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Opening Ceremony's Sublime Garden "Accessoration"!!!

May 22, 2012 8:30 AM

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I think arbiter's of fashion chic ......
Humberto Leon & Carol Lim,
owner's of
are "accessorator's supreme"!!! 

Look at these spectacular pots that 
"accessorate" the store!!!
I wanted them sooooo badly ......
but no way!!!!
 
Wonder where they are from????
And how do I find them???

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
with an interview by design expert
& fantastic images by renown photographer

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
has become the "accesoartor" supreme 
for the Merci pop-up store 
that arrived in Milan yesterday ....
to be part of 

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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on West 44th St. in Hells Kitchen,
 is an "accessorator's" dream come true .....
from outside to in!!!

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."

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

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This divine tree grows on West 44th Street in front of
an "accessorator's" dream!!!

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!!!

Alessandro Mendini for Bisazza @ Galerie Kreo!!!

March 19, 2012 8:30 AM

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Every trip to Paris includes a "must-see" 
visit to the extraordinary

Last week was no exception ......
I found this amazing table, 
designed by the "supremely brilliant" Italian createur

I love Mendini's work & adored this collaboration with
one of the world's great luxury brands,
Italian glass tile company

I had never seen this piece before & am in awe of
the artistry, design, color & craftsmanship
created by this sublime Italian duet!!!

Artist Hun-Chung Lee's Furniture @ the Armory!!!

March 13, 2012 8:30 AM

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NYC design gallery 
is currently showing the first solo exhibition of 
unique furniture & objects
created by Korean artist/architect

And last week, these stunning pieces from the collection,
were featured at The Armory Show ....
creating an innovative & interesting seating area
where collectors could rest & relax, "collect" their thoughts 
& review their purchases!!!

The unusual combination of materials ....
stack-laminated wood, steel, concrete & glazed ceramic,
plus the architecturally graceful, 
soft-edged sculptural shapes of the furniture
takes this collection over-the-topl!!!

I absolutely adored this spectacular furniture!!!
Imagine furniture plus ceramics .....
what more could I ask for!!!

My biggest problem today is .....
where to put the desk???

"Must See" ..... Art Fairs Are All Over NYC this week!!!!

March 7, 2012 8:30 AM

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68 pieces of Ikea Lack furniture purchased off Craigslist & screws
7 feet x 30 feet x 2 inches
Site Specific Intallation @ Scope Art Fair

Art is the "buzz word" in NYC this week!!!!
There are art fairs everywhere ... 
& it is up to all of us to get to 
one, two, three, four .... 
or even all five!!!

March 7 - 11, 2012
Park Avenue Armory
Park Avenue & 67 Street

March 8 - 11, 2012
Piers 92 & 94
Twelfth Avenue at 55th Street

March 7 - 11, 2012
SCOPE Pavillion
57th Street & 12th Avenue

March 8 - 11, 2012 
548 West 22nd Street 

MARCH 8 - 11, 2012
7 West 34th Street

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

February 13, 2012 8:30 AM

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Design/merchandising guru Bruce Tilley
has recently opened 
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!!!

MHOY ...... Another Unusual NY Gift Show Favorite!!!

February 2, 2012 8:30 AM

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What is a MHOY?????

It's a "protest pet" designed by  artist
Beginning as sticker art in Paris, it has evolved
into this three dimensional, recycled,
poly resin sculpture!!!

Evoking the struggle for animal rights,
a MHOY may look like a loudspeaker but,
it is really a heart touching creature ....
who "protests in silence"!!!!

By adopting a MHOY, we recognize this struggle ......
5% of all sales go directly to PETA .......
a charity that fights for the dignity of all animals!!!

I bought a dozen to give to all my favorite 
"animal loving accessorator's"!!!

Color Is Always My Favorite @ the NY Gift Show!!!!

February 1, 2012 8:30 AM

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Even children can be "accessorator's supreme"!!!
Isn't this kids furniture from 
Little Nest sublime???
Modern classics inspired by the 
chicest mid-century designers ......
How can you resist?????

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Cordula Kehrer's "Bow Bins" 
at Areaware are still one of the 
most interesting products at the fair!!!
Made by the Aeta people, of the Phillpines, from 
sustainably harvested rattan,
their sales "gives back" to the community ......
and they look sooo chic too!!!!

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Always a tabletop junkie .....
I found these fabulous cotton printed tablecloths 
& matching napkins at Funktion.
The cloths are available in two sizes,
60" x 60" & 72" x 90".
I often mix up my dish patterns & 
I think I might mix up the napkin patterns too!!!
Trés chci!!!!

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My friend Jackie Shapiro uses her spectacular eye 
 for pattern & color 
to add innovative products to her 
French Bull collection.
These new reusable coffee mugs 
elevate "take-out" coffee to a new level!!!
 
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Another old favorite of mine, 
these hand embroidered 'location pillows"
from Cat Studio looked very fresh again this week!!!!
Maybe they have crossed over into the new category .......
"accessorator classics"!!!!

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San Francisco based Lunares, owned by Nima Oberoi, 
is one of the most "color infused" 
home collections at the NY Gift Show!!!
I love these "ice cream pints" & ordered every color ...
one for each of my favorite ice cream flavors!!!
And how divine are the individual scoops
that are attached to each pint!!! 

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As usual candles were everywhere ....
but "la chiens" from Bougies la Française
were the sweetest puppies I met!!!
What a match ....
puppies + candles + great color = Spring 2012!!!!
So on trend!!!!

Design Duet .... Lladró Atelier & Their First "Guest"!!!

January 25, 2012 8:30 AM

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My "super accessorator spy" is everywhere I'm not ......
& she knows me soooo well!!!

Look what she found in Paris at Maison Object ......
the utimate "accessorator's accessoration"....
created for Spanish porcelain company 
by sublime Spanish artist/designer

Lladró invites cutting edge designers to create creatures
with distinct personalities, 
for a series called "The Guest."

Hayón designed the shape of these figures,
and invited American artist Tim Biskup and
Japanese design studio Devilrobots
to draw all over the surfaces ........ 
resulting in these fabulous figurines!!!

Thank you to my "accessoration spy" ..... 
these limited edition pieces are right up my alley!!! 

I hope you've already bought me one of each!!!

Newest Accessorator Flip Book @ Housebeautiful.com!

January 24, 2012 8:30 AM

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The accessorator's newest flip book .......
"The Best From Design Miami .....
Cool New Art, Accessories, & Installations"

Just hit the link, 
take a look .....
& let me know what you think!!!

Seletti's "Delicious Dishware" @ Maison Object!!!!

January 23, 2012 8:30 AM

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has designed this stunning collection of 
"hybrid tableware" for
one of my favorite Italian design companies!!!! 
(see blog 1/15/10, 2/3/10, 2/4/11)

Each piece appears to be split in half ......
One side has traditional Chinese porcelain designs,
while the other has classic European patterns.

Cast as a single bone china object, 
this commercial collection
blending the aesthetics of the east & west,
is based on a one-off project that Seletti had done previously.

I adore these dishes .....
they are an "accessoration supreme,"
that will soon be found in my china cupboard!!! 

My Istanbul Shopping Guide @ HouseBeautiful.com!!!!

December 20, 2011 8:30 AM

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My newest flip book .....
is posted on ....

Click on either link ....
Take a look ......
And let me know what you think!!!!
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