Not all summer get-aways are AWAY. This one in fact, is not in the Hamptons but right in the center of Manhattan. When a dear friend asked us to freshen up his tiny (and we do mean tiny) apartment, his directive was to "Make me feel like I'm on the beach." The result is not very New York, actually, ... Read More about A City Cabana
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Seguso Viro – the Magic of Venetian Glass
It's pretty rare these days to find anything with lasting power. Trends come and go with lightning speed and rarely leave any kind of lasting impact. When something manages to captivate the collective consciousness for generations, then it rightly deserves to be called a classic. When we think of ... Read More about Seguso Viro – the Magic of Venetian Glass
A (Clearly) Classic Combination: White Webb Teams with Donghia
While opposites may attract, great marriages are usually based on mutual understandings, shared goals, and a common sensibility. For all of these reasons, Matthew White and Frank Webb are thrilled by their new union with Donghia, Inc., international purveyors of exceptional style and timeless ... Read More about A (Clearly) Classic Combination: White Webb Teams with Donghia
Italy of my Dreams – The Story of an American Designer’s Real Life Passion for Italian Style
After a long, cold winter, spring blossoms finally emerge to inspire and delight. And so, after ten years of working on my first book, it is finally ready to face the world. Italy of my Dreams shares my story of the many ways Italy has transformed how I see beauty and how it influences my ... Read More about Italy of my Dreams – The Story of an American Designer’s Real Life Passion for Italian Style
Folding Screens – Making Design Problems Disappear
Folding screens have a long history in interior design. In ancient China early examples were made of painted wood. Later, Japanese screens were constructed of more portable paper that was painted, lacquered or gilded. In the 1500's they were brought to Portugal by European traders, and soon the ... Read More about Folding Screens – Making Design Problems Disappear
