Bringing the outside in is a common theme in interior design, but it’s usually in the context of a proper house, not an apartment in an upscale condominium building in New York City. But that’s how ELLE DECOR A-List designer Rodney Lawrence described his vision for the model apartment he designed in the Cortland, a new luxury development in West Chelsea. See all the photos and read the story here....
This is such a great house tour - an interior by Revamp Interior Design for a family who has two cats. Big cats. Solution? Velvet upholstery. No loops, no clawing. Who knew? There's more, of course. You can read it all here....
It's all about optimistic citrus shades. Shown here, new tabletop by Hermes....
Tiffany & Co just opened an epic exhibit at Saatchi Gallery in London, an overview of their over 100-year history in that city....
A fancy yellow diamond ring, with a single stone weighing in at a whopping 43.15 carats, was the top seller at Phillips New York’s recent spring jewelry auction. You can read all about the rest, some of it pretty crazy, here....
So many stores, so little time. One of the best ones, IMO, wasn't included per the store owner's request. So I'm linking it here. Get the cashmere bandana....
As editors, we’re always asked for decor advice, and at the top of that list is dining chairs. So many things need to be taken into consideration, from the right height for your table to the weight of the chair to the seemingly endless aesthetic choices: Arms or armless? Upholstered or more minimal? Is it OK to mix and match? (Yes!) What about a bench in lieu of chairs? (We’re split on that one—a little back support is helpful after a couple martinis.) The husband-and-wife team of Cristina Casanas-Judd and General Judd of Me and General Design also have strong...
Roberto Lugo, aka the "Village Potter' (or, previously, the "Ghetto Potter") has a new show at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ, featuring 9 new large-scale works and one gigantic urn (not ceramic) destined to be an insta-favorite. Read all about it here....
“We believe aspirational is attainable” is a phrase that makes several appearances on Lawson Fenning’s website. The beloved Los Angeles shop, founded almost 20 years ago by Glenn Lawson and Grant Fenning, has become the go-to for those seeking pieces that epitomize a laid-back yet extremely sophisticated California lifestyle. The designs often nod to decades past, with a focus on noble natural materials and earthy tones. But attainable? Only for some. That changes this week with the debut of the duo’s collection for CB2—dozens of truly attainable pieces ranging from furniture and lighting to tabletop and rugs.More details here....
For most of us, a “cluster” is a situation to be avoided at all costs. But in the land of legendary jeweler Harry Winston, the cluster is an iconic design element, where different cuts of diamonds (pear, marquise and round brilliant) are grouped together to create maximum brilliance and sparkle. The latest is a dazzling suite — necklace, earrings, bracelet and ring — of three-dimensional sculptures featuring yellow and white diamonds, accented by pink sapphires, and set in yellow gold and platinum. Don’t be fooled by the delicate look of the necklace (above); it boasts a weighty 32 carats of...