Alison Milne Design http://www.alisonmilne.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:36:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Mad Men http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/09/03/mad-men/ http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/09/03/mad-men/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:59:46 +0000 Alison http://www.alisonmilne.com/?p=1357 A friend told me to check out this behind the scenes look at shooting of Mad Men through the eyes of Rolling Stone Mag.  I can barely wait to watch the next season for 1960s inspired clothing and mid century modern furniture!

]]> http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/09/03/mad-men/feed/ 0 Jennifer Post http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/27/jennifer-post/ http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/27/jennifer-post/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:10:49 +0000 Alison http://www.alisonmilne.com/?p=1334 I have great admiration for Jennifer Post’s use of negative space and saturated colour in her interior design.  1st dibs has a great “style compass” article on her work this month along with several other exciting reads!

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Please join us for a cocktail to launch George Whiteside’s “Film Ends” exhibit next Wednesday!  See the studio section for all of the details!

]]> http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/26/george-whiteside-film-ends-exhibit/feed/ 0 Latest Drake Chair http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/25/latest-drake-chair/ http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/25/latest-drake-chair/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:58:01 +0000 Alison http://www.alisonmilne.com/?p=1269 Our latest addition to the Drake General Store chair series!  This one is available at the Rosedale Drake Hotel General Store and is a 1963 mid century frame, wide-weave linen with black stripe detail sitting on a white powder coated base.

]]> http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/25/latest-drake-chair/feed/ 0 Rue Magazine http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/23/rue-magazine/ http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/23/rue-magazine/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:39:23 +0000 Alison http://www.alisonmilne.com/?p=1286 Some exciting news for those who share our love for on-line magazines….Rue Magazine, started by blog duo Crystal Gentilello & Anne Sage is set to launch on September 16th and looks like it could provide us with some fantastic interior design eye candy!!  Learn more by checking out shelter pop for an in depth interview with the girls.

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]]> http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/20/gallery-prep/feed/ 0 Cottage Blues http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/11/cottage-blues/ http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/11/cottage-blues/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:43:39 +0000 Alison http://www.alisonmilne.com/?p=1218 Being in Bobcaygeon a few weekends ago gave me a whole new appreciation for the colour blue.  This cottage was done with a dark grey siding, white trim detail and powder blue accents.  The combination of these colours with natures own; green, brown and stone creates a soothing yet crisp curb appeal.

]]> http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/11/cottage-blues/feed/ 0 Oh how we love! http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/03/oh-how-we-love/ http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/03/oh-how-we-love/#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:48:35 +0000 Alison http://www.alisonmilne.com/?p=1197 Patricia Urquiola for Moroso…..everything about this sofa and chair is sensational, especially the green leather and playful patterned cushions. Bonito!

]]> http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/08/03/oh-how-we-love/feed/ 0 Berries & Limes http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/07/29/1165/ http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/07/29/1165/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:37:56 +0000 Alison http://www.alisonmilne.com/?p=1165 Check out these nature inspired textiles from Hable Construction.  Hand-printed on a cotton/linen blend, the fabrics bring a whole new level of interest to your old sofa!  Especially adore the pink and green colours together.

]]> http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/07/29/1165/feed/ 0 Angus & Company http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/07/27/angus-company/ http://www.alisonmilne.com/2010/07/27/angus-company/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:04:53 +0000 Alison http://www.alisonmilne.com/?p=1145 I’m absolutely in love with how Angus and Company is merchandised right now. Not only is it the perfect blend of old and new but they have added french music, the scent of lavender and cashmere blankets….why would anyone want to leave??

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