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Posts Tagged: Luxury
Daniel Boulud & Richard David Story | Conversations on Luxury
Please allow me to set the stage. For gastronomes in the know, Daniel Boulud certainly needs no introduction. With fourteen restaurants around the world, the acclaimed chef/restaurateur has changed the face of luxury dining. From New York and Miami to Singapore and Beijing, Boulud has created a brand of consistent quality and style.…
Posted in Behind The Q, food and drink, travel
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Splendor on Park Avenue
Designer Eric Hilton must have felt like he won the trifecta with this client - a wonderful Park Avenue location, original Renzo Mongiardino interiors and an impressive collection of A-list artwork. The theme of Veranda‘s January/February issue is the Best of the Best and this apartment certainly qualifies.…
Posted in art, design, furniture, interior design
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The Exceptional Silver of Puiforcat
While the house of Puiforcat was founded in 1820, it was fourth generation visionary Jean Puiforcat who really established the firm in the forefront of modern design. A sculptor, artist, painter and mathematician, he was more interested in pure form and function than the fancy finery of flatware that had preceded him.…
Posted in design, gifts, interior design
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Veranda Magic Makers Awards
In a world that is all too often focussed on expedience and mass market appeal, it is refreshing to read a piece celebrating excellence in artistry, originality and design. This month’s Veranda does just that with it’s first annual Magic Makers awards, recognizing “people and firms whose masterful approaches to craft and deep devotion to beauty cast an indelible spell.”
photo: Emmet Bright and Alessandro de Criginis
I was pleased to see Milanese architects Laura Sartori Rimini and Roberto Peregalli of Studio Peregalli included.…
Posted in design, fashion, interior design, jewelry
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Fall Market at the D&D
What a packed day at the D&D building yesterday! From 9 am to 1o at night, it was a day full of design inspiration. Kicking off the morning was an entertaining and informative keynote from ELLE DECOR Editor in Chief, Michael Boodro, who addressed the topic of Luxury Now – What Really Counts.…
Posted in design, furniture, interior design
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Simon Teakle | A Gem of a Jewel Box
Simon Teakle‘s new shop is truly a gem of a jewel box. On one of Greenwich, CT’s tiniest charming side streets, his irresistible, addictive addition to the town’s upscale retail scene quietly opened. And that’s just the way he likes his luxury appeal – understated.…
Posted in fashion, gifts, jewelry
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Welcome to the Mayflower
A mere two hours from New York City, nestled in the heart of rural Connecticut, sits an idyllic luxury resort resembling more English country house than 5 star hotel.
With a timeless sense of civilized gentility, yet fully equipped with contemporary creature comforts, the Mayflower Inn is a lush private retreat of understated elegance.…
Posted in architecture, art, design, fashion, food and drink, garden, gifts, interior design, travel
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New York Style at Verdura
At a recent visit to the beautiful Verdura boutique, I had the opportunity to see some highlights from the new holiday collection.
Leading up to their 75th anniversary in 2014, they continue to focus on Fulco di Verdura’s life and inspirations, this fall showcasing the 40′s and 50′s, a golden age when, with backing from Cole Porter and Vincent Astor, he set up shop on Fifth Avenue.…
Posted in architecture, design, fashion, gifts, interior design, jewelry
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Lalique’s New Fashionable Edge
In my enthusiasm, I posted yesterday instead of my usual middle of the week installment and rather than leave you hanging until Friday, I thought I would offer a little eye candy to carry you through. I only shared a few pieces on Monday from the new Lalique jewelry collection.…
Posted in fashion, jewelry
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New Concepts in Crystal & Collaboration at Lalique
In addition to the spectacular new jewelry collection I shared yesterday, Lalique has been very busy relaunching their label with collections in several categories. The melding of old and new infuses every aspect of the distinguished brand.
The latest crystal collection was inspired by René Lalique and his passion for travel, in this case, to Venice.…
Posted in design, interior design, music, technology
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