Milan Furniture Fair

The Milan furniture fair, the largest and  most important showcase for new furniture design, officially opened this Tuesday April 12th!  


The show continues through Sunday April 17th , but here are some early headlines: The free-spirited patterns that were a trend last year  such as florals, geometics and free-form abstracts  have disappeared almost entirely, replaced with solid hues.

A few of my personal favorites:

 Check out Apartment Therapy Blog 24 Hrs in Milan for details and photos!

What are your favorite new pieces?! 



Loven you,


Danielle Loven

Victorian Era meets Conventional...

While searching one of my favorite blogs, Material Girls I came across this lovely home in Lincoln Park Chicago. 
Never be afraid to mix classic design with modern accents, it's very refreshing!
Take a look and let me know what you think of this unique twist of style! I simply love it!

Victorian Era: Material Girls MUST SEE....

Photo from Material Girls Blog
Happy Wednesday

Loven you,
Danielle Loven

Fun things to do in Mpls!

There are so many fun things to do in this fabulous city so why not take advantage of this weekend! Check out what this great state has to offer!


A few of my personal favorites:
1. Enjoy a lovely picnic at the Walker Art Center
2. Get a great book for the summer at the Minneapolis Central Library
3. Immerse yourself into our wonderful culture and attend a local art festival.
4. Take a relaxing bike ride around Lake Calhoun.

More fun places check this out 
Let me know! What are your favorite things to do in Minneapolis?
Appreciate the little things in life! Beauty is all around :)

Loven you,
Danielle

Stop in and say Hi!

Hello Everyone!
Things are looking cheery and bright at our VIVID Interior store! Come check out our new decor as "spring mode" is in full force. 
Stop in and say hello! We would love to see your smiling faces
Store location :)

Loven you,
Danielle


What I'm Loven
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Words to Live By

Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful day full of sunshine! Below are a few of my favorite words to live by :)

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
-Leonardo da Vinci

Design is the conscious effort to impose a meaningful order.

— Victor Papanek

   Happy Wednesday!

Loven you,

Danielle

Great Local Event: Towers of Flowers

Spring offically arrived yesterday.... however, our Minnesota weather is lagging behind with the the start of spring season due to our recent snow storm. As we anxiously await the snow melting, sunshine, flowers, and green grass take a load off a visit the extravagant downtown Macy’s Flower Show with Gardens by Bachman’s!




This year’s theme is Towers of Flowers and will feature renderings of 10 iconic structures, including the Eiffel Tower and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, all of which are 12 to 16 feet tall.


The show is running today till April 10th Macy's will host two weeks of special in-store events such as cooking demonstrations from local chefs, an artist marketplace, a men’s designer preview event, and Bouquet of the Day installations from four Bachman’s designers.




 Check out all the fun spring colors to add life to any room :)

 

Loven  you,
Danielle




What I'm Loven
These are some amazing organic and very cool statement light fixtures we carry and that I LOVE!! 

Texture + Color

Texture is the easiest way to add dimension and interest to any room – pair it up with the bright color trend for this spring and you've turned a flat, dull space into a lively one! Here are a few ways I like to add color and texture elements to any room:

Wool Throws:

Bright Merino Wool Throws are amazingly soft and are perfect for those cool spring days – not to mention they look fabulous as an accent in your living room!

Polished and Rugged Texture Combinations:

In this room I paired the rugged, organic texture and shape of the wood side table with more polished and smooth elements like the colored porcelain plates on the wall. Accents like these wall plates can be found inexpensively at flea markets and estate sales.

Don’t be Afraid of Wall Texture:

If texture on walls reminds you of your grandma’s living room wallpaper, think again. Contemporary textures like the one below completely transform a room. Looks like these can easily be achieved with the right wallpaper and one accent wall.

Loven you,
Danielle