mr Wong at 12:12 PM 0

I was so flattered when Shannon from Old World Charm asked me to answer a couple of questions about myself for a feature on his new blog - which I'm very excited about- Old World Charm.

What made you decide to strike out on your own as a Web designer?

Well, it all started with me designing a Web site for a friend of a friend, and it took hard work and dependability to sustain and build up clientele. I also have word of mouth to thank, which led to a lot of clients, meaning often staying up until 3 a.m. to meet deadlines. I then realized that I had to make a choice. I had to either strike off on my own or continue working at a company and discontinue freelancing on the side. Though there were aspects of the corporate world I was going to miss, I knew that it was really important to me that I work for myself. I’m the kind of designer who needs to start with a blank canvas every now and then, and I also really like interacting with people and my clients. It is also very important to me that I travel, and I’m very fortunate to possess a skill that allows me to take my work on the road when inspiration strikes (or is needed). So I went out on my own full-time in August and haven’t looked back! You can see some of my work at ashleywhitedesign.com

When and how did you first become interested in decorating and interior design?

I think I’ve always been interested in interior design. I’ve been a chronic rearranger my ever since I was a little kid. For me, setting up my room was how I played. That interest was brought back to life in 2007 when I signed a lease for a beautiful studio in a Brownstone. I didn’t have the faintest idea how to make a studio feel like a home. So online I went, discovered amazing design blogs, amazing ideas, and I was hooked!

If you want to read more, here's the interview!


Old World Charm, isn't even a month old yet, but it's already full of some great inspiration. Here are my favorites so far!

The crisp elegant home of Williams Sonoma Home designer Monelle Totah

Posted by Mr Wong at 7:48 AM 0

I was instantly attracted to the clean palette and crisp lines of the San Francisco Apartment. Black and white is so classic, and leaves room for fun accents in whatever color your heart desires.

What do you think?

I adore this bedroom - it somehow manages to look very luxurious, but it's not at all stuffy and not too cliche


Liking the wallpaper above the shower


oh..thin white striped rugs are my weakness

via Elle Decor July/August 2009