Scouting for vintage furniture and art, whether it be for a client, myself or for inspiration, is one of the most stimulating aspects of my work. In doing so I've amassed a collection of amazing pieces which has culminated in my own Tastemaker Tag Sale on One Kings Lane. The sale goes live this evening at 6PM PT and 9PM ET. It's a pretty tantalizing selection and I'm so excited to offer it up!
As I'm thinking about where to travel next, Mexico City being high on my list, I am drawn to artists like Cuban born Jorge Pardo. As a painter, sculptor, designer and architect his work explores the crossroads between design and fine art. A while back I fell hard for a house that he designed for a client in Naguabo, Puerto Rico. It's rich in color and texture, combining the classic and the contemporary. He leaves most of the concrete structure open, wrapping it in red metal screens instead of glass, creating a blood red swimming pool and shifting the color of the floor tiles from yellow at the front of the house to blue at the back. This house pushes the boundaries as does all of his work.
Untitled 2006. 22k gold leaf diptych print on handmade paper.
Art Installation in Berlin
Damien Hirst Heart Shaped Painting in the home of Mike Meiré and Michelle Elie.
Zaza & Sacci Pink Backgammon Set.
1970's Pierre Paulin Pink Ribbon Chairs.
Vintage Red Ribbon Metal Sculpture.
18-karat Gold Love Ring by Solange Azagury-Partridge.
I love you, by Loulou.
Gucci Spring 2013.
1960's Peace Now Poster.
Gold Heart Ring with Opal and Diamond.
Rolex with Custom Pink Dial c. 1971.
1960's Red Metal French Chandelier.
1950's Red, White & Yellow Chandelier.
1970's Ron Rezek Pink & Black Sconces.
Peach, coral, copper, seashell pink, they all feel very alluring in these warm days of summer.
Ventura Wicker Chair by Tim Clark at Dering Hall
70's Italian Brass Copper Sconces
Mark Rothko No. 11
60's Murano Caramelized Peach lamps
Tami Ramsay is my kind of girl. She's creative, smart, fun and driven. It's been a pleasure getting to know her so I was thrilled when she asked if I would do a little Q & A. Her blog is full of design treasures and resources and not to be missed!
I'm so excited for my upcoming event with my dear friend Lauren Lail of Library: Archives of Fashion. I will be creating a room and vignette while she will create two ensembles, both inspired from vintage photographs. Stop by if you can and if not stay tuned for some photos from the event.
Check out the May issue of Southern Living. I'm thrilled to be included as one of their New Tastemakers! Such a fantastic group of editors to work with!
I'm so excited to be included in Susanna Salk's newest book with Rizzoli, Be Your Own Decorator: Taking inspiration and cues from today's top designers, which hits stands tomorrow. Susanna was one of the founding editors at Elle Decor and, an editor at House & Garden and is currently a prolific editor for the 1stdibs Introspective magazine. She has appeared on the Today Show and authored a number of books. You can read more about Susanna and her newest book on 1stdibs.
I can't wait for my copy and I'm looking forward to her book premiere in New York on April 10!
