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Monthly Archives: May 2015
Luxe Minimalism at Christian Liaigre
Christian Liaigre has been busy. Several months ago I stopped by the stunning NYC showroom to see the new spring collection.
In keeping with Liaigre’s aesthetic of nature inspired luxe minimalism, the pieces are elegant, refined in their simplicity and executed with beautiful craftsmanship.…
In keeping with Liaigre’s aesthetic of nature inspired luxe minimalism, the pieces are elegant, refined in their simplicity and executed with beautiful craftsmanship.…
Posted in books, design, furniture, interior design
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A Video Journey of Four Rooms at the Kips Bay Showhouse 2015
The Kips Bay Showhouse 2015 edition is celebrating its 43rd year and the 100th year of its beneficiary organization, the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. In a recently renovated townhouse in the heart of the upper east side, twenty-two top designers transformed rooms, entries and hallways of the elegant five story Arthur Sachs Mansion.…
Posted in art, design, interior design, Stylish Shopping
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Pierre Frey Inspiring Interiors
Since 1935, Pierre Frey has been inspiring interiors around the world with their exquisite fabrics and wallpapers. Known for successfully weaving past with present, they are now in their third generation of celebrating French style and savoir faire. Dedicated to both keeping alive the legacy of centuries-old craftsmanship and manufacturing techniques as well as looking forward with innovative design and technology, this French luxury company has thrived on its own terms.…
Posted in books, design, history, interior design
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Celerie Kemble and Bronson Van Wyck Set for Summer at Michael C Fina
Just in time to kick off summer entertaining this Memorial Day weekend, designer Celerie Kemble and event planner Bronson Van Wyck celebrated the season at Michael C. Fina last week. Co-hosted by Architectural Digest, where Van Wyck is a special projects editor, the event featured four fabulous thematic tablescapes set for summer by the talented duo.…
Posted in entertainment, interior design
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Catching Up Out and About
When you have young children, May is always the busiest month with year end performances, sports championships and exams. And it seems not much has changed. As my brain is adjusting from being back and forth in too many time zones, I’ve been catching up on this month’s (well actually June’s) design issues.…
Posted in architecture, art history, furniture, interior design, Nantucket
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Antique and Artisan Gallery opens its Garden
With beautiful spring weather this weekend, it was the perfect time for the Antique and Artisan Gallery to open its garden gates. Through this Friday, their new outdoor garden area is filled with hard to find perennials, rare annuals, unique small trees and unusual exotics with of course a great selection of decorative furniture, garden antiques, architectural treasures and more.…
Posted in furniture, garden, interior design, sculpture
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Inspirations from Italy
What a whirlwind of a week! With not a moment to write a proper post, I wanted to at least share a few inspirations from Italy. Happily the weather cooperated and Susanna and I were able to enjoy much of what the lake region has to offer.…
Posted in architecture, art, design, furniture, garden, interior design, travel
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Greetings From Lecco, Italy
Greetings from Lecco, Italy! This charming town on the shores of beautiful Lake Como is where Susanna and I are calling home for the next few days.
We were invited over by the luxurious Italian furniture brand Promemoria to capture their world of exquisite handmade products and creative innovation of owner and designer Romeo Sozzi.…
We were invited over by the luxurious Italian furniture brand Promemoria to capture their world of exquisite handmade products and creative innovation of owner and designer Romeo Sozzi.…
Posted in design, furniture, interior design, travel
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The Creative World of Charles de Beistegui at Legends
Exploring the creative world of the brilliant Charles de Beistegui would certainly involve more than a single post but Timothy Corrigan‘s ode to the design legend in his LCDQ Legends window for Compas, below, offered an inspiring peek. By referencing Bestegui’s three homes – Paris, Venice and Chateau de Groussay – he tried to “summarize some of Beistegui’s contributions to the world of decorative arts through his discovery and patronage of some of the leading artists and designers of the early 20th century.”…
Posted in architecture, art, art history, design, furniture, interior design, travel
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Happy Mother’s Day
To all of you who have children, a little something to wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day. And to all you children, be sure to call (texting doesn’t count) your mom to let her know how much you care – she’ll love to hear your voice!…
Posted in holiday
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