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THIS INSTALLATION IN THE DESIGN DISTRICT COULD BE YOUR NEXT DESIGN MUSE

You must check out Marc Quinn’s Myth Fortuna sculpture of supermodel Kate Moss in the Miami Design District when you are in the area.

As you know we are always excited about the new high-end fashions and architectural projects always popping up in the Design District. This area contains ever-changing artistic masterpieces displayed throughout the posh streets.

The sculpture, which depicts supermodel Kate Moss performing a virtually impossible inversion-meets-back-bend yoga pose, is on loan from the Opera Gallery. The exclusive piece “explores the idea of Moss as an abstraction, an idealized figure who is more of a cultural hallucination than an actual person of flesh and blood,” says Opera Gallery Director Dan Benchetrit. “[Quinn] chose Moss because she’s an icon of our age.”

If you look closely you can find nature within this piece, “If you look at the sculpture, you will see an orchid with the legs and the arms” Benchetrit says.

You can find this installation on display in the District’s Paseo Ponti between Cartier and Hermès. This piece is truly inspirational and captures this city’s fusion of art, fashion, and fitness.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND IN MIAMI: 7.22.16

Grab a drink at Black Point
This under the radar spot, unknown to tourists spot is a restaurant+bar+marina and is deemed a true local treasure! At Black Point you will find live music every weekend plus cheap drinks from 3-6pm on weekdays, and no dress code!!

Swing with Cirque Éloize Cirkopolis
The Montreal-based circus troupe has premiered here in South Florida! This Cirkopolis is a critically acclaimed, Drama Desk Award-winning show that combines circus, dance, and theater in a gravity-defying performance of incredible acrobatics. A must see for a fun Saturday night!

Get lychees in Redland!
It’s summer which means lychee! An exotic fruit you may see coming up in your crafted south beach cocktails are in full bloom. Take a road trip to see hundreds of groves buy the little fruits by the pound! A fun adventure and city escape to the farmlands!

MIAMI CITY PLANNERS TO BRING MORE PUBLIC ART TO CITY

Some exciting news is coming to Miami regarding the expansion of art in the cityscape! We love seeing new exhibits and galleries pop up especially when it is open to the public. We caught wind of these development and public art installations from the Miami Herald.

City planners intend to take over management of public art from Miami-Dade County’s successful Art in Public Places program. This program would require private developers to set aside project funds for the artwork.

To help boost Miami’s growing cultural magnitude, these installations of creative works would be brought to places across the city where everyone can enjoy them.

Miami-Dade County’s long-running Art in Public Places program is considered one of the most successful in the country, the county program has placed hundreds of sculptures, installations, murals, paintings and photographs at sites ranging from Miami International Airport to Port Miami, transit stations, libraries, housing developments and parks.

To judge the quality, value and appropriateness of the art, the city would also, like the county, create a panel of experts in various fields, including fine arts, design and architecture as well as real-estate development. This is exciting news to hear that even more wonderful design works will be spread across the city refereed by the best of the best in the art community.

The city is doing a very positive deed for the city by using public art to increase the value of the land and benefit the community.

We hope to hear more to come of this proposal in the late summer!

HIGH END INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: AIRBNBS

Interior design is a large industry that is taken very seriously around the globe. Wouldn’t it be amazing to step inside some of our international neighbors well-manicured homes for a weekend! With Airbnb your interior design inspirational dreams can come true!

Today we have rounded up some of the most inspiring homes on Airbnb to open up your mind to some unique styles from around the world!

FIRST STEP INSIDE THIS FINNISH APARTMENT IN DOWNTOWN HELSINKI! TAKE A LOOK INSIDE.

STEP INSIDE THIS HILLTOP HOME ON THE COUNTRYSIDE OF ITALY OR SOME 60’S THEMES INSPIRATION!

THIS ATHENIAN PENTHOUSE PUTS YOUR RIGHT NEAR THE CITY CENTER WHERE YOU CAN EXPLORE GREEK CULTURE FROM A LOCAL’S PERSPECTIVE.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND 7.14.16

With summer here and so much free time at hand to spend with friends and family it can be hard to choose just what to do! Here are some fabulous activities to try this weekend that I hand picked for you.

Go to Wonkaland at the Fontainebleau
The Fontainebleau makes all its pastries in-house, in a crazy underground bakery just like Willy Wonka’s. Learn to make pastries on a tour of the bakery with one of Fontainebleau’s award-winning pastry chefs. This event takes place Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11-11:45am.

Explore Jungle Island this weekend!
Let your inner super hero our and fly on an Aqua-jet over 30 feet of water! All you need is a jetpack and Fly-board, at 25mph to make your dreams come true. For the kids there are plenty of beautiful animal attractions to explore!

Sample foods at Taste of the Nation
At this event, 50 of South Florida’s top chefs join 50 restaurants from around South Florida for a night of sampling the area’s best food. This is a benefit event for No Kid Hungry.

MORE TO COME TO THE DESIGN DISTRICT 2016

Already home to a larger-than-life Louis Vuitton, tri-level Hermès, Tom Ford, Rolex, Bulgari, Pucci, Cartier, Fendi and more the Miami Design District is heating up this summer with even more goodies to please the luxurious palate.

Flagships Galore!
The iconic Italian luxury brand Gucci has announced it will build a flagship store in the Miami Design District. “Gucci has always represented great design and contemporary lifestyle,” Gucci President and CEO Marco Bizzarri says of the flagship. “We want to be where collectors, style influencers and cultural creatives come together, and in Miami that’s the Design District,” he adds. Along with Gucci “the man with the red sole”, Christian Louboutin will be upgrading his current location in the Design District and turning it into a fabulous flagship location.

Ahana Yoga
This new studio is lead by locally loved yoga instructor Dawn Feinberg. This is a high-class location to get your downward dog to unwind after a long day of shopping in the District.

Even more shops!
Even more store openings include American designer Alexander Wang, eyewear designer Warby Parker and the contemporary fashion retailer Cos are soon open in the Miami Design District.

THE WOES OF DECORATING BIG SPACES

When it comes to designing a space there are already so many different aspects to think about, such as walls, furniture, and style. What happens when you have so much space in a room you just don’t know where to start!?

Have no fear, we know it can be tricky to decorate a big space but today’s tips should help you jumpstart your interior design journey!

All of the classic design principles can also be applied to large spaces. When designing a large space it is particularly important to find a way that welcomes a guest when the step into the room. Under furnished or sparsely decorated rooms can make your guests feel lost and diminish the equity of the space.

Making sure you scale up your home accessories to this large space is also pertinent when designing. It is essential to get the scale right for the art, carpets, furniture and window treatments. This will allow you to create your own aesthetic.

One great way to tie the room together and add a focal point is by adding a one central light fixture such as a grandiose chandelier. Tie that together with gallery white walls and you can frame your room.

Always remember that with a large you have to keep an open concept. Everything has to ebb and flow. When you step back and look into a room, you want to be drawn in with stunning foundational details.

CHANEL’S CREATIVE DIRECTOR KARL LAGERFELD TAKES MIAMI

The world’s greatest artists and designers are always coming in and out of Miami to express themselves visually, whether it be through a gallery opening, street art, or architecture.

Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel’s iconic creative director, is in the works of starting his first ever interior design project for the Estates at Acqualina. The estates of Acqualina is an ultra-luxury residential complex in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach. Lagerfeld will be the sole creative force behind the development’s two lobbies, rendering his superb style and detailed spirit into the interiors.

See expert from article: “[I] take great pride in knowing that the spaces I create will be such important spaces in the building,” said Lagerfeld. “Not only are they significant because they offer the first impression of the building, they are also the spaces where people come to socialize daily; they are like a common living room.”

The complex will complement the nearby Mansions at Acqualina, which debuted last fall. Slated for completion in 2020, the Estates at Acqualina will encompass two 50-story boutique towers with over 45,000 square feet of amenities, including a spa and fitness center, a restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and an ice skating rink.

We are excited to see this project bloom in the next few years bringing even more luxury and elegance to South Florida.

Read the whole article here.

TIPS TO MAKE YOUR SPACE LOOK LARGER THAN LIFE

There are lots of neat tricks to make a room look bigger than it actually is. Today I am going to give you a refresher on just exactly you can make any space look larger than life! From cozy apartments to entranceways, use these tips anywhere to make the most of what you have.

Choosing the perfect rug can be difficult, but when trying to make a room look larger always choose the lighter colored area rugs to help open up the space.
Use home accessories to draw your gaze up high. To take advantage of the height of a room accessorize with tall floor lamps, bookshelves, and artwork as a few examples!
Large mirrors will help reflect light, giving the illusion of more space. So find the right space in the room and look for a beautiful mirror that fits your design style.
It is important to get out you measuring tape and choose furniture that is the correct scale for the room. This will help you avoid buying furniture that is too large for a space, which could shrink the room.
Brighten up your room with light paint colors on your walls. Avoiding accent walls and keeping the room all the same light color allows there to be not visual breaks so you can focus on the brevity of the space.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MIAMI THIS WEEKEND: 7.7.16

Free First Thursdays at PAMM
If you haven’t already you must check out the Park in downtown Miami on Thursdays. Why not start with tonight! Tonight the Perez Art Museum Miami (1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami) is celebrating the launch of a new exhibition with a free kick-off party starting at 6 p.m. The evening is the next installment of the Free First Thursdays at PAMM. Free First Fridays allows free admission and includes a later closing time at 9 p.m.

Free Art Fridays All Over Miami
Friday nights in Miami include many fun activities but also your chance to score some free original art. Free Art Fridays is a worldwide art movement that’s made its way to Miami, and the city’s local chapter, founded by local artist and promoter Registered Artist, is striving to unite artists, art collectors, and anyone who loves a good scavenger hunt. Every Friday, artists hide their work around the city, and whoever finds it gets to take it home for free. To participate, the rules are simple: Make a work of art you’re willing to give away. Then leave it somewhere in the city, along with your name (artistic nickname or otherwise) and the local chapter’s information (the site has a printable QR code, or artists can include the Facebook page URL). Next, post clues on the Facebook page to help Free Art Fridays (FAF) members find your work. Members also post pictures of their finds on the page and “share” them so artists can see who took their creations home. Painters, photographers, poets — all types of artists are encouraged to participate and drop pieces off around the city.

Second Saturday Wynwood Art Walk
This months Second Saturday Art Walk, beginning at 7 p.m., seven of the gallery’s top names, including Peruvian artist Cecilia Paredes, whose photo-based images depict her melting into the wildly inventive environmental or dreamy celestial landscapes she creates. Also check out Rome’s Fabiano Parisi, whose poetic images of abandoned urban locations bristle with a mysterious air evoking the surreal. Brooklyn-based artist Sterz weighs in with atmospheric opuses waxing on the existential human condition and themes as disparate as time, sex, joy, despair, love, and disease. See more information on the artists here.

Lincoln Road Farmers’ Market on Sunday
Summer has finally hit Miami; why not rejoice by heading to the Lincoln Road Farmers Market. You’ll find a outstanding display of fruits, veggies, fresh flowers and plants, bread, honey, jams, and other items that people around the country have to buy indoors. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each Sunday, you can stroll past rows of locals selling their organic produce and stock your kitchen with plenty of goodies.

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