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object of desire: rexhill park credenza

Today I’m going gaga over the Rexhill Park credenza. Based in upstate New York, Rexhill is exactly the type of company ALL designers should be supporting – the local family owned firms that are the bedrock of our industry. The … Continue reading →

a stylish dining room – one stop shopping at Phillips

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I was admiring the stylish dining room of good friends last weekend, and the conversation turned to how difficult it is to put together a room that was elegant and chic without having to run all over the city (or … Continue reading →

curiosities designed for modern home decor

Art of the Curious, a collaboration between storied London Old Master paintings dealer Colnaghi and Munich’s Kunstkammer Georg Laue aims to help modern collectors recreate a version of the fabled Renaissance Kunstkammers – rooms chuck full of priceless art, treasures … Continue reading →

mastery in conserving silver: from antique george 1 to modern georg jensen

Jeffrey Herman is a master silversmith and a Godsend for anyone who’s had the misfortune of dropping or denting a piece of cherished silver. Great silversmiths are far and few between in the 21stcentury, but when the good people at … Continue reading →

Ultimate luxury: Sitting for your own Van Dyck

In early February I was asked by a client to find a portrait artist because he was giving his wife the gift of a sitting. His stipulations were that the artist A) not be a freak, B) was partial to … Continue reading →

The Frames of Heydenryk

I cannot emphasize the importance of having the right frame on a piece of art, regardless of its price. You see, a frame can kill the piece or as it is meant to, infinitely enhance its appearance. It’s like having … Continue reading →

table power

Sometimes we don’t want to place art on a wall, but use it on a table, mantelpiece or other flat surface. It’s a great idea for smaller pieces that need their own space to shine. Enter this brilliant table painting … Continue reading →