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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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Alvaro Catalan de Ocon's Recycled PET Bottle Lamps!

May 2, 2013 8:30 AM

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Spanish industrial designer Alvaro Catalan de Ocon, 
worked with displaced Columbian craftsmen,
to recycle plastic waste 
that is polluting the Amazon River.

The collaboration resulted in the creation
of this divine light fixtures .... 

The shades are woven by artisans 
over recycled plastic bottles, 
& are then sent to Madrid 
to be made into stunning light fixtures!!!

This fixture "accessoration supreme" 
was hanging in the garden at
in Milan!!!

Barccarat & The Campanas ..... A Can't Miss Combo!!!

April 25, 2013 8:30 AM

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There is nothing is more glamorous than a  
Baccarat crystal chandelier .....
except one that is designed by internationally renown 
Brazilian design gurus 

Mixing bamboo branches, plaited wicker 
& other natural fibers 
with the most world's finest crystal
is lighting genius!!!

A fabulous "accessoration divine"
& a sublime example of "high/low design,"
created by the originators of this design trend!!!

"Ultimate Accessorations" From A Zillion Years Ago!!!

March 16, 2013 4:37 AM

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Doha's 
is stunning ......
& has a collection of ceramic masterpieces 
that makes my heart flutter!!!

I love "creme bowls" that have
fabulous patterns ....
& the patterns created by Islamic calligraphy
are "over-the-top" divine!!!

How 'bout a dinnerware collection 
inspired by these pieces,
that's really a 
"sublime accessoratoration"!!!

Lotsa' Choices for "Rest Stops" @ The Armory Show!!!

March 8, 2013 8:30 AM

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It's "Art Fair" week in NYC ......
& others toooo numerous to mention!!!

We "art accessorators" do
sooo much walking & soooo much talking
on soooo much concrete .....
we're exhausted!!!

So, the most important "accessorations" at art fairs
are the chic "rest spots" 
where you can have a coffee, chat about art, 
& rest those tired tootsies!!!

These "spots" are at The Armory Show at Pier 94 .....
aren't they divine!!!

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"!!!!

Brenda Antin's Treasure Trove of Fabulousity in LA!!!

February 19, 2013 8:30 AM

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The very British Brenda Antin is the most divine, 
delightful,& delicious "shopkeeper" in LA
& her eponymous shop is fantastically fabulous, 
& a designer's "trade secret"!!!

The store is a unique blend of vintage & new ....
including a melange of French & English & Italian antique 
furniture, lamps, & accessories!!!

Plus Brenda's "own" stunning custom collection 
of linen (natural & over-dyed) upholstered furniture!!!

She has also created extraordinary wicker furniture 
that she manufactures in LA!!!

And there is also a stunning selection 
of bespoke pillows!!!

BUT, I am most in awe of her enormous collection 
of vintage textiles!!!
Traveling to France, England, & Italy, 
I'm sure Brenda & her husband Mike 
never met a piece of linen, toile, or ticking 
that they didn't ship back to LA!!!

In her upstairs loft, this "textile junkie" 
also has a secret trove of goodies
from around the world .....
including incredible indigos, India quilts, 
& Japanese silks!!!

Brenda is the ultimate "accessorator supreme" 
& a "must-meet" in LA!!!!

An old-fashioned kinda' girl,
Brenda has no website ...
but can be reached at

Nada Art Fair ..... Rugs Are Art @ Canada Gallery!!!

January 7, 2013 8:30 AM

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In addition to "art" at Miami's 
the floor of the booth of NYC's Canada Gallery
was over-laid with a fantastic selection
of handmade Berber rugs ...
sold by Youssef Idia,
Moroccan-born husband 
of one of the galley's artists!!!

According to gallery owner Phil Grauer,
"the structure of the rugs match the structure 
of many of the paintings I'm interested in."

Art collectors loved the booth 
& snapped up the fabulous rugs!!!

Again, proving my point that
art & design are becoming one!!!

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!!!

Fantastique Stripes Galore @ Les Toiles du Soleil NYC!

July 17, 2012 8:30 AM

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Stripes, stripes, stripes ..... 
in the most fabulous colors and patterns are at
in Chelsea!!!

Saturday, I was on the hunt for pillows, 
my favorite "acessorations,"
when I found this delightful soupçon of style, 
from the South of France ....
on West 19th Street!!!

Owner's
are delightful hosts,
unfurling endless bolts of fabrics ...
so that I could pick the perfect stripes 
for summer pillows .....
& I did!!!

There's nothing more sublime to the "accessorator" ....
than "made-to-order"!!!

Also available are outdoor umbrellas, dish towels, aprons,
make-up bags, espadrilles, napkins,
& more!!!!

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!!! 

Accessorator's "Best of ICFF" @ Housebeautiful.com!!!

June 20, 2012 8:30 AM

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The accessorator's newest flip book .....
just went live on

Take a look at "my favorite things" at last month's

Kwoma Ceiling .... Largest Object @ NYC's Met Museum!

June 6, 2012 8:30 AM

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Last week, I stumbled upon the Oceanic Galleries 
& they are fabulous!!!

The centerpiece of the Melanesian Gallery is the
ceiling of a ceremonial house 
of the Kwoma people of New Guinea .....
& it is covered with the most incredible 
I have ever seen!!!

Commissioned by the Museum, 
in the early 1970's,
the ceiling is more than 80 feet long & 30 feet wide,
 & is composed of 270 stunning paintings, 
from 24 master Kwoma artists.

I highly recommend a trip to the museum!!!
These galleries are a "must-see" ..... 
& there are another zillion incredible things
in the museum 
that are divine eye-candy!!!

Golran's Stunning "Carpet Wear" Collection @ ICFF!!!

May 24, 2012 8:30 AM

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Italian carpet company
has collaborated with
to create 
a divine collection of furniture 
upholstered in vintage, over-dyed carpets!!!

presented at ICFF this past week,
is a contemporary way to blend of old & new!!!

I love over-dyed antique carpets
& this furniture looks new & fresh ......
great shapes, great colors, & great patterns!!!

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 
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