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This Week’s Featured Products
The Girls of Summer: Greg Lotus, Swimmer Cap, 2007,Robin Rice Gallery: Now through September 15, 2013Swimmer Cap by Greg Lotus emphasizes viewer eye movement through the use of hyper-realistic colors in vibrant swim head wear. A beautifully composed image that is influenced by fashion photography plays with a melodrama belied by the bright, animated color. Three young women pose in a retro gym, two of them distant and one up close captivating the viewer with intense regard that dares you to look further.
Dining Options: Dining table in jacaranda with blue under painted glass top. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil, 1960s. Set of six “Cantu” chairs in jacaranda with tan leather seats. Designed by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, Brazil, circa 1959.
Making a Statement: Flock Star Stripe black and white wall paper from Graham & Brown. Inspired by the ‘mad, bad and dangerous to know’ Georgian poets who broke hearts with their rock ‘n’ roll Gothic poetry, read out in Regency striped salons to an audience of impressionable, swooning young women.Graham & Brown’s newest wallpaper collection, Casa Nova, an exclusive range of opulent wall coverings by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. Casa Nova is a deeply felt homage to the sensuality of hte decadent aesthetic behind some of history’s most luxurious designs.
Home Graphics: KnollTextiles, Summer of 2013 first collection of interior fabricsdesigned by Alejandro CardenasCharacterized by its lively colors and graphic, modern imagery, the collection consists of theree upholstery designs: Soon, Glider and Biscayne. The textile papperns have diverse influences; Soon was inspired by a song of hte same name by one of Cardenas’ favorite bands, Glider’s repeating lines and shapes represent the feeling of gliding over a landscape, and Biscayne is named after Key Biscayne in Florida.
Blue Magic: Simon Miller‘s limited run of indigo dyed beach blankets available at
The Surf Lodge in Montauk, NY.The indigo dyed, block printed beach blanket is made using hand-cut blocks that reference classic surf motifs. The plant-based indigo dyeing was done through Noon Studio using hand crafted and artisanal methods. The blanket will be available in the Surf Lodge shop, on their website (the-surf-lodge.myshopify.com) and in guest rooms through the end of September.Note: Photographs above the bed are by Max Snow, Photo courtesy Billy Farrell Agency
Simon Furniture Design Credenza“What Light There Was” Collection, New England 2013, is inspired by two years that Simon Lowe have spent in Providence RI. Having arrived from the Caribbean, Simon realised that light and space are precious wherever there is a long winter. He designed and made three tables, a chair and a door which celebrate light, air, movement, gesture and the space between things. Each was crafted from locally sourced, sustainable materials, with the use of an innovative combination of the most modern computer assisted fabrication and exceptional hand skills.
Nature’s Choice: Bamboo wall clock designed by J.P.MeulendijkThis big bamboo wall clock will catch your eye by changing shape when you walk around it. When you stand in front of the clock: the numbers are clear and visible. When you walk around it: numbers slowly dissolve, and seem to fall apart in little floating white balls. This optical illusion results in a striking and intriguing piece of wall-art. Inspired by “MOTION CAPTURE” technique used in movies such as “Lord of the rings” + “Avatar” click here to watch clock-movie -
Designer’s Top Picks
Ready when you are Mr Demille… Movie Star by Gloria Vanderbilt, 1stDibsPhoto courtesy High End Weekly™
Chaotic poetry: Geometric wonders: Herve Van Der Straeten Sconces
Iconic Gio Ponti Candelabra from Christofle
All laced up: The Hello Gorgeous rug is ubber chic and glamor personified
Power to the people: Fernand Leger, Le Cirque Tapestry
Domestic Bliss: German Engineering: The world’s most expensive and luxurious vacuum cleaner. Artists in Berlin, Germany have takenover 100 hours to hand-encrust the HYLA GST with 32,000 genuine Swarovski ElementsHyla-usa.comNOTE: Please notify us directly, if you believe that certain images on this post are alleged to infringe upon the copyrights of others, according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Thank you. -
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EDITOR’S TOP PICKSFor its first foray into lighting, Kiln Design Studio worked with Bespoke Global to introduce the Derrick Chandelier – inspired by the Studio’s famed vitreous enamel table mobile. The stunning colors of the vitreous enamel are luminous, while the organic form of the Lily Pads are striking against the minimalist hardware.Available at Bespoke GlobalDerrick Chandelier by Kiln Design Studio
Bangle Dining Table from Hudson FurnitureHigh Polished Bronze Finish Base shown with Solid Walnut Slab Top (Natural Finish)Also Available in Stainless Steel (Polished and Blackened), Statuary Bronze (Light and Dark).
Custom Sizes Available
The Queen’s FavoriteIt’s not hard to see why Queen Elizabeth II favors Launer’s iconic handbags. As a whole, the british brand pays great attention to detail to all their handmade bags which bear the same meticulous craftsmanship as the handbags
the Queen has carried for over 50 years.
Vineyards VacationThe Vintage Inn located in Yountville, CaliforniaThis sprawling inn is the sort of haven that reminds one of an elegant French country manor which has been deconstructed and dropped into the heart of California wine country.
Nailing It!The relaunch of Cartier, Juste Un Clou Collection (Unisex rings and bracelets)There are two sizes of the bracelet and a ring, available in yellow and white gold, unadorned or with paved diamonds. This collection was first introduced in the 1970s, and was designed by Aldo Cipullo, a roman jewelry designer.
The Phantom Series IIUpgrade your life today with the this ultimate horse power from Rolls-RoycePhantom Series II marks the first significant improvements to Phantom since 2003 and featuresseveral technological upgrades intended to improve the timeless appeal, performance and efficiency of the car.NOTE: Please notify us directly, if you believe that certain images on this post are alleged to infringe upon the copyrights of others, according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Thank you. -
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Red Leather Stripes Side Table
The Impossible Collection of Cars by Dan Neil
Royal-Oud for men and women, the new sensation from the house of CREED
Fluorescent alkyd and epoxy paint on shaped canvasfrom Frank Stella Conway II, 1965
Bilou Bilou Chairs
From the Winter 2011 Collection, Beige brown wool double grand Prince of Wales double breasted polo coat
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High Fashion
Marchesa gowns are timeless and seriously elegant
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Breeze and FreezeSmeg 50’s style refrigerators with ice compartment
Art for LifeWe love the crisp and intelligent photography of Dale Ann Clancy
Table MannersWhite gold Trocadero table by Armani/CasaAvailable in brushed brown oak, brushed light oak, brown mahogany and sukupira wooden finishing
In The Deco StyleClassic Deco Rugs from Barbara Barran of Classic Rug Collection
Sitting PrettyExpressing the force and beauty of simplicity, this light-scale chair lounge draws inspiration fromthe classic works of Mies van der ohe and Le Corbusier
The Right BiteRichard MilleLady RM 016NOTE: Please notify us directly, if you believe that certain images on this post are alleged to infringe upon the copyrights of others, according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Thank you.
