Monthly Archives: September 2013

Rubelli Presents Walls of Venice

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
What happens when a historic heritage brand combines a century old textile tradition with modern technological ingenuity? Rubelli proves that old and new indeed make a marvelous marriage with the debut of their first wall covering collection, The Walls of Venice.…
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At the Movies | Proof

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Yesterday evening was back to school night at my younger daughter’s school and I was reminded that I never did an At the Movies segment to celebrate the onset of the academic year. I have written about other school related favorites in the past such as Goodbye Mr.…
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The Detailed Interior | Decorating Up Close with Cullman & Kravis

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
We all know that the devil is in the details and in The Detailed Interior, Elissa Cullman and Tracey Pruzan of Cullman & Kravis, share the magic of the vital smaller elements and detailed components that contribute to the success of the bigger decorating picture.…
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In the Works

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
September means not only back to school but the onset of many great events, design books in anticipation of the holiday season and in my family, a slew of birthdays and celebrations. So while there is lots in the works I can’t wait to share, my niece’s beautiful weekend wedding and my husband’s birthday today meant I just didn’t get as much done as I had anticipated.…
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Branca at Bergdorfs

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Not only has Alessandra Branca launched her fabulous new fabric line with Schumacher, but she also partnered with Bergdorf’s to transform the always tempting seventh floor with her new fabric and home collection. Last week I stopped by for the official launch party – a festive evening well attended by a who’s who crowd of NY design.…
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Gary McBournie Living Color

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
How could I not be won over by designer Gary McBournie, whose favorite color is orange and cites Auntie Mame as a movie that continues to provide him with design inspiration? Looking through his book Living Color is like joining a celebration of colorful interiors and the designer’s contemporary twist on tradition.…
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In the Spirit of New Orleans at What’s New What’s Next

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
What is it exactly about the seemingly symbiotic relationship between New Orleans and New York? As author Debra Shriver’s phrase “New-New” expresses, there is for many a push me pull you magnetism between the two cities. On Thursday in the John Richard Showroom at New York Design Center’s What’s New What’s Next, Susanna Salk (who needs no introduction in these parts) will be moderating a panel on just this subject.…
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Central Park NYC | An Architectural View

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
Ever since the 2008 publication of their superb volume on Chinoiseries, many have been eagerly awaiting the next publication from Andrew Zega and Bernd H. Dams. Happily, Central Park NYC: An Architectural View is finally here. Following years of exacting research, this lavish and unprecedented volume traces the history, creation and beauty of this National Historic Landmark from their very visual point of view.…
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Stylish Shopping with Susanna Salk & Peter Dunham

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
It’s hard to precisely pin point the style of designer Peter Dunham. The LA Times used the term “Merchant Ivory modern,” which is certainly apt but doesn’t quite tell the whole story. With a background almost as eclectic as his designs, Dunham’s aesthetic encompasses quite a bit of territory.…
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Global Design Inspiration in House Beautiful

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
Design inspiration from around the globe is the theme for October’s House Beautiful. With the debut of its new pop-up series, this month features guest editor Chesie Breen as our guide to the homes of Americans abroad. From London to Oslo to Rome and beyond, we get to scratch our travel itch with vicarious visits to fabulous flats and follies.…
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