This past week I visited the fun concept store, Wood Shop, in NoLIta. The brainchild of David Stark, the art… Read More
Art & Antiques
New York Gift Show Finale
I would imagine many of you are familiar with Belgian designer Serge de Troyer and his Miami based company. His… Read More
New York Gift Fair Finds II
While I couldn’t possibly write about all the wonderful vendors I saw at the New York Gift Show, I thought… Read More
Happy Chinese New Year
Today is the beginning of the new lunar year in China. As the most important holiday in the country, people… Read More
The Invention of the Past
I received many beautiful design and coffee table books for Christmas this year (a few admittedly from me to me)…. Read More
Road Trip: Peter Fasano
I have long been a fan of Peter Fasano‘s appealing fabrics and wallpapers, so when designer friend Mally Skok (below)… Read More
Dale May: Lego Star Wars at Samuel Owen
It’s no secret here that I love Legos. And clearly so does photographer Dale May. What a fun evening I… Read More
Exotic Taste
It is almost impossible to have an interest in interiors and the decorative arts and not be fascinated by Chinoiserie… Read More
Arcimboldo Redux – Klaus Enrique Gerdes Photography
Four years ago when photographer Klaus Enrique Gerdes was working on a series depicting different parts of human anatomy, he was… Read More
Mechanical Wonders – the Collection
There are really no words to express the exquisite beauty and incredibly intricate craftsmanship of the Sandoz collection on exhibit… Read More
Mechanical Wonders – the History
Several weeks ago I attended a marvelous event that represented the epitome of creative collaboration. Beginning with a shared passion… Read More
Tania Vartan: Coming Full Circle
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting John Rosselli’s showroom to see the new fabric line… Read More