Charles Pavarini III
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Cold As Ice, and Twice as Nice
Pictured: Nicole Miller, Michel MercureAs you saw on my previous post, the Ice Theatre of New York’s 2012 Fall Gala took place this past Monday. It was a charming evening hosted by the founder of the company, Moira North, benefiting Richard “Mr. Debonair” Dwyer of Ice Follies and Ice Capades fame.Festivities included a performance featuring Mr. Debonair himself, and his “Dwyer Girls” – former World Champion and Olympian Tai Babilonia, former Olympic Champion Dorothy Hamill, former World Champion Linda Fratianne, former Olympian Jojo Starbuck all dressed in Nicole Miller.
John and Sinead KerrThe Company performed pieces from its repertory, including works from NYC dance choreographers and Artistic Director Douglas Webster. Ryan Bradley, the 2011 US Men’s Champion, was the guest performer and some of the performers included World Team Members Kim Navarro & Brent Bommentre, and 7-Time British Champions and Olympians Sinead & John Kerr. Dick Button was Honorary Chairman and Co-Chairs included Natalie Carey, Aja Zanova and Tom Collins; attendees included Joan Erdheim, the new Chairman of the Board, former Olympic Champion Sarah Hughes and family, John MacColl, Debbie Gordon recipient of the Ice Angel award, Michel Mercure, Brigitte Altenhaus, Charles Pavarini III, Randall Tarasuk, Nadine Ahmed, Donna and Andrew Ryan. More pictures of the evening can be found on our Facebook Page.
Dorothy Hamill, Charles Pavarini III
Michel Mercure, Moira North ( Founder of Ice Theatre New York ), Richard Dwyer
Emily Hughes, Sarah Hughes, Rebecca HughesImages courtesy of Kenny Jacobson -
Kips Bay Designer Show House – Part 3 of 3
When I inquired about his selection, David explained how one cannot separate an interior from fine arts, that the art itself makes the interior. How true. His fine art collections have long been about gorgeous backdrops for fine furniture, as well as contemporary arts which are generally colorful. No wonder his clients continue to be absorbed in the art that he curates for them! While speaking to him, I also noticed his latest book: David Scott: Outside The Box. David explained how each chapter in the book is presented in these linen boxes which are distillation of the mood and concept which he likes to create.Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club40th Annual Decorator Show House 2012
David Scott in his Gentleman’s StudyThere is a rapture that comes from within when you are surrounded by beautiful objects, especially objects that are from the natural world of these two designers – David Scott, and Charles Pavarini III. I’ve long been an admire of David Scott’s work, and in fact, he was among the first ones I interviewed when I started blogging. At this year’s Kips Bay Show house, his Gentleman’s Study included all the things that I’ve come to love in a well appointed room: a painting by Larry Zox, which provided an open airy feeling in a smaller space, sculptured bronze etagere from Paul Evans, and custom omnibus chaise lounge from Vladimir Kagan. Let’s not forget the layered textures in the form of cashmere, silk, mohair, leather, wood, wicker, wrapped aluminum, alabaster, all essential elements for the ultimate luxurious room. His choice of fine arts was also extraordinary.
Charles Pavarini IIIBlack, White, and Red All OverEach box leads into a story – his projects which are usually filled with art collections, textiles, hard surfaces, are inspired by nature. David Scott’s room was handsome, incredibly elegant, and so very much outside the box.
Top: Charles Pavarini next to his custom bed and mirror by Jordan Ltd., Plaster Butterflies by Nina Helms.Clockwise: Paul Frankly ebonized walnut dresser from Craig Van Den Brulle,Art glass pottery by Maria Grazia Rosin from Maison Gerard. Imported lighting by OLED North American Philips Lighting. Charlotte” Bronze & Crystal Sculpture by Dawn Haviland Boutique.Photos courtesy High End Weekly™All rights reservedThis room was as forward thinking as Charles Pavarini III other notable interiors. He flew in several engineers from Germany to installed the OLED lighting system at the entrance of his super lacquered black, white and red room. Charles designed a glamorous bedroom with a crisp European flair that came with allot of personality. I liked the fact that he used the sculptured butterflies in the mirror as a symbol of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls. Yes, all the beauty of each and every room shouldn’t distract from the fact that they are designed to benefit a notable charity. Did you know that Jennifer Lopez was part of the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club when she was just “Jenny from the block”? All the glamor of Kips Bay stands to benefits the children of tomorrow, and I applaud Charles Pavarini III for bringing the importance of the children, and at the same time, designing a modern, and elegant bedroom that is fit for the modern day man and woman. If you haven’t made it to Kips Bay yet, this long weekend is the perfect time to do so, as you bask in the beauty of Charles’ room and all of the other outstanding designers who worked on a show house that I saw as one of the most breathtaking, and memorable decorator’s show houses in the states.
