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Must See ..... NYC'S First "Collective .1 Design Fair"!!!

May 8, 2013 8:30 AM

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Kudo's to architect & interior designer
Steven Learner for creating
It is spectacular!!!

The twenty plus galleries at Collective .1 present a
"a cohesive, curated selection of 
contemporary design & historical pieces 
from around the world."

Located in Pier 57
on the West Side Highway at 15th Street ...
this is an "accessorator must-see!!!"

Dallas is Divine ..... The Accessorator's "Fantasyland"!

May 7, 2013 10:27 AM

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I adored my visit to Dallas ....
I saw sooooo much fabulous art & incredible design ....
I went into a spin!!!

I flipped over everything in this house ...
it's owner is an over-the-moon 
"accessorator supreme"!!!

But, I can't get this sublime dinning room 
out of my mind!!! 
These fabulous vintage textiles 
pieced into these sublime "table-mats" 
are brilliant!!!

I imagined all the textiles in my closet .... 
incredible African cloth remnants, 
fantastic ikat fabrics,
& the vintage quilt pieces sitting 
on the top shelf!!!
WOW .... I'm off to the seamstress now!!!

And the chairs are spectacular too!!!!

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"Accessoration Supreme" @ New David Zwirner Gallery!

April 8, 2013 8:30 AM

The new David Zwirner Gallery on 20th Street,
designed by architect Annabelle Selldorf,
is stunning & features
incredible "historical" works of art for resale.
I especially adored the spectacular 

But this "quirky accessorator" 
became obsessed with
this sublime quasi-Knoll table,
 encircled by this melange
of brilliantly colored quasi-Eames chairs .....
DIVINE!!!!

Makes any staff lunch a treat ...
wonder how you get an invitation!!!!

Sotti Sitz Opens GARDE on Beverly Boulevard, LA!!!

March 6, 2013 8:30 AM

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Retuning from NYC's fashion world to 
LA's design world....
Los Angeles native Scotti Sitz 
opened GARDE at 7418 Beverly Boulevard
last March!!!

Influenced by her time at 
Calvin Klein & Giorgio Armani
Sitz's aesthetic is "clean & modern"!!!

She infuses the store with a primarily neutral color palette,
from taupe & stone to grey & greige ..... 
plus a selection of dark indigo solids, 
stripes & patterns.
. 
Buying only what she "loves" .......
this store raises the bar for 
"chic & contemporary style" in LA!!! 

A fabulous "accessorator" find in LA last month .....
& a real LA "must-shop"!!!!

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

February 5, 2013 2:17 PM

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exhibited 
a collection of the work of furniture dealer/artist
at Design/Miami 2012.

The installation created by gallery owner
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
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!!!

The Only Surviving 2012 Electric Holiday Snow Globe!

November 27, 2012 8:30 AM

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This is one of those sad & sorrowful stories .....
that has a fabulous ending!!!

Every "accessorator supreme" knows that Christmas 2012
is all about the "fashionable collaboration" 
between Barneys & the Walt Disney Company ...

Well, I have been waiting breathlessly to get my hands on
the delightful & divine 
featured in Barneys holiday ads!!!

Sooooo, I raced uptown to Barneys last Thursday,
ahead of the crowds .... I thought,
but low & behold I was told they was gone!!!

"Impossible" I said ...
"No" said the charming salesman ...
"What happened???" I moaned!!!
"They've all been recalled" he announced!!!
"WHAT????"
"Yep, the ears fell off!!!!"

I was désole .... 
I rushed downstairs, out the door,
grabbed my Iphone, 
& called my fabulous fashion friend WR in disbelief!!!

"Breath deeply"he said ...
"We'll discuss it tonight at dinner!!"

So, I sadly trugged home .....
beyond bereft!!!

7PM brought a knock on the door .....
the divine and dapper WR & MK  arrived for dinner
with GUESS WHAT???
The impossible .... MY SNOW GLOBE!!!!

The moral of the story is ...
"Fabulous Fashion Friends" are a "must-have" ...
especially with a great Rolladex!!!

Isn't it divine .....
"Hey, don' t touch the ears!!!!"

Am I Suddenly Shoe Obsessed ....... Or Is It Feet?????

October 15, 2012 8:30 AM

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Have shoes suddenly become the
"accessoration supreme???
(see blog 10/3/12)

Or is it that I can't stop looking down???

I adore a good Missoni pattern ...
& my favorite flame stitch is definitely on trend!!!
(see blog 4/30/10, 5/1/10/, 9/16/10,
9/21/10, 8/4/11, 12/12/11)

But, the collaboration between 
is deliciously,decadently, divine!!!

Unfortunately ...
I can't find 'em anywhere ....
Colette is sold out!!!

P.S. I really don't have a foot fetish ..... honestly!!!

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

October 12, 2012 8:30 AM

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Opened one week ago ...... 
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

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I am a great fan of 
 Bridgehampton store,
(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

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
plus loads of fabulous

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!!!

My London "Olympic Design Shopping Guide" Is Online!!!

July 11, 2012 8:30 AM

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My flip-book for this month's 
is available online 
& it is oh-soooo au courant!!!

is perfect for everyone going to London for the Olympics,
but who's favorite Olympic sport is ......

And even if you're not going to the Olympics ....
add these divine stores to your London "must-do" list,
'cuz these are great shopping tips!!! 

Moss Online Auction ..... "Silence of The Lamps"!!!

June 26, 2012 8:30 AM

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Also chairs, tables, sofas, rugs, pillows,
vases & soooo much more!!!

Including this divine Fornasetti screen .....
is available 
@ the first online auction .....
a selection of works
from the extraordinary inventory of
the most extraordinary design store ....
anywhere!!!

While it's true that silent auctions are usually charity events .....
Franklin & Murray firmly believe,
as Mama used to say,
"charity begins at home furnishings"!!!

So hurry & "divan" in!!!

PREVIEWS
Tuesday June 26 (6 to 8PM)
Wednesday/Thursday June 27/28 (12 to 5pm)

BID ONLINE NOW

AUCTION
Thursday June 28 (6 to 9pm)
264 West 40th Street, 2nd floor
NYC

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???

It's Time Again for A New House Beautiful Flipbook!!!

May 15, 2012 8:30 AM

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It's May & my newest flip book ....
just went live on

Take a look at this
"one-stop shop" coverage of the first 

Garden of Earthly Delights @ Rossana Orlandi, Milan!

May 3, 2012 8:30 AM

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"Tentlamps" Lotty Lindeman

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Bronze Sculpture by Nacho Carbonell

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"Bamboo Bench" Gal Ben Arav

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"Cook Collection" Roberto Moro

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"38 Collection" Bocci Lighting

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"Hanging On" Hoda Baroudi & Maria  Hibri for Bokja

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Color, as it happens, by chance .... in the garden!!!!

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Antique lockers that have been in the garden forever!!!

Rossana Orlandi is the "High Priestess" of Design!!!!

Her eponymous store is where it all begins to percolate in Milan  ....
A first stop during Milan's Salone del Mobile,
whether old stand-bys or fresh talent ....
the international design community pays strict attention 
to whatever & whoever she exhibits!!!

And it all starts when you walk into "the garden" .... 
the heart of the exhibition!!!

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)
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