Announcing Ruby Perrin Design!

It's been just over two months since my last post. For shame! There are several reasons for this. I've been quite busy with work, a fashion styling course that I'm taking at FIT, and ... the very exciting launch of Ruby Perrin Design! I've blogged before about my desire to launch a small design business, and I'm finally doing it! Ruby Perrin Design will launch in January 2011. Between now and then, I'll be documenting my journey over at the Ruby Perrin Design blog. Click here to check it out!

I want to be sure to note that the beginning of Ruby Perrin Design is not the end of Stilettos on the Gridiron. I will still be posting here! As the Ruby Perrin Design launch date draws near, I may not be able to post as often as I'd like here at Stilettos on the Gridiron, but don't worry -- I'll still pop in with updates on my favorite sports stories (speaking of which, kudos to the Los Angeles Lakers, who made my dad very happy last night) and fashion finds (p.s. if anyone has a tip on an almond toe, mid-heel work pump, drop me a line!).

A Fully Stocked Bar @ Home

I know I'm not the first to do this (I could be the last), but I'm in the process of setting up my very own home bar. I think it was re-watching all 3 seasons of Mad Men that finally convinced me to do it. (P.S. Is anyone else having trouble waiting until July 25 for season 4??).

I have limited room in my 1 bedroom Manhattan apartment for a complete home bar, but I think that I can set up my very own "mini" home bar with an under-the cabinet wine glass rack (which I already have), an under-the-cabinet wine bottle rack (which I am in the process of acquiring) and this shelf from cb2, which I bought (and my mom installed -- thanks, mom!) last summer. I'll store bottles and a few bar accessories on the shelf.

I've been scouring the web for inspiration images for a home bar. Apartment Therapy recently featured this round-up of home bars, which is full good ideas. Here are a few more:

via decor pad (using IKEA Expedit shelves)

via apartment therapy

via restoration hardware

via pottery barn

via martha stewart

Ode to Domino: Black and White

The contrast between the dark wall and the stark white chair here is quite fetching.