it's been a while

February 19, 2017 by Taryn Antoniou in decor, design, floral design, flowers, home, home decor, inspiration, interior design, interior inspirations, nyc, sundays, wall art

wow.. it has been some time since I've written anything on here. a lot has happened since i last checked in! what's ironic, is the last post on here was a few days after my wonderful friend of 22 years told me about zach, and just 6 days before our first date.. fast forward a year and zach and i are engaged, i have a new job, and we have a new home! it's really crazy how life works.

as i mentioned, i have i left my menswear bros for the wonder-filled world of event design. i have met some of the most incredible women (with a sprinkling of some truly amazing men). this next chapter in my career has pushed me, creatively, in ways i thought i would never experience. this world is truly magical.. and it puts a whole new pressure on planning a wedding! i am completely up for the challenge.

now.. onto the new space! though we stayed in the same building, sadly the cozy studio did not provide enough space for the stuff of two people. zach moved into my studio last july, and in september we moved upstairs to a one bedroom, better known on IG as the #antonioucohenhaus! i wanted to share some photos of the new place, and as of yesterday i think we are finally as finished as we will ever be! we still don't have a bed... but you know.. we'll get there.

happy sunday!

interior inspirations: upscale industrial

October 05, 2015 by Taryn Antoniou in apparel, brimfield, decor, inspiration, interior design, interior inspirations, plants, store design, design

I don't typically talk about my "day job" on here but I recently had the amazing opportunity of designing my company's new office on Wall Street. From concept to completion it took about 6 months. It was a very aggressive timeline to say the least. It aged me by say.... 10 years... but it was and is my proudest moment. There were a lot of moving parts and it was definitely a team effort.

We started with a raw space as seen in the photos below. It's so cool to see where we started and where we ended up. The over all concept was clean, upscale, with just a hint of industrial. The goal was to encompass the aesthetic all three House of GANT collections with a nod to downtown NYC... and maybe I threw a little LA vibe in there as well.

So as you can see I got to start with a blank canvas! I have to say everything came together better than I imagined.

The floors are a sprayed concrete which were a great contrast to the white brick walls. Since we are in a commercial building an actual exposed ceiling would have been an eye sore. It would have looked like popcorn ceiling central. To achieve an exposed ceiling look, while running like hell away from a dropped ceiling tile situation, we built out a soffit that echoes the existing beams. We then applied a grey stucco so that the ceiling has more of a concrete look to it. The exposed pipes were painted a matte black which added to the whole clean industrial details of the space.

The lighting fixtures are a mix of School House Electric, Urban Archeology, and my personal favorite, Workstead. The pieces that excite me most in the space I would say are the couches by Stephen Kenn. I saw them at a GQ party right around the time I was starting to source the furniture for the office. I felt like they really encompassed the brand from the indigo dyed cushions to the vegetable dyed leather belts. They are also super comfortable and if I could take a nap on them everyday I would. The desks are my other favorite pieces which were designed by a company called Sawkille. I had found them one day while I was browsing on Instagram. Jonah Meyer, who I believe is the owner/founder, is just so talented. They built our tables in the large showrooms as well. They are absolutely gorgeous.

I also really love how the reception area came out. The danish modern pieces are by OX Denmarq out of.. you guessed it.. Denmark. The couch was a vintage piece I picked up from Brimfield as well as the carpet. The carpet was from a company I really fell in love with called Nomadic Trading Company. They had some really cool finds.

The kitchen is really what got everyone in the office excited. The blue tile came from our specific color of GANT Blue, but it also reminded me of the exterior of B Bar. It looks pretty awesome, especially against the white marble and black cabinets. The brass hardware in the kitchen is by Lewis Dolin. These ones I discovered on good old Pinterest!

I can't forget to mention the beautiful plants that are sprinkled throughout the space. These plants and pots were provided by The Sill. I have wanted to work with them for so long now. I am so excited to have their pieces in our space.

And lastly..... the custom pool table..... that.. pool table. I lost so much sleep over this pool table. All I can say is that it exists, it is here, and I can finally move on with my life. In all seriousness it really looks great. We use it waaaay more than I thought we would, and no one has shot a ball into a glass window... yet.

Just recently we had the talented Mr. Alastair Casey come in to photograph the space with all of its final touches. He did such a great job capturing all of the details.

This was definitely a unique experience and I feel like a proud mamma! I hope you all enjoyed the photos. If you have any questions about any of the pieces please leave a comment below!

inspiration trip: brimfield

May 18, 2015 by Taryn Antoniou in art, artist, decor, floral design, flowers, handmade, home, home decor, inspiration, interior design, interior inspirations, photography, plants, store design, wall art, weaving, inspiration trip, brimfield

The first Brimfield of 2015 was perfect. The air smelled of lilacs and the sun was shining. I was there for 3 days and met so many talented vendors and designers.

For those of you who are not familiar, the Brimfield Antique Show is this massive flea market filled with acres of antique vendors and collectors, as well as furniture designers, from all over. It happens 3 times a year in western Massachusetts and you get a little taste of small town countryside. It is so nice!

3 days is definitely the way to do it. Day 1 was about taking it all in and seeing what was out there. I didn't pressure myself to buy anything.... and so I bought a couch. Day 2 my dad joined me and it was adorable. He loved seeing all of the antiques and loved spending time with me and experiencing a little piece of my world. Day 3 I knew exactly what I wanted, did my final purchasing, and explored the vendors on the other side of the street that I had missed the other 2 days. 3 days and I think I made it through 75% of vendors. And that guessing on the high side.

I walked away with some brass ship sconces, a pair of 1930's industrial floor lamps, a stunning royal blue and cream wool rug, hemp pillows, over sized hand-carved wooden kitchen accessories, and a danish modern leather couch. That was all for a project I'm working on. For me, I scored a handmade barn wood frame and this really cool vegetable scientific print. My favorite vendors by far were Nomadic Trading Company and eneby antik.

I was very selective in my picture taking this time around. I'm getting better at editing my eye, if that makes any sense. For more photos check out my Instagram on @thecrabandthemoon!

interior inspirations: paris

April 07, 2015 by Taryn Antoniou in childrens rooms, decor, flowers, home, home decor, inspiration, interior design, interior inspirations, love, wall art

Now THIS... is the second theme for the children's rooms that I am styling. Paris. This was the first concept board that I came up with. My first step was to get far away from the cheesy Eiffel Tower furniture and accessories that you would find in Homegoods and create a more updated and modern design concept. I wanted it to be graphic and bright and super girly! Oversized floral with details of gold against thick black and white stripes. I think for an initial jumping off point it was great and it got the creative juices flowing. After analyzing it a bit it was a little too "girl in her 20's". When I go back in I will be sure to sprinkle some innocence and cuteness into the mix!

This is SUCH fun project. I can't wait to meet the little girls! Their mother tells me that the oldest loves to draw and has been looking through my illustrations. That seriously melts my heart.

interior inspirations: beach living

April 02, 2015 by Taryn Antoniou in decor, flowers, home, home decor, inspiration, interior design, interior inspirations, sunsets, wall art, childrens rooms

I am very excited to be working on a very inspiring + fun side project. I will be styling two adorable little girls' bedrooms. Each with different themes, beach house + Paris. Pictured above is the very first concept board for the beach house theme. I want the room to really encompass a calming and whimsical feel. There will be lots of twinkle lights with cozy little nooks. Perfect for a little beach babe!

I'll be sure to share the 2nd theme very soon!

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interior inspirations: kids rooms

March 15, 2015 by Taryn Antoniou in decor, home, home decor, illustrations, inspiration, interior design, interior inspirations, moon, nyc, sundays, wall art

Interior styling for kids and baby has come a long way. I am loving these spaces that I've seen on Instagram. There may be a new project coming up! Excited to see where it goes.

Photos by: @littlepeainteriors . @sophie_vine . @shinasiconcept . @maecocointeriors . @kristinplanskymurals . @bexyylou . @sweetcreationsboutique . @bebe_sac . @alwaysme_baby . @littletotem . @littlegatherer . @roxyoxy_creations . @genwoocraft . @tralalagifts . @littlewillemsens . @houseofhawkes . @the_wild_unknown . @chairishco

interior inspirations: frame collage

December 03, 2014 by Taryn Antoniou in decor, home decor, home, interior design, interior inspirations, wall art

Before finding my new space I knew I wanted to have an entrance wall with vintage frames that cover it from floor to ceiling. In my mind it was simple, graphic with a feeling of home. After finding my new space and starting my beautiful display wall I was perusing through Instagram and I discovered @twinkleandtoast. They had also created a frame wall for a wedding which I thought was absolutely stunning! I loved the addition of the cream flowers and gold leaves. I would love to add these accents after my collection is complete. Also.. funny enough, the lady behind twinkle and toast.. is named Taryn.

Visit twinkleandtoast.com to see some beautiful photos of their work.

interior inspirations: the perfect corner

November 24, 2014 by Taryn Antoniou in decor, home decor, home, inspiration, interior design, nyc, plants, interior inspirations

For a few years I've dreamt of having a space where I can sit and drink my tea and sketch by a window... possibly in a beautiful chair. I also pictured this happening as snow is falling outside the window and I'm wearing a cozy sweater. Yes.. I know I'm crazy. But! I finally have my little nook. And I love it so much. My space is still being pieced together but it's definitely getting there.

farm to table

June 14, 2014 by Taryn Antoniou in South boston, Food, Local

Many moons ago, when I lived in South Boston, this little shop filled with all organic and locally grown goods opened up called American Provisions. My best girl and I were their biggest fans! We signed their petition to allow them to sell alcohol and we purchased their food and coffee every chance we got. The products they carried were not only delicious but the packaging was so cool.

Two years later their shelves are stocked with beer and wine, their variety of products have grown so much and the shop was looking as fantastically merchandised as ever! Everything in there is presented perfectly. From the vintage shopping baskets they offer at the door to the basket of freshly made breakfast sandwiches at the register, everything is just so damn Instagram worthy! I'm telling you, presentation and packaging is everything..... as we learned $200 later.

They now carry Mast Brothers Chocolate which made me feel right at home! Grabbed one with a motorcycle print for Father's Day!

If you're in the Southie area I highly suggest stopping by for at least a coffee. It's also a great pit stop before a BBQ for a host or hostess gift this summer!
They're located at 613 E. Broadway in South Boston.

Mallory Sophronia

June 05, 2014 by Taryn Antoniou in art, diy, flower crowns, jewelry, interior design, wall art, store design, apparel, artist

Mallory Sophronia opened their first ever brick and mortar this past weekend! The apparel and accessories line has a new home in a cottage in Kennebunk, Maine within the Morning Walk Galleries.

Kennebunk could quite possibly be one of my favorite places to visit. It has beautiful views, just a real sense of calm and more importantly, the best seafood. Ever.

Mallory Sophronia caters to the bohemian beach babe. The girl behind the brand pays homage to her ancestors and their namesake through her handmade goods. What differentiates Mallory from other designers is that she makes clothing that fits all body types, there is no right or wrong way to wear her pieces and each piece is a true one of a kind. Her designs range from flowy and oversized to short and sexy.

My favorite piece I own at the moment is a printed purple kimono. It doubles as a skimpy robe around the apartment and a top that hints at a little too much, paired back to my black leather shorts. And of course... I own one of the orchid flower crowns. L O V E .

Mallory and I installed the interior space in about 3 days. Her family contributed a lot as well. The whole experience was so fun and freeing. We just did whatever the hell we wanted with no restraints. It was pretty cool.

To shop Mallory Sophronia from the comfort of your home go to mallorysophronia.com

If you're lucky enough to be in the area of the shop they are located at 2 Morning Walk Lane in Kennebunk, Maine at The Galleries at Morning Walk. The shop is open Mon, Wed, Fri-Sun from 10:00am - 5:00pm.

flower crown wall art

June 01, 2014 by Taryn Antoniou in diy, art, interior design, plants, sundays, wall art, flower crowns

It's officially summer!! Which means it is officially appropriate to wear fresh flowers in your hair at all times. Fresh flower crowns are one of my favorite things about summer. The perfect accessory for any boho babe. The downfall of it all is that they only last 1 - 2 days, which makes this chick real sad. So to turn my flower frown upside down I dry them out and incorporate them in my room as wall art! It's pretty simple and it allows me to showcase all of the special occasions where I have worn these beautiful pieces.

After the crown starts to wilt place it on a tapered round lampshade to dry out (remove the shade or use only when the shade is cool) then hang! You can also have them framed in a shadow box but if you're on a budget like me, hanging them is just fine.

Let the crowns live on!