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The Garden of Peter Marino
As summer is in full swing, and Garden Conservancy Open Days and special events are offering glimpses into normally private domains, we can all enjoy an unprecedented peek at the very glamorous Southampton garden of Peter Marino. In a large and luxurious volume from Rizzoli, the renowned architect and designer shares an intimate entree into his extraordinary garden.…
Posted in architecture, art, books, garden, sculpture
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TEFAF New York Spring 2017 Art Fair
TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair), established in Maastricht in 1988, is widely regarded as the crème de la crème of art fairs. This fall, TEFAF came to New York for the first time with great fanfare and now their second visit this week represents the inaugural TEFAF New York Spring event.…
Posted in art, design, sculpture
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The Stickwork of Patrick Dougherty
Travel always yields delightful discoveries and my trip last week was no exception. An unseasonable cold spell in Virginia and North Carolina made our spring-like last day even more enjoyable. Inspired to take a brief walk after arriving early on the beautiful Duke University campus, I ambled across the bridge overlooking the South Lawn.…
Posted in art, sculpture, travel
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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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Next Stop Paris | Maison et Objet and Deco Off
I have been dying to tell you and am now delighted to share that I will be leaving on Tuesday to attend the Maison et Objet and Paris Deco Off shows.
For the last 18 years, Maison et Objet has attracted both major players and emerging talent in home design from around the world. …
For the last 18 years, Maison et Objet has attracted both major players and emerging talent in home design from around the world. …
Posted in art, design, furniture, interior design, photography, sculpture
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My Amazing Mother
My mother was truly exceptional, but growing up, it somehow seemed normal that we had couture quality Easter coats she made us every year or that my sister and her dolls always had matching outfits or that she could accurately sketch portraits of the children at our summer club in under a minute or even that her hair was in a perfect French twist secured by a million bobbie pins by the time I came down to breakfast every morning.…
Posted in art, fashion, sculpture, Stationery
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Creative Collaboration: Poggenpohl & C.P. Hart
As I backtrack a bit here, our first BlogTour morning in London definitely started off on the right foot (yes, pun intended). A walk across the Millennium Bridge on a glorious morning offered a perfect introduction to British design.
Sometimes a picture says it all.…
Sometimes a picture says it all.…
Posted in architecture, art, BlogTour, design, history, interior design, kitchens, sculpture, travel
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The Future of Art as Seen at the V&A
One of the most popular London Design Festival-sponsored installations at the Victoria and Albert is “Textile Field” by the French Bouroullec brothers, Ronan and Erwan. Created in collaboration with Kvadrat, the forward thinking Danish textile company, this seemingly simple concept is brilliant.… BlogTour: Old & New at the V&A: Murray Moss
What an incredible whirlwind of a trip BlogTour was. Design 24 hours a day with nonstop visual inspiration. Thanks to Heathrow and the good people at Virgin Atlantic, I have my laptop back and am ready to share some of this amazing experience.…
Creative Collaboration: Legos in London
My love for legos is no secret. I have written about them before here and people who know me understand my mild obsession admiration for this incredibly clever and creative product. Did you know that since their introduction in 1949, legos have become the most popular toy in history?…
Posted in art, design, garden, interior design, sculpture, Uncategorized
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