Modern Day Living
Designers likely know of the Westedge Design Fair in Los Angeles since 2013. This year marks the first Dallas Westedge Design Fair, co-located with Artexpo Dallas. There was noticeably more art representation than design, in terms of vendors, but I would imagine that next year will have momentum based on what I saw this year. There were some interesting vendors bringing international [Read more…] about Artexpo Dallas and WestEdge Design Fair
My first trip to Milan left me with plans to return. This energetic city oozes luxury, fashion, innovation, history, architecture, and aperitivos. The people are refined, elegant, confidently fashion forward.
The above image is of the Piazza del Duomo, with the Duomo in front and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele To the left. (More on that below) Because my time was limited in this beautiful city, this area was a priority on my short list, and it did not disappoint. Piazza del Duomo marks the center of the city, geographically and because of [Read more…] about Milan Design Week, snapshots from Milan
Everything that surrounds you affects you, so surround yourself only with things you love.
Melissa Penfold’s book Living Well By Design is beautifully written and photographed with images of her own home as well as projects of quite a few designers around the world. Her eye for design and thoughtful explanations of design elements stress the importance of embracing your home’s setting, which not all designers think of. Her down to earth advice and pointers are delivered with a gentle touch. Penfold believes there is a difference between furnishing a room and decorating a room- and that difference is style. [Read more…] about Living Well By Design
One of my favorite design books EVER, Modern English by Emily Todhunter and Katie Earl is a book to revisit often. The talented design duo share a diverse selection of projects that include contemporary townhomes, boutique hotels, restaurants, ski chalets, super yachts, country homes, grand heritage houses, private banks, contemporary new builds, and their own homes. Their projects are numerous and varied- and because discretion is an integral part of their business, quite a few have never been photographed or published. Modern English is divided into three sections: country, town, and abroad.
Todhunter and Earle are known for unpretentious discreet interiors (where budget does not appear to be an issue). Their style exemplifies a hard to quantify Englishness to its very core. I am not referring to what one might consider typical English, with chintzy florals, their bar is waaaay higher. Their laser focus is on [Read more…] about Modern English
This book focuses on residences owned by a handful of Juan Montoya’s storied clientele that occupy breathtaking sites in Cap Cana, Miami Beach, Punta Mita, and other idyllic oceanfront settings. His portfolio is stunning and this book offers a virtual vacation to upscale tropical luxury homes he has designed. Montoya has a keen sense for incorporating the exteriors with his interiors. His aesthetic is precise, refined, uncluttered, and seductive. [Read more…] about Designing Paradise, by Juan Montoya
