As you know from reading the blog, I’m a huge fan of Danish fashion designer Malene Birger and her book Life and Work: Malene Birger’s Life in Pictures. Needless to say, I was thrilled to learn that she’s not only releasing a new book, Move and Work, but debuting her new endeavor Birger1962 this fall. […]
I love that two months into my stay in Paris, I am still discovering new places. But I can’t believe I’ve not seen one person or article that has ever suggested visiting the free Atelier Brancusi exhibit next to the Centre Pompidou. The artist Constantin Brancusi bequeathed his studio along with the entire contents to the […]
It’s always nice when new sponsors tell me what an impact an ad has on the traffic to their website. It’s even better when they offer HC readers a special discount to make a purchase. To give you a little background, designer Cynthia Gale set out to create exquisite, high quality sterling silver jewelry […]
Whisper Editions was founded by former photo editor Judith Puckett-Rinella as a place to commission artists to create original limited edition works that include photography, art, jewelry, and more, to be available for purchase online. Perfect for when you when to hid out at home from the deluge we’ve had today. Judith describes Jennilee Marigomen, the […]
The best part of spring, besides the warmer weather, are all the new shows and exhibitions that are opening. One of the chicest is Dries Van Noten: Inspirations at Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris on view until 31 August 2014.The first exhibition devoted to the Belgian designer “takes us on an intimate journey into his […]
I was flipping through the new March 2014 issue of InStyle magazine and was surprised to find a feature on Carolina Herrera‘s home. The photos including more than those here don’t show too much of anything new but are worth checking out anyway. I especially love the books waiting to be read in the library above. Maybe I […]
You might not be hearing about it on the news but I’m sure you’ve seen on twitter and instagram that it’s fashion week in New York. My approach to attending shows in recent years has been to support some new talent in between all my favorites. While Misha Nonoo is not new, it was first […]
As a follow up to yesterday’s post, I thought it would be interesting to look at art in some less traditional places. The design world loves to hang art in kitchens and baths and even some closets but not sure if everyone else is on board with it. I certainly would be careful not to […]
I ran into Terron Schaefer, the Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer for Saks Fifth Avenue, at the Five Year Anniversary party for the WSJ.Magazine during fashion week. He said he was thinking of me because he need inspiration for his new apartment. As you might have seen from my book where his office […]
The end of the year is when the studios release all the good movies in preparation for award season.This winter, I can’t wait to see The Monuments Men. The film is based on the book The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History by Robert M. Edsel. The story centers around the […]
If you haven’t picked up the September 2013 issue of Elle Decor, you are missing out. I’ve been so tired lately of magazines that keep featuring the same homes and people and this issue delivers nothing but newness. The Left Bank Paris apartment designed by François-Joseph Graf for a mystery client is my favorite and […]
Summer is a great time to visit art museums, which offer the refreshing rinse of swimming pools – only instead of cool water, you immerse yourself in art. – Jerry Saltz Art by Koshiro Onchi
I’ve seen photos of Hudson, New York based artist and designer Frank Faulkner‘s home before but I never looked at them all together until yesterday. These actually might encompass more than one home but they give you a sense of his great style and ability to mix flea market finds with aplomb. The living room […]
Christie’s auction house was kind enough to as me to be their Arbiter of Style this month. I chose my favorite pieces from the upcoming Interiors Sale, taking place June 18 and 19 in New York, including this gorgeous painting Anemones with Red Cloth above by artist Nell Blaine. I also answered some fun questions you […]
Not only am I going to need a library to house all my books someday but shelves on which to display my favorite covers. A lot of time and effort goes into the cover art of books so why not display them as you would a painting. Chandelier Creative, above, even opens some of them […]
I know I just posted a lot of color but what’s really been inspiring lately is black and white. It’s the hot look for spring 2013 fashion and it’s still a classic for the home. You might remember that Danish fashion designer Malene Birger is also a fan from this post. Well, she’s been […]
I’m on a color kick. Here’s a little black and blue for inspiration. Photo by Phil Oh. Design by Thomas Britt. Blah, Blah, Blah by Mel Bochner. Design by Thom Filicia Aerin Lauder residence. Photo by Phil Oh. Design by Todd Alexander Romano. Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2103. Design by Keith Irvine. Mark Rothko Top Image: […]