- May 10, 2011
- First Look: The Website With Four Walls
When Michael Bruno, founder of the furniture and antiques site 1stdibs.com, approached James Druckman, the president and CEO of the New York Design Center, two years ago with the idea of creating a physical storefront for some of the site’s dealers, Druckman had an �ah-ha� moment.
- April 26, 2011
- First Look: The Under-the-Radar A-Lister
A new design book called Living Traditions: Interiors by Matthew Patrick Smyth ($50, The Monacelli Press) finally launched last week, and I have to say, it was a long time coming.
- April 19, 2011
- Space of the Week: Sure Beats Candlelight
The Italian company famous for its Venetian handblown glass teamed up with the British company Established and Sons to create an exciting collection of new glass pieces in time for Venini’s 90th anniversary.
- April 19, 2011
- First Look: Milan Turns Fifty
Design-hunting is never more fun or hectic than when I’m running around Milan’s Design Week.
- April 12, 2011
- Space of the Week: Carpets Worthy of Sultans�and Spaniels
Artist Madeline Weinrib, who launched her carpet-designing career in 1998, has since grown her business to include upholstered furniture, fashion, and accessories.
- April 12, 2011
- First Look: Pure Rockaway Style
- April 5, 2011
- Space of the Week: The One-Bedroom Peruvian-Rug Market
A look inside couple Amy and Brett Morris’s Fort Greene abode.
- March 29, 2011
- First Look: New Finds at an Old Flea
There are fantastic flea markets all over the city, but my longtime favorite is the Garage.
- March 29, 2011
- Space of the Week: You See a Mirror, He Sees Lord Nelson’s Dolphins
For the erudite writer-historian Jeffrey Simpson, every piece of décor has a fascinating backstory.
- March 22, 2011
- First Look: Cary Grant, Party of Two?
I am happy to report that the new incarnation is still in the best of hands, and feels like an updated version of great New York dining arenas like El Morocco and the Stork Club.