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

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.

fishes3 via taschen

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.

     

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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!

  via kishani perera inc.

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.

design vignette via kishani perera inc

guest room design via kishani perera inc

via kishani perera inc.

rummage spring giveaway!

this fun giveaway is just in time for your easter or passover table! over at rummage we’re giving away this 3 piece johann haviland, bavarian tea set with a sepia rose pattern and 24k gold trim. we love all things victorian and this adorable tea set is no exception!  join our mailing list to win by visiting rummage home. already joined? tweet, share or pin the giveaway image to win! or, do it all to increase your chances! enter now through friday the 22nd!

rummage spring giveaway