Jonathan Adler's Manifesto

I never start a design project without kick-starting my design brain with some great inspiration. My go-to designers often change but there is one staple - Jonathan Adler. I think his work is so fresh and inventive. It's no wonder that I agree whole-heatedly with his manifesto...

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Jonathan Adler (and team's) Manifesto

We believe that your home should make you happy.

We believe that when it comes to decorating, the wife is always right. Unless the husband is gay.

We believe in carbohydrates and to hell with the puffy consequences.

We believe minimalism is a bummer.

We believe handcrafted tchotchkes are life-enhancing.

We believe tassels are the earrings of the home.

We believe in our muses: David Hicks, Alexander Girard, Bonnie Cashin. Hans Coper, Gio Ponti, Andy Warhol, Leroy Neiman, Yves Saint Laurent, and Madonna.

We believe in the innate chicness of red with brown.

We believe in being underdressed or overdressed always.

We believe celebrities should pay full price.

We believe in rustic modernism: Big Sur, A-Frame beach houses, raw beams, and geodesic dome homes.

We believe in Palm Beach style: Louis chairs, chinoiserie, Lilly Pulitzer, The Breakers circa '72.

We believe our designs are award winning even though they've never actually won any.

We believe in Aid to Artisans.

We believe dogs should be allowed in stores and restaurants.

We believe in mantiques - suits of armour, worn chesterfield sofas, heraldic tapestries.

We believe you should throw out your Blackberry and go pick some actual blackberries.

We believe colors can't clash.

We believe in blowing your nest egg on our pots.

We believe our lamps will make you look younger and thinner.

We believe in irreverent luxury.

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A friend of mine recently purchased the coolest personalized art-piece from the Jonathan Adler store here in NY. She had a silhouette of her dog Lulu painted by artist Carter Kustera. What a great way to add a pop of color, and a personal touch to your decor. The cutest part... the tag line which you can choose yourself or have Carter come up with for you. Check them out here.