Los Angeles interior designer and party planner Joe Nye has put together his first book, Flair: Exquisite Invitations, Lush Flowers, and Gorgeous Table Settings (Rizzoli, April 2010). The table settings are beautiful. Almost makes me want to entertain. Definitely makes me want to shop for pretty china. Handmade chargers in the Palladian pattern from Isis [...]
Entries from March 2010
March 30, 2010
Montage: Kid Spaces
Following up on Friday’s post about Susanna Salk’s upcoming book Room for Children: Stylish Spaces for Sleep and Play (Rizzoli), I’ve curated some of my favorite images of spaces for kids. At the end of the post, I’ve included links to my previous kid room posts. Definitely inspires me to at least clean up, if [...]
March 29, 2010
ARTmonday: Carlos Estrada-Vega
I discovered the works of Mexican-born, California-based contemporary artist Carlos Estrada-Vega at Ernden Fine Art Gallery in Provincetown. His three-dimensional chunks of color are so satisfyingly saturated and rich, like high quality Cray-Pas. In fact, many of the works are created from a mixture of materials that may well produce an oil pastel effect on [...]
March 26, 2010
Fine Print: Susanna Salk’s Room For Children
Connecticut-based interior designer and writer Susanna Salk has curated an entire book of spectacular children’s spaces, from nurseries to bedrooms to playrooms, in Room for Children: Stylish Spaces for Sleep and Play (Rizzoli, April 2010). Sure beats the oversize floral wallpaper (on the ceiling!) with gingham border and green shag carpet of my childhood lair. [...]
March 25, 2010
Deal Alert: Daniela Corte Sample Sale
Photo: Boston.com Local designer Daniela Corte is opening up her otherwise by-appointment-only studio at 211 Newbury St. (note – this is a new address) on Saturday 10am to 6pm for a sample sale of spring and summer pieces, plus past-season items at 60-80 percent off. Prices start at $10; cash or check only. A few [...]
March 25, 2010
Deal Alert: Cynthia Rowley Sample Sale
I was so excited when Cynthia Rowley opened a boutique on Newbury last year. Partially because it reminds me of my twenties in New York City; one of my favorite charity gala dresses is a Cynthia Rowley. I’m doubtful I will ever squeeze into its size 2-ness, yet I will never part with it. That [...]
March 25, 2010
Shop Alert: Second Time Around, Again
Is consignment shop Second Time Around trying to taking over the world? It’s certainly aiming to dominate Newbury Street. Yesterday I spotted its third outpost, at #324, between Hereford and Mass Ave. True, that last block of Newbury is like its own little world, but seriously? If they have that much stuff, then we’re all [...]
March 25, 2010
Shop Alert: Rebecca Minkoff at Saks
Handbag designer Rebecca Minkoff is popping into Saks in Back Bay tomorrow, 4pm to 6pm, to show her new spring collection, priced from about $55 to $595. They’re even serving martinis. More details on Daily Candy. Here’s a sampling of pieces:
March 24, 2010
Shop Alert: Suneri Moves In
Well that didn’t take long. Less than one month after Luna has vacated its spot at 205 Newbury (below International Poster Gallery), clothing boutique Suneri is open for business. Everything is 20% off on Newbury (they also have a location in Davis Square). The boutique carries pieces by international emerging designers including Lina Rika, Mouska, [...]
March 24, 2010
Designer Spotlight: Wellfleet Waters
Maryann Morley and Beth Dean, Wellfleet Waters Last June I profiled three textile designers in the article “Designing Women” for Stuff Magazine. I’ve already followed up with posts on Seema Krish Design and Mod Green Pod. Now that summer is approaching, it’s time to visit sisters Maryann Morley and Beth Dean of Wellfleet Waters. Maryann [...]
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