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Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Easter outfit, Essie, fashion, Irene Neuwirth, polyvore, style, Vicini
14 Saturday Apr 2012
Posted Fashion, Interior Design
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Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Easter outfit, Essie, fashion, Irene Neuwirth, polyvore, style, Vicini
08 Sunday Apr 2012
Posted Interior Design, Movies, New York
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After a much too long 17-month hiatus, the captivating and visually seductive Mad Men is back! I don’t know about you, but I am crazy about the 1960s fashion and always have been, ever since the Kennedy’s. Apart from the amazing fashion and enthralling intrigues, one of the obvious reasons for such extraordinary popularity is America’s fascination with the Mid-Century Modern style, perfectly displayed in Don Draper’s new Manhattan swanky pad, that he now shares with his young new wife Megan. For the full story behind Don’s new apartment, read my article Mid-Century Modern at its best in Don Draper’s new swanky pad.
08 Sunday Apr 2012
Posted Interior Design, New York
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best NYC restaurants, interior designer Jacques Garcia, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Southeast Asian interior decor, Spice Market New York
One of my favorite NYC restaurants Spice Market has just opened the outdoor patio for the spring and summer seasons. Besides the mouth-watering food, pleasant ambiance and exceptional service, I am mostly in awe of the enigmatic Southeast Asian decor.
The eminent chef Jean-Georges collaborated with designer Jacques Garcia to recreate the interiors of the far-off Eastern cultures. A valuable collection of artifacts – including antique wall carvings, screens and pagodas – were imported from exotic places such as Rajastan, South India, Burma and Malaysia to transform the open two-floor space. The titillating blend of décor styles makes for a peaceful Oriental sanctuary, nested from the outside hustle and bustle. Custom-made colonial style furniture combined with white leather is mixed with Oriental period pieces such as wooden Thai and Chinese porcelain garden stools. The former warehouse’ raw timber beams and teak floors are now beautified with lavish French fabric embroidered drapes from Lelievre and with the soft glow of Herves Descottes’ lighting. A rich color palette of violets, indigos, ochres and deep reds instantly transports the clientele inside an ancient Bombay palace. For my full article, read Jean-George’s Spice Market opens outdoor patio for the spring and summer season on Examiner.
31 Saturday Mar 2012
Posted Interior Design, New York, Photography
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Buddha statues, Chinese decor, global inspired decor, Pearl River, Pearl River Mart, Pearl River Mart in Soho
Pearl River Mart in Soho is my favorite Chinese decor store, which offers two floors of your infinite porcelain cups, bowls, chopsticks, silk, good-luck charms, Buddhas etc. I absolutely love it, it is always a treat to go there.
31 Saturday Mar 2012
Posted Interior Design, Psychology
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eclectic interior design, global inspired interior design, global inspired items, items that tell a story
I’ve been writing about thrilling interior design trends and designers, but why not share some of my favorite items in my little cosy eclectic apartment? Most of the below I hunted in a multitude of stores of entirely different styles, and although some are very inexpensive, they have a story to tell as they have been picked up from distinct parts of the world. I am very particular about my items; I will take my time in finding the exact one to replicate the image I created in my mind. I don’t settle until I have found it.
Shabby chic table and my mother’s craft work (collage) on the left side
Recycled glass vases and my mother’s art in the background
Moroccan mint tea glasses
Black and white photographs with Chinese porcelain decorative jars
Cosy corner with personal photography and Damask pillows
The actual photography; it took me weeks to decide which of my photography I want to print and display
Murano glass perfume bottle
A retro moment with Etsy purchased turquoise baroque mirrors