The Latest Addition to the Artist Editions Line From Kohler, the 18.02 was designed by ground-breaking artist Janet Echelman and named for the molecular weight of water.
There’s no better place to source color inspiration than Mexico. Vibrant hues—and a range of sophisticated neutrals—are seen everywhere from the food to the natural landscape to the built environment. Mexico is an enormous country covering nearly 770,000 square miles. It’s everything you saw at your last beach resort and much more. I love chilling...
Holiday guests are on their way and some will be bringing their pets with them. Are you ready? If your home isn’t pet proofed, a visiting animal can claw, chew and scuff up your furniture and floors. This is especially concerning if you’ve recently remodeled or purchased new furniture. However, there are many pet friendly, high...
There has been much to explore in New York during NYCxDESIGN 2021. One of the highlights was Emblem Paris’ new showroom at 171 Spring Street in SoHo. The boutique space features a collection of furniture and furnishings from several historic French houses: Maison Taillardat, Maison Craman-Lagarde, Manufacture des Émaux de Longwy 1798 and Vernaz &...
South African-born entrepreneur Bernie de Le Cuona doesn’t believe in trends, but she clearly understands the role that bespoke fabrics play in creating beautiful interiors. Bernie founded her company de Le Cuona in 1992, and she has built the luxury brand around this demand. In fact, Bernie de Le Cuona is on The Walpole Power...
A highlight of my summer was the evening I spent in Sag Harbor touring the Galerie House of Art and Design with Novita Communications and their client Fisher & Paykel. The new showhouse transformed a newly renovated 12,000-sq. ft. shingle style estate. Joining the Hamptons’ spectacular line-up of summer showhouses, Galerie House of Art and...
I recently helped a client in a Manhattan studio apartment with a small DIY project in her tiny kitchen. The goal was straightforward: to purchase and install a new kitchen sink. She had never liked the existing sink, which was stainless steel; instead, she was hoping to find a light green replacement to complement the...
Did you move away from New York when COVID came to town? Lots of people did, but those of us who stayed behind are noticing that some New Yorkers are coming back now and then—even if they can work at home every day. Hopefully you didn’t give up your city apartment. But even if you...
This master bedroom concept is similar to the one I delivered via e-design for a couple in New Jersey. My clients purchased a one-room design package and will implement the concept at their own pace. My service includes a convenient shopping list with all the details they’ll need to pull the room together when they’re...
One year into COVID, most of my favorite events have successfully transitioned to a digital format until we can all safely be together in person again. The 2021 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held January 11-14 featured pandemic-inspired “clean tech” that provide antimicrobial protection at home (see them here) as well as touchless kitchen and bath...