Slipper Sunday, Viceroy Santa Monica & Kelly Wearstler Home Decor Inspiration: PAMELA PEKERMAN

I’m obsessed with interior designer turned fashion designer, style icon, and walking-definition-of-chic Kelly Wearstler.  It’s no wonder, then, that my go-to hotel in Los Angeles is the imaculatly designed Viceroy Santa Monica. The property has all the bells and whistles we expect from Ms. Wearstler: geometric shapes, graphic prints, fun with mirrors and soothing luxury.  The overall effect is swanky Hollywood glamour, swapping out gilded grandeur for California cool.  I’m thrill to go back next week for Oscars’ weekend.

Get inspired to create a Kelly Wearstler-esque moment in your home. I’m going to start with the hanging plates idea. I’ll let you know how that goes J.

PS One more thing to love about Viceroy Santa Monica is location. You’re seconds away from the famous Santa Monica Beach (where I like to enjoy a cheesy California moment-in-the-sun bike ride – thanks to the lovely concierge James), Santa Monica Pier, colorful Venice Beach (prepare for a contact high!), and Coast (brunch there is must!).  

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Mystery Monday, Accent a Room with Books: PAMELA PEKERMAN

I recently picked up a copy of Fifty Bags That Changed the World from HomeGoods for $3.99, as compared to the $20 I’d pay at a regular book store. After reading though most of it this weekend, I carefully layered the book, fan style, on top of three others on my living room coffee table. I, like many, treat books not only as a source of information, but as decorative accents for a table, shelves, an empty wall, etc. Styling with books normally works best with hardcovers, but those can get a bit costly. For affordable options, visit my beloved HomeGoods, check out the sale racks at Barnes & Noble (maybe you wouldn’t buy a book about the moon for $75, but for $20 you can mull it over), also many street vendors sell unique finds for several dollars (if you don’t mind pre-used goods). Ideally, you’re buying something you actually want to read – such a novel idea, right!? But, also consider colors and look for various heights and thicknesses. One thing I love to do is take a plain white wall, mount some ornate white shelves and add color via books. Have some books standing up and others lying flat. Use shoes, candles or mirrored box as book ends for a unique twist.

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PRESS, Style Expert Pamela Pekerman Shares Campus Essentials on Better TV: PAMELA PEKERMAN

It's that time of year. You're heading off (or sending off your kids) to college, and you want to make sure your (their) dorm feels as cozy and luxurious as home. I shared my favorite campus essentials with Rhiannon Ally of BETTER TV.

BUYER'S GUIDE

Pure Comfort, 3 piece blow up couch $99.99.

20x200.com, affordable art for everybody, example: “Eccentric Glamour” poster by Simon Doonan $50 (FYI My sister and I each own one of these prints!)

POOCHKIS Basics, luxury slipper socks $18.

Face Mug exclusivly at UnCommonGoods.com $18.  

The Dorm Room Diet, $16.95 Dormify.com.

Seltzer 7year pen, $7.50.  

Custom Stationary from TinyPrints.com $35 / 25 cards.


*** The below was not in the segment, but I've personally become such a fan of Dr. Lindsey and particularly the Wake Me Juice, that I can't imagine a college kid not trying this during busy finals season.

An Acai Afternoon

Dr. Lindsey’s recipe for a quick afternoon boost to make it through your study session
• 2 ounces Genesis Today’s Acai Berry Juice ($2.50 for 8oz)
• 2 ounces of Genesis Today’s Wake Me Juice ($2.50 for 8oz)
• 2 ounces sparkling water
• splash of lime juice
Mix all together, shake vigorously, strain and serve over ice.


Are you heading off to college this month? What's your one campus must-have?

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Mystery Monday, 20x200 Affordable Art, Eccentric Glamour by Simon Doonan: PAMELA PEKERMAN

Once a room is complete with all the essentials – flooring, lighting, paint/wallpaper, moldings – and major furniture is in place, it’s time to accessorize the walls. That time has arrived at the P2 offices. After nearly nine months (my gosh, I given birth to a room!) of decorated, I’ve finally committed to some art work and several strategically placed mirrors. The later, a rectangular pink framed mirror and a massive, wooden starburst mirror, came from HomeGoods. Total damage: $129. As for the art work, I also wanted to stick to a budget, which is why I turned to 20x200. Whether your aesthetic is modern, classic, edgy or abstract, 20x200 is the site to go to for art prints. For $50, I received a limited-edition, museum quality piece created by Simon Doonan. Eccentric Glamour has the pop and whimsy I sought, to complete the wall right in front of my desk.

What walls need a little accent in your home of office? Shop by style, color, artist and price at 20x200. And, don’t forget to leave a comment sharing your favorite print.


Also, tune into BETTER TV on August 15th to watch me discuss 200x20 and other campus essentials every dorm room and college student needs!

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Pillow Giveaway, UnCommonGoods.com City Pillows: PAMELA PEKERMAN

A new set of pillows is a great way to update your living space, and there’s no better time than the peak of a new season. Whether you’re nostalgic for your old New York stomping grounds, or just want iconic images that will add retro swank to your abode, you’ll appreciate the chance to win not one, but three City Pillows. The pillows, which vary in size, have a brownstone, neighborhood grocery or corner deli printed from designer Patrick Chirico's original photos; they are available at UnCommonGoods.com. This site is a go-to resource for quirky, “where-did-you-get-that?” home accessories. Their selection of pillows is particularly eclectic. Right now, I’m mad for their newest m_____________. I’ll fill in that blank in this week’s Slipper Sunday post.

What:

set of three City Pillows, UnCommonGoods.com, $36-$69 each

How:

1) Follow me on twitter, www.twitter.com/PamelaPekerman and UnCommonGoods www.twitter.com/UnCommonGoods  

2) Retweet (RT) “@PamelaPekerman & @UnCommonGoods please accent my home with City Pillows #Giveaway http://ow.ly/5cmay #PamPekermanUCG”

3) A random tweet will be selected on June 23, 2011. (Contest ends June 22, 2011 at 11:59pm EST)

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Caroline Manzo, Today Show, HollywoodLife and others gather for Pamela Pekerman's Accessorize for the Home soiree: PAMELA PEKERMAN

Sharing Sudz n Bubbles Soap at Accessorize for the Home

Hello sunny fabulous Tuesday. Where were you last Wednesday for Accessorize for the Home hosted by me at Modami Furniture in NYC? It didn’t matter, because neither sleet, nor hail, nor snow could keep my favorite domestic divas and divos from coming out for the cozy soiree.

For those who didn’t follow the tweets from @TeamPamPekerman, at Accessorize for the Home I showcased my top 10 home accessories to a divine group of 35 media darlings and TV personalities, including the lovely Caroline Manzo of Real Housewives of NJ (aka Bravo’s favorite mom), Good Morning America, The Today Show, style expert Jenn Falik, on-air style expert Jess Zaino, YourBellaLife.com, SheFinds.com, FashionIndie.com, SecondCityStyle.com, Martha Stewart Living, Good Housekeeping, NY Post, OK! Magazine and HollywoodLife.com.



Getting pampered by Maria Bonita Salon at
Accessorize for the Home.



Guests noshed on yummy treats courtesy of Glow Gluten Free and The Cake Designer, while sipping on a custom blend of Given Liqueur (not your grandpa’s tequila!) and tea. The blending was flawlessly performed by Jennie and her team at Teologie. Peony Pamela was a light hibiscus mix that was the evening’s favorite. Wanna know more about this drink and what the teologists can do for your next soiree? Follow @TeologieNYC on Twitter.

Caroline Manzo with Pamela Pekerman at
Accessorize for the Home.

With liquor in their hands and cookies in their bellies, guests were then treated to complimentary hair styling courtesy of Maria Bonita Spa & Salon, as well as hair analysis from Bio Supplements. You know t Brazilians know that it takes to be hot, so why not try Bio Supplements, an exciting new brad from Brazilian that will give you the at home hair styling products your specific hair type needs to look it’s Brazilian best!

Oh, and of course then there was my Jewish Oprah time.

Center stage in a to-die-for chair from Modani Furniture,
while hosting Accessorize for the Home.

Accessorize for the Home could not be complete with a showcasing of ten amazing home accessory products and brands, which included LIVE gifting to some very happy attendess. A post is coming later today with images of all the goodies and where you can buy them. PLUS, you'll have a chance to win some of the swag too! xoxo

Accessorizing your body, bedroom & beyond.
Pamela Pekerman