Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Dining With Books

I love books. I love to read and I love the way books look in the rooms of my home. Each tome I have read is a part of my memory. I can look at a worn spine on a shelf and remember classes I took, the places I sat while reading various stories, the "junk shop" in Houston where I bought used copies of Nancy Drew. Some of the most tattered books on my shelves are treasured tales I now share with my children.

Books are perfectly at home in libraries and home offices, but they suit dining rooms as well. They add personality to a space and hint at the homeowner's interests and hobbies. Bookshelves in a dining room can cleverly conceal ugly ductwork, and a collection of cook books in the kitchen can add color to a breakfast spot. Many of us consider books to be favorite friends, so why not invite them to the table . . . 


"An ornate late-nineteenth century brass and crystal chandelier is a glamorous contrast to the dining room's clean-lined bookshelves, and teak mid-century modern Hans Wegner chairs and contemporary artwork."
New York loft of Christiane Lemieux and Joshua Young of DwellStudio.
Design by Meyer Davis Studio.
Photography by Angus McRitchie.
Canada House and Home (August 2009).

"Antique French chairs from Michael Trapp flank a wood-and-zinc table from R.T. Facts."
Photography by Joshua McHugh.
Text by Mitchell Owens.
Architectural Digest (October 2011).

"Armchairs from Swaim surround an oak pedestal table. Built-in bookshelves store cookbooks and visually separate the breakfast room from the kitchen."
Westport, Connecticut, home of Joan and Bruce Nemirow.
Interior design by homeowner Joan Nemirow, Joan Nemirow Designs LLC.
Architecture by McKee Patterson and Kathleen Poirie.
Photography by John Bessler.
Text by Amy Elbert.
"Fab Kitchen With Soaring Ceiling" produced by Stacy Kunstel.

"[Miles] Redd designed the ebonized wood and sterling bookshelf, where a colorblock painting by Leora Armstrong hangs. When they're alone, the owners dine at this carved flip-top game table from Agostino Antiques."
Manhattan apartment designed for a couple in the fashion world.
Interior design by Miles Redd.
Photography by Thomas Loof.
House Beautiful (July 2009).

"In the dining area, vintage John Kandell oak chairs surround a pedestal table."
Gramercy Park apartment.
Interior decoration by Mica Ertegun, MAC II.
Architecture by John Pawson.
Photography by Pieter Estersohn.
Text by Mayer Rus.
"Simply Sublime" produced by Michael Reynolds.
Architectural Digest (August 2012).

Designer Colette van den Thillart uses this dining room as her home office. "A blue lacquered wall and ceiling fresco are just two of the rich details that give this room personality. The striped tablecloth and green velvet chair adds contrast. Gold shell-shaped lights shine on book spines for easy searching."
Colette van den Thillart's London home.
Ceiling fresco by Angel Interiors.
Photography by Chris Tubbs.
"Photo Gallery: Amazing Libraries"
Canada House and Home (January 2011).

"With a table this big and a piano-playing owner, the library changes into a cozy place to host dinner parties and songfests."
Designer Myra Hoefer's California home.
Interior design by Myra Hoefer, Myra Hoefer Design.
Photography by Victoria Pearson.
House Beautiful. 


"In the dining area, an antique Swedish table seats eight. . . . .Lifting the ceiling meant more room for bookshelves and . . . [Podge Bune's] collection of scrapbooks."
The Hamptons cottage of interior designer Podge Bune.
Interior design by Podge Bune.
Photography by Francesco Lagnese.
"Don't Overthink It" interview by Christine Pittel.
House Beautiful (June 2012).


"[Flavio] Albanese's photography collection, displayed in the dining area, includes images by Robert Mapplethorpe and Karl Lagerfeld. The chairs with cotton slipcovers are by Philippe Starck for Driade."
Home of architect and designer Flavio Albanese on the Italian island of Pantelleria.
Photography by Francesco Bolis.
Original text by Luca Selvi.
"Idyll in the Sun" text by Michael Lassell.
Elle Decor (January - February 2013).
Originally published in ELLE DECORATION Netherlands.


"Art, books and light fill author and historian Barbara Goldsmith's Manhattan apartment, designed by Mica Ertegun, of MAC II. 'Instead of jewelry,' says Goldsmith, 'books have become my Breakfast at Tiffany's.' For the dining room/library, Ertegun bought an Art Deco table at a Paris flea market; the chairs were designed by MAC II. At rear is Three Weeks, 1957, by Larry Rivers."
Photography by Peter Aaron/Esto.
"Revision on Park Avenue" text by Joseph Giovannini.
Architectural Digest (December 2006). 

"A dining room wall is cleverly turned into a mini-library. Designer Chris Lischkoff disguised vertical ductwork with a built-in bookcase. Shallow shelves in front of the awkward element act as picture rails."
Photography by Ted Yarwood.
"Photo Gallery: Amazing Libraries"
Canada House and Home (March 2010).

"Vintage armchairs surround a dining table [Stephen] Volpe designed with Roth Martin; the aluminum bookshelves are by Martin Szekely, and the light fixture is a design from the 1950s."
San Francisco apartment of designer Steven Volpe.
Photography by William Abranowicz.
Text by Ingrid Abramovitch.
"Rare Form" produced by Anita Sarsidi.
Elle Decor (September 2011).

"At the Ketchum, Idaho, home of Mary Lynn and Rusty Turner, custom-made steel bookcases line the walls of the dining area in the great room; the wood-and-iron chandelier and oak dining table are by Lucca Studio; the chairs are slipcovered in herringbone linen, and the rug by F. J. Hakimian is made of vintage kilim panels."
Interior design by homeowner Mary Lynn Turner and her daughters, Marie Turner Carson and Emily Turner, all of M. Elle Design.
Architecture by Bob White, Forest Studio.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna.
"The Peak of Rustic Chic" by Kathleen Hackett.
Elle Decor (December 2010 - January 2011). 

"The library shelves are studded with antlers from European hunting lodges and trophies found at flea markets and on eBay; the Windsor chairs are antique, the china is by Hermes, and the napkins are by Leontine Linens."
Kentucky home of Mark Badgley and James Mischka.
Photography by Roger Davies.
Elle Decor (September 2009).

"A selection of copper and stainless-steel pans and some of [James] Mischka's many cookbooks."
Kentucky home of Mark Badgley and James Mischka.
Photography by Roger Davies.
Elle Decor (September 2009).

"Chairs by Jasper are grouped with a bespoke Smith-designed dining table and chandelier; the carpet is by Aga John Oriental Rugs, and the vintage low chairs are by William Spratling."
Interior design by Michael S. Smith.
Architecture by Locati Architects.
Photography by Roger Davies.
Text by Mayer Rus.
"A Rustic Yet Modern Montana Ski House" produced by Michael Reynolds.
Architectural Digest (December 2012).
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Thursday, 18 April 2013

Extreme Hamptons - too much??

Bridgehampton, New York, New York!!!

Price Guide:  $59.5 Million
Not sure it's still for sale, but I'm just saying...

To me, this kind of wealth is embarrassing,
but of course I say that from a standpoint that I will probably 
never be that rich.

Surely there is better things you can do with your wealth...
oh well, I ain't gonna make a change here,
So here's a few pics anyway!

A premiere landing spot for your flashy car!

I love how those upstairs rooms all have balconies...

It's nice, but I wouldn't say its "fantastic",
lacks that "wow factor" to me.
Remember people money can't buy good taste!


 Bowling alley?
Why not!
That is pretty cool!

How beautiful it must be to swim with the kids, 
looks like a lovely place to live and play!

 Well you could ask Jay Z & Beyonce,

 And this is Cheryl Mercuris,
she stayed there for two weeks in December
and paid $500,00 for the two weeks rent!
Apparently she went back for another month later,
all to find a guy to love her - wtf is wrong with this picture!!!

 Wow - funnily enough, if you look at other houses in the area,
they are all quite impressive like this one,
so that must be one hellova suburb to live in!!!

And here's the lucky owners,
Joe Farrell & his cute family!
Talk about lucky people....

Here's some more info from THIS article:

Bridgehampton - Joe Farrell built a hundred homes in the Hamptons before he started work on the largest project he has ever undertaken, his new 30,000 square-foot home on Halsey Lane in Bridgehampton. The house is for sale for $59.5 million but Farrell is not really interested in moving out just yet. 

The house has a bowling alley, a squash court, a children's playroom complete with a DJ booth, a karaoke stage and a dressing room. You can also climb a rock wall in the basement inching your way up one hand and one foot at a time until you reach the ceiling complete with a specially designed padded floor to cushion your fall should you miss one of the protruding ledges on your way up or way down.
The amiable builder adheres to a 'life is too short' philosophy that is reflected in his no expense spared approach to home construction.

You can play a few rounds of virtual golf and skate board on a specially designed indoor half pipe. After that you can relax in a massage room, soak in a hot tub or hit the Jacuzzi and sauna after you work out in the gym. No expense has been spared in creating this full home spa that rivals many professional operations.
Clearly this is no ordinary house but then Farrell is no ordinary builder. The house is a real estate broker's dream as well as a buyer's fantasy come true. Brokers often say the best house to buy is the house a builder builds for himself. That's when no expense is spared and no detail is overlooked as the house approaches state-of-the-art perfection.
The house has nine bedrooms and 11 and half baths. One of the highlights of the first floor is the 10-seat mini-movie theater complete with interactive seats for family members and guest who tire of watching one of the many flat screen televisions. The walk-in refrigerator makes large scale entertaining easy.
The detailing is meticulous right down to the decorative moldings and tile work. The kitchen is to die for even if all you do is boil water. The pool house befits the 60 by 20 foot heated gunite pool complete with electric pool cover and underwater stereo system. The set up gives new meaning to sitting by the pool on hazy summer days when the ocean is too dangerous and the bay is filled with jellyfish.
The house alas, is no where near the ocean or the bay, a factor that does not seem to deter Farrell or the enthusiastic brokers who want to sell this house as the Farrells get comfortable enough to enjoy a July barbeque or two.
The amiable builder adheres to a 'life is too short' philosophy that is reflected in his no expense spared approach to home construction. "I hired the guy who programs the planes for the King of Saudi Arabia to work on the electronic and computer systems in the house," Farrell recounted. He also hired an architect who worked on the Ritz Carlton in Palm Beach to come in and create the spectacular playroom area in the basement. A 100 man crew worked six days a week for a year-and-a-half to complete the understated manse that sits on an 11.5 acre flag lot in agricultural reserve. 

"I wanted to build a house that was equal to the property," Farrell said, pointing to the scarcity of land remaining in Bridgehampton where even small building lots are hard to come by.
Rumors that the Jonas Brothers are renting the house this summer are not true according to Farrell who notes he turned down a number way north of $1 million for a summer rental with an option to buy a few weeks ago. "I don't need the money, and I just can't move my family out for the summer like that," Farrell said. The house is available for two weeks of your choice this summer for $495,000.
Gary DePersia of the Corcoran Group is one of the high powered Hamptons brokers involved in the process of selling Farrell's house. He is as enthusiastic about the house as its builder. "There is nothing like in on the market. It is a beautiful home." DePersia said.
The 46-year-old former Wall Streeter who once worked on the commodities exchange explained he had always wanted to be a builder. "I couldn't do it until I was 31. I needed the money to buy land, so I made a lot of money so I could afford to buy land. Then I started building, Farrell said. "I love it. I followed my heart."
Having built his first house in Upper Brookville before entering the Hamptons market in 1996, Farrell now lives as a year-round resident. "I don't like the ocean," he said, "because I live here all year. The wind on the beach is bad in the winter."  

"I didn't build this house to sell it," Farrell explained as he described his new home. Completed on May 1, the family moved in shortly after that. The house went on the market a few weeks later as word spread among the real estate community. "They all said there was nothing like this so I put it out there because there was so much interest."
If you Build It, They Will Buy It
According to Farrell, who is no stranger to the high end of the market, you must understand the psychology of the rich and the very rich when you build luxury homes.
"The most important thing to a billionaire is time," Farrell said. "The beauty of my house is that they can move right in. It takes four or five years to build a house like this. These are people who know they are not going to outlive their money. So if they see something they like and they want it, they will buy it." 

There's a lot to like. Collectors of fine wine will have plenty of room to store their stash in this house where the open floor plan makes entertaining easy. Devotes of the Home Shopping Network and other shoppers will love the package room. This is where the Fed-Ex guy and the UPS man can drop off packages without entering the house stowing them safely in a small storage area accessible by its own outside door. The ultra sophisticated Crestron automation system will shoot you an email when a package is delivered just so you know what's going on at the house while you are out at the beach or in the city.
The 2,800 square foot master suite on the second floor is a perfect retreat when you tire of the seductively paneled library on the first floor. You can sit upstairs and watch the impressive train set, the kind that bedazzles hobbyists who spend hours in their basements playing with their railroad cars, miniature houses, depots, trees and assorted street props that populate a miniature city, on television in the living room if the luxurious basement bores you or you want to join the rest of the family as they huddle around the fire. Control the lights and temperature in the house from a computerized touch pad on the walls in most of the rooms. ( "The house is too big to have to go walking from room to room to turn off all the lights," Farrell said.)
"I only work with the best and the smartest brokers," Farrell said. He is not worried about selling it. "I wanted to build a beautiful house for my family. I enjoy the bowling alley. We had eight couples over for dinner the other night and we went bowling. I love to play squash. I don't drink or go to bars. I stay home. These are all the things I wanted to have in a house."
Gary DePersia, a superstar broker at the Corcoran Group is representing the property for Farrell along with a handful of other brokers selected by Farrell. DePersia is as enthusiatic about the property as its owner-builder. "There is nothing like this in the Hamptons," DePersia said and this high-end broker has seen it all over the years. "The property is great, and the house has all the amenities
and then some."  

The secret to his success as a builder? "I get the best guys, I pay them right away and they work for me. I am the fastest payer in the industry," Farrell surmised. Normally a house the size and scale of Farrell's new digs would take a crew at least three to four years to complete. "I am a type "A" builder. I get it done," he said. Farrell broke ground on Halsey Lane on Nov. 1, 2007.
"I love being a builder," Farrell, the man who followed his heart to success, says with contentment. No job is to big or too small for Farrell Construction which recently completed a 2,400 square-foot house in Southold. That's on the North Fork. "I'll do anything reasonable," said the man who loves to build houses. "You get a great sense of accomplishment when you finish building a house." 

Yikes, long article hu!





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Sunday, 7 April 2013

Spheres of Light

Sphere. Globe. Pendant. Halo. Circle of light. Circular skylight. A circle has no beginning and no end. It is perfectly at home in a seaside cottage, an historic manor, or a thoroughly modern space. Take a look . . . 


 "The glass spheres that make up this fixture by Bocci come in various configurations, so you can customize it to fit your space."
Kitchen in Rye, New York.
Design by Louise Brooks, Brooks and Falotico Assoc. Inc.
Photography by Julian Wass.
Styled by Eddie Ross.
Interview by Christine Pittel.
"Kitchen of the Month" produced by Samantha Emmerling.
House Beautiful (December 2012 - January 2013).

"Balanced on Plexiglas cylinders, the breakfast table from Oomph appears to float over a Jonathan Adler rug. Zuo Modern's Criss Cross chairs pick up the pattern play."
Kitchen in Rye, New York.
Design by Louise Brooks, Brooks and Falotico Assoc. Inc.
Photography by Julian Wass.
Styled by Eddie Ross.
Interview by Christine Pittel.
"Kitchen of the Month" produced by Samantha Emmerling.
House Beautiful (December 2012 - January 2013).

"Range and hood, Thermador. Sink, Kohler. Fittings, Hansgrohe. Train schedule, Aidan Gray. Pendant lamps, Remains Lighting. Stools, Go Home."
Don and Kris Rymer's house in Rosemary Beach, Florida.
Interior design by Paige Sumblin Schnell and Anna Kay Poarch of Tracery Interiors.
Architecture by Peter Block Architects.
Photography by Laura Resen.
Written by Mimi Read.
"That Beach Glow" produced by Victoria Jones.
Veranda (July - August 2012).

"Two shar-peis get comfortable under a stunning vintage chandelier from a mod Champs-Elysees salon."
Elle Decor via Pinterest.

"In the family room, vintage capiz-shell globe lanterns hang from the newly vaulted ceiling. . . . A pair of Maureen McQuillan photograms flank the far window."
1930s Georgian-style manor on Long Island's Gold Coast. Formerly the home of financier Ogden Phipps.
Built by William Adams Delano and Chester Holmes Aldrich.
Interior design by Steven Gambrel.
Renovation architecture by Oliver Cope and Olivia Rowan, Oliver Cope Architect.
Photography by Oberto Gili.
Text by Christopher Petkanas.
"Social Studies" produced by Michael Reynolds.
Architectural Digest (September 2012).

"Shyamalan's gatehouse work space features white-oak bookcases and a vaulted ceiling with hand-troweled plasterwork; the globe light fixtures are by Remains Lighting, and the antique Swedish desk chair is from Dienst and Dotter Antikviteter."
Ravenwood, the 1937 Georgian Revival estate of filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and his wife, Bhavna.
Interior design by David Kleinberg.
Renovation by Richard Cameron, Atelier and Co.
Landscape architecture by Barbara Paca.
Photography by Eric Piasecki.
Text by David Colman. 
"Special Effects" produced by Robert Rufino.

"A trio of pendant lights in an outdoor dining area."
Ravenwood, the 1937 Georgian Revival estate of filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and his wife, Bhavna.
Interior design by David Kleinberg.
Renovation by Richard Cameron, Atelier and Co.
Landscape architecture by Barbara Paca.
Photography by Eric Piasecki.
Text by David Colman. 
"Special Effects" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (June 2012).

"Oak doors inset with antiqued mirror in the entry hall lead to the kitchen and private quarters; the pendant lights are by Vaughan, and the leather-and-forged-iron benches were custom made."
Prewar apartment in Chicago.
Interior design by Jean-Louis Deniot.
Text by Dan Shaw.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna.
"The French Connection" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (December 2011).

Pendant light by Vaughan. "The sunburst mirror is by Van der Straeten from Ralph Pucci International, the wallpaper is by Zoffany, and the mirrored marble-top console is another Roche-inspired design by [Jean-Louis] Deniot.'
Prewar apartment in Chicago.
Interior design by Jean-Louis Deniot.
Text by Dan Shaw.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna.
"The French Connection" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (December 2011).

"A JF Chen globe lantern hangs above a Waterworks tub with a burnished-nickel finish in [Jenni] Kayne's bathroom; the fittings are Lefroy Brooks."
Beverly Hills, California, home of fashion designer Jenni Kayne and her family.
Renovation by Silvia Kuhle and Jeffrey Allsbrook, Standard.
Landscape architecture by Pamela Burton.
Photography by Roger Davies.
Text by Mayer Rus.
"Comfort Zone" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (October 2012).

"Lined with marble and painted decades ago to resemble a tent, a bath is furnished with a Judi Boisson rug and antique Chinese garden stools."
Interior design by Thomas Jayne, Jayne Design Studio.
19th-century Greek Revival house in Philadelphia.
Photography by Pieter Estersohn.
Text by Jean Nathan.
"Restorative Power" produced by Howard Christian.

"Calacatta gold marble and glass-front lacquered cabinetry give the master bath a cool sheen; the chandelier is by Emmanuel Babled, the tub is by Kohler, and the lounge chair, upholstered in Pratesi terry towels, is by Liz O'Brien."
Northern California home.
Interior design by Steven Volpe, Steven Volpe Design.
Renovation by Lewis Butler, Butler Armsden Architects.
Photography by Pieter Estersohn.
Text by Mayer Rus.
"Power Play" produced by Howard Christian.
Architectural Digest (November 2011).

"The breakfast area features a vintage pendant light and photos hung salon style. "
Manhattan duplex of Darcy Miller Nussbaum and her family.
Architectural renovation by David Mann, MR Architecture and Decor.
Photography by Nikolas Koenig.
Text by David Colman.
"Sparkling Attitude" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (February 2012).

"A 1960s light fixture from Venfield presides over the breakfast nook. [David] Ruff designed the lacquer cabinetry; the chair is from Design Within Reach, and the Roman-shade fabric is by Lulu DK. The countertops and wainscot are statuary marble."
Prewar Park Avenue apartment.
Interior design by Penny Drue Baird, Dessins, LLC.
Renovation architecture by David Ruff, Design Laboratories LLC.
Photography by Simon Upton.
Text by Dan Shaw.
"Calm, Cool, Collected" produced by Howard Christian.

"The kitchen's light fixtures are from Chameleon Fine Lighting; the vent hood and cooktop are by Wolf, and the dishwasher is by Bosch."
Manhattan apartment of Ashley Stark, creative director of Stark, her family's rug, furniture, fabric and paint company.
Photography by Eric Piasecki.
Text by Kathleen Hackett.
"A Fresh Outlook" produced by Cynthia Frank.
Elle Decor (December 2011).

"A Ryan McGinness print in the master bedroom hangs above a headboard upholstered in a Lelievre velvet; the Venetian light fixture is from the 1930s, the bedside lamp is by Herve Van der Straeten, and the walls are covered in a Holland and Sherry fabric."
Manhattan apartment of Ashley Stark, creative director of Stark, her family's rug, furniture, fabric and paint company.
Photography by Eric Piasecki.
Text by Kathleen Hackett.
"A Fresh Outlook" produced by Cynthia Frank.
Elle Decor (December 2011).

"The daughter's bedroom, with its Paul Evans four-poster, is sheathed in a custom-made wall covering by Porter Teleo; the vintage [Murano glass] ceiling fixture and parchment-front dressers are from JF Chen, and the customized carpet is by the Rug Company."
1930s Georgian Revival home in Bel Air, California.
Interior design by Kelly Wearstler.
Renovation architecture by M. Brian Tichenor, Tichenor and Thorp Architects.
Photography by Roger Davies.
Text by Peter Haldeman.
"Maximum Impact" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (January 2013).

"Resin globe lights are suspended above a dining table of resin and steel, all by [Martha] Sturdy."
Canadian artist Martha Sturdy's "design laboratory" with views of Puget Sound.
Photography by Laurie Black.
"On the Waterfront" text by Peter Haldeman.
Architectural Digest (February 2011).

"The foyer is furnished with an 1860s Chinese desk."
Greenwich Village townhouse of Brooke Shields and her family.
Interior decoration by David Flint Wood.
Renovation by MADE.
Photography by William Waldron.
Text by Judith Thurman.
"Personal History" produced by Howard Christian.
Architectural Digest (March 2012).

"Tom Dixon pendant lights illuminate a staircase next to the family's Heltzer Kubis pool table."
A Manhattan family's East Hampton, New York, retreat.
Interior design by Kenneth Alpert, KA Design Group.
Architecture by Marc Turkel and Morgan Hare of Leroy Street Studio.
Photography by Adrian Wilson.
Text by Ted Loos.
"Politely, Persuasively Modern" produced by Howard Christian.

"Hugh Newell Jacobsen's Halo pendant light, made by Edison Price, mirrors the shape of the white-lacquer dining table; the table and chairs are custom-made pieces by Fornasetti."
Historic Federal-style townhouse in Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Architectural renovation by Hugh Newell Jacobsen and Simon Jacobsen, Jacobsen Architecture.
Photography by Robert C. Lautman.
"Capital Improvement" text by Joseph Giovannini.
Architectural Digest (February 2011).

"The floating staircase, designed by [Mark] Rios, is crowned by a circular skylight; the work at left is by David Muller."
Los Angeles home of TV producer Darren Star.
Interior design by Waldo Fernandez, Waldo's Designs.
Renovation by Mark Rios, Rios Clementi Hale Studios.
Photography by Roger Davies,
Text by Mayer Rus.
"Prime-Time Lineup" produced by Carlos Mota.
Architectural Digest (March 2012).

"On the top level, a meditation room with a circular skylight opens onto a roof deck framed by cypress trees."
An Tearmann is the name a couple gave their home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The term is Irish for "the sanctuary." "The home is a recipient of a 2012 Housing Award from the American Institute of Architects."
Architecture by Dirk Denison, Dirk Denison Architects.
Photography by David Matheson.
"Serene Pursuit" text by Patricia Leigh Brown.
Architectural Digest (January 2011).

"A view of the ocean from the breakfast room. Verner Panton's acrylic Globe light hangs above Hans Wegner CH20 Elbow Chairs, and Marie Krane Bergman paintings are displayed on the wall."
An Tearmann is the name a couple gave their home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The term is Irish for "the sanctuary." "The home is a recipient of a 2012 Housing Award from the American Institute of Architects."
Architecture by Dirk Denison, Dirk Denison Architects.
Photography by David Matheson.
"Serene Pursuit" text by Patricia Leigh Brown.
Architectural Digest (January 2011).

"A grid of photographs by Doug and Mike Stern is mounted above the fireplace in the entrance hall; the ceiling light is from Space Lighting, the Edward Wormley wing chair and ottoman are from Todd Merrill Antiques, the curtains are of a Larsen fabric, and the carpet is by Patterson, Flynn and Martin."
Jennifer and Billy Frist's Tennessee house.
Interior decoration by McAlpine Booth and Ferrier Interiors.
Architecture by John Abernathy, DAAD.
Photography by Pieter Estersohn.
Text by Mitchell Owens.
"In a New Light" produced by Howard Christian.
Architectural Digest (February 2013). 
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