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November 10, 2009 · 3:15 pm

Entertaining: Tables by Top Designers

Last week I went to the preview of the Shreve, Crump & Low Festive Table event to check out the gorgeously laid tables for “The Inside Source.” Shreve’s, for those of you not in the Boston know, is the venerable jeweler of Boston society – the oldest jeweler in the country actually. And, as such establishments go, they also do a brisk business in tableware, selling Baccarat, Buccellati, Steuben, Christofle, Wedgewood, Steuben, William Yeoward, Anna Weatherley, and other luxe china, crystal, and silver lines. Shreve’s invited seven designers to create sumptuous tablescapes using selections for their store. The results were spectacular.

Designed by Eric Steven Jacobs of ESJ Designs

Mariposa “Bamboo” chargers; Scott Potter “Fern” square plate; Baccarat “Vega Red” Rhine wine glasses; Mariposa “Bamboo” salad servers; Herend animals; zebra skin rug.

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Designed by Michael Barnum of Barnum + Company.

Jean Louis Coquet “Hemisphere Platinum” chargers; Jean Louis Coquet “Hemisphere Platinum Stripe” plates; Baccarat “Vega” Rhine wine glasses in amethyst; Baccarat “Vega” flutes; Christofle Galea” silverplate flatware.

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Designed by Anthony Catalfano of Anthony Catalfano Interiors.

Wedgewood “Nantucket Basket” china; William Yeoward “Maggie” goblets and wine glasses; Christofle “Albi: silverplate flatware; Mariposa shell dishes.

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Designed by Paula McCusker and Kate McCusker of Theodore & Company.

William Yeoward “Rosemoor Pink” chargers; William Yeoward “Gosford” dinner and bread and butter plates; William Yeoward “Avington White” dessert plate; Baccarat “Arcade” goblets and wine glasses; Baccarat “Mille Nuit Olivine” champagne flute; Buccellati “Torchon” sterling.

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Designed by Dennis Duffy of Duffy Design Group.

Pickard “Palace” chargers and bread and butter plates; Royal Crown Derby “Chelsea” salad plates; Baccarat “Arcade” goblets and wine glasses; Baccarat “Vega Amber” champagne flutes; Christofle “Osiris” flatware; MK Glover fabric; Buddhas from shops in Chinatown; flowers by Twig.

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Designed by Michael Ferzoco of Eleven Interiors.

Gien green chargers; Jean Louis Coquet “Hemisphere Gold Stripe” plates; Scott Potter small bowls; vintage Steuben “Teardrop Baluster” goblets and wine glasses; Christofle “Osiris” flatware; Soctt Potter accessories; Kravet fabric; Duralee green glass bead trim.

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Designed by John Berenson of John Berenson Interior Design.

William Yeoward “Avington Lavender” chargers; Anna Weatherley “Ivy Garland” plates; Heritage “Cricklewood” goblets and wine glasses; Baccarat “Mille Nuit Amethyst” champagne flutes; Tuttle “Richelieu” sterling; Grant Dawson Gold Warbler salt & pepper shakers; Baccarat butterflies.

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Tagged as Anthony Catalfano, Boston jeweler, Dennis Duffy, Eleven Interiors, Eric Steven Jacobs, Michael Barnum, Paula McCusker, Shreve Crump & Low

November 9, 2009 · 8:01 pm

Montage: Oversize Art in Interiors

In lieu of writing about a particular artist for this Monday post, I’ve compiled a montage of rooms that use art to make a statement. Large canvases pull an otherwise boring room together and act as amazing focal points. Monochromatic images might add texture, while wild abstracts are perfect for pops of color. The only drawback – price. The larger the image, the more expensive it is generally. That explains why all the artwork in my house is petite. If only I could trade them in for something grand. If you’re crafty, you could splash color on a canvas on your own, or stretch a gorgeous piece of fabric over a frame and staple. Easy.

Photos: Sixx Design; Bungalow Hotel by Sixx Design; photographer Simon Watson; photographer Magnus Marden; Desire to Inspire; Philippe Starck; Katie Lydon; Tsao & McKown Architects; photographer Paul Costello; Joe Nye in House Beautiful; Desire to Inspire; Hamilton Design; Amanda Nisbet; Amy Lau; Darren Starr in Style at Home; Tripod Agency; Desire to Inspire; Amy Lau; Amie Weitzman; Galo Verdesoto; Apartment Therapy Melbourne; Thad Hayes in Architectural Digest; Coburn Architecture; Tony Cappoli; Digs by Katie; photographer Stellan Herner; Lori Graham; photographer Erik Johnson; Decorno; photographer Erik Johnson; photographer Simon Watson; Top Design in Elle Decor; photographer Paul Viant; Bungalow Hotel by Sixx Design; Rice boutique; Stephen Knollenberg; Healing Barsanti; Martha Stewart; Katie Lydon; Ken Fulk; Pappas Miron; Stefano Tonchi; Healing Barsanti; photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo.

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Tagged as Amanda Nisbet, Amie Weitzman, Amy Lau, Coburn Architecture, Digs by Katie, Erik Johnson, Galo Verdesto, Healing Barsanti, Joe Nye, Katie Lydo Tsao & Mckown, large artwork, Magnus Marden, oversized canvases, Paul Costello, Paul Viant, Philippe Starck, Rice boutique, Simon Watson, Sixx Design; Bungalow Hotel, statement art, Thad Hayes, Tony Cappoli, Top Design, Tripod Agency

November 8, 2009 · 8:04 pm

Site Spotlight: The Inside Source

Last week, eBay launched a new lifestyle site, The Inside Source. It’s genius really. A blog-style format with interviews on the latest pop culture, art, fashion, beauty, décor, “green” chic, and hi-tech gadgets, all concluding with links to similar finds currently available for sale on eBay. My friend, and Store Adore co-founder, Meredith Barnett is the editor, so it’s a sure thing. I’ll be contributing two articles each week, so I hope you’ll check it out. Here’s a run-down of my contribution – what’s live now, and a preview of what’s to come:

Interview with Boston chef Barbara Lynch on her new cookbook Stir.

Boston interior designer Kristine Mullaney creates a glam boudoir.

London-based antiques expert Judith Miller enthuses on her favorite chairs.

Trend Alert: Tights as seen on the runways for fall.

Cynthia Rowley on Style.com

STAY TUNED FOR:

Trend Alert: Outerwear. Will you bundle up in fur or go military?

Andrew Gn on Style.com

An interview with Jonathan Adler.

Mod Green Pod designer Nancy Mims finds vintage pieces to reupholster.

Kelly Wearstler, Gossip Girl (maybe), and others . . .

See you at The Inside Source!

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Tagged as Barbara Lynch, coats, Ebay, fall 09 trends, Jonathan Adler, Judith Miller, Kelly Wearstler, Kristine Mullaney, legwear trends, Mod Green Pod, Nancy Mims, ocean hued rooms, outerwear, Stir, The Inside Source, tights

November 8, 2009 · 4:31 pm

Deal Alert: Free Sofa

Ok, I realize my site’s been reading like Craig’s List these days, between the sales and such, but I’m desperate now. Please, to those of you in the Boston area, help me unload this sofa. New one coming Wednesday. Purchased at Carlyle Convertibles in NYC many years ago. It was reupholstered in this robin egg’s blue Martha Stewart fabric that is now a little stained. There’s a fold-out double-sized sleeper in there. 68″ long x 38″ wide. And best part, it’s free.

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November 3, 2009 · 9:46 pm

Deal Alert: Beyond the Rack

Sure, it’s no Gilt Group, but Beyond the Rack is worth checking out. With brands that are hit or miss, the hits can be fab. Case in point, James Perse on Thursday, Rich & Skinny early next week. Jessica Simpson I’ll likely skip, but in a looking for a bargain moment of desperation, I may even click over to that. Here’s a few pieces currently up for grabs. Like the rest of the sample sale site gang, it’s members only, so email me for an invite, or just post a comment. Also, I know I’ve been neglecting all of you design devotees… I am hoping my schedule eases up soon!

Miss Sixy, $99