Sunday, 30 June 2013

Stars and Stripes Part One: Stars

In anticipation of Independence Day, I have been thinking about stars and stripes. Today's post features stars . . . 

"The kitchen's lanterns are by Vaughan; the cabinetry at left with hardware by Nanz, is by Interior Elements."
Chicago apartment with views of Lake Michigan. 
Interior design by Jean-Louis Deniot.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna.
Text by Dan Shaw.
"The French Connection" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (December 2011).

"A bathtub with a view."
Tre Ville Hotel in Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Italy. 
Owned and operated by Giovanni Russo, who lives there part-time with his partner, Nicoletta Fiorucci.
Decorated in the 1970s by Renzo Mongiardino and restored by designer Fausta Gaetani.
Photography by Sally Gall.
"Villa Tre Ville Hotel Opens" text by Marella Caracciolo.
 Architectural Digest (July 2011).

"The second-story child's bedroom with a built-in bed has a great view, too."
Star light: Charles Edwards.
Long Island, New York, home of architect and interior designer, Eliza Gatfield.
Interior design by Eliza Gatfield, Custom Cool, LLC.
Architect: Stuart Disston, AIA, with Joshua Rosensweig and Guy Horvath, AIA, Austin Patterson Disston Architects.
Photography by Bruce Buck.
Text by Amy Elbert.
"Shingle Style: Capturing the View" produced by Bonnie Maharam.

"In the salon, featuring a striking 19th-century French chandelier, a mirror designed by [Tino] Zervudachi shares a wall with a painting by an Australian Aboriginal artist."
Paris apartment of Tino Zervudachi and his partner.
Interior design by Tino Zervudachi, principal partner of Mlinaric, Henry and Zervudachi, and the subject of Tino Zervudachi: A Portfolio by Natasha-Fraser Cavassoni (published by Pointed Leaf Press).
Photography by Derry Moore.
Text by Dana Thomas.
"Double Feature" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (December 2012). 

 "Reflected in the mirror is a 1920s North African starburst light fixture."
Interior design by Arthur Dunnam.
Photography by Durston Saylor.
"Long Island Ease" text by Michael Frank.

"The tile in a guest bath was produced in the nearby city of Dolores Hidalgo." 
Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman's San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, home - Casa Acanto - a former tannery built in the 18th century.
Interior design by Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman of Fisher Weisman. Their book, Artful Decoration, was published by The Monocelli Press in March 2013.
Photo by Simon Watson.
Text by Peter Haldeman.
"Colonial Revival" produced by Howard Christian.
Architectural Digest (April 2013).

"A breezeway connects with the guesthouse and leads to the outdoor dining area; the table and chairs are York Street Studio designs."
Washington, Connecticut, home of Linda Zelenko and Stephen Piscuskas, owners of York Street Studio.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Shaw.
Elle Decor (June 2010).


"The mudroom is painted Farrow and Ball's Olive; the chair is by George Nakashima."
Greenwich, Connecticut, home of Jennifer and Dominic Moross and their children.
Interior design by Miles Redd.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna.
Text by Rob Haskell.
"Flights of Fancy" produced by Howard Christian.
Architectural Digest (July 2012). 


"On the second floor landing a mirror from Amy Perlin Antiques hangs over an antique bench from Europa. Reflected in the mirror is an ornate antique rug, gently lit by the star light from Saladino Furniture Inc."
Interior design by John Saldino.
Photography by Antoine Bootz.
"Well-Designed: Soho Apartment by John Saladino" by Catherine Lee Davis.
Veranda.


"To personalize the Nantucket beach house by architect Nathan McMullen, [Frank] Roop created a Moroccan star-shaped side table with a black Tahitian mother-of-pearl veneer. Its bold opalescent hues complement the blues, chartreuses, and browns of the striped upholstery fabric on the armless chair, Larsen's Samba in Caribe."
Interior design by Frank Roop.
Photography by Francesco Lagnese.
"A Nantucket Home Awash in Blues" by Mimi Read.
House Beautiful (April 2008).


"A custom tile floor with a compelling starburst pattern was designed by Frank [Ponterio]."
Powder room of Traditional Home Ritz-Carlton Showcase Apartment.
Interior design by Frank Ponterio, Frank Ponterio Interior Design.
Photography by Werner Straube.
Written by Rebecca Christian.
"Ritz-Carlton Showcase Apartment" produced by Hilary Rose and Jo Ann McVicker.
$400 for women's slippers. $450 for men's slippers.


"An antique scale on the living room coffee table holds starfish."
Nantucket cottage.
Interior design by T. Keller Donovan.
Photography by John Gould Bessler.
"Easy and Crisp in Nantucket" by Lisa Cregan.
House Beautiful (May 2008).

Guest bedroom in a Nantucket cottage.
Interior design by T. Keller Donovan.
Photography by John Gould Bessler.
"Easy and Crisp in Nantucket" by Lisa Cregan.
House Beautiful (May 2008).

 "Two of the dining room's occasional chairs live in the adjacent living room until they're needed. Seat cushions are Le Reveille du Printemps linen from Elitis."
Pennsylvania farmhouse.
Interior design by Jeffrey Bilhuber.
Photography by Julian Wass.

"[Jeffrey] Bilhuber's version of a Pennsylvania Dutch hex sign." 
Pennsylvania farmhouse.
Interior design by Jeffrey Bilhuber.
Photography by Julian Wass.

"The floating tub and walls in brown vinyl grasscloth - Elitis through Donghia - give the master bath an aura of absolute calm."  
Pennsylvania farmhouse.
Interior design by Jeffrey Bilhuber.
Photography by Julian Wass.

"Starfish and a botanical print are the only ornamentation in the adjoining white bath."
Fixtures and farmhouse sink: Rohl.
Tub: Billie Brenner Ltd.
Nantucket home of Charles and Jane Forman.
Interior design by Jane Forman, Jane P. Forman Interior Design.
Architect: Botticelli and Pohl.
Photography by John Bessler.
Text by Krissa Rossbund.
"Nantucket Summer Home" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.

"Starfish and seashells collected on family outings fill a 19th-century cabinet from the family business, Europa Antiques. The cabinet, painted by Helene's son, Arthur, adds unexpected elegance to the casual outdoor space."
Interior design by Helene Aumont.
Photography by Michael Skott.
Text by Leslie A. Westbrook.
"Body and Soul: Perfectly Content" produced by Jenny Bradley.

"Jeff [Andrews, the designer,] sprinkled brass starbursts across one of the living room's longest walls. 'Nothing here takes itself too seriously,' the designer insists. 'These brass wall sculptures just add a touch of glam. We didn't overthink it.' "
Interior design by Jeff Andrews.
Photography by Tim Street-Porter.
Written by Candace Ord Manroe.

 " 'This is one of my favorite rooms,' says [designer Jeff] Andrews. 'It's fun, and not just for kids.' Overscaled pendant lighting adds edginess, flanking artwork by Los Angeles artist Matthew Heller. The painting is the lyrics to Madonna's 'Little Star.' . . . The sofa is covered in a gold chenille. The khaki-gold feel-good rug is forgiving."
Interior design by Jeff Andrews.
Photography by Tim Street-Porter.
Written by Candace Ord Manroe.

"A unique glass starburst light hangs above the sitting area, adding personality and textural interest to the master bedroom."
Ceiling light: "Superior Moravian Star Light" (Shades of Light).
Architect: Paul Moon, Paul Moon Design.
Interior design by Susan Marinello, Susan Marinello Interiors.
Photography by John Granen.
Written by Amy Elbert.
"New Home With Comfortable Charm" produced by Linda Humphrey.

Tuesday, 25 June 2013

Night Swimming

Swimming on a summer's day - the scent of sunscreen, practicing laps before a meet, children splashing, diving, shouting. The sun sets. The mood changes. Fireflies flash. Katydids call (Listen to Stormy Night of the Katydids)
Night swimming.

"The Wainscott, New York, home of interior designer Eric Hughes."
Photography by Roger Davies.
Styled by Carlos Mota.
"Out of the Box" by Stacie Stukin.
Elle Decor.


"Foxtail palms surround the pool in [landscape architect] Mario Nievera's Palm Beach house. Floating stainless-steel gazing balls are from Lawn Ornaments and Fountains; a pair of Philippe Starck's Louis Ghost chairs sit on a sunken platform."
Photography by Nick Sargeant.
"30 Beautiful Swimming Pools We'd Love to Take a Dip In"
House Beautiful.

"In 1996 AD 100 architect Robert A.M. Stern created this French-inspired estate in Starwood, a gated community on scenic Red Mountain [Colorado]. Granite blocks in subtle hues sheathe the house's stately exterior. Inside, exquisite details abound, among them intricate moldings and wood paneling."
Photography by Michael Brands.
"On the Market: February 2013" written by Amanda Friedman.
Architectural Digest (February 2013).

The rear garden of a 1950s canyonside house in Beverly Hills once shared by Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher. 
Interior design by Brad Dunning.
House remodeled by Leo Marmol and Ron Radziner, Marmol Radziner.
Landscaping by Pamela Burton.
Photography by Erhard Pfeiffer.
"Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher" text by Gerald Clarke.
Architectural Digest (March 2007).

Photographer Steven Meisel's 1963 house designed by architect George MacLean in the Trousdale Estates neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Interior design by Brad Dunning.
Renovation architecture by Marmol Radziner.
Photography by Roger Davies.
Text by Mayer Rus.
"Martini Modern" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (October 2012).

" 'It's my own piece of Los Angeles,' designer Thomas Pheasant says of the rear garden and pool area of his classically inspired contemporary residence in D.C. Although Pheasant created the poolhouse with a Palladian facade, he used stucco for the walls and Spanish-style tiles for the roof. 'It's very un-Washington.' "
Photography by Durston Saylor.
"Designers' Own Homes: Thomas Pheasant" text by Gerald Clarke.
Architectural Digest (September 2009). 


"A modernist assemblage of glass and concrete planes, this abode was created in 2007 by local architect Imaad Rahmouni, a protege of Philippe Starck. A dramatic structure partially frames the rectilinear volumes while shielding the outdoor living areas from the desert sun. The verdant five-acre grounds  boasts two pools, the smaller of which borders the secluded three-bedroom guesthouse. In a bit if whimsy, a six-foot-diameter hole was left in the canopy to accommodate a towering palm tree."
Marrakech, Morocco.
Photography by Kensington Finest Properties.
"On the Market: May 2013" text by Amanda Friedman.
Architectural Digest (May 2013).

"Fashion designer and Las Vegas native Randolph Duke collaborated with decorator Tobi Tobin on the finishes and furnishings of his hillside Los Angeles residence. For the pool, they decided to channel a bit of Duke's hometown sparkle with silver-leafed tiles. The deck offers expansive views that stretch from Hollywood to the Pacific Ocean."
Photography by Mary E. Nichols.
"Luxurious Private Pools" text by Kate Jerde.
Architectural Digest (December 2007).

"[Karin] Blake and Alberto Valner collaborated with architect Henry Rust on the 8,200-square-foot residence. On the pool side, they incorporated ample outdoor space into the plan. Sunbrella fabric on chaises." 
Brentwood home of Alberto and Stacy Valner.
Interior design by Karin Blake.
Photography by David O. Marlow.
"Designed for Change" text by Jeff Turrentine.
Architectural Digest (November 2009).

"An evening view of the property. [Kelly] Klein, 1100 Architect, and landscape architect Steven Marc Dauber collaborated on the spare scheme, featuring palm trees placed like sculptures around the European-edge pool, which is framed by limestone coping."
Palm Beach, Florida, home of Kelly Klein and her son.
Architecture by David Piscuskas of 1100 Architect.
Photography by Nikolas Koenig.
Text by William Norwich.
"Cool and Compact" produced by Carlos Mota.
Architectural Digest (August 2012).

"The pool bisects the rear garden. Santa Barbara-based landscape architect Gudrun Bortman simplified the plantings. 'The area was too flowery, and we wanted it to be more architectural. Gudrun cleaned up the unnecessary elements,' the wife explains."
Los Angeles home within walking distance of Brentwood Village.
Interior design by Karin Blake.
Photography by David O. Marlow.
"Two-Part Harmony" text by Jeff Turrentine.
Architectural Digest (March 2004).

" 'We created a calm and holistic environment,' designer Chandu Chhada says of Shanti Ananda Maurice, a beachfront hotel and spa on Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean, which he collaborated on with architect Jean-Marc Eynaud. Three swimming pools are nestled among the lushly landscaped gardens. Pictured: One of the swimming pools at dusk. 'The landscape is part of the building,' says Eynaud. 'The quietness is in line with the spiritual atmosphere of the spa.' "
Landscaping by Bill Bensley.
Photography by Robert McLeod.
 "Pools Around the World"
Architectural Digest (December 2008).

"The designers built the guest casita to host their frequent visitors."
Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman's San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, home - Casa Acanto - a former tannery built in the 18th century.
Interior design by Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman of Fisher Weisman. Their book, Artful Decoration, was published by The Monocelli Press in March 2013.
Photo by Simon Watson.
Text by Peter Haldeman.
"Colonial Revival" produced by Howard Christian.
Architectural Digest (April 2013).


"The chairs on the terrace are by Gallant and Jones, and the fire pit is by Extremis; the vintage lantern is from Morocco."
1960s ranch house in Amagansett, New York.
Photography by Jason Schmidt.
Styled by Noemi Bonazzi.
"Sound Training: Athena and Victor Calderone's Amagansett Home" by Tim McKeough.
Elle Decor (July 2012).

Sunday, 16 June 2013

Living Rooms George Street Edinburgh


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The Living Room Restaurant Reviews, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Living Room Restaurant Reviews, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ...
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Fine Dining in George Street - Review of The Living Room
Fine Dining in George Street - Review of The Living Room ...
The Living Room (113–115 George Street, Edinburgh) | The List
The Living Room (113–115 George Street, Edinburgh) | The List
The Living Room (113–115 George Street, Edinburgh) | The List

Dining Rooms Brown Walls

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the modern home decor: the brown color in wall paint
the modern home decor: the brown color in wall paint
Brown Dining Room - MyHomeIdeas.
Brown Dining Room - MyHomeIdeas.
Brown Dining Room - MyHomeIdeas.
dining room - Westbrook Interiors
dining room - Westbrook Interiors
dining room - Westbrook Interiors

Kids Sheet Sets Twin

Kids Sheets: Animal Alphabet Sheet Set in Sheet Sets | The Land of Nod
Kids Sheets: Animal Alphabet Sheet Set in Sheet Sets | The Land of Nod
Kids Sheets: Animal Alphabet Sheet Set in Sheet Sets | The Land of Nod
Kids Sheets: Animal Alphabet Sheet Set in Sheet Sets | The Land of Nod
Kids Sheets: Animal Alphabet Sheet Set in Sheet Sets | The Land of Nod
Kids Sheets: Animal Alphabet Sheet Set in Sheet Sets | The Land of Nod
Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Sheet Set, Twin: Kids' & Teen Rooms ...
Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Sheet Set, Twin: Kids' & Teen Rooms
Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Sheet Set, Twin: Kids' & Teen Rooms ...

Pillows In Dryer To Kill Dust Mites


Can You Put Pillows in the Dryer to Kill Dust Mites? | eHow
Can You Put Pillows in the Dryer to Kill Dust Mites? | eHow
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Killing Dust Mites
Killing Dust Mites
Killing Dust Mites
Maintaining Your Pillow | Cervical pillows tested on pain ...
Maintaining Your Pillow | Cervical pillows tested on pain
Maintaining Your Pillow | Cervical pillows tested on pain ...

Outdoor Entertaining Drinks

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11 Low-Key Summer Party Ideas : Page 02 : Decorating : Home
11 Low-Key Summer Party Ideas : Page 02 : Decorating : Home ...
The outdoor entertaining guide - The Washington Post
The outdoor entertaining guide - The Washington Post
The outdoor entertaining guide - The Washington Post
Outdoor Living: Good Things for Outdoor Entertaining - Martha Stewart
Outdoor Living: Good Things for Outdoor Entertaining - Martha Stewart
Outdoor Living: Good Things for Outdoor Entertaining - Martha Stewart