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Styleture recently joined other interior design bloggers, new media innovators and industry leaders for the 2013 Design Bloggers Conference in Los Angeles, California. This premier conference brought together the world of interior design and new media, emphasizing the importance of blogging, social media and more. The two-day conference was filled with inspiring and heartfelt speakers, excellent networking opportunities and even a mini concert by a Grammy award-winning singer!

Adam Japko, founder of the DBC, opened the conference with these wise words: “Social media is about human beings and human connections.” Blogging is a way to make connections with followers by sharing a piece of who we are in every post. This speech set the theme for the rest of the conference. While there were many excellent speakers and presenters at the DBC, here are our three favorite standouts:

Iconic interior designer Charlotte Moss spoke about the importance of honesty and integrity in blog writing. Her knowledge and passion for design, along with her Southern wit, wisdom and humor inspired us all to be authentic and original in everything we do.

Designer Barbara Barry started off the second day, not with a speech but with an experience. Her flowing, poetic words painted a picture of how color, passion and beauty are the driving forces in her life. Like a storybook, each page revealed a deeper understanding of the importance of design and why the simplest things can be most inspiring. “I believe beauty can transform the way you see the ordinary.” These are truly words to live by.

Last but not least, singer-songwriter and Grammy-winner Patti Austin spoke about her lifelong interest in design and her work with the Over My Shoulder Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes mentoring through music and design. She ended her speech by singing “This Little Light of Mine,” a song that gave her inspiration to co-found Over My Shoulder. After her song, we certainly felt inspired by her voice. Let the church amen!

Overall the conference was a great success. We walked away with inside knowledge of the interior design field, what it takes to be a successful blogger and how to use our niche industry as an advantage. See you next year!

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Styleture was recently given the exclusive opportunity to attend a private event and showing of French premier brandsTHG and Daum. The event, which was held at the B&C Select showroom in Laguna Hills, California, highlighted their collaborative efforts for TGH’s Daum collection for the bath.

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We may roll out the red carpet for Hollywood glam but when it comes to Oscar night, we can’t help but get swept up in the silver screen. But whether you’re shooting a major motion picture or remaking your living space, it’s important to remember what comes first— lights! From setting the mood to perhaps concealing the wrinkles of an aging starlet, great lighting is integral to a polished finish product. That’s why we’re taking a cue from a famous little golden statue to present our nominees for best movie-inspired lights.

Best Romance

Flirt by Corbett Lighting

Sigh…we think we’re in love. Corbett Lighting’s Flirt chandelier is a cross between a “Love Story” and a “True Romance.” But unlike your typical rom-com, Flirt is anything but predictable. With both amethyst rock crystals and clear crystals, Flirt bucks tradition with its nickel jewelry chain. A hand-crafted iron base in a modern silver leaf finish, along with a hardback linen shade, further enhance Flirt’s timeless beauty for a look that’s sure to leave hearts in your eyes.

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Indulging one’s paramour on Valentine’s Day can take many forms; plying him or her with chocolate, wrapping a loved one in cashmere, blinding them with bling of some sort, providing a day away from the children a la a spa day. A spa day does sound nice – and if your readers want to know how to pamper their loved ones year-round (earning many more brownie points), perhaps they should focus on bath items that make it easy to say, “ahhh love you.”

Heart Throb – Corbett Lighting
With its twisted and delicate heart-shaped frame, there is no question where Corbett Lighting draws inspiration for its lovely Heart Throb. Dressed for the occasion, the two-light sconce is crafted in solid brass and features a polished nickel finish that could take a space from zero to 60 beats per minute. Perfect for a board room or dare we say, the bedroom, Heart Throb is topped with hardback linen shades and exudes romance at every glance.

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Tags: amazing faucet designs, beautiful faucets, corbett lighting, GRAFF, Lighting, luxury bathroom, Stone Forest, THG, Watermark Designs

Rub a dub dub, forget the tub— When it comes to upgrading your bathroom, we say “Hit the showers!” One of the most important features in your bathroom, the shower is the place you go to unwind after a stressful day or energize yourself for the new one ahead. When it comes to customization, there’s no reason why your shower can’t be just as unique as you are. Here are some of our favorite designs guaranteed to make your shower truly one of a kind.

When it comes to designing the dream shower, the shower drain is certainly one of the most overlooked features. A utilitarian necessity that only seems to get attention when its clogged, few see it as a canvas for inspiration. But remember, great design is in the tiniest details. The Brooklyn-based company Watermark Designs manufactures artistic shower grid drains sure to set your shower apart. Held in place by rare earth magnets to avoid visible screws, Watermark offers 6 dazzling hand-detailed designs and 37 different finishes. The bubbly grid featured here in solid brass is one of our favorites.

In a similarly wide array, Watermark also offers a variety of grab bars perfect for adding stylish and practical accessories to your bathroom or upgrading your space for aging with grace. Whether your look is traditional, transitional or contemporary, you’re sure to find something that works for you.

You’ve found your dream accessories, but what about the shower itself? Tile is a fantastic choice for any shower’s walls but to really stand apart from the crowd, consider a brick effect. Devon&Devon offers a collection of wall tiles (shown here in the musk finish), modeled after the traditional English “brick” effect. Much better than run of the mill squares, this brick tile will infuse your shower with subtle sophistication.

Even with beautiful walls and accessories, your shower will still fail to shine through without the most important feature of all… the showerhead! Your showerhead should be more than just a spout—it’s the focal point of the entire shower. For the ultimate shower showstopper, Graff’s Ametis is a must. The sleek, modern beauty of Ametis is matched only by its impressive features. A rain head, body sprays, a dock for an optional hand shower and an integrated chromatherapy lighting system are just some of the innovative features that round out this bathing beauty.

Last but not least, if you want to make your shower a true relaxation destination, consider transforming it into a steam shower. ThermaSol’s Steamshower Systems can turn your ordinary shower into a steam room in the privacy of your own home. This effect can easily enhance your relaxation and well-being and bring a whole new meaning to “a day at the spa.”

Are there any products we missed? Shower us with your favorite designs in the comment section below.

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When it comes to furnishing an Oscar worthy bathroom, look no further than Devon&Devon.

In addition to Villa Tre Ville, Franco Zeffirelli’s exclusive retreat in Positan, another project now connects Devon&Devon to the world of cinema: many suites at Palazzo Margherita, the historic nineteenth-century residence of Lucania Jonica, now owned by the director Francis Ford Coppola, are in fact furnished by the Tuscan brand.

Located in the heart of the small town Bernalda, the building is fifth in a group of luxury hotels known as the “Coppola Resorts,” which are situated in some of the world’s most exotic and unique locations. This hotel was created as a tribute to the director’s Italian roots, since it was from here that the Coppola family emigrated to America at the beginning of the twentieth century. Immersed in the peace and quiet of a luxurious urban garden, which has been landmarked by governmental restrictions since 1960, Palazzo Margherita occupies a total area of around 2,500m2 and represents an eclectic example of late nineteenth-century architecture.

The interior decoration project was completed by the eminent Parisian designer Jacques Grange, who has succeeded in transforming this ancient residence into a grand hotel. Filled with all the charm of the Belle Époque, Grange creates a perfect harmony between the typically Mediterranean, almost bucolic setting and elegantly “decadent” interiors.

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