Monday, May 31, 2010

The House of Luck

I haven't seen the new Sex and the City movie yet because I've read some not so great reviews. I am curious to finally see the fashions and interiors but so much that I feel like giving up two hours of my life just yet. I'm surprised at how much attention has been given to the fact that they shot the movie in Morocco for two months which was used as a stand in for Abu Dhabi. What would have been more interesting is if part of the film actually took place in Morocco and more specifically, in Tangiers, at the former home of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, seen here. It was decorated by the illustrious interior designer Jacques Grange and was for sale last year and might possibly still be available. I can't find any record of it being sold. Perhaps Carrie and the girls could have rented it while getting away from their lives in New York or used it as a pit stop on their way to visit Christian Louboutin on his houseboat on the Nile. Couldn't be any worse than them wearing harem pants in the desert and falling off camels. The house also happens to be named Villa Mabrouka which means House of Luck. Sounds like they could have used some. Enjoy!



















Photos by Ivan Terestchenko and Christie’s Great Estates

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Bon Weekend!

I hope everyone enjoys this wonderful long weekend!





Photos by Pamela Hansen

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Bleu et Blanc

I'm heading out to the Hamptons again this weekend and wish I was staying at a house this chic! There is nothing that says beach house or summer more than blue and white. This one happens to have been designed by my uber talented interior design friend David Lawrence. It was also featured on the cover and inside the June 2009 issue of House Beautiful. I told you that he was talented! Happy Memorial Day Weekend!










Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Travel Burnout

 

The fabulous Thom Felicia and I in New York at a Withit presentation

I have really had a crazy year so far in 2010 with what seems to be non-stop travel and work.  I love it but after my recent trip to New York I have felt particularly burnt out!  Hence my lack of posting – sorry. 

 

One of my  favorite blogging buddies Michelle Morlan of Schematic Life and I at SURTEX in New York

 

I was in New York for several events. First was the Surtex show which is a tradeshow for surface and textile designers.  It is run in conjunction with the Stationary show which is huge and full of talent!   Second was the ICFF show – The International Contemporary Furnishings Fair, and it was great.  So much fun new product and innovation!  Very inspirational.

Valorie, Angelica, Me

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My friend Maybelline Te of Snug Furniture, Angelica, myself, Maybelline’s friend

I met my sister Valorie and my daughter Angelica in New York and they went to some of the great events around town with me.  A highlight was the opening night party for ICFF which was held in the outdoor atrium and sculpture gallery.  It was a fun and lively event attended by a great group of creative people.  We had a great time.

 The Withit ladies at dinner

Also going on in town that week was the Withit design tour.  Withit stands for Women in the Home Furnishings Industry Today and it is a fabulous group of entrepreneurial women who have made their mark in our industry.  From company CEO’s to authors and designers the group is filled with women who are making a difference in their perspective fields.  I was absolutely energized by all of them and can’t wait to meet more members.

 

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Thom Felicia in action.

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Part of the Withit group enjoying some bubbly at Safavieh

I’m off to Laguna Beach this weekend with my hubby for some badly needed R & R and then it’s back home and back to work.

 

Hope you all enjoy your holiday weekend and take time to relax and revitalize!  See you next week.

Pool Party

It was a scorcher in New York today with temperatures reaching into the 90's and all I could think about was jumping into a nice cold pool. Since that isn't possible, I'm going to stare at these chic pools and see if that helps cool me down. If not, I might have to settle for a cold shower. Enjoy!

Schifter Residence

Ralph Lauren

Douglas Friedman

Douglas Friedman

Kate Walsh Residence

Slim Aarons

Hollywood Homes

Pamela Hansen

Cuomo Residence

Patrick Demarchelier

Kelly Wearstler

Slim Aarons

Thomas Loof

"Sink or Swim." - Shakespeare