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An Unusual NY Gift Show Favorite ........... Books!!!!!

January 31, 2012 8:30 AM

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Having been to a zillion gift shows,
if becomes harder & harder 
for me to get excited about something!!!!

But, this time 'round I was wowed by
owner & publisher of a new multi-media 
luxury publishing venture

Patrice's goal is to publish unique books that will
"incite, inspire, & evoke emotion."

There are six titles currently included in her 
beautifully edited collection.
Focusing on art, design, fashion, & lifestyle ...
the books are stunning to look at
& a fabulous edition to any well-curated library!!!

All of them are fabulous
"accessorator's accessorations"!!!

Thierry Despont's Divine "Le Cabinet de Curiositiés"!

January 26, 2012 8:30 AM

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Yesterday, I had a Tribeca jaunt with the ultimate 
"seriously supreme accessorator" 

Starting with lunch at the delicious new restaurant ....
"a modern Jewish America bistro," 
with the best matzoh ball soup & hot dogs in town, 
from foodies Zach Kutsher, Alan Wilzig, Jeffrey Chodrow, 
& Richard Kirshenbaum!!!!

Next was a visit to the stunning & stylish installation 
at the historic New York Mercantile Exchange!!!!

This spectacular exhibition, a joint venture between 
international galleries Marlborough & Steinitz,
was conceived & curated 
by world renown architect, designer, & artist 
 
"Le Cabinet de Curiosités" is presented in a series of 
Second Empire rooms created by 18th century boiserie &
objects d'art shipped from Paris by Steinitz.

This unique installation of art, design, & antiquties
features sculptures & collages from 
Spanish artist Manolo Valdés,
hyperrealist trompe l'oeil paintings by 
Chilean painter Claudio Bravo,
and Despont's assemblage sculptures & paintings.

Reminiscent of Deyrolle's chic Paris taxidermy store &
Axel Vervoordt's Palazzo Fortuny exhibition 
during the Venice Biennale .....
this installation is extraordinary & must not be missed!!!! 
And it's been extended thru February!!!!

THE MUSEUM OF EVERYTHING IS COMING TO NYC!!!

January 19, 2012 8:30 AM

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One of my favorite Englishmen, James Brett 
is bringing his delightful 
as well as the stunning books 
that were created for the museum's exhibitions,
to NYC this month!!!!

January 21, 1:00pm 
Book Launch & Talk plus Q&A by James
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street
NYC

January 26 - 29
The Shop of Everything .......
includes "everything" divine featured at 
Selfridges, London!!!
(see blog 10-17,18,19 2011)
7 West 34 Street
NYC

January 27th, 
2:00pm  Film "Is It Art?"
5:30pm  "Films of  Everything" & talk

January 28th, 
6:00pm  "Collecting Obsession" panel discussion
                                                       

I'LL BE AT "EVERYTHING".....
COME JOIN ME!!!!

Mark McDonald Exhibits Hi-Tech Contemporary Design!

December 2, 2011 8:30 AM

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This divine bookcase, 
from Hudson, NY antique dealer Mark McDonald,
was a "stand-out accessoration" at

According to Mark, the piece was made by 
a unique design company that is ....
"blurring the boundaries between art, architecture, 
entertainment & information"
by displacing, transforming & manipulating exiting objects!!!

I adored this piece ........
It qualifies for my "accessoration everything" list!!

#1 COLOR - It's Hermes orange, my very favorite color!!!
#2 ART & MOTION - It is a kinetic piece of sculpture!!! 
#3 SCALE - It's over-the-top enormously huge!!!   
#4 REPURPOSING - Each unit was originally a sink!!!

It's truly fabulous!!!!!

Maira Kalman's Drawings for Food Rules are Yummy!!!

November 3, 2011 8:30 AM

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Remember Michael Pollan's 2009 book
Food Rules: An Eater's Manual .....
well, it has been "re-born"
with the most charming illustrations by 

Maira is witty & wonderful .....
and definitely one of my favorite artists!!!
I have an enormous file of newspaper and magazine "rip-outs" 
and a collection of her illustrated books!!!

In fact, several years ago, 
at my East Hampton store ......
I showed a delightful collection of her prints,  
borrowed from my friend and Maira's gallerist ....... 

So, hurry to your local bookstore .....
or click on Amazon!!!!
This book is a must have "accessoration-collectible" 
for your coffee table or bookshelf!!!

Milk Design Concept @ "Home" in London's East End!!!

October 27, 2011 8:30 AM

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Luca & Nathalie Bomio have created an extremely well edited
selection of furniture, fashion, and design at
Shoreditch High Street, London.

The "accessorator" loves the extensive selection 
of Fornasetti products ..... including
ceramics, furniture, pillows and wall coverings!!!!

This fall the store launched a collection of limited edition vases 
curated by Barnaba Fornasetti (son of Piero) .....
combining the Fornasetti "look" with the 
workmanship of Bitossi Ceramiche!!!!

Selecting only pieces they love, 
the Bomio's have one of the chicest design stores in London ....
a "must" stop for all "accessorators"!!!! 

The Ultimate "Accessoration" Book ....... DISH!!!!

October 25, 2011 9:00 AM

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Shax Riegler, features editor at House Beautiful,
has written the most delicious book .... 
DISH 813  Colorful,Wonderful Dinner Plates.

I am know to love a good dish .... 
whether a dinner plate or a bit of gossip!!!!

And DISH includes intrigues and innovations of manufacturers 
from Meissen & Sévres to Fiestaware & Lenox ...... 
as well as pictures of gorgeous plates!!!

DISH already has a place of honor in my bookcase ..... 
and is a major "must have" for every "accessorator supreme"!!!! 

It's a great Christmas gift too!!!!

Bookcases All Over The World ........ Now, Istanbul!!!

September 13, 2011 12:55 PM

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Just got to The House Hotel ......
located in Nisantase, the Madison Avenue of Istanbul,
 above the Prada store (the best)!!!!

The hotel is fabulous 
but, I couldn't take my eyes off ......
the bookcases!!!!

Aren't they incredible!!!!! 

I really am the ultimate bookcase junkie!!!!

Starting Tuesday ..... "International Accessorations"!

September 9, 2011 8:30 AM

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STARTING THIS WEEKEND, 
I'M BACK ON A PLANE TO VERY VERY VERY
GREAT DESTINATIONS!!!!!

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FIRST STOP ...... ISTANBUL!!!!

THE ISTANBUL BIENNALE
THE NEWEST DESIGN STORES
GALLERIES GALORE
 THE BAZAAR .....
SHOPPING, SHOPPING SHOPPING!!!!

AND INCREDIBLY FABULOUS SIGHTSEEING!!!!

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NEXT LONDON, MY FAVORITE DESIGN MECCA!!!!

LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2011
THE V&A
100% DESIGN
ORIGINS
DESIGNERSBLOCK
BROMTON DESIGN FETIVAL 
THE ROYAL COLEGE OF ART
TENT DESIGN
AND MORE!!!!!

NOT TO MENTION MY FAVORITE SHOPPING ......
EGG
DOVER STREET MARKET
HARRODS
CONRAN
SELFRIDGES
PAUL SMITH
MINT
LIBERTY
ESTABLISHED & SONS
(and that's just the beginning of my list!!!!)

AND THE GALLERIES TOO!!!

SOOOO MUCH TO SEE IN THE WORLD ......
SOO MUCH TO SHARE!!!!!

My Favorite B-T-S Accessoration ......... Notebooks!!!!

September 8, 2011 8:54 AM

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are the creators of my favorite "grown-up" 
Back-To-School accessoration .....
notebooks & journals!!!!

In a zillion sublime colors and 30 clever titiles
including .......

ARTISTS I MET AND LIKED
DESIGNERS I MET AND LIKED
SHOPAHOLICS I MET AND LIKED
FASHIONISTAS I MET AND LIKED
WRITERS I MET AND LIKED
GARDENERS I ME AND LIKED

I have already ordered all of them!!!! 

Makes a great "color-story" on your bookshelf too!!!!!

Accessorations Across The Board @ Sylvester & Co.!!!

August 10, 2011 8:30 AM

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The ultimate "contemporary general store" .....
Main Street, Sag Harbor ......
has the best "accessorations" in every category!!!!

From books to boots, 
placemats to plates,
luggage to lattes,
baskets to bowls ...
and everything in between!!!!

This is the ultimate "must shop" for all "accessorators" ......
& a "must stop" for the best ice coffee in town!!! 

R/Turpan .... A Collaboration of Great Design Genius!

July 28, 2011 8:30 AM

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Up a narrow flight of stairs at 63 Main Street, 
East Hampton
is a stunning collection of
furniture, lighting, objects, & books ....
that has been curated with extraordinary taste!!!! 

have collaborated to create ..... 
an exciting & eclectic design gallery!!!

"R/TURPAN brings together R's exceptional 
vintage & contemporary international design with 
TURPAN'S iconic & timeless objects,
jewelry and accessories for the home."

This is a match made in "accessorator heaven"!!!

Maison 24 ...... A Melange of "Accessorations Supreme"!

July 19, 2011 8:00 AM

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For "everything" Fonasetti, to the newest cool CD's .......
Gifts galore & over-the-top "accessorations" .....
Maison 24 is "shopping heaven"!!!!

A must-stop for all decorators, 
"accessorators", & "shoppers supreme" .....
the Bridgehampton store (pictured) & it's NYC sister are divine!!!!

The black plastic "Princess Chair" is perfect for my patio ....
Rain or Shine!!!! 

And of course, 
I think this is the most sublime tote for Summer 2011!!! 

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Comerford Collection ....... Clearly Contemporary!!!

June 7, 2011 8:00 AM

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Bridgehampton's Comerford Collection,  
is shopping mecca for
modern furniture & accessories!!!

Owner Karen Comerford has curated an exciting collection of contemporary furniture and accessories for her eponymous store.  She has accented the store's primarily neutral and black palette with a selection of bright colorful prints and solid colored accent pieces that are in sync today's design trends. In addition, there is an interesting collection of lighting and table accessories that are contemporary, but not cold. A wonderful collection of books for both reading & and "accessoration" complete the mood of the store!!! I was especially inspired by her her stunning selection of innovative & interesting outdoor pieces in updated textures, weaves, patterns, and shapes.

I adore the faux straw black/grey/natural stripe 
outdoor chair & ottoman ....
it would be a spectacular addition to my patio!!!

My other "must-have" is the sculptural metal basket ......
divine for magazines!!!
An"accessoration supreme"!!!!


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10 Corso Como ....... "Accessorations" by Kris Ruhs!!!

May 2, 2011 6:00 AM

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Opened in Milan in 1990, Carla Sozzani's 10 Corso Como
is the world's ultimate shopping extravaganza!!!

My idea of divine & decadent shopping has changed since my original Corso Como experiences of the 90's ........ I still love the fabulous clothing and accessories, but I am now totally consumed by the space and Kris Ruhs' stunning design elements, from packaging to furniture!!!

Last spring, I was enamored the collection of handmade, bespoke, black & white ceramic planters (blog 5/3/10) created by Ruhs, 10 Corso Como's resident artist & design. And last week, I was held captive in the recently renovated & expanded book shop ...... home to a plethora of incredible design, art, & culture books .... and his divine design updates!!!!

The loft-like space is fantastic and Ruhs' design details are stunning!!! The windows are curtained with necklaces of geometric plastic pieces painted in graphic patterns of black & white, and abstract colorations!!! Ruhs' newly designed, eclectic collection of glass-topped display tables with bespoke sculptural metal bases that took my breath away!!!! And his choice of chairs, the shapes & colors, are pretty fabulous too!!! 

I think Kris Ruhs is an "accessorator" supreme .....
 I've become a Kris Ruhs groupie!!!!
And just wait till you see the bar & restaurant!!!!

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