Archive for February, 2009
Published on February 26, 2009
Tweet The twentieth century deco antiques are selling at top prices! Shown above is the “dragon chair”, designed by Eileen Grey and owned by Yves Saint Laurent; auctioned by Christies at the Grand Palais yesterday.
Published on February 24, 2009
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Published on February 23, 2009
Tweet For a funny recap, check this out. The list of the 2009 Academy Award Winners is as follows… ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE Sean Penn – Milk ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Heath Ledger – The Dark Knight ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE Kate Winslet – The Reader ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Penelope […]
Published on February 19, 2009
Tweet …that luxury is dying in the world of interiors. Behold the tissue paper holders that were forwarded to me today by Judson Rothschild of The Rothschild Collection. I love everything about this line of furniture, as it appeals to my philosophy of intellectual design for modern living. I completely agree with Judson that furniture […]
Published on February 18, 2009
Tweet I have been saying for years that the luxurious manner of the interior design business’s days were numbered. The advent of so many do it yourself televisions shows, the internet, and the big box stores have been the killers. Everyone thinks they know how to do what we do. The only real interior design […]
Published on February 16, 2009
Tweet I was thrilled to read here that the 2009 Oscar set is being designed by my professional crush Mr. David Rockwell himself. I’ve always admired his work in the hospitality design field and love it that he is so diverse, with a portfolio including Emeril’s revamped flagship restaurant, W New York, and the theatrical […]
Published on February 14, 2009
Tweet For those of you who don’t have Trader Joe’s in your city, it’s an independent grocery chain that manufactures most of its products, and there are LOTS of things to get addicted to. I must admit that until I became a wife and mother – Trader Joe’s was a place to buy protein bars, […]
Published on February 11, 2009
Tweet I noticed here that Chella Textiles has launched a new design. It always gives me a little thrill when I see that this company has continued to thrive. I first met Lee Menichella when I was an intern at Tricia Wilson and Associates, my first foray into hospitality design. He was one of my […]
Published on February 3, 2009
Tweet …if she knows about the article today in the New York Times. Apparently folks (like me) are only watching the pre-Oscar red carpet so that they can see who is wearing what, and then checking out to whatever else is on that night. The Times says that the presenters for the Oscars will be […]
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Tweet Where do we get the red carpet? As design professional, I wondered who among the masses of manufacturers gets the “get” of the Presidential Inauguration? According to Mairi Beautyman of INTERIOR DESIGN., the official carpet chosen for the inaugural podium was provided by Bentley Prince Street. I wasn’t surprised, as this is a familiar […]