Today is the 10th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. I must admit – I watched the wedding, the funeral and remember where I was when I heard she had died. My parents were in London that week and they said that it was crazy with the mobs of people, the flowers and all … Read more
I just posted piece on a new Green Sofa at The Upholstery Blog. Made by Heller Furniture, this piece is based on a design by Benjamin Thomas, FAIA. Noted architect, designer and founder of Design|Research in Cambridge, MA. Read more…
I love these art glass finials and drawer pulls from Marj Bates Studios. She also offers do-it-yourself kits and workshops in the Boston area.
Travel Tuesday has been on vacation for a few weeks, but a hot tip from Ms. Place sent me to The Library Hotel in New York. The Library Hotel is conveniently located on Madison Avenue and 41st Street, also known as Library Way, just steps away from the majestic New York Public Library, Bryant Park, … Read more
How fun are these embellished textiles from Historically Inaccurate Decorative Arts? I love the humor and whimsy of these pieces. What a conversation piece!
Scan from The Boston Globe. Illustration courtesy of Brian Lies. So, I’m reading The Boston Sunday Globe today and next to an article called “Colorful Critters and Characters Inhabit the Heart of Dixie” there is a cute illustration of a bunny that looks mighty familiar. I read the fine print and sure enough, it belongs … Read more
Courtesy of Fashion-Era It used to be general wisdom that home design trends followed fashion trends. A quick perusal of this seasons’ fashion and shelter magazines shows that the two are more aligned than ever. From Pantone’s Fashion Color Report Fall 2007 Colors of Fall Fashion Via Fashion Trendsetter Prada Ad, Elle Magazine, September 2007 … Read more
Ever see something in a magazine – fabric, furniture, wallpaper or accessories – that you just love, but it’s listed as “To the Trade”? For those who don’t know, this means that the vendor only sells to designers or other similar design trade professionals. If you’ve been frustrated by the fact that you don’t want … Read more
So, what’s in your closet? Perhaps a great dress with the tags still on? Or those really cute – but slightly too small – shoes that you know after one wearing you’ll never wear them again? No time to take them to consignment? Massachusetts native, and now LA-based Nicole Addario di Modica has created My … Read more
Simon Doonan, Margaret Russell and Jonathan Adler at Dining By Design, 2007 As I wrote yesterday, I had just gotten off the phone from a lovely conversation with Margaret Russell, Editor in Chief of Elle Decor. I had so many questions to ask her and the first started close to home – the New England … Read more
Click here to view Margaret’s video Q&A at BravoTV.com Margaret Russell, Editor-in-Chief of Elle Decor Magazine, was just kind enough to take time out of her busy schedule to chat with me about a whole host of topics – from new content in the magazine to her experience as a judge on Top Design, to … Read more
I’ve been fascinated with all things decoupage recently. A couple of months ago, I did a post on the work of Melinda Marye-Kelley, a decoupage artist out of Texas (and Block Island in the summer). And just last week, I visited the John Derian booth at the New York Gift Fair. I just love, love … Read more
The “W” list – a growing list of fabulous women bloggers – has been circulating around for the last few days. My thanks to Diane Danielson of The Womens Dish for including me as the list passed through her hands. I’d like to add a few of my blogging girlfriends – Ms. Place of Dishn’Dat, … Read more
Jackie Kennedy’s Bedroom decorated in the White House, 1962 The Yellow Oval Room at the White House, decorated by Sister Parish for Jackie Kennedy, 1962 Nanna Ditzel chair, made by Povl Christiansen Scimitar Chair, Danish Modern G Plan furniture, Retro Furniture 1962 Barbie Dream House, on Ebay Beguiling lamp tables by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, … Read more
Here is a group of designers who’s work really stood out to me as I wandered the floor at the New York Gift Fair. Some names are familiar – such as Angela Adams and Hable Construction, and others are new to me. I really enjoyed spending time in each booth and visiting their websites. Judy … Read more
More sites from the New York Gift Fair. I had a nice chat with the folks at StickPretty. They represent some of the coolest lighting designers. Such as… These new shades from Duffy London Cut Shade, 5-in-1 shade and Kaboom Shade from Innermost Lighting and this fabulous Lighthouse Shade from Innermost Lighting. The John Derian … Read more