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Michael Graves Design's accessible, ADA compliant, collection for Pottery Barn
Michael Graves Design’s ADA Compliant furniture for Pottery Barn/Forbes.com

“At the end of the day, it’s really about safety and style,” noted Donald Strum, President of Michael Graves Design, of the firm’s new accessible home collection for Pottery Barn. The truly groundbreaking offering – 27 pieces that are ADA-compliant accessible updates to three of Pottery Barn’s best selling collections, plus several new designs – launches today after almost two years in development. Read the article and see the some pieces in the collection here....

Gundari, Greece
Gundari resort in Folegandros/Galerie

Folegandros may be one of Greece’s best-kept secrets. The 12-square-mile western Cycladic island is one of those “hard to get to, but worth it once you get there” destinations, reached only by boat or helicopter. Often referred to as the anti-Mykonos, its year-round population hovers in the 750 range. Cruise ships do not dock here. There is no Uber or Lyft. But Folegandros (which, according to myth, is named for the son of King Minos of Crete) does have a dreamy new resort, that they say will introduce the island to “the discerning Greek island hopper.” See all the gorgeousness...

Rima Suqi, Tangier, Villa Mabrouka, Elle
Tangier story in ELLE

I f you had said to me 10 years ago that Tangier was going to be the hottest place and everybody was going to be talking about it, I would have said you were crazy,” admits Kenza Bennani, found- er of ready-to-wear and accessories brand New Tangier. Her hometown is one of the largest cities in Morocco, perched on the northwestern tip of not just the country but the entire African continent. It’s an extraordinary location, poised between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, and bordered by the Strait of Gibraltar. The hill- side topography here is often compared...

A bespoke monogram by Nancy Sharon Collins
Nancy Sharon Collins’ Hand-drawn Bespoke Monograms/Forbes

One would think that in a time when some send invitations to major life events via digital platforms and there are debates about whether kids should still be taught cursive writing, that the demand for customized stationery would be practically non-existent. Turns out, it’s quite the opposite. Stationery and all its affiliated accoutrements for all occasions is still very relevant. And there’s a particularly discerning demographic that takes it one step further: they commission hand-drawn bespoke monograms. It's true! Read more here....

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Daniel Arsham cabin at Destination Kohler/Forbes

Daniel Arsham’s exhibitions draw throngs of adoring fans, but his latest installation has remained fairly under the radar. That could be due to its unlikely location: a cabin on Lake Michigan in rural Wisconsin. It’s the fifth and latest addition to the Kohler Cabin Collection at Destination Kohler, a large resort known primarily for golf (it boasts four championship courses) and a world-class spa. The addition of Arsham’s cabin catapults the resort, owned by the Kohler Company, to bucket-list status as a destination for fans of the artist, considered by many to be one of the most important of his...

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Bryan O’Sullivan profile/Forbes.com

The name Bryan O’Sullivan may not immediately ring any bells. But if you’ve enjoyed a cocktail at the famed Red Room bar in London’s Connaught Hotel, booked the penthouse at Claridge’s (or enjoyed dinner at the iconic property’s restaurant) or checked into Maybourne’s luxe properties in Beverly Hills or just outside Monte Carlo (in Roquebrune-Cap Martin) then you’ve experienced interiors that he’s designed. Read the full story here....

Rima Suqi, Men's jewelry, Galerie
Men’s jewelry story/Galerie

Men’s jewelry is having a moment: The Iron Claw actor Jeremy Allen White sported a Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Bird on a Rock brooch to the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Trevor Noah donned a version of the same iconic style for the Grammy Awards. Bad Bunny hit the Oscars red carpet clad in Cartier, while Colman Domingo chose pieces from David Yurman’s new High Jewelry collection. Considering the vast array of choices now available—and Father’s Day looming on June 16—now is the perfect time to eschew the traditional gifts for Dad in lieu of something unexpected, but sure to delight. These...

Rima Suqi, Ben Abramowicz, 1818 Collective, Galerie Provenance
Benjamin Abramowitz at 1818/Galerie

Benjamin Abramowitz is perhaps one of the most prolific artists in recent times with almost zero name recognition. That will undoubtedly change with an exhibition of his works debuting this weekend at 1818 Collective in Sag Harbor, in collaboration with Galerie Provenance. The latter is owned by Sheila Bouttier, the only grandchild of the late Abramowitz. A former Senior Vice President of Telepictures/Warner Bros. and ABC Daytime, Bouttier runs Galerie Provenance from her Los Angeles home, which is chock full of his works in mediums ranging from paintings to inks on paper to sculptures. “I’ve never had anyone come to...

The Brick House, New Canaan, Rima Suqi, Forbes
Philip Johnson’s Brick House now open for tours/Forbes.com

The Glass House in New Canaan, CT is on every architecture fan's bucket list, and has been open to the public since 2007. The Brick House, which debuted earlier than the Glass House (but the same year), hasn't been open since 2008 because of water damage. But it's been restored, is now open, and I got a sneak peak a few weeks ago. Read the whole article, including many fun facts, here. Photo credit: Michael Biondo...