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Posts from ‘October, 2008’

Chinoiserie

Chinoiserie hand painted wallpapers have been used for almost 300 years. De Gournay reinterprets the exotic style of Chinoiserie in exciting modern ways using warm, vibrant, and sometimes bold colors. These papers are another one of my signature design elements. Here I am at the lovely de Gournay showroom standing in front of the “Askew” [...]

Rooftop Thoughts

Taking in the spectacular NYC views, my mind turns to the design possibilities of a friend’s roof-top terrace. As a designer, my work requires me to bring together teams of artisans, craftspeople, architects, and builders. In this case, I would bring onboard the brilliant landscape designer, Mario Nievera. His work is rooted in classicism yet [...]

70′s

I am often told that there is a 70′s vibe to my style. I have no doubt that growing up in that decade had a lasting influence on my design aesthetic – I was, and still am, fascinated by the elegance and decadence of the 70′s jet-set lifestyle, and so naturally I incorporate some of [...]