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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!!!"

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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!!!

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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!!!

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influenced by the austerity & simplicity 
of Islamic architecture,
is the last building designed by world renown 
architect I.M. Pei.

It is breathtaking in both setting & design ....
this architectural "must-see,"
is an absolutely brilliant building
both inside & out!!!

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Yep, I'm back in the Middle East,
got here yesterday!!!

First stop Doha ........
with it's "accessorations supreme"!!!  

How divine are these chandeliers .....
spectacular French crystal fixtures, wrapped in
mirror-tinted plexi!!!!

They are probably Baccarat,
& most likely designed by Philippe Starck

Am I right ....
What do you think????

Oops, I'm wrong!!!! 
My friend Lebanese designer
tells me that they're from Mooi!!!
 Sorry ......

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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

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I am enthralled with the mission of 
providing international artists & designers
"with the opportunity to express 
their creativity in the glass."

Last week at Design Miami 
they presented a spectacular installation 
by Dutch designer Pieke Bergman.

METAMORPHIS is "an evocative collection 
of Venetian street lights ...
that come to life through Bergman's fantasy,
stretching out their iron bodies 
& their glass bulbs like living beings, 
when Venice  is asleep."

I have adored Pieke's work since seeing her
LIGHT BULB series in 2009, 
at both Dilmos Gallery, Milan
Gallery Fumi, London!!!

And I am hopeful that one of her "BULBS" 
will soon "light up my life"!!!

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              A major theme at Design/Miami 2012 is nature ....
& the work of these designers
are significant examples of this design trend!!!

Aren't these pieces fantastic ....
Guess which piece I'm hoping will surprise me 
& be under my Christmas tree!!!

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What more I say,
I ADORE everything Prouvé!!!!

And I think, the most extraordinary collection 
of Prouvé's work is at 
Galerie Downtown in Paris!!!

Gallery owner François Laffanour
has again exhibited an incredible selection of work ...
furniture, fixtures, & this incredible "structure"
(see blog 12/1/11 for 2011 installation)

I am awed by everything .....
but I think the door is staggeringly beautiful!!!

I can't imagine what François has up his sleeve for 2013!!!

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My personal "accessoration supreme" is 
my signature white shirt!!! 

I have six fresh shirts made every year, 
thanks to shirtmaker Ascot Chang,
but, the original was a Martin Margiela shirt
I bought decades ago in LA
at  Maxfield!!!!!

So ..... when I saw Frédérique Chauveau's sublime 
"white shirt installation"
at the launch party for the collaboration between
Maison Martin Margiela  and H&M .....
I flipped!!!!

Isn't it amazing ..... 
all the things that can happen in a white shirt!!!!

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In my world of "accessorations" ........
fabulous art & fantastic design are interchangeable!!!

And my visit to Brazil confirmed my theory!!!

I adore the biomorphic sculptures & installations of 
Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto!!!
And I have fallen madly & passionately in-love 
with the desk & chairs
he made specifically for his NYC gallery, 
Tanya Bonakdar to use at ArtRio!!!
I wonder if "they" are allowed to travel to NYC 
& live at my house!!!

I am always awed by Cuban/American artist 
Jorge Pardo's practice ..... 
a stunning dialogue between art & design!!!
This spectacular suite of limited edition furniture & lighting,
used in situ at ArtRio,
is in production in several color combinations 
& is available from Galerie Neugerriemschneider, Berlin.
My problem is ....
which combination do I want!!!

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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!!!

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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!!! 

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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

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just went live on

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