Although today is usually Wednesday Wine, there has been so much happening at Blogfest, I felt the need to catch up those of you unable to attend. Today was another jam packed day of activities. One of my favorite venues was the Traditional Home cocktail party at Mayo Studios in Long Island City where select designers were invited to use Lee Jofa‘s new Heritage collection, featuring modern versions of classic Lee Jofa prints, in full scale set designs. Our gift for the event was the fabulous Assouline title Inspired Styles, featuring work from most of the designers, who have created fabric collections for the Kravet and Lee Jofa company. It was wonderful to be able to meet the designers in person (and have them autograph our books)!
Mayo Studios is an incredible photography space. Even the flower room is inspiring.
There was a great party vibe as everyone mingled, drank and grazed.
Diamond Baratta‘s room was filled with their signature burst of color and pattern. They transformed the feminine Rosebank print by recoloring it with a grounding chocolate background that anchors the space. Despite their bright and sometimes unexpected combinations, Bill Diamond & Anthony Baratta looked elegantly turned out.
Not surprisingly, Eric Cohler‘s beautiful space looked as refined and dapper as he did.
I loved how muted and elegant the Treyes Handblock looked printed on chintz instead of the traditional linen. It was a great foil for the animal print on the chairs. Even his beautiful table setting exuded the eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary for which he is known.
Suzanne Rheinstein‘s vignette made fabulous use of Lee Jofa’s English documentary Clarendon print by recoloring it on linen.
The room was refined yet comfortable with exquisite color combinations.
Suzanne looked just as elegant as her room in her fabulous Lee Anderson coat.
Many think of David Easton as the architect/designer who creates timelessly elegant spaces grounded with a sense of gravitas and history. But what you may not know is this very talented man has a wicked sense of humor and knows how to get down!! Here he is playing a coy game of peek-a-boo when I asked for his picture.
His beautifully tailored space featured the Gaddesden print, a screen adaptation of a Jacobean tree of life block from the 1920’s. I love his Timeless Elegance book which I reviewed here. If you’d like a bookplate signed by David for your copy, e-mail your name and mailing address to cgauche@davideastoninc.com mentioning you were referred by Quintessence!
Thomas O’Brien’s room was a reflection of his eclectic style that has become the hallmark of Aero Studios. His collected style filtered through a modernist lens lends his spaces a lived in yet totally distinctive look. Here, for example, he combined the bold classic Nympheus Handblock print with contrasting elements such as his Multi-V telescoping floor lamp for Visual Comfort. O’Brien’s mix of seemingly incongruous items is what makes his designs so special.
Suzanne Kasler’s rooms always have such a fresh inviting look. They are glamorous but not fussy spaces that successfully mix classic antiques with easy upholstered pieces for a comfortable sense of Southern hospitality . Her vignette defied the miserable weather to exude an airy sense of spring! Her monochromatic reinterpretation of the originally multicolored floral Shiraz Print lent it a new vibrancy for modern living.
What a great time this was meeting designers in their element and, chatting with Traditional Home editors and of course getting to know more colleagues! Can’t wait to see what tomorrow holds in store.
That flower room is fabulous……xv
What a great day!! Looks and sounds like so much fun. I am glad its been so enjoyable and such a success. And how fabulous that they got so many “A list” designers on board…..thanks for sharing!
What a great picture of our friend, David – he actually is quite the joker! I’m so sad to miss out on all the fun. With all this rain, our ancient roof has sprung a major leak and I’m stuck at home waiting for a contractor :( Can’t wait to see more updates!
xxoo
I love the format of Inspired Styles. So happy you are having fun! Great to meet so many new friends and designers! I would just love to have a flower room!!! ox
Wow! Thank you for the tour! Love it all. Was so happy to see David Easton’s space.
Hope that all is well with you, q.
Teresa
xoxo
Love Suzanne Kassler’s decors. And, the flower room…to DIE for! xx’s
Eye candy to the nth degree, I can’;t imagine how much fun it must have been in person. I love seeing Mr. Easton hiding from your camera, that is a darling photo. And you are definitely right about Bill Diamond & Anthony Baratta, I don’t think they could have looked any better.
So happy you are having a good time,
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This was just the best review and recap ever! I really felt like I was walking thru the spaces with you.. The photo of David Easton was just so charming and fun!xo,
~R
Your photos are great and I can imagine it all looks impressive in person!
xo Cathy
Thanks for sharing. Everything looks great! Even though I am having fun on a little getaway, I wish I could have sent my clone!!
PS: I have Inspired Styles and love it’s peak into designers’ minds
wonderful photos! love that book too. beautiful viasually and i like how it explains about combining textures and colors in interior design…lovely greetings
Maria
I can just tell in your voice that you are in your element!! So happy that you are having this lovely LOVELY experience.
Looks like you’re having a wonderful time. How nice to rub elbows with these designers and editors. Such a great way to make connections….you never know where they’ll lead!
Thanks for giving us this insider’s peek. Eric Cohler’s creative genius continues to serve as a great inspiration to me. Crisp, classic, fresh, unexpected – – the mix master strikes again!
What a fabulous group of designers to be in the company of this week. Know you are having a wonderful time!!
So happy you shared these fab photos since I wasn’t able to attend. That book will be a treasured keepsake!!!
Loved spending time with you!
xo Elizabeth
This was such a treat …I love to see the best of the best and how they pull it all together.
Oh and the book looks wonderful!
xoxo
Karena
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I knew I could count on you to bring us the goodies! Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures and all your knowledge about so many interesting people, places and things!
How warm and welcoming everyone looks. How fortunate you all are to have their time and attention.
Is that Tony Baratta the nicest guy! And how adorable is David Easton playing hide and seek! I emailed for the book plate. Thank you for the consideration Q.
Have a great day today!
xo Lisa