Office Envy | J.Crew

I came across some images of the recently remodeled J.Crew corporate office on Instagram and I haven't been able to stop stalking looking at the stunning interiors since.  I have a serious case of office envy!  Serge Mouille lighting, vintage Beni Ouarain Moroccan rugs, Milo Baughman chairs, herringbone raw oak floors, and a striking hot pink sofa...I mean I don't think it gets much better than this!  I would have no problem working around the clock in this space because it feels more like a home than an office. I put together an inspiration board based on some of the photos I found on Instagram and it has be contemplating redecorating my entire apartment! So inspiring!

Beni Ouarain rug / Siena sofa by Organic Modernism /  Major brass chair by MGBW / Leila Jeffreys' Vincent photograph / Metal alcove wall shelf from CB2 / Praying mantis floor lamp / Fritz low bookcase by MGBW / Black gallery frames from West Elm

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The World of Aerin

Last week I received an email inviting me to check out the chic existence that is the "World of Aerin".  One click and I was hooked.  Inspired by her grandmother and role model, Estée, Aerin Lauder's new site provides everything from advice on simple, chic entertaining to shopping and family musings.  In each entry Aerin comes across as modest, thoughtful, family oriented, and effortlessly cool.  Her entries are so personal and genuine you'll feel like you're reading an email from a good (very chic) friend.  I cannot wait for the launch of her brand Aerin--she will unveil small decorative objects, like this sea urchin, for the holiday season, a home line in the spring, and soon thereafter, jewelry and other accessories--but in the meantime, I’ll be heading back to aerin.com for my daily dose of chic!

Office Envy | Aerin Lauder

Last spring Aerin Lauder announced the creation of her new home-furnishings-and-fashion company, AERIN. The brand will include tableware, fabric, housewares, and jewelry much of which will be inspired by pieces owned and collected by Aerin's grandmother, Estée Lauder.  Though the collection is not set to launch until this fall, if the Jacques Grange-designed AERIN headquarters are any indication of what's to come then I know it's going to be great!

The space, featured in this month's issue of Architectural Digest, packs a colorful punch.  "Estée always loved color--living with it, wearing it, entertaining with it--so I've never been afraid of it.  I've always embraced it," says Aerin in the AD feature.  Jacques layered the former art gallery with colors and textures to make it look very personal and inviting.  The main room, anchored in neutral sea-grass carpeting and filled with a mix of modern and classic furniture, feels more like a private residence than an office.  For me, the moss-green velvet back-to-back sofas steal the show--well, those and the vintage brass vitrine filled with prototypes...time to pull out the magnifying glass!  If I had this office, going into the office would be better than working at home.

(Photography by Pieter Estersohn for Architectural Digest + Aerin)

Office Envy | Rachel Roy

I'm having a serious case of office envy thanks to the Rachel Roy's Parisian-inspired midtown showroom!  I simply adore the neutral color palette but the details are what really stand out  — the beautiful raw oak floor, the handmade porcelain pendants, the rich wood tables perched on acrylic legs, and the charming moldings on bright white walls.  And can we just take a minute to talk about Rachel's desk?  The vintage screen turned modern glass desk might just be my favorite piece in the space...this is most definitely an idea I plan to use in the future.  Everything about is showroom is right — it's exactly the kind of office that I hope to have one day.  What does your dream office look like?

(Images Refinery29)