Whimsical, imaginative and a little bit cheeky are ways to describe the designs of the talented David Stark. His latest project isn’t a corporate event or lavish wedding but a one-month “surprise ambush” of Nina Freudenberger’s Nolita store, Haus Interior. Inspired by a wood worker’s atelier, Wood Shop is one…
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Always on the lookout for gorgeous and original china, we discovered the exquisite patterns of Melbourne based designer, Courtenay Graham of Frida Plumm. There are two collections of fine bone china that include platters, bowls, cups, votives and coasters. The Illuminator’s Garden Collection features a darkly romantic floral pattern inspired…
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If the sight of Missoni’s signature zigs and zags makes you weak in the knees then welcome to the club. Over the past few weeks, the anticipation for Missoni’s upcoming collaboration with megastore Target has reached an all time high. We wonder just how many fashionistas are going to camp…
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Acrylic furniture may have had its big moment in the 70′s but with the launch of Alexandra von Furstenberg’s new collection of modern acrylic designs, the once futuristic material is making a grand comeback. Inspired by the faceted cuts of diamonds and clean architectural lines, the multi-talented designer, who was…
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The style icon who made the wrap dress an enduring fashion staple is now looking to wardrobe your dinner table. Launched earlier this year, Diane von Furstenberg has created a collection of home accessories and tabletop, including glassware, dinnerware, serving pieces and entertaining items, that reflect her modern bohemian aesthetic….
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One look at the curated web site of Design House Stockholm is all you need to fall in love with the simplicity, minimalism and functional beauty of Scandinavian Design. A publishing house for contemporary furniture, tabletop, lighting and accessories, their site features both internationally recognized designers including A&E Design, Nina…
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If a trip to Ladurée in Paris is not in your upcoming travel plans, there is still a way to satisfy your craving for French macarons. Head down to the Lower East Side in New York to visit Bisous Ciao Macarons, a charming little bakery shop that sells a wide…
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Dubbed the “King of Decoupage,” decorative artist John Derian has revitalized interest in 18th and 19th century illustration by incorporating the vintage prints on his wildly popular glass dishes and paperweights. Now the delicate color reproductions have found their way onto a limited edition collection of social cards created in…
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In Montauk terms, going for dinner and a show means dining with your toes in the sand and waiting for the nightly coming attraction, the incredible East End sunset. At Navy Beach, partners Frank Davis, Kristina Davis, Leyla Marchetto (of Scuderia) and Franklin Ferguson have created the ultimate beachfront restaurant…
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It might just be the most perfect pairing in town. Pichet Ong, called the “Pastry Provocateur,” by Food & Wine magazine brings his incredible chocolates and desserts to one of New York’s iconic champagne bars. The Bubble Lounge, which has a staggering list of 300 bottles of champagne with 20…
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Lovers of gelato in New York have their share of haute ice cream shops with Ciao Bella, Il Laboratorio del Gelato and Grom. But, a new player in the frozen dessert market has taken the traditional Italian recipe and served it the American way. Newly launched in the West Village,…
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To launch his newly christened Ampersand Studios, Bentley Meeker took us back to the very beginning. On April 21st, 2010, the lighting designer extraordinaire entertained the who’s who of the special events industry by hosting a cocktail reception to showcase his new event space and to celebrate his 20th…
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