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LA's Arcana Bookstore Grow & Grows & Grows!!!

March 5, 2013 8:30 AM

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My favorite bookstore in all the world

Arcana Books

has moved from Santa Monica

to the hip & happening Culver City ...

and it's fantastic!!!!

Owner Lee Kaplan's extraordinary selection of

over 100,000 rare & out of print books,

specializing in 20th Century art, architecture,

design & photography,

is sublime!!!

Lee is my go-to

"book accessorator supreme"!!!

I have been known to call him from all over the world

looking for the most obscure book

& he always has it

or finds it!!!!

So when you're in LA this is an absolute

"accessorator must-stop"!!!

In Milan ..... What An Unusual Way to Stack Books!!!!

February 26, 2013 8:30 AM

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My totally tasty "accessorator pal" WR

was in Milan for Fashion Week ......

he wandered into the fabulous Rizzoli bookstore

& look what he found .....

the ultimate "library accessoration"!!!!

Even I never thought of a "book couch,"

but I wish I had 'cuz.....

it's divine!!!

"My Friend Robert" @ Johnson Trading Company!!!

February 5, 2013 2:17 PM

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New York's Johnson Trading Company

exhibited

"My Friend Robert"

a collection of the work of furniture dealer/artist

Robert Loughlin

at Design/Miami 2012.

The installation created by gallery owner

Paul Johnson,

a great friend & collector of Loughlin's work,

celebrated the legendary artist.

A dealer since the 60's, Loughlin began painting

his signature motifs on

"found" recycled furniture" .....

picked-up at flea markets & thrift stores

in the 80's.

His quirky signature motifs included ...

a man with a cigarette,

Zippo lighters & other thematic emblems

of the times.

Johnson has also published a book titled

"My Friend Robert,"

featuring his collection of furniture

with Loughlin's iconic imagery.

I adored the pieces but,

had a special response to the mirror,

which has a logo sticker with the Greek letters

of my college sorority ...

Sigma Delta Tau!!!

Very 1960's ....

now considered very vintage!!!

Herzog & de Meuron's Parrish Art Museum ... at Night!

December 3, 2012 8:30 AM

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Everything I've read about the newly opened

Parrish Art Museum,

designed by internationally renowned architects

Herzog & de Meuron,

says that it's " all about the light"!!!

Historically the East End of Long Island has attracted

artists because of it's spectacular light!!!

Parish Director Terrie Sultan says one of the goals

of the museum's design

is to give its visitors the opportunity

to see the museum collection

"in the same light as the artists,

when they created the work."

Herzog & de Meuron Senior Partner

Ascan Mergenthaler

also referenced the light of the area ....

"The beautiful landscape and this light

is a very important form of inspiration to us."

Unfortunately thus far,

I have only gotten to see the museum at night .....

and I must report that it is spectacular!!!

But undoubtedly ......

I know I'll be seeing it in daylight soon!!!

Glorious, Glamorous, & Gorgeous ..... Creel and Gow!

October 12, 2012 8:30 AM

Opened one week ago ......

Creel And Gow

is home to the most eclectic & exciting selection of

fascinating & exquisite objects

from around the globe!!!

"The perfect resource to embellish one's life

with originality & find that unique gift

for discerning individuals!"

The ultimate "accessortaor's paradise" ....

a divine must, must, must see!!!

Glamourous "Accessorations" @ Maison 24, New York!!!

July 25, 2012 8:30 AM

I am a great fan of

Allison Julius & Louis Marra's

Bridgehampton store,

Maison 24!!!

(see blog 7/19/11)

This brother & sister duo are the ultimate

"accessorator's supreme"!!!

And, I recently found myself totally enthralled by

the "over-the-top" glamour of

Maison 24, NYC!!!

There are sooo many glorious "gifts & goodies" to see .....

including stunning furniture & art,

yummie scents, hip CD's,

great books, rockin' robots .....

& an extensive selection of bespoke

furniture & accessories from English designer's

Jimmie Martin & Rory Dobner,

plus loads of fabulous

Fornasetti!!!

Allison & Louis

have stylish & stunning taste!!!

They continuously explore the world .....

bringing their distinctively chic & contemporary,

quirky & glamourous aesthetic

to their delightful "must-shop" meccas's in

NYC & The Hamptons!!!

Post Modern Production's "Happenings" During ICFF!!!

May 29, 2012 8:30 AM

Post Modern Production,

founded in 2011 by designer

Sylvia Heisel

and artist, event producer, & nightclub owner

Scott Taylor,

creates "sustainable temporary environments,

interiors, displays, & events."

At Model Citizens,

a satellite event during NYC's

International Contemporary Furniture Fair,

the duo created this inter-active installation!!!!

The enormous "sign-in" book,

is an updated design version of an

"autograph book"!!!

It is filled with delightful thoughts, notes,

illustrations & musings .....

from exhibitors & visitors to the show!!!

Designer David Scott's Book is ..... "Outside The Box"!

May 16, 2012 8:30 AM

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My friend & design guru David Scott's book .....

Outside The Box

was published this week ....

And it's outstanding!!!!

Published by the divine Suzy Slesin's

Pointed Leaf Press ....

with an interview by design expert

Barbara Dixon

& fantastic images by renown photographer

Antoine Bootz!!!!

But, the best part is that David is an exceptionally

talented designer .....

who's projects are sublime!!!!

I am especially partial to the NYC loft ...

maybe because it's mine!!!

The book an absolutely "must-have" for every

accessorator's design library!!!

Paola Navone "Accessorates" Merci, Paris In Milan!!!

April 17, 2012 8:30 AM

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One of my favorite designers

Paola Navone

has become the "accesoartor" supreme

for the Merci pop-up store

that arrived in Milan yesterday ....

to be part of

Tortona Design Week.

I adore Navone's bold combinations of

black & white graphic designs!!!

They are a wonderful compliment

to the merchandise selection

that the concept store Merci is know for!!!!

(see blog 11/11/09)

Domus ....... Inside Is An "Accessorator's Fantasty"!!!!

April 5, 2012 8:30 AM

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Domus,

on West 44th St. in Hells Kitchen,

is an "accessorator's" dream come true .....

from outside to in!!!

Owners Luisa Cerutti & Nicki Lindheimer

travel for one month every year,

to countries that have included Afghanistan,

Mexico, India, Vietnam, Peru, & Brazil,

filling their store with an international blend of

eclectic & inviting "goodies."

The collection includes an extraordinary assortment of

textiles & tapestries, decorative pillows, ceramics,

glassware, jewelry, soaps, toys,

and divine "potions, lotions, & oils,"

that soothe both body & soul!!!

The mix of products celebrate handcrafted items

from artisan & artists worldwide,

often focusing on

"equitable & sustainable environments."

Domus

is definitely a fantastic addition to

the accessorator's "must-see" shopping guide!!!!

Domus ....... Outside Is An "Accessorator's Delight"!!!!

April 4, 2012 8:30 AM

This divine tree grows on West 44th Street in front of

Domus,

an "accessorator's" dream!!!

Luisa Cerutti & Nicki Lindheimer,

have created this delightful store of goodies ....

located in Hells Kitchen,

it all begins with this "crocheted fantasy" out front!!!!

Tomorrow .......

the "fabulousness" of what's inside!!!

Consignment ..... New Shopping Trend @ DécorNYC!!!

February 13, 2012 8:30 AM

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Design/merchandising guru Bruce Tilley

has recently opened

Décor NYC ....

an "accessorator's paradise"!!!

This "updated" luxury consignment shop features

furniture, antiques, accessories, & art ....

from decorators & their clients,

wholesalers, manufacturers, & individuals.

The store's concept is to feature an extensive,

ever-changing inventory

of well displayed unique, stylish, chic

& tasteful designer merchandise

at "moderate prices."

According to Tilley, he has created

"a consignment gallery

with an elevated design aesthetic."

Décor NYC is an "accessorator's dream,"

a well curated store .....

where we can buy "great new stuff,"

& sell the "great old stuff"

we already have!!!

An Unusual NY Gift Show Favorite ........... Books!!!!!

January 31, 2012 8:30 AM

Having been to a zillion gift shows,

if becomes harder & harder

for me to get excited about something!!!!

But, this time 'round I was wowed by

Patrice Farameh

owner & publisher of a new multi-media

luxury publishing venture

The Curated Collection.

Patrice's goal is to publish unique books that will

"incite, inspire, & evoke emotion."

There are six titles currently included in her

beautifully edited collection.

Focusing on art, design, fashion, & lifestyle ...

the books are stunning to look at

& a fabulous edition to any well-curated library!!!

All of them are fabulous

"accessorator's accessorations"!!!

Thierry Despont's Divine "Le Cabinet de Curiositiés"!

January 26, 2012 8:30 AM

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Yesterday, I had a Tribeca jaunt with the ultimate

"seriously supreme accessorator"

Sherri Donghia!!!!!

Starting with lunch at the delicious new restaurant ....

Kutsher's

"a modern Jewish America bistro,"

with the best matzoh ball soup & hot dogs in town,

from foodies Zach Kutsher, Alan Wilzig, Jeffrey Chodrow,

& Richard Kirshenbaum!!!!

Next was a visit to the stunning & stylish installation

at the historic New York Mercantile Exchange!!!!

This spectacular exhibition, a joint venture between

international galleries Marlborough & Steinitz,

was conceived & curated

by world renown architect, designer, & artist

Thierry W. Despont.

"Le Cabinet de Curiosités" is presented in a series of

Second Empire rooms created by 18th century boiserie &

objects d'art shipped from Paris by Steinitz.

This unique installation of art, design, & antiquties

features sculptures & collages from

Spanish artist Manolo Valdés,

hyperrealist trompe l'oeil paintings by

Chilean painter Claudio Bravo,

and Despont's assemblage sculptures & paintings.

Reminiscent of Deyrolle's chic Paris taxidermy store &

Axel Vervoordt's Palazzo Fortuny exhibition

during the Venice Biennale .....

this installation is extraordinary & must not be missed!!!!

And it's been extended thru February!!!!

THE MUSEUM OF EVERYTHING IS COMING TO NYC!!!

January 19, 2012 8:30 AM

One of my favorite Englishmen, James Brett

is bringing his delightful

Museum of Everything,

as well as the stunning books

that were created for the museum's exhibitions,

to NYC this month!!!!

January 21, 1:00pm

Book Launch & Talk plus Q&A by James

Metro Art Show

Metropolitan Pavilion

125 West 18th Street

NYC

January 26 - 29

The Shop of Everything .......

includes "everything" divine featured at

Selfridges, London!!!

(see blog 10-17,18,19 2011)

Outsider Art Fair

7 West 34 Street

NYC

January 27th,

2:00pm Film "Is It Art?"

5:30pm "Films of Everything" & talk

January 28th,

6:00pm "Collecting Obsession" panel discussion

I'LL BE AT "EVERYTHING".....

COME JOIN ME!!!!

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