11 Elizabeth

Elizabeth Street Apartment by Roman & Williams 

Commune

Commune.  All bohemian and chic

Ron Gilad - Functional Aesthetically Angled Abstracts

 Coffee Table No 1. enameled brass, leather

New York resident, Ron Gilad's modern approach to furniture making is so abstract and angular.  His work contains an industrial cold sensibility in a good way.  I like the unexpected and awkwardness of it all.

 Coffee Table No 2. enameled brass, ultra clear glass

 Dining Table. Powder Coated steel, glass

 Fruit  Bowl No 1.1. Swiss pear, enameled brass, felt

 Void Stool. Corian

 Birth of a Chair. Enameled sterling silver

 Open unfolded space.  Enameled brass

 Cube corner door. Enameled brass

A Legend on the Upper East Side

I am so excited that Lonny Mag has done a spread in their recent publication of Albert Hadley's Upper East Side apartment.  I respect his work and achievements so much.  As some may or may not know, his long-time design partner was Sister Parish!  He has designed for Vice President Al Gore, Diane Sawyer, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and The Getty families.  Kudos Lonny Mag!

Cozy Living - For a Couple and their Four Dogs

I haven't blogged in a while because I've been in Los Angeles finishing up a project.  These are some quick shots from the California home.  The client loves Chinese and ethnic decor and wanted a blue and white scheme.  Four dogs have run of the house so I chose beige fabrics instead of white.  I also made sure the area rugs contained pattern to hide all the dogie hair.  In a prior post I spoke about the importance of quality area rugs, and that they will last a lifetime and beyond.  The area rug for the family room is a good example of this.  An Oushak wool rug from Pakistan was the perfect choice for the space because of the vibrant blue color and graceful patterns it contained.  The coffee table is very durable and will hold up to any dog jumping on it since it's made from reclaimed wood and steel.

Continuing the blue theme in the bedroom, I introduced chocolate also.  The contrast of white, chocolate and blue creates interest and a sense of playfulness.  Here, I found zinc bedside tables to flank the wood sleigh bed, and blond wood antique Tibetan finials that I converted into lamps.  Keeping with the semi exotic feeling, I hung blue Cameroon head dresses on the wall and added a zebra bench and Moroccan pouf.  The pull and play of different materials and fabrics is key to achieving a cozy atmosphere.

For the powder room, I felt my clients needed a little drama and the illusion of more space, so I suggested the mosaic glass tile wall which reflects the glow of the sconces beautifully.  I removed an old fashioned vanity that was too wide and much too tall for the room, which was crowding the area.  I replaced it with a custom concrete vessel sink which sits on top of a simple cabinet.  The large early American mirror from Pennsylvania along with the polished nickel accents completes the small space.  

Objects from different corners of the globe with casual fabrics and materials bring cozy living to this family of six.

Paper Art

Carlos Amoreles

Ever since I saw the Slash exhibit at Museum of Arts and Design I've been fascinated with paper cut art. Here are some of my favorites from artists that are paving the way in this art form.  I think it's going to be the next rage!

Adam Fowler

Su Blackwell

Cara Baker

Doug Beube

Carol Kunstadt

Thomas Gabzdil Libertiny

Georgia Russell

Darryl Carter

I've always admired Darryl Carter's work.  So refined, sophisticated and a little worn.