German lighting designer, Ingo Maurer has reinvented the recessed light. His Schlitz Lights create elegant slits to an imaginary illuminated realm above. Organic in form, light pours out softly from ...
So IKEA launched their new 2012 PS Collection this past weekend at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. Inspired by 60 years of IKEA design, many pieces pay homage to earlier creations and ...
Okay, so I’ve been magnetically attracted to the Mediterranean lately (but then again, who doesn’t love it?). While happily browsing the internet I came across images of the Spanish firm,...
So I’ve been on the prowl for just the right statement light fixture for my dining room. The den upstairs is open to below so the dining is a double height space. I want to accentuate the heigh...
This 1853 Greenwich Village house recently got a facelift and new bones. Yep, the historical façade was restored according to the books while the interiors were gutted and reinforced with a new steel...
Designer Christophe Pillet’s Hotel Sezz is a modern beauty along the French Riviera. Olive trees, stone walls, azure waters and royal palms on the outside reveal you are in St. Tropez. But insi...
Last week, I had the pleasure to spend 7 days skiing in Snowmass, Colorado to forget all about my troubles and enjoy quality time with my family. Ok, so I don’t really have that many troubles, ...
I’ve started 2012 in a new home! We closed January 3rd, moved in January 4th and slept here for the first time on the 5th. It’s now been almost 4 weeks. Naturally, the more time passes by...
On my way back home from the beach I stumbled upon this wishing tree. A wooden box beside the tree holds pens and small paper tags inviting you to leave a wish. I was inspired by the simplicity and s...
Last Minute Table Decorating for New Years! Whether you’re hosting a large soiree or an intimate dinner tonight, make it unique by adding some fun touches… 1. White on white – This ...
On Friday, December 16th, one of my favorite design boutiques in town had a relaunching party: Design Box became Design Bar. This shop has vintage and handmade objects for the home from all over the ...
"Like Nectar Attracting Bees" by Makoto Saito "Lianes de Beauvais" by Sheila Hicks by graffiti artist BANKSY Truman Capote in his Studio "Portrait de femme" by Co...
Saturday night I hit up NW 2nd Avenue with some friends to check out the bustling scene in Wynwood. It was enticing to see so many people from out of town as well as our locals come out to see what a...
Filed under: ART Tagged: Art Basel, Graffiti, Rio de Janeiro, Street art
Filed under: DESIGN Tagged: etc., sibella court, the society inc., vintage inspiration
This past August I had the chance to collaborate with Lead Designer Lisa Whyte and the new Lead Designer of Dkor Interiors, Karina Donadel for the design and project management of this beautiful apar...
Lovely ceramic plaque from mbartstudios is $35.00 Filed under: BEST OF, DESIGN
Filed under: EVENTS Tagged: halloween, Miami Beach Florida
One of the many places I have yet to visit is Greece. I have always been attracted to those images of the white stucco walls with the blue wooden doors mimicking the Mediterranean. There’s som...
Dering Hall allows designers to sell their furniture and accessories directly to the public. It’s a great place to find the best quality for that one of a kind look. Sure, sure the pricing foll...
Today I found British graphic designer, Chris Thornley‘s beautiful illustrated posters. They’re funny and witty with an old school hand-made sensibility that give them a cool indie vibe. ...
Filed under: PHOTO EXPERIMENTS, PHOTOGRAPHY Tagged: miami beach, photography
In 2005 Hotelier Adrian Zecha and designer Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston International Architects collaborated in bringing to life the swanky Setai Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. This week I had the plea...
So this week I found out B & N Industries has created this mesmerizing series of Iconic Panels. They use formed laminate panels over carved wood core to create amazing 3D effects. The application...
So when asked to design an apartment in Rio de Janeiro, my native town, I began to assemble images that would portray the feelings, materials, textures and colors I’d like to introduce to the p...
So I recently became aware of these beautiful cowhide creations by Kyle Bunting. Whether or not you are a fan of hide, these sophisticated designs ranging from Moroccan to retro are worth a shot! The...
I feel I MUST explain my silence but instead I’ll just tell you what I’ve been up to for the past couple months! “Goin’ to the chapel and they’re gonna get married”...
Since South Florida is under the charms of tropical storm, Emily, I thought these moody songs would be fitting for these stormy days. So apparently Mick Jagger has a new band. The former lead singer ...
Designer Feature vol. 5 Sports Center, Llobregat, Spain I love the work of Siza. His projects arise as natural reactions to the physical, cultural, and, I could almost say, spiritual environment whic...
“Bubbbbles” at The Bath Club lobby in Miami Beach. Who is that artist? Hmmm… Filed under: GENERAL
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