Jonathan Adler’s Nixon Dining Table
We are in love with Jonathan Adler’s Nixon Dining Table–it could truly be a new classic. The round base is made from perforated metal in Alder’s Nixon pattern, a nod to mid-century design with an eye on the future. Fresh but familiar. The dining table seats six and is a perfect solution for a small …
Eric Schmitt’s "On the Rocks"
Design aficionados who are looking to beat the heat will find nothing but cool this summer at Ralph Pucci International, where a series of exhibitions, all on view through the end of the year, illustrates the very different approaches of their subjects. One of my favorites, “On the Rocks,” by Frenchman, Eric Schmitt, features sleek, …
New York Find: Timothy Oulton at ABC Carpet & Home
When I was in New York a couple weeks ago, I visited one of my favorite stores, ABC Carpet & Home. When I landed on the fourth floor, it was to my pleasant surprise to see the Timothy Oulton gallery being installed. Chesterfield sofas, Union Jacks, vintage typewriters and galvanized pieces created the perfect mix …
Pearson Publishing Project: KK’s Day Off
As an interior designer I have a real soft spot for the flat file. For the non-designers, a flat file is a practical storage system shaped to hold full-size drawings laid out flat, to prevent curling that comes with the stereotypical roll of drawings. I admit there is something to be said for looking at …
Philippe Starck "Plays" with Dedon
Manufacturer Dedon turned 20 this year. And though that’s hardly old, they have no qualms about asserting their design prowess, especially in regards to their signature achievements in woven polypropylene: “The first to weave synthetic fiber into luxury outdoor designs, the first to place an absolute premium on quality, the first to become a truly …
Green Living: Environments Furniture
With an ever-increasing number of manufacturers entering the marketplace, you now can furnish your entire home with eco-friendly furniture. Living in an eco-friendly manner seemingly started out as a fad many years ago, but today it has evolved into a mainstream lifestyle for many homeowners. Thankfully, furniture designers and manufacturers are quickly coming on board …
Tennis Anyone?
Throughout my life, there have been two loves. Andre Agassi and interior design–and today they have merged! The “Ball Boy Stool” by Charles O’Toole for Charles Furniture features a seat of 117 tennis balls strung together on an unseen shaft perched atop four simple steel rods. Originally designed as an exhibition piece, it’s now being …
Grandma Mary and a Few Key Alterations
I have been missing my Grandma Mary lately. She lived a great 92-years of a fabulous life and taught me how less is more. She always had great quality home furnishings and clothing and knew what to do with them to make them work for her. While she was alive I don’t know that I …
Marosi White: Accent Decor Interior Design & Boutique
You know a designer is great at what she does when another designer is possessed to blog about her! My dear friend and collaborator, Marosi White, is doing some inspiring things. Marosi is the owner and designer for Accent Decor. She is a results-driven business woman with progressive experience in interior design, marketing and project …
Glitz: Diamond Head Upholstery Tack
Working for Ralph Lauren Home Collection for five years, I love the look of a nailhead on furniture. It is classic and beautiful. Taking the look a step further, I have discovered this wonderful product through Diamond Head Upholstery Tack. With this company, when you change your mind, you change your tack, not your furniture! …
