you’ve got mail

21 October 2011

Much has changed since the days of early mail delivery, but unfortunately our mail receptacles have not. If you’ve begun to ready the external areas of your home for fall, this is one area you might want to address. Here are some sleek, colorful and modern options to consider.  1. Envelope mailbox, $78 from Chiasso [...]

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charlotte moss for fabricut

12 October 2011

At an inspirational talk given by Charlotte Moss today at the D&D Building, she discussed her collaboration with fabric house Fabricutand what inspired her collection. From her extensive travels to gardening, and from antiques to architectural themes, Moss affirmed that inspiration can come from just about anywhere. The collection, all of which are named after [...]

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trending…stone veneers

2 October 2011

Natural stone veneers are the new trend in home decor, and Norstone USA has become my go-to source for adding texture and dimension to any space for a classic, yet modern look. I used their panels recently (see above) to dress up a client’s fireplace. In an interview with Kevin McGowan of Norstone USA, he  [...]

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showa curtain roundup

9 September 2011

Five days after moving into our new home, I could no longer entertain my husband – much to his dismay or maybe his delight – with my hip-hop shower rendition of “Fly Me to the Moon”. That’s because it would take an hour or so to fill the tub since the water main to our [...]

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war & peace

9 June 2011
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that which i covet

21 April 2011

It’s no secret that I’m a collector, and sometimes I go through phases. I was never one for stamps or coins, but rather vintage ashtrays and typewriters. So this week, it’s no surprise that I’m on to fulfilling my new fetish – footstools – those of a Danish modern kind. Maybe it’s the discernible legs [...]

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flight of fancy

23 March 2011

Moving from an apartment to a house I had to reacquaint myself with the joys of steps – all 13 of them to be exact – and with a 20 lb baby in tow, I wanted to have a little fun reinventing them. Once the stairs were stripped and stained, I added some fabric (Halmstad, [...]

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trading spaces

19 March 2011

Looking to vamp up your space for spring? Well it’s never been easier with some of these design favorites. Dwell Studio nestled into its new space at ABC Carpet and Home; Wolf Home (formerly the Silk Trading Co. at ABC) has taken up residence at 936 Broadway, which used to house Domain Furniture, and FLOR [...]

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q&a w/artist thomas witte

8 March 2011

We’ll talk about it when we get home, 2011 I came across the work of Thomas Witte while working for a client in Brooklyn last summer. I visited his studio in the Brooklyn Navy Yard and saw him working on his canvases of salvaged industrial windows amidst his shelves of spray paint cans and stencils. [...]

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making over momma gina

7 March 2011

I purchased the Momma Gina Work Table from the now-defunct Storehouse Furniture just as they were going out of business. It was the last one, and when another customer showed up precisely at the same time I did to purchase it, she was none too pleased with the surface scratches and gouges. Where she saw [...]

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mod-ification

19 January 2011

 A mid-century modern sofa with good bones and outdated floral pattern before… …gets a mini face lift after with funky geometric fabric.

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f-a-m-i-l-y

24 December 2010

Family Room – before The task: transform a sub-level family room – which had not been updated in 14 years – into a warm, inviting and sophisticated space for a hip mom and her college-aged children to enjoy. Before. The space contained a bean bag, country pine entertainment unit and armoire, which I was to [...]

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my favorite things…this week

24 December 2010

1. Painted Pine cones. Don’t know what to do with those paint samples you’ve tried and collected over the past year? Dip some pine cones in them to liven up your holiday decor. Add a little water, shake and let dry. 2. Fabric ornaments. Have some left over fabric or old shirts with a funky [...]

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bean bags, blocks and blankies

11 December 2010

For the kids consider: 1. FatBoy Junior bean bag at Velocity Art & Design, $150. 2. Block bookends for baby’s growing library, Red Envelope, $120. 3. Textile designer Alexander Girard Alphabet Blocks, House Industries, $120. 4. Stroller blanket, Dwell Studio, $40. 5. Lamb cuddling mat, Red Envelope, $35. 6. Soft blocks, Dwell Studio, $32.

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chairs, chairs everywhere

11 December 2010

If you’re as into furniture design as I am (hint to hubby), then you’ll enjoy these finds: 1. Taschen Books 1000 Chairs, $15. 2. Miniature chairs by Vitra at All Modern. 3. Eames chair coasters, MoMA Store, $20. 4. 2011 Chairs wall calendar, MoMA Store, $14.

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