he was my love, my inspiration, my companion, my heart, my soul, my little engine who overcame adversity with a big smile on his little face. i’ll miss him more than words …
bob perera 12 aug 95 – 18 may13
sweet bob
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Author Archives: Kishani
press: los angeles times
one of our favorite projects has been highlighted in the los angeles times! we are so very grateful for the inclusion. follow the link here for more photos of the project. a big thank you to the wonderful lisa boone and la times for the fab project write-up!
photos by jean randazzo
press: style me pretty living
style me pretty living just so happens to be one of our favorite blogs. we are honored that they featured the nursery we created for molly sims in collaboration with layla grayce. so glad to be a part! follow the link here for more photos and details!
photos by gia canali
bibliophile: tropical fishes of the east indies, theodore w. pietsch
it’s been a while since we shared a fave book with you! i recently received this book as a gift and i am so very glad i did because i truly love it! taschen’s tropical fishes of the east indies book sold me with its cover. now before you start with the whole “don’t judge a book” deal…i have to admit that i just couldn’t help it with this one! this book is filled with colorful illustrations of marine fauna found in the indian ocean near the island of ambon which were drawn by samuel fallours in the early 1700s. as with all vintage fauna and flora illustrations, i find myself moved by the beautiful depictions of wildlife drawn before our time. as a designer, i constantly find inspiration in all different mediums and this book really is no exception. i love stocking our office full of interesting and inspiring books which we reference often for various projects. pick up a copy for yourself and prepare to be mesmerized by the beauty that is in the oceans that surround us.
via taschen
vintage remix giveaway: the results!
the vintage remix giveaway results are in! congrats to ella, ravi, angela, dana & malia! you have each won a signed copy of vintage remix. a big thank you to all those who entered! stay tuned for future giveaways and be sure to follow us on twitter and like us on facebook for the very latest updates from us!
project diaries: vintage remix favorites part 3
i hope you are enjoying this month’s profile of some of our favorite projects! i also hope that you have already entered our vintage remix giveaway going on this month! be sure to enter to win a copy of vintage remix signed by yours truly (details here)!
every project i embark on with a client is equally unique and exciting. this particular project was a blast to work on. our client did not want to shy away from fun, bold colors which is always ideal for me! we set out to create an inviting and masculine ambiance, utilizing unique and vintage finds to add that extra layer of interest. another plus with this project was that this client wasn’t necessarily pinned down to one era or style of design, which allowed us the freedom to create a space that incorporated a mix of pieces, resulting in a uniquely fresh environment filled with pops of color.
via kishani perera inc.
project diaries: vintage remix favorites part 2
hello again everyone! to continue our celebration of the 1 year anniversary of vintage remix, we have another favorite project to highlight:
this project was so much fun to work on! a combination of bohemian and feminine accents gave this hollywood hills home such unique character. i loved mixing patterns and colors from the wallpaper to the pillows, and a fresh palette of black and whites with pops of color let the lush outdoor garden spaces shine. the mix of unique elements and flea market treasures resulted in a charming hideaway nestled into the hollywood hills.
remember, you can enter now through the 30th of the month to be eligible to win a signed copy of my book, vintage remix! details here! 
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vintage remix giveaway!
project diaries: vintage remix favorites part 1
what a whirlwind last year was! amongst many other exciting things that happened in 2012, working on my book was such a highlight. in honor of the one year anniversary of the publication of vintage remix, this month’s project diaries posts will be profiling some of my favorite projects with some of our favorite images. but wait, there is more! we’re also giving away 5 signed copies of vintage remix!
here’s how to enter:
pin an image from any of this month’s project diaries blog series
like kishani perera inc. and rummage on facebook
follow @kishaniperera and @rummagehome on twitter
do everything to increase your chances, enter now through the 30th!
and now for the first round of our fave photos…this particular project is near and dear to my heart. we transformed this spanish colonial home for a good friend of mine using a mix of global glam pieces and some eclectic influences (with the addition of a few southern kitsch elements). the result was a warm and vibrant mix with pops of color such as kelly green on the walls. the house was transformed into a chic abode fit for this hip angeleno and it was such a pleasure to put it all together.
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aesthetically speaking: garden walls
although we can’t say that we’ve been blessed with green thumbs, we can safely say that we love a good garden wall. we know these have popped up everywhere lately and we couldn’t be happier about it. we find the color and texture these walls add to a space to be truly impactful. to us, a room without a little bit of plant or floral action can feel cold, so we happily welcome the addition of these green walls to an indoor or outdoor space! another fun fact is that these eco-design wonders actually add more oxygen to your home which is not a bad benefit. we gathered a few great inspiration photos below to motivate you to get started on your very own garden wall! happy planting!
via pinterest