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July 3, 2012 · 8:00 am

Get the Look: 41 Geo / Polyhedron Furnishings

Today I am the guest blogger for New England Home. The magazine, based here in Boston, has a robust blog, with daily posts from the publication’s editors and contributors, along with guest bloggers like myself. My post is “Geometry Lesson,” with photos of the geo trend I took around Boston, plus interior design finds from Pinterest. Below is the shopping segment so you can incorporate a piece into your own rooms. The prices range from totally do-able (West Elm Polyhedron Pendant) to high concept (Max Lipsey’s storage units at Matter). You’ll see I snuck in a classic from the 60s too.

S H O P P I N G

1 Faceture Lightshades by Phil Cuttance at Phil Cuttance.

2 Indian Summer Wallpaper by Juju Papers, $200/roll at Juju Papers.

3 Lauren Ralph Lauren Dustin Dodecahedron Pendant, $440 at Circa Lighting.

4 Trivetz Trivets by M-T Studio, $11 each at Didriks.

5 Crio Pendant Light by Fabbian, $1,539.52 at YLighting.

6 Rhombins by Pfeiffer Lab, $35 at Abodeon.

7 Closely Separated Vase by Muuto, $129 at Finnish Design Shop.

8 Prime Candle Stand by Aaron Silverstein at Hedge, 1st Dibs.

9 Grid Wall by Gagnon Studio at Module R.

10 Magis Stacking Chair, $1,968/set of four at AllModern.

11 Hicks Hexagon Wallpaper by Cole and Son, $188/roll at Walnut Wallpaper.

12 Crushed Bowl by Muuto, $110 at Design Within Reach.

13 Diamond Cube Object, $173 at DwellStudio.

14 Chromed Steel Pyramid Base Coffee Table, $2,750 at Assemblage, 1st Dibs.

15 Pac Console by Arktura, $990 at 2Modern.

16 Ceramic Jug by Piet Hein Eek, $1,659 at The Future Perfect.

17 Polyhedron Indoor/Outdoor Pendant, $149 at West Elm.

18 Acciaio Stage 2 Medium Cabinet by Max Lipsey, $14,250 at Matter.

19 Themis Mobile, $29 at Poketo.

20 Sage Pyramid by Iacoli & McAllister, $165 at Iacoli & McAllister.

21 Kaleido Tray by Hay Market, from €19 at Design Delicatessen.

22 Acciaio Stage 2 Low Cabinet by Max Lipsey, $11,600 at Matter.

23 Polyhedron Candlesticks by Revisions Design Studio at Supermarket.

24 QuaDror Wall by Studio Dror, price upon request at Studio Dror.

25 Cinque Copper Pendant by Iacoli & McAllister, $795 at Iacoli & McAllister.

26 Polyhedron Necklace, £45 at Victoria & Albert Museum Shop.

27 The Zoid Table by Meier/Ferrer, price upon request at Matter.

28 Honeycomb Light by Luceplan at Luceplan.

29 Special Edition Clock by Nick Johnson for Fab.com

30 Méo Shelf by Olivier Desrochers.

31 Pedrera Coffee Table by Gubi, $815 at Finnish Design Shop.

32 Dom Table Lamp at Holly’s House.

33 Perrette Container, $168 at Woonwinkle.

34 ny.11.#42 Print by Jennifer Sanchez, $60 at 20×200.

35 Colour Platter Sand by Scholten & Baijings, €550 at Scholten & Baijings.

36 Large Spica Light by Iacoli & McAllister, $950 at Iacoli & McAllister.

37 Marbleized Polyhedron Weight, $300 at Gris,1st Dibs.

38 Quartz No. 2 Terrarium by Score + Solder, $340 at Score + Solder.

39 Ravello Flatweave Runner, $125—$212.50 at DWR.

40 Facet Rug by DwellStudio, $495 at Zinc Door.

41 George Side Table by Oly Studio at Candelabra.

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June 27, 2012 · 8:04 am

Scheming: Meredith and Daniel’s Entry

FINAL  E N T R Y   SCHEME

Jonathan Adler “Greek Key” wallpaper in gray/white
Jonathan Adler  “Queen Anne” mirror in orange lacquer
Bungalow 5 “Odom” console in gray lacquer
George Nelson “Pear” lamp, YLighting

West Elm “Crescent” bench in whitewashed ash
Timorous Beasties “Butterflies” wallpaper in frost

* * *
THE  P R O C E S S 

I started out by ordering swatches of about a dozen wallpapers. Some were great, others were unpleasant surprises. (Oversize metallic patterns on mylar—no thanks.) My favorite was Timorous Beasties “Thistle Superwide” in black on ivory; no surprise to those of you who read regularly.

Meredith wasn’t crazy about the more illustration-like choices, though eventually “Thistle” grew on her, and she asked about a less bold version.

I liked the idea of doing “Thistle Superwide” in gray on ivory, with Timorous Beasties “Birds’n’Bees” in the powder room. Neither one of us are huge bird fans, but the quality of the papers and the colors look beautiful together. Nevertheless, we decided to hold out for a swatch of the new “Butterflies” paper. We’re still waiting!

I stopped by Jonathan Adler on Newbury to take a look at some furniture and rugs. They had a wall with a console done in  “George“. Fab!

Cole and Sons “Hicks Hexagon”  |   Jonathan Adler “George”


Photo: Mikkel Vang for Domino

Then it hit me: David Hicks “Hexagon.”  It’s fresh, but timeless. Daniel liked the blue colorway, but Meredith preferred a more subtle pattern, so I put this together:

S C H E M E  1

Lights: West Elm “Polyhedron” – Sonneman “Castelli” – George Nelson “Pear Criss Cross” – Z Gallerie “Glo” – IKEA “Knappa”
Wallpaper: Ferm Living “Ribbed” –  Kreme “Chevron” – Jonathan Adler “Greek Key”
Consoles: West Elm “Source” – Bungalow 5 “Odom” – World’s Away “Noho”
(Meredith & Daniel’s own octagonal mirror)

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S C H E M E  2

Meredith loved the chevron and the Greek key papers, along with the simple gray lacquer console. Many of the pendants I had chosen only used 60-watt bulbs, so we went with a George Nelson; they’re great functionally, aesthetically, and budget-wise.  Then I added  a couple of other consoles that look pretty with the chevron paper.

Wallpaper: Kreme “Chevrons”
Light: George Nelson “Pear Criss Cross”
Consoles:  Bungalow 5 “Parsons” – Bungalow 5 “Marco” – Bungalow 5 “Odom”

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I also suggested a bench for around the corner, since there was plenty of room, and with a toddler, quite useful. Here’s the “Butterflies” paper that we’re still waiting to see in real life. Love the green; perhaps for the powder room?  Details for the consoles show the lacquered grasscloth finish and nailhead detailing.

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S C H E M E  3

The nailhead console was too short, the white too white (plus, no drawer), so the glossy gray lacquer it is. With a pale gray paper and the console’s simple silhouette, I was afraid the finished look wouldn’t make enough of an impact. Although we never discussed orange for anywhere in the apartment, I couldn’t resist adding this mirror. She loved it!  Yay! Now we need to find somewhere else to put the octagonal mirror.

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S C H E M E  3

And finally . . . 

Do you love it? We do!

I love the quirky silhouette of the mirror paired with the clean-lined console. Its curves, plus that of the classic modern pendant, provide contrast against the pale backdrop of the bold Greek Key pattern, while the shape of the console echoes it. And the orange and glossy gray colors really pop. Can’t wait to see it IRL!

MORE: Scheming: Meredith & Daniel’s Master Bedroom

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May 8, 2012 · 1:31 pm

Get the Look: Where the Wild Things Are

Today, Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are (1963), died at age 83 in Connecticut due to complications from a stroke. Although for some reason I did not have his books growing up, I read them over and over to my own boys. I always savored the illustrations in this one, and really enjoyed the silliness of Into the Night Kitchen (1970). I put together a few decorating ideas inspired by these wonderfully creative tales. RIP Maurice Sendak, storyteller.

. . . That very night in Max’s room a forest grew

and grew—

Makelike Lush Wallpaper, $200/roll at Walnut Wallpaper.
Shag Rug, $99—$299 at Urban Outfitters.
Kikkerland Glowing Moon Clock, $36 at Fred Flare.
Sierra Bed, $1399—$1599 at Crate & Barrel.

*  *  *

. . . and in and out of weeks 
and  almost over a year 
to where the wild things are. 

Onda Wallpaper, $100/sheet at Flavor Paper.
Rocking Sailboat, now $29.99 at West Elm.
Small Wire Pendant. $99 at West Elm.

*  *  *

. . . “And now,” cried Max, “let the wild rumpus start!”

Marrakech Swing Chair, $199 at Urban Outfitters.
Mongolian Lamb Pillow Covers, Oregano $39.99 & Amethyst, $54 at West Elm.

*  *  *

. . . and into the night of his very own room
where he found his supper waiting for him 

Max Doll, now $20 at Paisley Monkey.

Monster Dolls: Moishe, Bernard, & Sippi, $9.99—$13.49 at Amazon.

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April 12, 2012 · 8:02 am

Get the Look: 65 Modern Candlesticks and Candelabra

For years I’ve adored the Lucite pretzel knot candlesticks by Dorothy Thorpe—a decade ago I had stashed a tear that features one prominently, and I still have it. Lately I’ve been interested in brass candelabra with joints, as well as simple Danish candlesticks in teak or painted wood. There are tons of newer, contemporary ones too, like Muuto’s green raw wood candelabra and the chunky chrome or glass tubular pieces that refer back to the ’70s. Following up on yesterday’s Montage: 44 Rooms with Candlesticks & Candelabra, here’s a shopping guide for 65 different styles.

S H O P P I N G

1 Festive Candelabra by Natalie Rutard for Philippi Design, 99€ at Connox.
2 Light Runner Wood Candle Holder by Marie Thurnauer, $79AUD at Vincent2.
3 Muuto Raw Candelabra in Hand-Sawed Wood, $250 at A+R.
4 Agnes Table Candelabra by Lindsey Adelman, $1,500 at The Future Perfect.
5 Polished Horn Candle Holder, $48 at Jayson Home.
6 Candlestrip Candle Holder by Design Glut, $30 at A+R.
7 Mistic Mini Candlabra by Arik Levy for Gaia & Gino, $259 at Switch Modern.
8 Nick and the Candlestick in Brass by Lindsey Adelman, $1,200 at Matter.
9 Empathy for Las Vegas Neon Borosilicate Glass Candlesticks by Cat Merrick.
10 Met Candlestick by Hans Harald Rath, $530 at Moss.
11 BJÖRKEFALL Candlestick Holder in Black, $5.99 at IKEA.
12 Nordic Light Candlestick by Jonas Grundell, $69 at Finnish Design Shop.
13 Menu Double Candleholder by Mikaela Dörfel, $80 at A+R.
14 Distortion Candlestick by Paul Loebach, $24 at Uncommon Goods.
15 Rococo Candlestick by Ted Muehling for Nymphenburg, $1,730 at Moss.
16 Jointed Brass Candelabras from Sweden, $175 at Steven Sclaroff on 1st Dibs.
17 Wembley Candleholder in Zinc-Finished Aluminum, $39.95 at CB2.
18 TRÅDIG Candlestick in Red, $7.99 at IKEA.
19 Tom Dixon Cast Iron Crown Candelabra, $330 at Lumens.
20 Short Teak Taper Candlestick, $10.99 at West Elm.
21 Seis Multi-Level Candleholder, $59.95 at CB2.
22 Kosta Boda Connect Glass Candlestick, $125 at Fjorn.
23 Eve Candleholder in Matte White Porcelain, $78 at Jonathan Adler.
24 Louise Campbell Fiducia Magnetic Vase+Candleholder, $159.95 at UB.
25 Red 1920s Turned Wood Candlestick, $750 at Dongan Collection.
26 Heliodor Glass Candle Holder by Arik Levy Gaia & Gino, $450 at Aha Life.
27 Ralph Lauren Straton Triple Stag Candlestick, $1,295 at Michael C. Fina.
28 Ghost Candelabra by Jon Russell, $65 at MoMA Design Store.
29 Hourglass Pillar Candleholders in Aqua, $223 at Dwell Studio.
30 Dunes and Duchess Four-Arm Candelabra, $520 at Barneys New York.
21 Nine Concrete Candle Holders by Marit Meisler $320 at Unica.
32 Superliving Lime Cosmos Candlestick €18.15 at Wonen met LEF!
33 Antler Candelabra in Yellow Polyresin, £89 at Dwell.
34 JOY by Josefin Hagberg Electric Candlestick, $199 at Greener Grass Design.
35 Turn Me On Candlestick by Danti and Zanzi for Alessi, $80 at Unica.
36 Totem Votives by Eric Janssen Beech, $26 at MoMA Design Store.
37 Sagaform Upside-Down Vase/Candle Holder, $39.95 at Fjorn.
38 Curves Cast Iron Candlesticks, $18 each at Chiasso.
39 Donna Karan Burnished Metal Candlestick, $60 at Michael C. Fina.
40 Kubus 4-Candle Holder by Mogens Lassen, £115 at DesignShop UK.
41 Tom Dixon Spin Table Candelabra in Cast Iron, $650 at Lumens.
42 Homestead Candle Holder by Ladies&Gentleman, $58/pair at OBJECT.
43 Four Brass Dansk Teardrop Onion Candle Holders, $99 on Etsy.
44 Noelle Rigaudie Cardboard Candlestick, $750 at Anthropologie.
45 Green Mango Wood Candle Holder for Block Candles by Rice.
46 Loop Candelabra in Chrome Plated Brass, $28 at The W Hotel Store.
47 Dansk Cast Iron Candelabra, starting bid $16.99 on eBay.
48 Candleholder with Matchbox, $17.50 at Swedish Design House.
49 Skyline Menorah in Polished Nickel, $82.50 at Jonathan Adler.
50 Normann Copenhagen Heima Candle Holder, $69 at Zinc Details.
51 Antoine Table Candelabra in Blown Borosilicate Glass, $200 at DWR.
52 Slanted Brass Candleholders, $248 at Dwell Studio.
53 Brass Candlesticks, starting bid $1.57 on eBay.
54 Lava Candleholder Set by Louise Hederstrom, $119AUD at Vincent2.
55 Polyhedron Candlesticks by Revision Design Studio $47.50 at Supermarket.
56 Georg Jensen Masterpieces Small Candlestick, $300 at Finnish Design Shop.
57 Ted Muehling Biedermeier Candlestick at E.R. Butler.
58 Set of 3 Iron  Topiary Candleholders, $44.95 at Crate & Barrel.
59 Walk of Flames Candelabra by Studio Frederik Roije, $632 at Nova68.
60 Anna Kraitz Green Porcelain Fire Candlestick $42 at Huset.
61 3-Piece Arden Stainless Steel Candleholder Set, $149.95 at Crate & Barrel.
62 Georg Jensen Precious by Ilse Crawford, $130 at Finnish Design Shop.
63 Mistic Large Bronze Glass Candle Holder by Arik Levy, $792 at Nova 68.
64 Claw Candlesticks in Blackened Brass, starting at $62 at Jayson Home.

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March 15, 2012 · 8:04 am

Get the Look: 72 Green Home Furnishings

The biggest round-up yet: 72 items in all sorts of lovely shades of green. Lighting, wallpaper, chairs, tables , beds, vases, pillows, rugs, racks, kitchen stuff, and more. I sneaked in a few fashion accessories and jewelry too.

S H O P P I N G

Tank Suspension Light by Alexander Taylor, $1110 at YLighting.
Rubber Vase by Henriette Melchiorsenv for Menu, $23.95 at Fjorn.
Wishbone Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, $726.75 at DWR.
Salix Wallpaper, $148 at Anthropologie.
LACK Side Table, $7.99 at IKEA.
Hang On Rack by Normann Copenhagen $96 at The Future Perfect.
Streamliner Classic Wood Car, $47.50 at Fjorn.
Benjamin Moore Lawn Green Paint, $36.95 at West Elm.
Link Task Light by Peter Stathis, $323 at Design Public.
Scheherazade Headboard by Ceylon Portfolio, $1,150 at Dering Hall.
Kastehelmi Dewdrop Bowl by Oiva Toikka for Iittala , $19 at Didrik’s.
Grams 16″ Pillow, $59.95 at CB2.
Key Modular Storage by Scott Bennett for Housefish, $734 at Design Public.
Turquoise Quercus Ring by Lucifer Vir Honestus, $6,400 at Barneys.
Future Vase by Holmegaard , $65 at Fjorn.
Ming Green Steel Side Chair, $199 at Crate & Barrel.
Arrow Hanger by Design House, $39.98 at Fjorn.
FREDRIKA Fabric, $6.99/yard at IKEA.
Baker Sofa by Finn Juhl, Onecollection, $14,620 at DWR.
Banana Leaf Wastebasket by Gail DeLoach, $95 at Gracious Home.
Binic Table Lamp by Ionna Vautrin for Foscarini, $289 at Ylighting.
Untitled #4 by Matthew Tischler (30×40 print), $2400 at 20×200.
Claire Faux Bamboo Mirror by Bungalow 5 $640 at Clayton Gray.
Mandala Rug by Madeline Weinrib at Madeline Weinrib.
Franklin Credenza by Christopher Kennedy, $9600 at Dering Hall.
Ibis Bird by Oiva Toikka for Iittala, $595 at Didrik’s.
Green Balance Steel Ceiling Mobile, $399 at Nova68.
Jacqui Side Table by Bungalow 5, $420 at Clayton Gray.
Scalloped Headboard, $1,100 at Decorator Tag Sale.
Clothes Tree by P’kolino, $109 at Design Public.
Nixon 4 -Piece Setting, $50 at Jonathan Adler.
SOMNAT Crib, $79.99 at IKEA.
Velvet Arm Chairs at Galerie Andre Hayat, 1st Dibs.
Ere-be-Dragons Wallpaper for Paper Boy, $125 at Vertigo Home.
Pitcher by Anu Penttinen for Marimekko, $89 at Crate & Barrel.
Stretch Stool by Jessica Carnevale, $295 at MoMA Store.
Grass Vase by Claydies for Normann Copenhagen, $45 at Vertigo Home.
Acrylic Box by Baron Alessandro Albrizzi, $190 at Moss.
Zebra Llama Wool Rug, $995 at Jonathan Adler.
Tennyson X-Stool by Arteriors Home $775 at Clayton Gray.
Templeton Twin Bed, $2,795 at Jonathan Adler.
Chrysoprase/Diamond Necklace by Irene Neuwirth, $20,100 at Barneys.
Doodle Dog Pillow by Crypton, $40 at Design Public.
Herb Scissors, $9.95 at Chef Tools.
Unikko Tray by Marimekko, $39 at FinnStyle.
Rollerstop by Harry Allen for Areaware, $199 at Fitzsu.
Cheeky Ikat Organic Cotton Pillow Cover, $50 at Fabricadabra.
Walnut Vessel With Green Trim by Matt Pugh, $62 at Gretel Home.
Gorilla Pillow by Ross Menuez for Fauna, $28 at Design Public.
Elan Wedges by Diane von Furstenberg, $395 at Net-a-Porter.
Fluted Contrast Mug by Royal Copenhagen, €20 at Royal Copenhagen.
Grass Flocked Terracotta Pig Bank, $20 at The W Hotels Store.
Silicone Trivet by Sagaform Sweden, $7.95 at Fjorn.
Circles Placemat by Daisy Hill Linens, $58 at Barneys.
POÄNG Birch Veneer Chair, $129 at IKEA.
Tron Sofa by Richard Shemtov, , $4,970 at Dering Hall.
BARNSLIG Mirror, $19.99 at IKEA.
Reed Cover Chair, $149 at CB2.
Raw Candelabra by Jens Fager for Muuto, $250 at A+R.
Suede Passenger Clutch, $78 at Madewell.
Richard Nixon Baby Alpaca Throw, $295 at Jonathan Adler.
Chilewich Spun Grass Placemat, $52/set of 4 at Design Public.
BLOMMIG Vase, $3.99 at IKEA.
Aalto 3.75″ Vase by Alvar Aalto for Iittala, $85 at Fjorn.
BILLY Bookcase with Glass Doors, $79.99 at IKEA.
Taboret Stool/Side Table, $325 at Hudson.
Collapsible Silicone Funnel, $10.49 at Useful Things.
Aquinnah  Cotton Rug by Dash & Albert, $30—$414 at Dash & Albert.
Edge of Belgravia Ceramic Knives, £34.90-£59.90 at Edge of Belgravia.
1970s Gooseneck Desk Lamp, $1,200 at Metropolis Modern, 1st Dibs.
Pear Screen Print by Enzo Mari, $480 at Nova68.
Jacqui 4-Drawer Chest by Bungalow 5, $1690 at Clayton Gray.

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