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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Living with Color in Connecticut Part II
For any who missed Monday’s post, we are continuing our tour of an amazing Diamond Baratta designed house in Connecticut, full of color, collections and masterful coordination of pattern. Here we look down the stairs to the basement, with a … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, design, furniture, interior design
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Living with Color in Connecticut
There are some people who live in neutral, some who live in drive and some who live in overdrive. The same can be applied to living with color. Last week I was lucky enough to visit an amazing home belonging … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, design, furniture, interior design
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At the Movies + Bonus
To be honest, I was going to write about a different movie today to kick off the Oscar season, but a little discovery caused me to change my mind (more on that in a bit). Today’s film is a classic … Continue reading
Posted in auctions, bags, Christie's, entertainment, fashion, film
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Thank You
While some of you already know, I had to take just a brief moment to acknowledge those who nominated me for the inaugural Design Bloggers Conference Hall of Fame award. I am honored to be a finalist with such a great … Continue reading
Posted in design, interior design
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Happy Chinese New Year
Today is the beginning of the new lunar year in China. As the most important holiday in the country, people there have been already celebrating for a couple of weeks. And not just at parties. Here divers dance underwater at … Continue reading
Posted in art, auctions, Christie's, design, entertainment, fashion, gifts, holiday, interior design, Stationery
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At the Movies
Considering my posts this week, you’ve probably guessed the feature today is a British film (even though Dark Shadows is American, the gothic residence had heavy English overtones). And in thinking about interiors, I considered many of the movies shot … Continue reading
Posted in entertainment, film
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British Style Bonanza
Between the mania for Downton Abbey and the popularity of Will and Kate, it’s clear British style is making a comeback. It’s true in fashion – think of the 600,000 visitors who saw McQueen at the Met or the fashionistas … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, design, entertainment, fashion, furniture, history, interior design, travel
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Dark Shadows
I knew it would happen eventually. With the vampire mania of the last few years, it was just a matter of time until someone resurrected the cult 60′s series Dark Shadows. As much as I have eschewed the current vampire offerings, … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, design, entertainment, film, interior design
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The Invention of the Past
I received many beautiful design and coffee table books for Christmas this year (a few admittedly from me to me). Some I have already reviewed here and others I hope to cover in posts to come. While most had received … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, art, books, design, interior design
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Road Trip: Peter Fasano
I have long been a fan of Peter Fasano‘s appealing fabrics and wallpapers, so when designer friend Mally Skok (below) asked if I’d like to join her, along with Amy Dragoo, at his Great Barrington, MA studio last month, I … Continue reading
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