Alchemy cocktail table by Allan Copley The circle motif has been a staple of the design world since there was, in fact, a design world. I wouldn’t be surprised to find that cave dwellers drew circles on their walls. Circles are interesting to look at – geometric, yet soft. They can also be imbued with … Read more
Last week at The Boston Design Center’s “The Look” event, I took in an exhibit of clothing that belongs to the inimitable Boston fashionista and event planner Marilyn Riseman. I knew Mrs. Riseman in the 1980’s when I worked for a small opera company where she was a patron. She was certainly one of the … Read more
This post is a little late for Cherry Blossom time, but with their multi-cultural popularity as a decorative motif, the Cherry Blossom can be enjoyed at any time. Cherry Blossom lamp by Tiffany, 1906 Cherry Blossom placemats and napkins at Crate & Barrel Cherry Blossom Chaise at Horchow Shoji screen from Oriental Furniture Cherry Blossom … Read more
Peacock! A long popular design motif, the exotic peacock has graced furniture, fabric and walls for time immemorial. Three Panel folding screen, available at GoAntiques.com Peacock Chair by Hans J. Wegner Amenity – Peacock stretched fabric print at 2Modern “Luminescence” Peacock Teapot by Franz Porcelain and Kathy Ireland Home. Lingerie Chest from Dover Studio Feather … Read more
I love the riotous patterns and colors that are so associated with the Missoni brand. For over 50 years, this family empire, founded by husband and wife Ottavio and Rosita Missoni, has been producing their signature garments. They have since branched out into the home market and in the next year, three Missoni Hotels will … Read more