The Best Black and White Outdoor Fabrics
Here are my favourite black and white outdoor fabrics for those of you planning your new patios and decks for the spring/summer season. Just in case the sunshine is inspiring you. I have always felt that outdoor furniture looks stunning in black and white with a bold accent colour. Stay tuned next week for my [...]
Five Wallpapers I am in Love with Right Now
While sourcing materials for a clients project I found several unique papers that may not work for the project, but I had to share them with someone. Which one is your favorite? OCTAVIO – CHARCOAL/GOLD Mulberry – Wall Covering England MARQUISE DAMASK FLOCK – SILVER/BLACKMulberry – Damask Wall CoveringEngland FRETWORK – AQUAGPJ Baker – Geometric [...]
In Conversation with Croma Design
Ryan Martin & Amy Kent – Croma Design In February of 2007 Echo and I had the opportunity to meet Ryan and Amy, principals of Croma Design at the IDS show in Toronto. That year they had an installation called “Red Riding Hood Residence”. It was a very sexy pad for a modern, chic, and [...]
Decorating your Dorm Room – Part Two
Closet organizers can help you make the best use of the limited space you will have. Every college student needs a small filing box too with hanging folders. A mini fridge and a microwave are great to have in a dorm room so if you don’t have time to go to the cafeteria for a [...]
Keen Eye for Design – Kelly Wearstler’s Fabric Collection
Kelly Wearstler, who has described her style “old-world Hollywood with a modern vibe”, has recently teamed with Groundworks – Lee Jofa to launch a line of exquisite fabrics and trims under her name. Ms. Kelly Wearstler Vibrant hues paired with elegant graphics have become her signature style and for this collection she is introducing a [...]
Icons of Design – Hervé Van der Straeten
Hervé Van der Straeten Sketches by Hervé Van der Straetenphotograph by Francoise Spikermeier Hervé Van der Straeten is a live icon of design today, a jewelry designer, furniture designer, industrial designer, and overall a gallery owner of his own Object d’Art pieces. www.ralphpucci.net Each piece that he designs carries a sense of uniqueness and its [...]