design (b)LAB

Marrakech...looking very good!

2012-01-27T15:43:00.001-05:00

Rainy NYC day...

2012-01-27T15:34:00.002-05:00

...with cool colored spots in sand - spotted in Union Square.

Holiday Goodies - travel gear

2011-12-16T07:53:00.000-05:00

This one is super useful! From Restoration Hardware. Pack lighter and smarter with this Roll Up Travel Charger, compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod, and capable of charging up to four devices at once, this compact charger offers Apple 30-pin, Mini USB, Micro USB, and Samsung charging connectors, all of which sprout from a tube that rolls up into a slip-proof polyurethane mat and connects to power using a single wall outlet.

Super compact readers from Tumi. Chic and small...

Chic suitcses from MUJI. 360-degree turning wheels. Durable and Lightweight polycarbonate with adjustable carry bar to fit any height. Suitably sized for 5-7 days trip. 28.7 x 18.9 x 10.2" Black, Grey and Khaki.

Kenton Sorenson Leather dopp kit is hand made in Wisconsin using natural leather that will develop an amazing deep golden brown color with regular use. The kit has a simple leather wrap around tie closure that can also be used to keep the kit open while in use.

HOT HOTEL No. 12

2011-11-13T09:26:00.001-05:00

I cannot wait to to visit Barcelona again and stay at the amazing new Mandarin Oriental there. Designed by one if my favorite designers, Spanish-born, Patricia Urquiola. The hotel is located in Barcelona's most lovely neighborhood, Passeig de Gràcia, full of gorgeous architecture, amazing shops and restaurants.

Palm Springs Weekend

2011-11-13T09:05:00.001-05:00

What a strange and wonderful place! And so much amazing modern design all clumped together in the middle of the desert...was lucky enough to have joined the Palm Springs Modern Committee fall open house tour and celebrate a wedding at Fran Sinatra's Twin Palms Estate. All very glamorous!

The Kauffman Desert House by Richard Neutra

The Viceroy Hotel

Frank Sinatra's Twin Palms

Arthur Elrod House

Twin Palms

9/11 Memorial

2011-11-13T08:35:00.001-05:00

My visit to the 9/11 Memorial on Friday evening. The pools are quite spectacular at night.

Autumn in Chelsea

2011-11-13T08:29:00.001-05:00

A lovely Friday afternoon spent in Chelsea...Richard Serra at Gagosian Gallery, amazing...and a nice fall walk on the High Line.

Must have book!

2011-11-04T07:56:00.001-04:00

My dear friend and colleague, Eve Ashcraft, has just launched her fabulous new book "The Right Color". A must have book on the study and selection of colors for interiors. And...two of my projects,that she and I worked on together, are featured in it. Way to go Eve! Available through Amazon.

Dreaming of St Barths...

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Almost finished!

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Getting there...and looking really pretty!

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Barcelona's cool utility signage

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...and then to Barcelona

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A perfectly lovely city! Gaudi, Gaudi, Mies and more Gaudi...

Morocco Notebook: First live visit!

2011-06-13T19:07:00.002-04:00

...and some tree shopping

More progress...!

2011-05-19T12:08:00.000-04:00

Morocco notebook: our new fireplace in the works...

2011-04-15T08:05:00.000-04:00

Here we go.....on our way to fabulous...

2011-03-18T17:42:00.000-04:00

Dust and debris in Marrakech - part 1!

HOT HOTEL No. 11

2011-02-17T08:36:00.000-05:00

Just back from a few days of sun at the super chic and very lovely W Retreat and Spa Vieques Island. The hotel is just nine months old,but already gathering a wonderfully diverse clientele. The slightly sleepy and funky island of Vieques is just off the coast of Puerto Rico and is reached by small puddle-jumper from San Juan. The airport on Vieques is little more than an 80's style pavilion, but the W has their own waiting area that immediately sets he mood for your visit. Both airport lounge and hotel were designed by Italian design guru Patricia Urquiola and is fabulously unconventional. Using vivid Latin American style pattern everywhere, the resort definitely is of the place, and simultaneously other-worldly. Chic loungey areas are everywhere. W Hotels can be a bit of a crazy party scene, the the W Vieques is super laid back. The staff is lovely and warm. All of the pre-requisite amenities are here: Alain Ducasse restaurant-check, spa-check, multiple pools-check, two very pretty beaches-check check and the main pavilion which opens onto a staggeringly beautiful view (they call it the living room)-check. All this adds up to a wonderful place to relax and recharge.

Very chic bookshelf wallpaper

2011-01-23T09:02:00.000-05:00

By Y & B and available through Bodie & Fou and Bouf

A little bit of pretty from my Morocco holiday

2011-01-06T08:14:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!

2010-12-31T18:24:00.002-05:00

Instant cozy...anywhere!

2010-12-18T08:05:00.001-05:00

Ventless, smokeless and clean burning ethanol fireplaces.

Holiday Gift Guide: Goodies + Gadgets

2010-12-05T09:03:00.000-05:00

Kiki Salt and Pepper Mills from Yoo Store

Safe Radio from West Elm

Sake Bomb Sake Set

Silicone Trivet from A+R

Super Flat Screen from Sharp

USB Flash Drive from LaCie

Folding Wallet from Leffot

Some more fabulous organizers...

2010-12-04T09:50:00.000-05:00

You know how I love wire management! From the folks at BlueLounge is the Cableclip. For around $10, you get a pack of six small , four medium ones, or two large ones.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2010-11-24T11:32:00.000-05:00

Some very quirky finds

2010-11-18T17:59:00.000-05:00

from online reatiler Terrain

For next year...

2010-11-13T09:53:00.001-05:00

Although summer is starting to seem like a distant memory, this cool outdoor hanging lounger called the Nestrest, was designed by Daniel Pouzet & Fred Frety for Dedon and gets the anticipation up for next year...

Cool Hand Luke

2010-11-13T09:43:00.000-05:00

Bicycle is now offering its cards in limited editions: chic black, green, black light glow grey and eco versions...! All available from Amazon

Smart new bath fittings

2010-11-13T09:24:00.000-05:00

From Watermark Designs

Call it the iBroom

2010-11-13T09:16:00.001-05:00

The diminutive Mint Robo Hard Floor Cleaner can either either mop or sweep hardwood, tile, or laminate floors using microfiber cloths, and is small enough to fit underneath many pieces of furniture. It works via NorthStar Navigation to learn the layout of the room, ensuring that it doesn't miss a single spot. And, it's super cute...

Just in time for the holidays!

2010-11-08T18:53:00.000-05:00

These rather beautiful extinguishers are not your ordinary extinguishers...HalGuard Fire Extinguishers were developed for racing use, and employ Halotron 1, an electrically non-conductive "clean" extinguishing agent that rapidly turns into a gas, so they're safe for parts and wiring, pose no risk of electric shock, and leave no nasty residue to clean up, whether it's in the car, house (keep one by the tree!), or office. - From Uncrate

Old School Chic

2010-10-30T10:08:00.001-04:00

The Dunlop factory pendant light is based on the originals that were salvaged from 'Fort Dunlop' in Birmingham. They are manufactured to the highest standard in heavy spun steel, vitreous enamel and cast-aluminium. Made in Birmingham, England. Available in white, grey and black. Each light supplied ready to hang with new fixed bulbholder, 2m polished steel chain, a nickel ceiling hook plate & 2m braided flex cord in a choice of colors. From Trainspotters.

Finally, white and pink are not the only choices!

2010-10-30T09:55:00.000-04:00

Very fun, very chic (especially in black) and gorgeous packaging to boot...from Ronova.

An amazing adventure...

2010-10-19T19:54:00.000-04:00

From Brooklyn Space Program

Jazzy...in every sense!

2010-10-17T19:19:00.001-04:00

The stylish and smart Yamaha MCR-140 Micro Component System is available in 10 snazzy colors and features a built-in CD player, FM radio, USB, and 3.5mm inputs, Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology for enhanced sound, and an iPod dock with wireless transmitter which allows streaming straight from your hand to the system in uncompressed linear PCM quality.

This is VERY funny!

2010-10-17T12:49:00.000-04:00

Thanks Eve!

Beautiful office furniture?!

2010-10-09T09:13:00.001-04:00

I've recently been asked to design an executive office and went about an extensive search for furniture that is not the cubicle-norm...eureka! The Proximus system from Halcon is chic, intelligent and stylish. Finally!

Spotted an astounding piece of furniture...

2010-09-25T10:10:00.000-04:00

What every apartment dweller has been looking for...This handsome console effortlessly extends from 17” to a full 115” dining table and anywhee in between. Very nicely finished in brushed wood in colored lacquer, grey oak or wenge, it has angled legs and a very light, yet super strong aluminum mechanism. $3,750.

This is very cool...

2010-09-25T09:51:00.001-04:00

In the age of all digital all the time, a very cool notion is to send an old school telegram with Telegram Stop. For less than six bucks, the online service allows you to type in your message complete with -(STOP)- for periods and full stops — and send it on a vintage-looking card to anyone you want at any time you want, replacing a simple email with something much more fun. You can even upload photos to be printed and sent along with your message.

Back from a delightful holiday in St Barths...

2010-09-06T19:36:00.012-04:00

...and putting the finishing touches on Villa Camaruche!

Super Cool Organizer

2010-07-31T18:20:00.000-04:00

The Tool Shed houses your tools so you can focus on the fix. Constructed of waterproof, grease-resistant Tarpaulin fabric that folds neatly for maximum mobility. Includes an anodized Aluminum buckle for secure storage. ...and not just for tools! From Timbuk2

I'm on Remodelista!

2010-07-19T12:31:00.000-04:00

Remodelista.com

Somebody at CB2 is thinking...

2010-07-11T17:50:00.000-04:00

Great new items @ CB2!

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

2010-06-25T21:19:00.001-04:00

Our lovely friends, Caitlin and Samuel Dowe-Sandes, are selling their gorgeously re-done riad (right near our house) to move to diggs near the shore. The super-stylish and chic riad is done up in their own signature tiles from their company Popham Design and has been published in nearly every design magazine of note. Renovated in 2007, Riad Dar Noury is located in Sidi Ben Slimane, in the northern part of the Medina a mere 15-minute walk to the souks and Place Jemma El Fna.

Info: titled 250+-year-old home • 2,500 square feet • 3 bedroom / 2.5 baths • central courtyard • ground floor: living room with fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, study, powder room + large storage/laundry room • 2nd floor: master bedroom/dressing + bath and 2 guest bedrooms (one with ensuite bath) • terrace with tented lounging area • solar hot water+ radiant heat in courtyard Priced at $325,000 furnished. Contact: caitlin at cdowesandes@gmail.com

Yummy new goodies...

2010-06-25T20:54:00.000-04:00

All with a decidely Belgian-modern feeling....From West Elm!

For the HUGE ping-pong fan who wants it pretty...

2010-06-23T19:51:00.000-04:00

Each Puma Chalk table is made by hand and features a chalkboard surface which allows for score keeping and sketch time in between shots. A steel chain-link net ups the aesthetic. Also features black ash wood legs and storage compartments for paddles, balls and snacks. Pretty cool!

Doggie Stylin'

2010-05-28T09:11:00.003-04:00

Dog Mansions

Modern Office

2010-05-26T08:31:00.000-04:00

Oak Lamp

Pantone Wallstore

Jasper Morrisson Filing

Desk Accesories

Vitsoe Starter Collection

Very beautiful leather goods

2010-05-21T17:57:00.000-04:00

Hand made in new Hampshire, Manu features a small collection of beautifully designed bags and accessories in fantastic heavy belting leather and chic colors.

HELLO kitty!

2010-05-20T19:20:00.001-04:00

Finally a nice looking and thoughtfully designed litter box! ModKat! Maybe they should have given it the ubiquitous name, iKat...?

Snazzy Tools

2010-05-20T19:11:00.001-04:00

For happy house work! From Alice Supply Co.

This is brilliant!

2010-05-14T07:56:00.000-04:00

An idea spawned from the gorgeous vertical planted walls seen around Paris by designer Patrick Blanc, Woolly Pockets are modular planting containers made by a family-owned business based in Los Angeles and Phoenix. Flexible and breathable gardening containers that come in either horizontal or vertical, they are handmade in the US from felt made from recycled plastic bottles, lined pockets can be used indoors (they have built-in moisture protection to keep floors and walls from getting wet); unlined Woolly Pockets are also available for outdoor gardening when maximum drainage is desired.

For the urban gardener...

2010-05-14T07:42:00.000-04:00

Just the right size for watering the window sill herb garden or that chic designer terrarium - the Born in Sweden Watering Can, desgned by French-born Pascal Charmoluby, comes in 4 stylish finishes.

Finally!

2010-05-08T18:42:00.001-04:00

A beautiful window air conditioner...and just in time for summer.

From Friedrich

Thinking about terrariums

2010-05-04T07:42:00.000-04:00

From Velocity Art & Design

From Paula Hayes

For the stationary hound...

2010-04-22T22:39:00.000-04:00

No matter what your day brings you, you can rest assured that you've got the tools to tackle it with the...like myself. When you just can't have the perfect pad, notbook, pencil comes the Doane Daily Arsenal Kit. This 21-piece set includes every single stationery product from Doane's grid+lines collection, including large and small writing pads, a flap jotter, two utility notebooks, large and small idea journals, and, of course, pens and pencils.

Gorgeous & simple leather goods

2010-04-17T09:33:00.001-04:00

From Makr Carry Goods

HOT HOTEL No. 10

2010-04-17T09:25:00.001-04:00

I'm dying to try this place. The look is rustic, chic and laid back. The perfect get-away!

Acclaimed hotelier Carlos Couturier—part of the team who helped create Mexico’s Habita and Deseo hotels—is breaking new ground with Azúcar, a three-hour drive from Veracruz. Named for the area’s sugar factories, the resort’s 20 whitewashed, thatched bungalows (just off a bustling main road) all have private terraces with hammocks. Individually selected driftwood and reproductions of furnishings from Couturier’s grandparents’ ranch lend local flavor, while brightly colored poolside beanbags and rose-hued pillows accent the spare design. By day, relax beachside with a hot-stone massage, or drive through vanilla plantations and citrus groves to El Tajín (the ninth-century ruins 30 minutes to the north). Then let the chef prepare the catch of the day—such as grilled freshwater langoustines with spicy chipotle sauce—and watch the sun set. -Travel & Leisure

Some of my favorite new outdoor furniture

2010-04-17T09:16:00.001-04:00

For the super-chic collections at Restoration Hardware

I couldn't help but order one of these...

2010-04-04T19:16:00.001-04:00

Super cool styling...we'll see if it functions as good as it looks! It might not have the most impressive spec sheet in the world, but the Pentax Optio H90 is a great-looking pocket cam. Packing a 12.1 megapixel sensor and a 5x optical zoom lens, the H90 has the tools to take above-average pics, while the 2.7-inch LCD makes it easy to confirm proper exposure, and the 720p HD video recording. Take your pick from silver, matte black, or ceramic white.

More cool electronics and wire organizers

2010-03-24T19:04:00.000-04:00

From Blue Lounge

It's coming...my HGTV premier

2010-03-18T16:30:00.001-04:00

Friday, March 19th...
8:00 a.m. EST
HGTV

See the episode in it' entirety!

Dreaming of outdoor living...

2010-03-14T19:21:00.000-04:00

..soon!

Yes, the reading glasses day is getting closer...

2010-03-09T19:49:00.000-05:00

Thankfully, there's the reasonaly priced Warby Parker Eyewear. Started by four friends sick of paying insanely high prices for their frames, this collection of well-designed, vintage-inspired modern frames starts at $95. Warby Parker works with RestoringVision.org to give one pair of glasses to someone in need for every pair they sell.

Some very beautiful things...

2010-03-05T12:37:00.001-05:00

Spotted at a recent gallery opening...

Bronze Thorn Lamp

Wire and Marble Table

Reclaimed Wood Bookcase

Organic Modern Desk

Steel Console

Some more recent press...

2010-02-25T13:30:00.003-05:00

From Finland, Argentina and Israel!

Alan B. Stone at ICP

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International Center of Photography

A beautiful wintry look at Manhattan's High Line

2010-02-22T18:31:00.007-05:00

from Daniel Turkewitz

Spotted at Ikea...

2010-02-17T10:37:00.001-05:00

Ikea PS Veranda Day Bed in black or grey wood frame. Crazy chic!

Hermès throws an astounding party...

2010-02-13T09:25:00.000-05:00

And I was lucky enough to go!

Greeters at the new store, which was covered in a giant orange tie,

were clad in black topcoats with Hermès orange scarves.

Guests passed through a tunnel, flanked on either side by

servers bearing trays of champagne.

Japanese artist Makoto Tojiki created an art installation of an LED horse—a nod to the brand's heritage—with thousands of fiber optic lights aglow in Hermès orange.

The 3,000-square-foot library had an aged plank wood floor, 20-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling factory windows and a wall of shelves stocked with 8,000 hand-dyed books.

A carved wood bar under a white neon installation offered cocktails and draft beer in the game room.

-From Biz Bash

Hermès Creates a Lavish Man's World for Store Opening Party

After a peek at the world’s first dedicated Hermès men’s store on Madison Avenue on Tuesday night, the venerable French luxury goods house treated guests such as Katie Holmes, Martha Stewart, and John Slattery to an after-party at the Park Avenue Armory.

Fashion publicity and events production firm KCD Worldwide worked in conjunction with production designer Stefan Beckman, Hermès senior vice president of communications Susan Anthony and special events director Jessica Zaganczyk—along with their respective Paris-based colleagues—to transform 20,000 square feet of raw space into the Hermès man’s ultimate leisure spot, with four vignettes: a travel room, a library, a game room, and a jazz club.

“The Hermès man loves to travel and explore new things,” Anthony said. “It was a global celebration for us, and we just really wanted to offer our guests this unique lifestyle experience.”
“It was a complex event to produce because we had to create the four independent environments,” said KCD vice president of creative services Keith Baptista. Roughly 25 percent of the furnishings were custom made. “Each room had to have very specific appeal for the audience with different soundtracks that could not interfere with the adjacent room.”

There were also technical obstacles. The Armory has limited rigging capability during winter due to the roof’s snow load, so everything had to be anchored to the floor. KCD built independent truss structures for each room to support the scene, lighting, and audio elements. The six-day construction—more than a year in the planning—needed to be dismantled and removed in just 12 hours to accommodate a show the following afternoon.

But on Tuesday, each of the makeshift rooms—at least 3,000 square feet in size—hosted its own distinctive decor, activities, performances, and menu from caterer Olivier Cheng. The wood-paneled library was stocked with 8,000 hand-dyed books, the game room housed vintage pinball machines and pool tables, and the travel room was designed to mimic a shipping pier with various stations of global fare.

“We focused on a masculine element of food as it was meant to evoke the feeling of the Hermès man,” said Cheng, whose team prepped the food over a week’s time. “We were definitely thinking food more masculine in feel…no salady things.”

As for the jazz club, the focus of the room was a stage, where pianist Barry Harris, French group Venus Gets Even, and local band Locksley entertained with several sets throughout the night—before the remaining guests moved to the venue’s atrium, where DJ Coleman lured stragglers onto the dance floor.

-Jim Shi
-Photos: Clint Spaulding/PatrickMcMullan.com

Indigo stained furniture

2010-02-12T18:18:00.002-05:00

Moroso, in collaboration with Diesel, has created a collection of furniture with a relaxed and comfortable mood, taking its inspiration from an informal lifestyle concept and targeting consumers who like simple shapes yet at the same time seek a “modern” style made up of high quality combined with a distinctive design of pure lines.

Chic safety

2010-02-12T18:12:00.001-05:00

Made from stainless steel and nylon fabric, the Radius First Aid Box is available in "Home" and "Professional" styles, the former meeting the din 13164 standard for private use, with the latter meeting the more robust din 13157 standard, good for up to 25 people. And chic enough to hang front and center.

Cute as a...

2010-02-12T18:09:00.000-05:00

Tunebug is an ultra-portable sound generator that can be connected to MP3 players, mobile devices, laptops or any other device with a 3.5mm audio jack. Tunebug’s patented SurfaceSound technology lets sound waves pass through the surfaces it rests on turning many surfaces into a flat panel speaker.

Ketchup is a good thing...

2010-02-12T18:05:00.001-05:00

This new condiment package seeems like a no-brainer... The new Heinz Dip & Squeeze holds about three times as much tart and sugary goodness as a regular packet, and offers two ways to open the bottle-shaped container: either lift at the top for squeezing the ketchup onto your food, or open at the bottom for dipping french fries, nuggets, and other finger-friendly foods. Yum! And so much easier to recycle...

Some lovely items...

2010-02-06T09:46:00.000-05:00

...from the Maison + Objet Paris

More on the splendid Villa Camaruche....

2010-02-03T17:20:00.002-05:00

Some more polished photos on my design project in St Barths....Villa Camaruche

Now renting from St Barths Properties....hurry!

Some beautiful photographs of marine microfauna

2010-01-29T14:10:00.002-05:00

by artist David Liittschwager. Perfect for the beach house...

St Barths project in progress...

2010-01-27T12:41:00.001-05:00

Getting there and looking great!

Wish I had had time for a nap!

Love!

2010-01-08T07:38:00.000-05:00

Socks for your chairs....

Cool Ad Hoc Sign/Door-pull found in Marrakech

2010-01-05T17:58:00.000-05:00

Some very beautiful art...

2010-01-05T11:35:00.000-05:00

By my friend and colleague Amy Samelson

My Big HGTV Premier!

2009-12-19T10:03:00.003-05:00

I'm thrilled to have had my Mercer Loft project included...

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-16T09:43:00.002-05:00

Goodies!

2009-12-16T09:21:00.000-05:00

Have you always dreamed of a platinum/ceramic dog/rabbit/rooster object within which to store your trinkets? Look no further than Matteo Cibic's Drugo - inspired by Egyptian canopy vases, these little creatures will guard your prized possessions with all the fervor they can muster. If all else fails, try hitting the would-be robber over the head with Drugo.

MATERIAL - Italy's Finest Ceramic, Size - 9.8" x 9.8" x 25.6"

A must see show...

2009-12-12T11:21:00.000-05:00

Gerhard Richter at Marian Goodman Gallery

Together, at last!

2009-12-09T19:44:00.001-05:00

There are two things that I can't get enough of...small stools and the color orange! Finally, Tom Dixon has provided me with the perfect combo....

A Super Charming and Lovely Riad....

2009-12-08T08:46:00.001-05:00

Our lovely friends, Caitlin and Samuel, are selling their super-chic riad to move to the coast...any takers?

Pure Elegance!

2009-12-04T11:47:00.000-05:00

The AGNES CANDELABRA, from designer Lindsey Adelman, comes in brass, bronze, nickel and 24k gold and can be adjusted to create new configurations. The candle holders can be orderd from 3 to 20 and would create a magical glow in any room.

Not your ordinary farm shop

2009-11-21T08:31:00.002-05:00

Spotted this post by Remodelista's Sarah and was wowed by the elegance of this place.

"It takes a while to get your head around the fact that you are in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside when you step inside the complex of buildings that make up Dayelsford's Farmshop and Barn. It's not just the well-heeled London patrons emerging from their Cotswold bolt holes but also the exquisitely manicured grounds and impeccably designed interiors that make you think Sloane Square rather than rolling English countryside. Pristine and bountiful is the general aura; for those not able to make the pilgrimage, Daylesford also has a newly expanded Online Shop."

Beautiful Textiles

2009-11-21T08:23:00.001-05:00

By Sefte Living based out of Ibiza, the line is handcrafted by global artisans, using luxurious textiles that are both socially and environmentally sound.. Available in NYC through Stella in Tribeca and online at Erica Tanov.

Pretty in Paris and Marrakech

2009-11-07T08:52:00.002-05:00

The Eiffel Tower all jazzed up for its anniversary celebration.

Gorgeous carving in wood, stone and plaster at the Medersa.

Ultra-modern window layouts at the ancient Madersa.

I just like the packaging...

2009-11-04T07:20:00.001-05:00

Dandrene Anti-Dandruff Shampoo uses a mixture of Climbazole, Pomegranate Extract, and other anti-fungal, oil-fighting agents to help clear out the cause of the flakes instead of just the flakes itself, meaning that while it might cost as much as 10 bottles of Head & Shoulders, it likely works 10 times as well.

Beautiful Baubles

2009-11-04T07:12:00.000-05:00

Inspired by the Eames Walnut Stool and arriving just in time for holiday giftig, these Herman Miller Tops are a chic and stylish goodie fo desktop or coffee table. Each features an intricate original sculptural profile designed by KleinReid in NYC.

Trunk Stools

2009-10-10T18:26:00.000-04:00

From Malefor. Oak logs wrapped with metal and a little to go handle. Very cool!

Mmmmust Have....

2009-10-09T21:36:00.002-04:00

Lampe Gras is the original architect light. Designed in 1921 by Bernard-Albin Gras, these lamps quickly gained cult status with the French avant garde and intelligentsia. Designated a 'type-objet', that is, an object reduced to its pure function, by the French architect Le Corbusier, who used Lampes Gras in his own offices as well as many of his most famous projects, these lights were favorites of Matisse and Picasso, as well as the designer Eileen Grey and other well known modernist artists. Available in Brooklyn at Brook Farm General Store. From Remodelista.

I LOVE these little stools from Tom Dixon

2009-10-07T19:37:00.001-04:00

Available in natural and fluoro.The Offcut stool's elementary form is the result of several innovations; the circular round seat makes clever use of the curved offcuts, its construction requires no additional screws or glue, and the stool is flat packed for ease of delivery.

While outdoor furniture shopping, I came across this little folly....

2009-09-29T14:34:00.001-04:00

Top 50 Designers

2009-09-28T12:05:00.002-04:00

And I'm one!

Just back from St Barths....

2009-09-28T11:47:00.005-04:00

...and the project is really under way and looking fantastic! Had a great time shopping with the client for chic new furniture and lighting on St Maarten.

Some Chic Design from Copenhagen

2009-09-20T18:45:00.003-04:00

...in cast iron.