We knew from seeing the cover image that we would respond viscerally to Life in a French Country House: Entertaining for All Seasons by Cordelia de Castellane, which was released this month by Rizzoli New York. The publicity surrounding its debut touts her as France’s most prominent hostess, a title she illustrates as the book moves from
When the highly esteemed designer Alexander Lamont asks the question, “What makes a design iconic?” you know the answer is going to be soulfully authentic. Though many product designers pay lip-service to what they believe should stand the test of time, Lamont dives deeper on the subject: “As well as being unique and impactful, an
Maison et Objet 2021 wrapped up its fall show last month. When the next iteration takes place in January 2022, Gregory Lacoua will take center stage, as he has just been awarded the Grand Prix de la Création de la Ville de Paris. Because we were not able to attend this past fall, we thought
Nestled into the plat of land that holds the Atlanta History Center and a number of educational venues, all surrounded by planted gardens, is Swan House. One steamy summer day, not unlike the ones we’ve been experiencing recently, we trekked to the mansion with Bethanne Matari, Currey & Company’s public relations maven, who had scheduled
Brussels-based architect Olivier Dwek is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his firm with a new title published by Rizzoli. Olivier Dwek: In the Light of Modernity showcases the architect’s point of view, which has been hailed as a radical vision of contemporary elegance and European luxury. Released in May of 2021, the book is filled with buildings and
Past trips abroad have brought us some of our favorite experiences, one that often rises to the top in our minds is taking in the François Pinault Collection of contemporary art at the Punta della Dogana in Venice. It was a gorgeous day, as you can see in the brilliant blue of the sky in
For thirty-five years, the talented team at Phillips Collection has been traveling the world, discovering and designing amazing products. The manufacturer has grown from being a company of discovery to a company of design, and not just in manufacturing new elements for the home but in sourcing exotic woods for one-of-a-kind offerings they include in
We knew we would be wowed when we visited Versailles given the images we had seen of the lavish architecture and décor. But we were surprised when the two buildings on a much more comfortable scale to the human form, the Grand Trianon and the Petit Trianon, rose to the top of our favorites list.
Every time New Ravenna releases new mosaics, we become even greater fans. This month, it’s Femme & Function, a collection of handcrafted mosaics created in celebration of the innovation and artistry of women throughout history. The artistry involved in creating designs as fluid as these is astounding and our hats are off to the craftspeople,
Timothy Corrigan is in the midst of a renovation of his 18th-century Château de la Chevallerie, located in Alençon, the town that was tapped by Louis XIV to become the lacemaking capital of France. The château with its lovely 18th-century paneled rooms and parquet de Versailles wood floors, was the inspiration for the Chateau Collection, hair-on-hide