I’m a huge fan of the Gio Ponti masterpiece, Parco dei Principi Hotel in Sorrento Italy. Ponti’s brilliant combinations of white and blue make for one of the most stylish and original designs of the mid-twentieth century. For some time I’ve wanted to create an interior inspired by Ponti’s magnificent work and here at the [...]
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Princely Puerto Rico
There are places that have the power to elevate one’s state of mind. La Concha Resort is one of those places. When approached with gratitude and awareness, such places help to awaken their spiritual counterpart deep within the heart – invoking the very best qualities of openness, abundance, and love. In celebration of abundance within [...]
Imagination Realized
Many years ago, in the pages of one of my mothers discarded Vogue magazines, the October 1977 issue to be precise, I found my career path. Within those pages was the magical San Francisco home of Ann and Gordon Getty, an elegant neoclassical house by architect Willis Polk. Mrs Getty’s preference at the time was [...]
Lobel Modern
Lobel Modern is a gallery that showcases pieces by important designers from the 1940′s through the 1980′s. A trip to Evan Lobel’s gallery never disappoints – there you will find a superb array of stylish furniture, lighting, and useful accessories. On a recent visit I was quite taken with a pair of slipper chairs covered [...]
A Desk with History
Founded in 1472, the Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena is the oldest bank still in operation. As would be expected, they have had a few renovations since then – some of the most elegant of which took place during the 1950′s, when the bank hired architects and industrial designers from within the Gio Ponti [...]
Albert Hadley
Many people have influenced my decorating sensibilities over the years, but none so much as Albert Hadley. I had the honor of working for two amazing years with the iconic Hadley at Parish-Hadley. This period in my career was indispensable, allowing me to develop and hone my vision under the sure hand of a legendary [...]
