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More Style from Design on a Dime
Flair Home designers George Nunno and Jon Maroto have a distinctive super sophisticated eclectic style I adore. With a mix of vintage and new Italian and American pieces, it is impossible to put a chonronological or geographic stamp on their creations. … Continue reading
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Ravishing Rooms at Design on a Dime
Design on a Dime is one of the most popular design events in the New York community. Benefiting Housing Works‘ programs for homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, it attracts more than 50 top tier designers who … Continue reading
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High Point Picks – Wind Rose
Thanks to friend Liz Morten who led me to the Wind Rose showroom in Market Square. She has written about her friends’ Ned White and Cary Wright’s business several times on her blog and I was delighted to finally see the … Continue reading
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High Point Picks – Eclectic Elements
Natural Curiosities strikes just the right creative note with its eclectic and somewhat eccentric collections encompassing the “beautiful, historical and educational.” I have featured them before and am totally captivated each time I visit. Founder Christopher Wilcox and his crew … Continue reading
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High Point Picks – Day One!
Where oh where to start! My first visit to market was an incredible two days of whirlwind activity – from visiting vendors, to seeing old friends and meeting many online connections for the first time! Many thanks to Cheminne Taylor-Smith, … Continue reading
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High Point Picks – Put a Little Oomph in Your Life
Oomph is a line that is easy to love! Tailored yet fun, simple yet stylish, the oh so versatile collection of pillows and furniture comes in an irresistible array of colorful designer fabrics and 16 high lacquer colors!! And yet … Continue reading
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Welcome to the New TradHome Spring 2012 Issue
I am thrilled to announce that Traditional Home’s TradHome spring 2012 issue is live. Stop by and see the design stories written by the talented bloggers below. Thanks to everyone at Traditional Home, especially the very professional and patient project editor … Continue reading
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The Fund for Park Avenue – Beautifying the City
If you have ever appreciated the beautiful flowers in the spring lining the malls down Park Avenue or the sparkling lights at the holidays, you have The Fund for Park Avenue to thank. Since 1980, this privately-funded beautification program has … Continue reading
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Veranda Remembers Albert Hadley
I never wrote about the passing of Albert Hadley because as much as I admired the legendary decorator, I had never really had any personal dealings with him. I thought I should leave that to those who knew him well … Continue reading
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Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Gala Finale
Kudos to all the designers who created tables for this amazing event. Today is the last grouping of inspiration for this talented team of creatives. Design chair David Duncan, in creating his dramatic Set Sail for Spring table designed a … Continue reading
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