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May 23, 2010 · 6:39 pm

Designer Spotlight: Seema Krish

Inspiration board.

Seema’s studio.

It’s true, I blogged about Seema Krish last summer after interviewing her for “Designing Women” in Stuff Magazine. But although we had a long phone conversation, we had never met. She invited me to The Buttery for tea last week, and after devouring a carrot cupcake with cream cheese frosting (all me, not her), we walked to her studio at 46 Waltham (and ran into Jill Goldberg of Hudson with her beautiful new baby Dylan).

After introducing me around to some stationary designers – it’s like a college dorm in there, very fun – Seema showed me her newest work. In addition to continuing production on her debut collection, “Bombay Bliss”, she is introducing a new line of 46 textiles to Seema Krish Collection. Her work is absolutely stunning. The photos don’t do it justice. The colors are gorgeous, and on top of the block printing – by hand, so not perfect, thus utterly charming – are hand stitched details, like French knots, cross stitched “X”s, dotted lines, subtle mirrored pieces, appliqué, etc.

Bombay Bliss pillows

New designs – drawings with stitching

Browsing through a David Hicks book.

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May 20, 2010 · 11:07 pm

Covet: The Viridi-Anne Silver Hand Pendant

The Viridi-Anne Silver Hand Pendant at Atelier New York.

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Fashion Break: Really Ugly Shoes

I’ve been clicking through a lot of shopping sites for work for NBC’s fashion blog “The Thread.” I just put together “Espadrille Thrill,” a photo gallery (complete with shopping credits, of course) of the 20 cutest espadrilles of the season. I came across a number of absolutely hideous summer shoes in my search. Here are five of the most ridiculous.

Clockwise (the middle one is last):

DSquared2 Hiking Sandals, $595
Cocobelle Bahia Python Thong Sandals with Ankle Cuff, $70
80%20 Molly Tea Party Open Toe Hidden Wedge in Pink Floral, $116
F-Troupe Heart Plastic Sandal in Black Heart, $140
Giuseppe Zanotti Strass Suede Caged Sandals, $1,595

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May 19, 2010 · 1:08 pm

Design Diary: John Stefanon at FP3

This is a model apartment in the loft building FP3 in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood. Like the other FP3 space I blogged about last fall, the interior design was done, and beautifully, by John Stefanon of JFS Design Studio.

Stefanon incorporates earthy elements, like this rough hewn table, into the dining area. The chairs are on casters so they can be easily transported during a party.

This is the standard kitchen. Love the addition of the blackboard, both as a design and practical element. The cloudy glass cabinetry provides a bit of airy relief from the opaque panels. Adding just one section is a lot cheaper than doing all the upper cabinets in that style, but makes a noticeable impact.

Branches in a vase – always an easy way to bring the outdoors in. The pink artwork provides a splash of sweet, candy color to an otherwise neutral palette.

I love hte wood veneer pocket door between the hall and the media room. The aerial map photo is great too. The plexiglass shelf provides storage without looking bulky.

A hand-drawn type of patterning on the wall covering is a modern update to a classic plaid.

The crisp, upholsterd headboard fits trimly in the small space.

I adore the wavy front of this white lacquered dresser.

An amazing red wall in the media room gives an unexpected zing. And that enormous mirror really opens up the room. The effect reminds me of a wall with a circular doorway at the university in Taiwan where I once studied.

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ARTmonday: Sloane Magazine

Mass College of Art graduate and art publishing company veteran, 30-something Dana Cordova, has launched a new eZine called Sloane Magazine. It’s mission, she says, is “redefining what it means to be a modern, 30-something in our evolving society.” But don’t worry, it’s not all that serious. You’ll find everything we crave: beauty, fashion, decor, cooking, career, with plenty of beautiful photography. The fashion spreads leave me a bit baffled, as there’s not much in the way of clothing on the girls, but the images are lovely. Here’s one that’s more clothing intensive. Loving the boots. Not sure what the message is here for the modern woman, but hey, it’s all nice to look at.