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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.
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Jazz Fest is coming, baby…
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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 Cruz – Vicky Cristina Barcelona
ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
Wall-E
DIRECTING
Danny Boyle – [...]
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…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 [...]
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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 client [...]
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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 production [...]
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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, [...]
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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 favorite vendor [...]
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…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 a [...]
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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 [...]