Mexico seems to be on everyone’s mind at the moment so in this third post about the country where lushness abounds, we travel to Tulum with Susan Jamieson of Bridget Beari Designs, who completed this retreat, Casa Yakuna, for a client in the heart of the Sian K’aan jungle. The home sits on the oceanfront
Though this post comes a tad late for having a stunning new dinner party collection on this year’s Thanksgiving table, we thought we’d offer you a table-scape to consider for all of the fêtes that come after this lauded holiday. DM/BX, a shoppable platform developed by Design Miami/ that was launched in September, is introducing
From November 20, 2021, through May 30, 2022, the Philadelphia Museum of Art will present Circus: Bouroullec Designs, featuring the work of the brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. We’ve followed their partnership as product designers for many years, our first introduction to their out-of-the-box thinking during the initial Design Miami/ fair. As you can see 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
When the term luxury bedding is mentioned, it’s pretty common that formal linens with embroidery and heavy ornamentation come to mind. Bella Notte, a Novato, California-based manufacturer, is out to change that, one lovely product at a time. The brand makes washable bed linens that carry the unusual juxtaposition of fitting into both luxury and
It is impossible to walk the streets of Paris and not feel steeped in history, whether the representation of it is Neoclassical, Baroque, or Art Nouveau. An example of the ornamentation that crops up at every turn is the Pont Alexandre III above, a Beaux-Arts style bridge dotted with Art Nouveau lamps, playful cherubs and
Jackie von Tobel, shown signing one of her whimsical creations at Left Bank Art during Atlanta Winter Market, said, “Pink is always in style.” The statement was in response to our comment that we were seeing so many shades of the color, some pale and pretty; others dusky hues of deep rose (and everything in
As promised in our last Design Diary entry, which featured asymmetrical design elements and furnishings with organic shapes being exhibited around the world, we’re taking a look at what we’ve seen stateside that fits into these interesting categories. Why the fascination with the uneven in interiors? As Cecil Adams, the VP of Creative at Currey
Our inbox has been blowing up lately with furnishings that have asymmetrical and organic shapes being exhibited and sold around the world. We thought we’d share some of our favorites being offered globally, and stay tuned for a look at examples debuting stateside, as the proliferation of the curvy and uneven was evident during High
Our CEO will be moderating “A Grand Tour of Textiles: Past, Present and Future,” a panel discussion during Dallas Design Week at the Dallas Market Center, which will take place on Friday, June 22, at 2 p.m. If you are planning to be at Market, we hope you’ll stop by because the panelists will be