Lance Wovens

I first saw Lance Wovens at the New York International Gift Show last summer. They are a new line of Italian designed, handwoven leather pillows, rugs, benches & totes, in the manner of Bottega Veneta:

Beautiful Bottles

A well stocked bar is essential for entertaining.

David Hick's Bar

Here are some beautiful bottles I like to keep on hand:

Kids Gifts 2011

I can't believe it is already that time of year! Here are some of my favorite gifts for kids:

Babies Oeuf I heart jumper from Crew Cuts

Rocking Rabbit from Hadley Baby

Zoo-ology by Joelle Jolivet, Amazon

atsuyo et akiko from Swell Body & Boutique

Stuffed Owl from Flora and Henri

Iggy Peck Architect by Andrea Beaty, Amazon

The Farnsworth House by Mies van der Rohe, Lego

Miller Goodman's Playshapes from A+R Store

Outfit from Bon Point

Natural Crayons from Clementine Art

Let's Make Some Great Art by Marion Deuchars, Amazon

Feed 5 Bear from The FEED Foundation

Lindsey Adelman

I am a huge fan of Lindsey Adelman's lighting. She is an industrial designer that makes custom made, hand-blown chandeliers that look more like sculptures than light fixtures. They have a way of completely transforming a space:

Aspen Social Club, NYC

Barneys New York

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Chanel + Ice Cream

What could be more decadent?

Little Nest

One of my favorite periods in design is Mid-Century Modern. The iconic pieces designed during that time not only still feel current but also go well with both traditional or modern interiors. I especially love using Mid-Century chairs in kids rooms. That is why I adore these tot sized reproductions from Little Nest:

Anh Duong

I am looking forward to viewing Anh Duong's show of self-portaits at the Sonnabend Gallery. "Duong uses images of herself in varying poses - both clothed and unclothed - as staging grounds for an emotionally charged internal discourse on relationships and the power of playing dress up."  
The show is on November 3 - December 22. The gallery is located at 536 West 22nd Street, NYC.

In the Solitude of the Boudoir

                                                                                                          Toutes ces fois où je ne t'ai pas dit que je t'aime

(All these times I did not tell you that I love you)

 There is always champagne in the fridge

After we fought I dreamed I made out with Brad Pitt

L’Enfance Dorée
(Gilded Childhood)

Quote & images from Sonnabend

Tiffany Private Event

For those of you that are Boston locals I wanted to extend an invitation I just received to a private event at the brand new Tiffany & Co. store on November 13 from 10am-12pm. The store, which is now located at The Chestnut Hill Mall, has a new sophisticated look.

Jean Schlumberger's diamond and emerald bracelet

Maje, USA

The chic Parisian label Maje has just opened its first US store. It is located in Soho at 145 Spring Street.The brainchild of Moroccan-born designer Judith Milgrom, Maje was created "for a women who is a lover of bohemian, feminine fashion." I can't wait to check it out! 

Aerin's Aspen

I love how modern yet inviting Aerin Lauder's Aspen home feels. Taking cues from the snow covered birch trees, the cream and brown color scheme helps to draw the outdoors in.

Aerin Lauder in Olivier Theyskens and The Row fur cap 

Rift-cut white oak walls and cedar marble

The living room contains a Jean-Michel Frank sofa & Hans Wegner hoop chairs 

Other side of the living room showing a George Nakashima table

The master bedroom with a low oak bed and Andreas Gursky photograph

Her boy's oak lined bedroom

Partially covered deck with Donald Sutherland teak lounge chair and coffee table

All Images from Vogue.com