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Pinterest is full of these very cool images of colored smoke in the landscape. I’ve pulled together a sampling by a few different photographers. Later today, I plan to post a beautiful video I hope you’ll watch.
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Thomas Couderc + Clement Vauchez
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M O R E p h o t o g r a p h y on my Pinterest boards
Will Be neon sign (2010) by timetchells.com
I wish I could have made it to New York for this year’s Hearst Designer Visions show house. It is set in a brand new warehouse-to-condo conversion building in TriBeCa. They paired each magazine with a designer—Matthew Patrick Smyth for Elle Decor, David Rockwell for House Beautiful, and Antony Todd for Veranda. Then, the spaces were used as sets for two short films produced by The 48 Hour Film Project. Here’s a look at the rooms.
E L L E D E C O R
Matthew Patrick Smyth
Smyth fashioned an ornate 19th-century door frame into a headboard, fitting it with a gray mirror and mounting it with a Venetian painting.
California Closets
Raoul Dufy Feuillage wallpaper by Hermès.
Living room with black walls and statement mirror. Check out the feet on the ottoman.
Sleek Perimetric hood by Jenn-Air; grey crackle Soleil wall tiles by Ann Sacks; Sandpipe cabinets and handles by Poggenpohl.
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H O U S E B E A U T I F U L
Architect David Rockwell, Rockwell Group
Peruvian mirror
cork floor tiles line the walls
media room
art pottery display
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V E R A N D A
Antony Todd
The walls are painted in Benjamin Moore Blue Danube.
Color Preview Collection Silver Fox by Benjamin Moore paint; drapes are Arles by Dedar; linen bergère armchair by John Rosselli Antiques; Old Bronze Burke floor lamp by Hudson Valley Lighting.
Walk-in closet by California Closets. Done with Lago® Italian Pietra finish with wenge backing and horsehair-colored, leather-lined drawers.
Walls are painted in Silver Fox by Benjamin Moore; drapes in Pavillon fabric by Dedar; two-cushioned Etienne sofa, Gregor side tables, and Hart chair upholstered in Dedar’s Rataplan, all by Ironies; Claremont Old Bronze Wall Sconce by Hudson Valley Lighting; floor lamp by Rose Tarlow; Cocoon Bell rug by Merida.
Mirror glass tile backsplash wall by Ann Sacks; Countertop in the River Series Grey Amazon Leather® Texture by Silestone by Cosentino; +ARTESIO Terra Matte Kitchen Island Cabinets and Handles by Poggenpohl; leather barstools from Restoration Hardware; Rolling Bar Cart by Antony Todd; red gingham dog bed & bowls by Wagwear; appliances all by Jenn-Air.
In the media room dainty slipper chairs and tiny tabourets are paired with a low-slung custom sofa and a seven-top 21st-century cocktail table. Walls painted in Benjamin Moore’s Night Shade camouflage the window casements, which allow the art to stand out.
P HO T O C R E D I T S
Rockwell Group: Photographer Thomas Loof for House Beautiful, 2012.
Antony Todd: Photographer Max Kim-Bee for VERANDA.
Matthew Patrick Smyth:Photographer Björn Wallander for ELLE DECOR, 2012.
Last week, over a gargantuan slice of carrot cake at Flour Bakery, I caught up with StyleUp founder Kendall Herbst. We worked together a couple of years ago at NBC New York’s fashion blog, The Thread. She’s a former Lucky fashion editor ,who’s now an MBA student at MIT and web entrepreneur. Her well-scrubbed looks infused with unassuming urban sophistication (yup, so Lucky), is the perfect model for real life women who’ve got someplace to go (or wish they did).
With a keen eye (Kendall handpicks every one of the 40+ daily looks), StyleUp prescribes outfits based on a quickie style survey you fill out, adjusting for regional weather, taste, and lifestyle. I signed up a few weeks ago, and have pretty much loved every image suggested. The site’s in beta, but functions well in its simplicity. I wish I could see the looks recommended for girls that have a different style preference than I—after all, there might be a day I leave the comfort of my sofa—but I’m guessing that will come.
Below are my favorite looks so far, both from my feed and Kendall’s.
StyleUp pinpoints a look for you to wear the next day, based on the weather forecast and your personal style, taking into consideration the feedback you submit on past outfits.
Love the gray pleated maxi, long sweater, fur scarf, and silver jewelry. I’m all about comfort; love how she makes this work. Am I too short for this?
UK singer- Corinne Bailey Rae hits the street in a stripey-dress, windowpane gray flannel blazer, Swiss dot stockings, and flat oxfords. If I were to re-create, I’d go with black opaque tights and a black bootie. But she rocks this.
Harper’s Bazaar editor Joanna Hillman, absolutely pulled together in oxblood trousers, black-trimmed blouse, leopard tote, and sky high Mary Janes.
Totally adorable look, if I had an office to go to. Alas, I don’t.
My kind of comfort. The gray suiting is a nice touch. Think I’ll try it.
Minty goodness toned down with camel accessories. A great combo.
Love the plaid under the oxblood cable knit sweater. Camel trench atop polishes perfectly. I’ve never worn cropped jeans with a bootie—I will now.
Huge Alexa Chung fan. This tall girl can rock a ballet flat. I’d lose the Edwardian ruffles.
I wouldn’t personally do an polka dot jacket, but the overall look is really cute. I adore the top handle bag with the black trim. Wonder who makes it.
Ashley Olsen in tweed Chanel, leggings, and very fringe-y bag.
Blake Lively in a similar color palette. Love the look—black skinnies, studded low boot, and Cynthia Vincent blazer in Fair Isle kinda print. That messy, perfect hair.
If you’re doing a floral pant, this is the way, paired with black + classic touches.
Not sure about navigating in such skinny spikes, but a tailored white blazer ovwer black skinnies is irrefutably practical and chic. Topknot’s kinda high.
Totally, totally, totally me. Leggings, loose stripey sweater, wedges, and oh that studded-bottom bag.
Another look I’d channel without hesitation. The blue on navy is excellent. Another bag I want. J.Crew has cords that color in store right now.
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StyleUp founder Kendall Herbst
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We’re giving away one pie—the flavor is your choice—from the Cape Cod-based Centerville Pie Company.They sent me two pies to try at home: one chicken pie and one blueberry pie. They’re delivered rock-solid frozen. (The chicken pies come with a container of gravy too.) When you’re ready, you just pop in the over for about 90 minutes. We had the blueberry pie two weeks ago, à la mode of course. Everyone loved it. We made the chicken pie on Sunday night. Simple and delicious. Just chicken in a pie shell; no pesky vegetables. (Your toddler must might try it.)
To enter, tell me your favorite kind of pie, from fruit to kidney, in the comments below. They’ll ship anywhere in the contiguous U.S. Giveaway ends Sunday at midnight ET. Be sure to include your email address so I can contact you if you win!
Order pies in time for Thanksgiving! Centerville Pie Company just launched its online shop.
P I E S
Apple • Blueberry • All Berry • American Flag
Chicken • Buffalo Chicken • Spinach Feta
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CONGRATULATIONS SUSAN M.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!