Archives: March 2014

Finding Zen in the Minimalist Home Accessories of Michael Verheyden

The decorative mix-media minimalist home accessories of contemporary Belgian artisan Michael Verheyden are a remarkable example of how beauty in its purest form really comes from simple basic elements. Noble and durable materials like Carrara marble, solid walnut, concrete, bronze, … Continue reading →

hotel inspired decor: the capri tiberio palace

I’m the first to admit that I’m an addict when it comes to Italian mid century design. I simply can’t get enough of it. Chic Italian design immediately conjures up images of la dolce vita; of glamour and impeccable style. … Continue reading →

barry friedman at christie’s: high-end contemporary design for sale

Barry Friedman, one of New York’s premier modern design dealers is retiring and selling part of his extensive contemporary design collection of furniture and art at Christie’s New York over the course of three days starting tomorrow 25 March 2014. … Continue reading →

handmade wallpaper – modern versions of an old art form

I recently penned a feature on traditional hand painted and hand made wallpaper available in today’s market. While powerhouses like de Gournay and Gracie are the go to places for traditional designs, today’s companies are producing papers with incredible patterns … Continue reading →

precious urushi lacquer objects from japan

For Asia Week in New York, Ippodo Gallery is introducing Jihei Murase, a craftsman whose incredible urushi lacquer objects have my head spinning. I really never thought I would fall for lacquerware objects, but it just comes to show that if … Continue reading →

chinese archaic bronzes at sotheby’s new york

New York’s Asia Week kicks off on 17 March 2014 and brings the great collectors and admirers of Chinese Art to New York to partake in the numerous auctions, fairs and exhibitions that serve to make New York the capital … Continue reading →

inspired hotel interiors – the nobis hotel, stockholm

Scandinavian modern design: three words that are music to many people’s ears! Timeless and classic reflecting real comfort and hospitality, I suddenly wondered why I had never looked to the chic hotels of Stockholm for inspiration of my own projects. … Continue reading →