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Tastemakers, celebrities, and style
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the years. Guests were also invited
to a book signing and reception at
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Departments
28 EditorsPage
By Margaret Russell
32 Mailbox
Our readers write
35 WhatsHot!
Dispatches from the world of design
42 Old-world craftsmanship meets updated design in Richard
Mishaans lighting for the Urban Electric Co. By Samuel Cochran
44 Stylish shops from the Bay Area to Istanbul
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50 DesignDossier
Yves Saint Laurent in Paris, Liberty of London at Target, plus
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52 TrendAlert
Arts and Crafts prints are flourishing anew. By Anita Sarsidi
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56 Shortlist
Thelma Golden of the Studio Museum in Harlem names her
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62 GreatIdeas
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66 ELLEDECORsGuidetotheTop10ConsoleTables
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A TV producer taps her friends Nate Berkus and Anne Coyle to
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works for her entire family. By Ellen Rakieten
100GentlemansQuarters
English antiques nd a place in the sun at the rened yet casual
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how friends and family choose to live, though few have the temerity to
voice them with brutal honesty. Unless, of course, youre interior de-
signer nate Berkus, who, after one glance at the topsy-turvy master
bedroom of his longtime pal ellen Rakieten, then executive producer of
The Oprah Winfrey Show, calmly asked her whyif shes such a wildly
focused, take-charge executivethe room looked like a hellhole.
bercool ellen, who apparently has nerves of steel from overseeing
two decades of emotional TV trauma, didnt even blink.
She took the frank assessment to heart, however, and after she and
her husband, Peter Kupferberg, purchased a much larger space in their
beloved Chicago building, they promptly turned its gut renovation over
to nate, the top-notch architectural team Ferguson & Shamamian, and
another decorator-friend, Anne Coyle. A 20-month transformation later,
the couples digs are not only dazzling but perfectly tailored to them and
their young sons. And the master bedroom? drop-dead glam.
Ive known ellen for years, and having followed the progress of her
apartments redo long-distance, I persuaded her to write about it de-
spite her crazy schedule. (In addition to the new home, ellen is launch-
ing several new projects, which include partnering with jerry Seinfeld
to produce the nBC show, The Marriage Ref, airing this month, as well
as co-authoring with Anne Coyle a very funny relationship primer for
women, Undateable, just out from Random House.)
When ellens text came in, her stressed-and-stretched-too-thin-to-
even-contemplate-decorating backstory resonated with everyone on
staff. For far too many peopleeven those in the design worldhome
improvements arent necessarily at the top of our to-do lists, though
perhaps they ought to be. day-to-day responsibilities and commit-
ments often take precedence; procrastination sets in. Its easy to forget
that even a minor move can result in a major change for the better.
nate convinced ellen it was time for her decorating to grow up and be
as successful and inspiring as her high-ying career. While not all of us
have friends as candid or creative as hers, its never a bad idea to take
a cold, hard look at the way we live. Its true that ellens renovation was
a massive undertaking, but often a few simple touches can put a stellar
spin on even the most discouraging space: Clear clutter, rearrange fur-
niture, splash some paint on your walls, freshen your point of view.
Sometimes, one small step is all it takes.
Shelley Starr, founder/design-
er of Moura Starr, with me at
a cocktail reception to cele-
brate the launch of her home-
furnishings firms showroom
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Facing page: Interior designer Philip Gorrivan with
his wife, Lisa, and children, Charlie and Isabelle,
in their Manhattan apartment. This page: In the living
room, vintage lamps from Privet House ank a Thetis
sofa by Andrew Martin International upholstered
in a linen by Philip Gorrivan for Highland Court; the
pillows are covered in a jacquard by Donghia, the
cocktail table by Philip Gorrivan Design was inspired
by Jean Royre, and the ceiling is lacquered
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Past Perfect
I loved the feature on the Manhattan apartment of
Philip Gorrivan [Home Run, December]. The best
decorators are al ways fami l i ar wi th the work of
design masters, and Gorrivan is no exception. His
Dorothy Draperinuenced gallery and Jean-Michel
Frankstyle dining tables are fabulous.
Lynn Byrne, via e-mail
Sorely Missed
As a longtime subscriber, I was moved and enlight-
ened by Margaret Russells most recent editors let-
ter [January/February]. I have subscribed to almost
every shelter magazine, and they have kept me aware
of what is new and cutting-edge. After 30 years as a
decorator, Im currently unemployed, and many of my
favorite publications are disappearing. In this difcult
economy, interior design and all that goes with it may
seem superfluous to some, but for me its as if lit-
tle pieces of my soul are being taken away.
Harry R. Davis, Stockbridge, GA
Parting Words
Thank you for your lovely tribute to Randy in the De-
cember issue [Mailbox]. It was very touching and
greatly appreciated.
The family of Randall A. Ridless, via e-mail
Great Expectations
Each month, I wait with bated breath for ELLE DECOR
to arrive. My daughter-in-law works at a magazine,
and she explained how difficult it is to produce a
publication of your quality. Thanks for your efforts,
and for keeping this Aussie entertained, informed,
and connected to the world of design.
Margaret Scholley, Byron Bay, Australia
To Have and to Hold
Some of my favorite home magazines have closed
over the past year, and I now hold on to every issue,
not knowing if it might be the last. I cant imagine not
having the chance to shut off the background noise
and curl up with one of my favorite publications.
ELLE DECOR spurs creativity and ignites conversa-
tions about design and f ashi on. Kudos to your
team for what you bring to your readers and interi-
or decorating as a whole.
Jacqueline Navarro, Atlanta
In Living Color
I was completely inspired by your July/August feature
on Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer [American Beauty]. Her
use of blue-and-white color schemes spurred me to
make a change in my condo, which was not really re-
ective of my taste. I kept that issue handy as I trans-
formed my home step-by-step. Now whenever I
look around, I think, Finally, this is me!
Romita Kane-Goswami, Edmonton, Alberta
Strong Words
I just wanted to say thank you for featuring Mayer
Russ eloquent article Peak Performance in your
November issue. I adore the English language, and I
often find that some magazines seem to be written
for children. It is my hope that you will continue to use
such skillful journalists.
Sharon Fox, via e-mail
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has refreshed two archived 1970s designs
with a palette inspired by the colors and spices
of India. The large floral Mah pattern is fea-
tured on shams and a duvet cover and comple-
ments sheets and shams in the smaller-scale
Bouquet Eclat. The 400-thread-count Egyptian-
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A favorite of le Corbusier and mile-Jacques
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and cost $644 and $602, respectively. Available
at Brook farm general store. Call 718-388-
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rows of nickel studs add an industrial edge to
the sleek nish of the Nora three-tiered side table
by Worlds Away. It measures 26" h. x 24" dia.,
costs $745, and comes in black or white lacquer.
Call 901-529-0844 or visit worlds-away.com.
3 CZAr TrEATMENT
Imperial Porcelain of st. Petersburg is reintro-
ducing its beloved Cobalt Net china in the U.s.
Inspired by empress elizabeths 18th-century
service, the hand-painted pieces, which also
come in pink, are trimmed with 22k gold. Prices
begin at $50 for an eggcup; a ve-piece place
setting is $425. Available by special order from
Bergdorf goodman; call 212-872-8975.
4 IN THE CArDS
Dempsey & Carroll has joined forces with schu-
macher on a line of limited-edition stationery em-
bellished with bold fabric motifs. The designs
include, from top, Imperial Trellis in three col-
ors and Chiang Mai Dragon, a 1920s pat-
tern. A set of ten beveled-edge cards with
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Adults and children alike will be charmed by ed-
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2 lights fantastic
Classic Indian design and fanciful Bollywood
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Architects & Heroes Interiors. The intricate
Cloister and Abbey pendants, 12" h. x 4"
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10" dia., are handmade of brass and frosted
glass and range from $275 to $795 each. Call
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The construction and strength of army tents
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As chandeliers sparkled and
cocktail glasses clinked, guests
of ELLE DECOR paid a star-
studded tribute on November
17 to designer Shelley B. Starr
as Margaret Russell, editor
in chief, ELLE DECOR, hosted
the opening of the dazzling
new Moura Starr furniture
and lighting showroom in
Manhattans D&D Building. For
more information about Moura
Starr, visit mourastarr.com.
resource furniture
New York CitY
To celebrate its association
with Hachette Filipacchi Media
U.S., Resource Furniture
hosted a cocktail reception at
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on November 11. Guests went
home with copies of Glamour:
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richard Mishaan has a long history of reinvention. Originally trained
as an architect, he went on to make his name in the field of fashion,
only to then launch his own New York city interior design ofce in
1993. What runs throughout my work is a sense of showman-
ship, says the colombia-born Mishaan, whose signature
l ooka debonai r mi x of styl es and peri odshas spawned
both a book, Modern Luxury (the Monacelli Press, 2009), and a
line of furniture for his Manhattan showroom, Homer. Now he is
focusing his unerring eye on yet another endeavor: a debut collec-
tion of lighting for the Urban electric co.
I immediately fell in love with what they were doing, he recalls of his
rst visit to the manufacturers charleston, South carolina, workshop,
where xtures are individually created by a team of local artisans. and
though Mishaans designs are typically more contemporary than
those of the celebrated lighting firm, which tend toward the classic,
the two have in common a commitment to craftsmanship. Says Dave
Dawson, the companys founder and president, We share an appre-
ciation for and attention to ne detail.
Indeed, Mishaans eclectic collection of a dozen-plus pieces features
such bespoke touches as molded edges and rubbed finishes, and
makes full use of the firms extensive custom capabilities. Scalloped
copper shades pin-tted to the blown-glass cylinders of the Wainscott
table and ceiling lamps, for instance, can be powder-coated in any
benjamin Moore color. the graphic frame of the Venetian lantern,
meanwhile, comes in wood or a wide array of metals, such as black-
ened pewter and patinated bronze. as the names suggest, travel refer-
ences abound, from the geometric cutouts of the Kings road pendant
(a nod to the swinging 60s street in London) to the shojilike alabaster
glass of the Kyoto sconce. Mishaan, however, sees the lighting as ap-
propriate in any homehis own, especially. exclaims the designer,
I really want all of them for myself! Samuel Cochran
Interior designer Richard
Mishaan teams with the Urban Electric
Co. for a lighting collection
that offers a fresh, urbane take
on classic forms
Bright
Outlook
Designer Richard Mishaan, with
pieces from his debut lighting col-
lection for the Urban Electric Co.
From far left, Monterrey and
Sagaponack table lamps, Kings
Road pendant fixture, Athena
and Venetian lanterns, and Wain-
scott ceiling lamp; the Frank
table is by Oly. See Resources.
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in a new, sprawling 4,600-square-foot space
located in Miamis design district. 3740 NE
2nd Ave., 305-438-4388; bisazza.com
Clay Wood & Cotton, a sunny shop in Bea-

con, New York, features a charming array of
handmade goods, including ceramics, throw
pillows, and colorful stationery. 149 Main St.,
845-481-0149; claywoodandcotton.com
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lanta is home to Environment Furnitures lat-
est showroom. 1170 Howell Mill Rd., Ste.P-18,
404-815-1488; environmentfurniture.com J.E.M., BOSTON
at designer jane millers sunlit shop in the
trendy south end, home furnishings crafted
from natural materials and reclaimed objects
are showcased amid bright teal walls and
a hand-painted geometric-patterned floor.
among the offerings are architectural sal-
vage, hand-carved-wood pieces, textural
woven ottomans, and a bar cart made of iron
retrieved from local mills and factories.
470 Shawmut Ave., 617-391-0490; jemhome.com
CappElliNi, MiaMi
the bright and inventive furnishings by the ital-
ian manufacturer have a new, 2,200-square-
foot home in the citys bustling design district.
highlights include the companys collabora-
tions with well-known designers such as jas-
per morrison, marc newson, and tom dixon,
as well as the technicolor chairs, sculptural
sofas and beds, and graphic rugs created by
cappellini and its sister brand, poltrona frau.
10 NE 39 St., 305-576-3636; frauatlantica.net
MiChaEl DONalDSON
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after traveling the globe, rst as a designer for pot-
tery barn and then as a founder of the popular home-
accessories company roost, michael donaldson
has brought his worldly nds to the bay area with a
store specializing in portuguese, british, and dutch
colonial antiques. standouts include rosewood
daybeds, inlaid ebony tables, and carved boxes.
300 Kansas St., Ste. 105, 415-552-2139; mdantiques.com
laliquE & haVilaND,
NEW YOrK CiTY
two renowned french rms have opened their rst
shared stateside boutique, in a space bedecked
with a glamorous six-tier chandelier. porcelain
plates and coffee and tea services designed jointly
by the brands are available, along with laliques
crystal pieces and havilands limoges porcelain.
609 Madison Ave., 212-355-6550; lalique.com and
haviland-limoges.com
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Obama and Sarah Jessica Parker, has opened
his first storefront on the Upper East Side,
stocked with his ready-to-wear and accesso-
ries and a selection of couture gowns. 23 E.
67th St., 212-288-8111; isaacmizrahiny.com
Vintage woodland charm suffuses James

Coviellos intimate shop on the Lower East
Side, where feminine frocks and jewelry min-
gle with art books, decorative objects, candles,
and French soaps. 70 Orchard St., 212-695-
8082; jamescoviello.com
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skins, designer Devi Kroell has unveiled a
glamorous duplex agship boutique in Man-
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Ave., 212-644-4499; devikroell.com
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antony todd brings his gimlet eye and flair for
stylish interiors to istanbul with his first interna-
tional boutique. the 1,600-square-foot shop in
the chic nis antas district stocks todds be-
spoke creations, including velvet dining chairs
and a stately center table, as well as a selection
of 18th-, 19th-, and 20th-century decorative
pieces, tableware, and accessories.
25 Abdi peki Caddesi., 011-90-212-231-4758;
antonytodd.com
FurBiSh STuDiO, ralEigh, NC
Vintage furniture receives a fresh look courtesy
of blogger turned decorator jamie meares.
reupholstered and rehabbed pieces share a
charming light-filled space with lacquer
trays, vases handblown in north carolina, kilim
rugs, and cheerful pillows covered in retro
textiles. interior-design services are available.
1020 Glenwood Ave., 919-521-4981; furbishstudio.com
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roberta freymanns signature colorful tunics
and fashion finds from around the world
have a new outpost on manhattans upper east
side. coral walls warm the interior, which
features industrial metal shelves that display
clothing in exuberant prints, inlaid furniture, and
birdcages showcasing collections of jewelry.
958 Lexington Ave., 212-717-7373; robertafreymann.com
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a favored destination of celebs such as susan
sarandon and betsey johnson, the los angeles
store has added a seaside location. the spacious
new spot is full of furnishings inspired by hollywood
regency glamour, such as handcrafted acacia
tables, barstools with snakeskin seats, bright bed-
ding, and an array of chandeliers and lamps.
401 Newport Center Dr., Ste. A207, 949-759-1606;
roomservicestore.com
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1 Two of a Kind
The iconic London restaurant Le Caprice has
launched its first American outpost in New York
Citys Pierre hotel. The glamorous black-and-
white decor by Martin Brudnizki and modern
European cuisine nod to the original. At 795
Fifth Ave. Call 212-940-8195; capriceny.com.
2 Hawaiian Punch
St. Regis brings its signature brand of luxury
and bespoke service to Hawaii with the debut of
its Princeville Resort on Kauai. Overlooking the
stunning Na Pali coast, the hotel features a cliff-
side innity pool, a 10,000-square-foot spa, and
two 18-hole golf courses. At 5520 Ka Haku Rd.
Call 808-826-9644; stregis.com/princeville.
3 Opposites Attract
East and west coasts collide at Blue Plate
Oysterette in Santa Monica, California, where
the seafood menu stars such New England clas-
sics as lobster rolls and steamers. A relaxed
setting mixes rustic touchesthink glass-bottle
lamps and wicker bar chairswith polished
surfaces. At 1355 Ocean Ave. Call 310-576-
3474; blueplatesantamonica.com.
4 roman Holiday
Celebrated restaurateur Danny Meyer offers
his take on a Roman trattoria at Manhattans
Maialino. Traditional regional dishes including
spaghetti alla carbonara are served in a homey
Rockwell Groupdesigned space in the
Gramercy Park Hotel. At 2 Lexington Ave.
Call 212-777-2410; maialinonyc.com.
5 Sweet Spot
Tucked into a lush hillside, Sugar Ridge boutique
hotel and spa on Antigua in the West Indies boasts
60 tropical-chic rooms with spacious verandas
and spectacular sea vistas. At Jolly Harbour. Call
268-562-7700; sugarridgeantigua.com.
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rug, or piece of furniture will trick the eye,
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who placed a large gothic bookcase in a
small alcove of her manhattan apart-
ment, left. What could have been a gen-
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always make sure each piece is multiuse, says decorator alessandra
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in one, and a desk or table can be great for both dining and working.
interior decorator alex papachristidis recommends creating a glamor-
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upholster the walls. With a small room, think grandi always do.
designer suzanne kasler says: add a wall of mirrors. immediately the
space will seem exponentially larger. or, she suggests, display a collec-
tion of any item en masse to add character to the space.
according to decorator amanda Nisbet, a petite room is inherently
cozy, so its best to make it warm and inviting. paint it a dark glossy
color or cover the walls in a deep, sumptuous velvet, felt, or wool. add a
large comfortable sofa and one small chair, and many dierent sources
of light to create a soft atmosphere. i always like to have a cashmere
throw at hand to nestle in, as well.
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Charming
Liberty of London has
teamed with Target to put its
iconic prints on a new line
of housewares and fash-
ions. More than 25 colorful
patterns are arrayed on 300
items, from bedding to bicy-
cles. Available beginning March 14 at Target
stores and online; prices start at $2.49 for a salad
plate. Call 800-440-0680 or visit target.com.
Group Dynamic
Long after his death, Pablo Picasso continues to
surprise, as a show of his late work in New York City demonstrat-
ed last year. So his effect as a young, revolutionary artist
was clearly profound. Picasso and the Avant-Garde in
Paris, at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, examines his enor-
mous impact on the citys art scene, with more than 180 works,
including Bullght,1934, pictured, as well as paint-
ings by Juan Gris, Georges Braque, Joan Mir, and others.
From February 24 to April 25; philamuseum.org.
Yves Saint Laurent modern-
ized couture, made tuxedos
chic for women, and en-
dowed peacoats, trousers,
and safari jackets with high
style. Pariss Petit Palais
hosts the largest retrospec-
tive ever of the legendary
designer, with more than 300
pieces, including this 1990
feather coat and chiffon
dress. From March 11 to Au-
gust 29; yslretrospective.com.
house of
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Robert Longo (Skira/Rizzoli, $55) spans the career of the Brooklyn-born art-
ist, from his landmark 1980s series Men in the Cities to his recent abstract
images. The trippy aesthetic of the fashion house founded by the Italian aris-
tocrat stars in Emilio Pucci (Taschen, $200); each copy is bound in one of the
iconic Pucci fabrics. In Perfect Porches (Clarkson Potter, $35), Paula S. Wal-
lace, president of the Savannah College of Art and Design, highlights 33 chic
outdoor living spaces and offers advice on lighting, furnishings, and fabrics.
riZZo returns
Photographer and designer Willy
Rizzo has collaborated with es-
teemed rm Mallett on new limited-
edition pieces evocative of his
sought-after 70s designs, includ-
ing the Flaminia end table, shown.
For information, call 212-249-8783
or go to mallettantiques.com.
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Golden Lily* linen by
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such as sleeping by the mississippi, a collection of portraits and land-
scapes photographed along the mythic american waterway that he has
described as a series of scenes in a lucid dream, and in the more re-
cent Last days of w, an elegiac look at the nation toward the end
of George bushs presidency. soths images are mesmerizing, multi-
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and-jelly sandwiches to the sad uorescent-lit faade of the terrace
court motel beneath a gorgeous, impossibly blue niagara falls sky.
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walker art center in minneapolis, soths hometown and base. he has
the tenacity to track down an array of unexpected subjects and the eye
to nd real beauty and poignancy in overlooked places.
Like robert frank and william eggleston before him, soth sets off
in his car, chancing upon unlikely models as he explores back roads
and small towns, charming and cajoling survivalists, newlyweds,
loners, and other strangers into sitting for him. anyone who knows
me from my painfully shy childhood cant believe i photograph other
people, he says. i liken it to somebody whos afraid of heights going
into skydiving. its therapy.
his connection to these individuals is evident in portraits imbued
with remarkable dignity. alec possesses a sensitivity to the human
condition, says noted miami collector martin margulies, who owns
more than two dozen of his works. i have a large group of social-
documentary photography, and alec understands that path and is fur-
thering it in his own unique and lyrical way. n
In his brooding landscapes
and enigmatic portraits, this Minnesota
photographer captures moments
of poignant beauty
By Anthony Barzilay Freund
Alec Soth
Martha and Anthony, 2004.
Saint Genevieve,
Missouri, 2002.
RNC, Saint Paul,
Minnesota, 2008.
Watertown,
South Dakota, 2008.
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12 things she cant live without
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1. Since I live between New York and Lon-
don, a fantastic umbrella is indispensable.
2. Interesting architectural spaces that
change the way we see things and ourselves
for example, the studio by David Adjaye for
artists Lorna Simpson and James Casebere.
3. Marcus Samuelssons cookbook, New
American Table. The recipes are amaz-
ing in their simplicity and what they say about
our country.
4. Fashions by my husband, Duro Olowu!
5. Red Velvet cupcakes. The best on the planet
are from Make My Cake, in Harlem.
6. Dakar, Senegal. It has this incredible energy,
a mix of past and present. Its a city that opens
and reveals itself beautifully.
7. Alain Graillots Syrocco Syrah 2006, from
Morocco. One should never pick a wine
by the labelexcept for this one!
8. Vintage jewelry, especially pieces
by Art Smith. Luckily, my husband
considers jewelry the perfect gift.
9. Carnal Flower fragrance by
Frdric Malle.
10. Picture ledges: I love the
freedom at home to make a new
exhibition almost every day.
11. The Flip Video camcorder. It
captures moments big and small,
both the sights and the sounds.
12. Artists, for their ongoing
inspiration. They motivate me,
challenge me, and make me see
things differently.
2. David
Adjayes
art studio for
Lorna Simp-
son and
James
Casebere.
1. Wardell
Milans umbrella
for the Studio
Museum in
Harlem.
4. Fashions by
Duro Olowu.
6. Dakar,
Senegal.
5. Red Velvet cupcakes.
9. Frdric
Malle
fragrance.
some city dwellers live for the weekends, when they
can escape to the country or the beach. thelma golden
isnt one of them. the director and chief curator of
manhattans studi o museum i n harl em i s a sel f-
professed urbanite who regularly travels to london
where her husband, nigeria-born fashion designer
duro olowu, livesand points farther, such as dakar,
senegal, a favorite. but it is her hometown of new
york (shes from Queens) that has had the greatest ef-
fect, informing her career choice from an early age. i
grew up going to museums, golden says. i was
privileged to discover art and artists in a very personal
way. she cut her teeth at the whi tney museum of
american art, where she made a splash showcasing
minority artists. for the past decade at the studio
museum she has promoted both emerging and over-
looked artists of african descent.
consummately chic, the petite golden stays in shape with a
trampoline and by practicing yoga. she
loves to entertain and collects books the
way others might shoes. she also has a
soft spot for the scent of a particular
ower. as a child, our house had a back-
yard lined with roses tended vigilantly by
my mother, she recalls. so the fragrance
lls me with nostalgia for my youth.
8. Vintage jewelry
by Art Smith.
11. Flip
Video
camcorder.
7. Syrocco
Syrah from
Harlem Vin-
tage wine
shop.
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Jonathan Adler and Julian
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Faced with a tight floor plan yet still in need of a tabletop to hold
books, a l amp, or a col l ecti on of obj ets dart? Any area wi th
l i mi ted space i s the perfect opportuni ty for a consol e, says
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ers Gui de to Becomi ng Your Own Decorator (Gotham Books,
2009). Long and narrow, this classic piece often features just a
surface for an el egant di spl ay, al though some sport conve-
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10 Console
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Truth in Decorating:
Designers Todd Alexander Romano
and Elaine Griffin discuss
one of the most practicalyet
often overlooked
pieces of furniture a home
can have
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decorator and showroom owner Todd Alexander romano calls
consoles one of the ultimate user-friendly furnishings. you can press
them into service as sideboards in the dining room, he says, deploy
one to break up a barren stretch of corridor, or use them to stow ac-
cessories in a bath or walk-in closet. And consoles are, of course,
ideal for entrance halls. They give you someplace to set keys, the
mail, or your BlackBerry as you enter the house, romano ob-
serves. They can be where you begin and end the day.
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1 lacquer sofa table by
calvin klein home
Chic and streamlinedso Calvin,
notes Elaine Griffin. And the black-
lacquer finish has the added advan-
tage of being extremely versatile.
Its the perfect height for placement
behind a sofa, she says, but would
also work well in a walk-in closet
You could tuck scarves into the
drawers hidden in the apron and put
handbags on the shelf.
Length: 64"; height: 29"; depth: 16"; material:
hardwood in black-lacquer finish; delivery:
2 weeks; price: $1,200; calvinkleinhome.com
2 frank console table
by julian chichester from
mecox gardens
Very elegant, with a Jean-Michel Frank
look, Todd Alexander Romano remarks,
citing the shagreen-sheathed top.
The simple legs and luxe textured sur-
face are a terric combination. He envi-
sions it in a living room for maximum
exposure, topped with lacquer trays.
bronzed-and-gilded-iron base with ivory
shagreen-sheathed top (custom sizes and
other tops available); delivery: 212 weeks;
price: $2,025; mecoxgardens.com
3 high console in metal
by bottega veneta
Love this, Griffin says. Its boxy pro-
file and exposed rivets are reminiscent
of a steamer trunk, she observes. But
the durable metal construction gives it
a high-end industrial feel. Because of
its svelte frame and modern style, it
would best lend itself to the entryway
of a swank urban loft.
gunmetal in matte finish (also available
as a low console and in other materials in a
range of colors); delivery: 12 weeks; price:
$6,400; bottegaveneta.com
4 endless console by dune
Groovy, Romano says. It has a uid,
organic feel, and the playful form brings
to mind Pop and Op Art. Plus, its re-
freshing to see the terric rounded
shape when so many consoles have
sharp right angles. He imagines it in a
foyer set against richly patterned wallpa-
per to balance its pale color, and with a
taboret or small bench tucked beneath.
Length: 65.75"; height: 32"; depth: 18"; materi-
al: birch plywood in satin-polyurethane finish
(custom sizes and finishes available); delivery:
810 weeks; price: $5,325; dune-ny.com
5 glass console from
abc carpet & home
Casper the invisible table, Griffin
jokes of this transparent-glass console.
Its perfect for when you need a sur-
face but dont want to make a visual
statement. She also points out that the
tops front edge is slightly curved, so
its more interesting. The petite pro-
portions, Griffin adds, are suitable for
small spaceseven a bathroom, where
you could stack towels.
Length: 45"; height: 27.5"; depth: 18"; material:
glass; delivery: immediate; price: $1,595;
abchome.com
10 malm console by ikea
A fabulous little table in a fun color,
says Romano. I like its clean, Parsons-
inspired shape. Because its one of the
shortest of the bunch, he notes that it
would work well in a small space with
lower ceilings and suggests using it to
hold a at-screen television. The price
tag is another selling point. Its inex-
pensive, so you could buy several!
Length: 49.25"; height: 28.75"; depth: 14"; ma-
terial: fiberboard and particleboard in matte-
red finish, with casters; delivery: 23 weeks;
price: $80; ikea.com
9 george console by oly
Its intergalactic, observes Grifn with
a chuckle. The dynamic angled base
reminds her of retro Sputnik chandeliers
and is denitely sculptural. She ad-
mires the iron-black nish, which would
complement both 19th- and midcentury
pieces. With its large, easy-to-clean
resin surface, it could easily pinch-hit as
a sideboard or buffet in a dining room.
metal base in iron-black finish with glossy-
white resin top (also available in a larger size,
other base finishes, and with other tops); deliv-
ery: immediate; price: $2,175; olystudio.com
8 preston console table
by jonathan adler
This is a classic design with a twist,
Romano states. It recalls a traditional
Chinese altar table, but being wrapped
in mock croc gives it a bit of whimsy
and modern panache. And, he says,
its as glamorous as it is practical,
thanks to the broad shelf, which he
would line with glossy magazines.
hardwood wrapped in black mock-croc leather
with topstitching (also available in white leath-
er); delivery: immediate; price: $1,950;
jonathanadler.com
7 the murray console
by duane modern
Cute! exclaims Griffin. The rounded
leg and lip recall T. H. Robsjohn-
Gibbings, but the chinoiserie apron gives
it an Asian air. Though shes fond of the
white nish for its contemporary vibe,
Grifn also suggests a bold color such as
fuchsia to draw attention to the charming
silhouette. She pictures it in a minimalist
space with art books underneath.
Length: 52.5"; height: 32.5"; depth: 18"; materi-
al: poplar in white-lacquer finish (custom sizes
and colors available); delivery: 1012 weeks;
price: $5,200; duanemodern.com
6 le pont serving table
from fcl style
I adore this rustic farmhouse style,
Romano declares, citing the consoles
weathered finish, bridge-inspired
base, and substantial scale. This
would look fantastic punctuated by a
couple of hurricane or large jar
lamps, he says, yet you still would
have plenty of room left over for a tray
of drinks or food if you wanted to use
it when entertaining.
reclaimed hardwood in gesso finish; delivery:
46 weeks; price: $1,495; fclstyle.com
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A French twist on the classic ham and cheese, croque-monsieur and -madame have
been worldwide favorites for a century. By Daniel Boulud
Leave it to the French to create the ultimate
ham-and-cheese sandwich. The croque-
monsieur was rst served at the beginning
of the 20th centuryaccording to legend,
in 1910 at a caf on Pariss Boulevard des
Capucines. The burgeoning middle class
was just beginning to embrace the caf as
a respectable place to gather for coffee,
cigarettes, a glass of wine, and light snacks,
and it soon became a neighborhood es-
sential. It didnt take long for the croque-
monsieur to become a classic as well, along
wi th i ts mate, the croque-madame, the
same sandwi ch wi th a l i ghtl y fri ed egg
(sunny-side up) on top. I ate my rst one as
a kid in Lyon, long before I ever made it to
the cafs of Paris.
The sandwich couldnt be simplerwhite
bread, ham, grated Gruyre, and the secret
ingredient, bchamel, which adds moisture
and richness. But because it is so simple,
the quality of the ingredients is crucial. Use
very good cheese, and ham thats cooked
but not cured (which would be too salty)
French-style ham is best.
It is important that the bread not be too
soft, so the bchamel doesnt make i t
soggy. I like to leave the bread out the day
before, turning it over once so both sides
dry evenly. Or toast it lightly, but watch that
the bread doesnt change color.
Both monsieur and madame are ideal for
a late supper, light lunch, or a weekend
brunch. I like to serve them alongside a
salad with radishes tossed with a dressing
of walnut oil, sherry vinegar, and minced
shallots. Or cut the sandwich into squares
and serve at cocktai l parti es. Ki ds l ove
croque-monsieurs, too.
Italians have panini with prosciutto, the
Dutch have tosti, and Americans have their
grilled cheese. But I dont think I am biased
in saying croque-monsieur and -madame
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Topping a croque-monsieur with
a lightly fried egg turns it into a
tasty croque-madame. The din-
ner plate is by Mud Australia, the
flatware is by Match Pewter, and
the napkins and tablecloth are
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What to Drink
Make serving croque-monsieur more of
an occasion, says Daniel Johnnes, the
wine director of Daniel Bouluds restau-
rants, by pairing it with Champagne
or another sparkling wine. They have
enough body to stand up to this rich
dish, he says. He suggests Daniel Bou-
luds Grand Cru Champagne ($50).
Its made with a blend of Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay grapes, and its bright
acidity will refreshingly balance the
bchamel and cheese. His other choic-
es are a Crmant du Jura from Domaine
Andr et Mireille Tissot ($23) or a
Crmant dAlsace Brut Ros from
Lucien Albrecht ($19), which has a little
more presence. Both are superb
Champagne alternatives, he says.
Grated Gruyre and a
layer of rich bchamel
make for a mouthwater-
ing croque-monsieur.
The napkin and table-
cloth are by Libeco
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Croque-Monsieur or -MadaMe
Serves 4
Bchamel sauce:
3 T unsalted butter
cup all-purpose our
3 cups whole milk
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
For the sandwiches:
8 slices high-quality Pullman loaf bread,
sliced - to -inch thick
12 oz. thinly sliced jambon de Paris
(high-quality wet-cured ham)
10 oz. Gruyre cheese, coarsely grated
4 whole eggs (for the madame)
in a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter
and whisk in the flour until blended but not
colored. gradually whisk in the milk and cook,
stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10
minutes. season to taste with nutmeg, salt,
and pepper. set aside. (this may be made up
to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated with a
layer of plastic wrap placed directly on the
surface; gently reheat before serving.)
Preheat oven to 400F. Place bread slices in
a single layer and spread each evenly to the
edges with bchamel (all the bchamel may
not be needed). divide ham among four of the
slices, trimming if necessary so it is within
inch of the edges. top all eight slices with
equal amounts of grated cheese, spreading
evenly to within inch of the edges.
Place the four bread slices with bchamel
and gruyre, cheese side up, on top of slices
layered with ham. transfer sandwiches to a
sheet pan lined with parchment paper. bake
until cheese topping is melted and golden
brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
to make a croque-madame, fry eggs sunny-
side up and place one on top of each nished
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Fort McHenry.
Faidleys Seafood in the
Lexington Market.
The National
Aquarium.
B&O American Brasserie.
Caf Hon in Hampden.
baltimore, affectionately called charm city by natives, is living up to
its nickname. this mid-atlantic port is no longer merely a convenient, if
undistinguished, stopover for devouring crab cakes and catching a
game at camden yards en route to washington, d.c., or new york.
seafood and sports are still a draw, but today baltimore hums with
energy, boasting downtown towers, a burgeoning harbor, a vibrant cul-
tural scene, and hip restaurants. empty mills and factories, the run-
down remnants of the citys industrial heritage, have been recast as
commercial and residential spaces, often with stunning period details
restored. a new generation of talented designers and artists, lured by
the citys affordability and neighborliness, is beginning to convert
ragged areas i nto artsy pockets wi th catchy names l i ke stati on
north and highlandtown. even the iconic crab cake has been spiced
up by chefs eager to experiment with chesapeake traditions.
people are realizing that the things they enjoy when they travel to
new york or europe, they can have here, says patrick sutton, a de-
signer and architect who owns a chic eponymous home-furnishings
store. baltimore was a meat-and-potatoes, blue-collar, conserva-
tive town, but now there is a buzz.
its an exciting time, says elizabeth evitts dickinson, an architecture
and design writer who grew up in baltimore and relocated from the
west coast six years ago. i am constantly amazed by the talent and
depth of work happening here. there is a strong core of creative energy
that wasnt around 15 years ago that is galvanizing the city.
Baltimore
A mix of old-world elegance and quirky charm, this historic
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with the transformation of the inner harbor
from a dilapidated port surrounded by vacant
warehouses and factories into a throbbing
tourist mecca complete with glass pavilions
for shopping, a superb aquarium, street musi-
cians, and a flotilla of colorful paddle boats
bobbing on the water. half a mile away, oriole
park at camden yards rises from the site of a
former baltimore & ohio rail yard.
the best way to get a sense of the areas
historic past and its recent rehabilitation is via
a blue-canopied water taxi. harbor East, until
recently a no-mans-land of empty lots and
vacant buildings, is now a hub percolating
with restaurants, boutiques, high rises, con-
dos, and hotels (a much-anticipated four
seasons is slated to open next year). browse
the trendy boutiques on aliceanna street be-
fore heading to pazo, a machine shop that
has been transformed into a rendezvous for
martinis and mediterranean cuisine.
further east are fells point, with its cobble-
stone streets, eclectic shops, and boisterous
nightlife, and canton, a working-class neigh-
borhood that is becoming a lively enclave,
with engaging spots like blue hill tavern. on
the opposite side of the harbor, fort mchenry
is a must-see for history buffs, the site of the
pivotal battle in the War of 1812 that inspired
franci s scott Key to wri te the poem that
would become the star-spangled banner.
as exciting as the revamped areas are, they
dont fully represent the diverse, unpretentious,
and, yes, quirky, soul of this postindustrial city
of more than 600,000 inhabitants that was
named after cecilius calvert, the second lord
baltimore. in the 18th and 19th centuries, bal-
timore became a center for shipbuilding and
rail and sea shipping; by the 1890s, it was a
major port of entry for immigrants, who labored
in its factories and mills and are responsible
for making the place the rich ethnic tapes-
try it is today.
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Essential Baltimore
The area code is 410, unless noted.
Sea the sights. Explore the Inner
Harbor by canopied water taxi (563-
3901; thewatertaxi.com), stopping
at different landingshistoric Fells
Point, trendy Harbor East, the
aquariumto stroll, shop, and snack.
Immerse yourself in masterpieces.
The stately Baltimore Museum of Art
(BMA) boasts the worlds largest
Matisse collection and a sculpture
garden (10 Art Museum Dr., 443-573-
1700; artbma.org).
Get a kitsch x. Saunter along the Av-
enue, four blocks of funky shops, gal-
leries, and cafs on West 36th Street
in Hampden, a former mill town thats
a favorite of lmmaker John Waters.
What to See
American Visionary Art Museum, 800
Key Hwy., 244-1900; avam.org: A co-
lossal whirligig and scrap-metal robots
are among the many unusual pieces
on display here by self-taught artists.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum,
901 W. Pratt St., 752-2490; borail.org:
Marvel at magnicent 19th-century
steam locomotives, original tracks,
and elegant parlor cars.
Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415
Key Hwy., 727-4808; www.thebmi.org:
This former oyster cannery contains
fun interactive exhibits showcasing
Baltimores commercial history.
Evergreen Museum & Library, 4545
N. Charles St., 516-0341; museums-
.jhu.edu: An exquisitely restored 48-
room Gilded Age mansion full of a
railroad tycoons treasures.
Fort McHenry, 2400 E. Fort Ave., 962-
4290; nps.gov/fomc: These are the
ramparts watched oer by Francis
Scott Key in 1814, inspiring the poem
that became our national anthem.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333
W. Camden St., 685-9800; theorio-
les.com: Go for a game, a tour of the
stadium, and Boogs barbecue beef.
The Walters Art Museum, 600 N.
Charles St., 547-9000; thewalters.org:
Old Masters, Roman sarcophagi,
and Art Deco jewelry are only part of
this vast collection bequeathed to
the city by Henry Walters in 1931.
Washington Monument, 609 Wash-
ington Pl., 396-1049: The rst monu-
ment to the rst president towers
over Mount Vernon Place, Baltimores
nod to Pariss Place Vendme.
Where to Stay
Admiral Fell Inn, 888 S. Broadway,
522-7377; harbormagic.com: This
historic inn, in what was once a ship-
yard center, dates to the 1770s and
offers afternoon tea and ghost tours.
Hotel Monaco, 2 N. Charles St., 443-
692-6170; monaco-baltimore.com:
This trendy, pet-friendly hotel, new
from the Kimpton group, features 202
guest rooms in a downtown landmark
former B&O railroad headquarters.
Inn at 2920, 2920 Elliot St., 342-4450;
theinnat2920.com: Mixing quaint with
hip, this intimate bed-and-breakfast
in a converted row house serves a de-
licious complimentary breakfast.
Intercontinental Harbor Court Hotel,
550 Light St., 234-0550; harborcourt-
.com: Every luxury195 plush rooms,
pool, tennis court, and rooftop health
clubplus a killer view of the harbor.
Where to Eat
Aldos, 306 S. High St., 727-0700;
aldositaly.com: Superb Southern
Italian food in an elegant setting
with private wine cellars for dining.
B bistro, 1501 Bolton St., 383-8600;
b-bistro.com: This cozy spot in a 19th-
century row house features an eclectic
menu and a lively Sunday brunch.
B&O American Brasserie, 2 N.
Charles St., 443-692-6172; bandores-
taurant.com: Chef E. Michael Reidt
serves up charcuterie and pot roast
to chic downtown denizens.
Charleston, 1000 Lancaster St., 332-
7373; charlestonrestaurant.com: A
favorite of foodies, with inspired New
American cooking by chef Cindy Wolf.
Faidleys Seafood, 203 N. Paca St.,
727-4898; faidleyscrabcakes.com:
Fans of the scrumptious crab cakes
have flocked to this Lexington Mar-
ket lunch counter since 1886.
Gertrudes, 10 Art Museum Dr., 889-
3399; gertrudesbaltimore.com: Gour-
met Chesapeake cuisine from chef
John Shields in an airy restaurant
overlooking BMAs sculpture garden.
Pazo, 1425 Aliceanna St., 534-7296;
pazorestaurant.com: An 1880s tool
factory reborn as a hot spot for Med-
iterranean food (grilled sh, roasted
game) and people-watching.
Teavolve Caf & Lounge, 1401 Alice-
anna St., 522-1907; teavolve.com:
Sunni Gilliams spacious modern tea
salon showcases a dizzying assort-
ment of brews and light fare.
The Wine Market, 921 E. Fort Ave.,
244-6166; the-wine-market.com: This
big former foundry has a lively vibe and
an adventurous menu, ranging from
dumplings to braised pork shank.
Where to Shop
Antique Exchange, 3545 Chestnut
Ave., 532-7000; antique-exchange-
.com: Husband and wife Tom and
Wesley Finnerty mix old and new;
vintage items, porcelain, and prints
join contemporary pieces.
Betty Cooke Jewelry, 24 Village Sq.,
323-2350: This renowned local de-
signer transforms gold and silver
into wearable minimalist art.
Gore Dean, 1340-D Smith Ave., 323-
7470; goredean.com: The go-to
destination for tastemakers in
search of high-quality antiques,
home goods, and tableware.
Home on the Harbor, 1340 Smith Ave.,
433-1616; homeontheharboronline-
.com: Steps from Gore Dean, this is a
sunny oasis of modern design from
Knoll, Alessi, Kartell, and Blu Dot.
Housewerks, 1415 Bayard St., 685-
8047; housewerksalvage.com: A
mecca for industrial artifacts, fur-
nishings, and decorative objects dis-
played in an 1885 gas-valve house.
McLain Wiesand, 1013 Cathedral
St., 539-4440; mclainwiesand.com:
David Wiesands showroom brims
with handcrafted metal and wood
furniture, mirrors, and lamps.
Patrick Sutton Home, 1000 Light St.,
783-1500; patricksuttonhome.com:
Architect-designer Suttons sleek do-
main of custom-designed furniture,
antiques, sculpture, and accessories.
Red Tree, 921 W. 36th St., 366-3456;
redtreebaltimore.com: Chockablock
with quirky gifts, painted furniture,
pillows, and works by local artisans.
Sassanova, 805 Aliceanna St., 244-
1114; sassanova.com: An adorable
pink-and-brown shoe boutique
stocked with heavenly soles by Tory
Burch, Missoni, and Kate Spade.
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baltimore is also a town that revels in its
loopy idiosyncrasies. the ouija board was in-
vented here, its ravens football team is named
for the famed poem by local bard Edgar allan
poe, and hometown hero john Waters draws
inspiration for his subversive films from what
he once called this gloriously decrepit, inex-
plicably charming city. only in baltimore is
bromo seltzer combined with the palazzo
vecchio: in the heart of downtown is a 1911
italianate landmark, commissioned by cap-
tain isaac Emerson, who invented the head-
ache remedy. Each of the towers four clock
faces spells b-r-o-m-o s-e-l-t-z-e-r, but the
rotating blue-lit bottle, which once could be
seen 20 miles away, was removed in 1936.
today the tower houses artists studios.
beyond a shadow of a doubt, baltimore has
a wonderful eccentric streak, says deborah
buck, a native who now owns buck house, a
manhattan art and antiques gallery. its not a
northern or southern city but a mix of people
who dont care about joining the throng and
like to think outside the box.
many residents are irked that their home-
towns image has been largely shaped by tour-
i st attracti ons and the gri tty i nner-ci ty l i fe
depicted on the tv drama The Wire. While there
is no denying baltimores strugglesits crime
rate is among the highest in the countryit is
also true it possesses abundant appeal.
i love walking aroundyou just turn a cor-
ner and come upon an incredible building or
unexpected patch of green, says meg fairfax
fielding, a 12th-generation baltimorean
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lieve the mix of historic and modern.
about a mile north of the inner harbor lie
the cobblestone streets of mount vernon, a
parisian-style square studded with statuary
and lined with 19th-century townhouses that
could have been the setting for a henry james
novel. on balmy days, when the windows of
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streets. this was the address of the towns
social swells, like betsy patterson bonaparte,
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boston. design hounds will be delighted that
the houses large, high windows allow them to
peek into living rooms, one of which belonged
to f. scott fitzgerald in the 1930s. a popular
local watering hole, b bistro is the spot for
eggs benedict and mimosas on a sunday.
if you prefer kitschy bohemianism to quiet el-
egance, head to hampden, a former mill town
northwest of downtown where john Waters
filmed Pecker. in june, its ebullient annual
honfest, celebrating the sassy local bawlmer
women (who address one and all as hon),
brings out a galaxy of brassy babes in bee-
hives, leopard prints, and cats-eye glasses.
the heart of hampden is the avenue, a four-
block stretch crammed with shops such as
red tree, full of funky home accessories, and
hometown girl (across from campy caf hon),
overowing with wacky souvenirs.
no visit to the city would be complete with-
out a pilgrimage to the baltimore museum of
art, adjacent to johns hopkins university. it
houses, among other treasures, the largest
matisse collection in the world, an extensive
array of african art, and a contemporary wing.
the bma is the towns cultural grande dame,
but the american visionary art museum is its
iconoclastic wild child, displaying provocative
works by self-taught artists.
is there any visitor who hasnt been tempted
by baltimores famed crab cakes, whether
served on a bun or accompanied by aspara-
gus with garlic aioli? Every native has a favor-
ite haunt, but you cant do better than the
jumbo-lump crab cakes at faidleys seafood,
a counter in noisy lexington market, where
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Baltimores dining scene has much more to
offer these days, thanks to several innovative
new restaurants as well as established favor-
ites like Charleston, whose award-winning
Low Countryinspired cooking by chef Cindy
Wolf has tempted the palates of Rene Zellwe-
ger and Condoleezza Rice. There is a lot more
creativity now, says Tony Foreman, Wolfs
husband. Fifteen years ago, the most popular
entre was $15 fried chicken with a bottle of
Kendall-Jackson. Today there are more inter-
esting options. The lobster risotto at Aldos, in
Little Italy, and the rice-crusted scallops at
B&O American Brasserie, a snazzy downtown
newcomer, are two good examples.
Shopping isnt Baltimores raison dtre, but
its retail landscape has some diverting design
stores that are off the beaten path. House-
werks has a bonanza of architectural salvage
and unusual decorative objects stowed inside
a 19th-century gas-valve house. And on the
citys northern edge is Mt. Washington Mill, a
historic industrial mill that contains Gore Dean,
noted for its antiques, tableware, and linens,
and Home on the Harbor, an outpost of care-
fully culled modern furniture and accessories.
Nearby is Roland Park, a hilly three-square-
mile residential area developed in the 1890s as
one of the nations earliest streetcar suburbs.
Here, Bal ti mores el i te bui l t ampl e Queen
Annestyle cottages, English Tudors, and col-
umned stucco mansions. Goodwood Gar-
dens, one of its prettiest blocks, is where Billy
Baldwin, the dean of American interior design-
ers, grew up. Known for combining elegance
with comfort and disdaining anything bor-
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hometown today. But the citys energy, quirky
attitude, working-class roots, and entrepre-
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Roman and Williams evokes glamorous old Shanghai on Manhattans Central
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team players
With help from designer friends nate Berkus and anne Coyle,
a television produCer takes on her toughest projeCt yeta neW family home in ChiCago
Facing page: Television producer Ellen Rakieten
in the Chicago apartment she shares with her
husband, Peter Kupferberg, and their sons. It
was designed by Nate Berkus and Anne Coyle
and renovated by Oscar Shamamian of Fergu-
son & Shamamian Architects. This page: In the
living room, the Louis Philippe mirror is circa 1840,
the Lucite cocktail table is from the 1960s, and
the white armchair is vintage Italian; the painting
is by Triscia Rumbholz, and the walls are painted
in Blue Gray by Farrow & Ball. See Resources.
like many things in life, it all started with one ques-
tion. Decorator Nate Berkus walked into the master bedroom of my
old apartment, took one look around, and confronted me: You are
the executive producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, the most Get it
done and Make it happen person I know. Why does this room look
like a hellhole? After years of listening to Oprah tell viewers, Your
home should rise up to meet you, it appeared that my home was, in
fact, lying facedown in the gutter.
Working 14 hours a day and being mother to two delightful boys and
wife to my fantastic husband meant that me time wasand still is
at a premium. I was overwhelmed, stretched as thin as a wafer, and ap-
parently, creating a dream home hadnt made it onto my to-do list.
One thing I had made time for, a few years earlier, was buying a
place in a supremely beautiful circa-1927 Beaux Arts building in Chi-
cago listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our apart-
ment was right on Lincoln Park, with perfect views of Lake Michigan,
and was absolutely home sweet home. The building staff is like family
(the guys who run the garage even have secret handshakes with our
kids). But within a few years we were bursting at the seams. Knowing
we needed more space, we halfheartedly made the rounds with a real-
estate agent. We looked, but nothing rocked our world.
Then came another l i fe-al teri ng questi on: my BFF and next-
door neighbor, decorator Anne Coyle, walked into my kitchen and
said, Did you hear that the two apartments upstairs are for sale?
Needless to say, we jumped on it. So long, hellhole; hello, full-floor
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Clockwise from top: The tufted sofa in the
living room, upholstered in an Edelman
patent leather, and cowhide rugs are from
Anne Coyle Interiors. The brass dining-
room table, custom made by Anne Coyle
Interiors, has an inlay of faux shagreen
from Edelman Leather and is ringed by a
suite of late-19th-century Italian gilt
chairs; the chandelier is Venetian, and the
hand-painted silk wall covering is by
De Gournay. Photographs by Mark Shaw
in the living room; the chair was found at
a Paris flea market. See Resources.
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The librarys collection of artworks includes Study for
Self-Portrait by Michael Hainey, which hangs over a sofa
by John Boone; the ikat pillow is by Madeline Weinrib,
the walls are painted in Farrow & Balls Off Black, and the
ceiling in Benjamin Moores Peace and Happiness. Fac-
ing page, clockwise from top left: Rakieten with sons
Zack (left) and Nicky in the basketball room. The kitchen
features a table with a custom-made stainless-steel top
on a Saarinen base; the side chairs are vintage, and the
light fixture is from Lucca. Williams-Sonoma Home bed-
ding and an Herms throw in Zacks room; the bedside
lamp is from Karkula. The facing wall is covered in cork,
and the desk is vintage. See Resources.
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conversion. After hiring the talented architects Ferguson & Shamamian,
we embarked on what turned out to be a 20-month renovation.
In my career as a television producer, I have overseen hundreds of
voil TV makeovers, those magical transformations where you leave
your house and come home to a completely redone space. Is that what
I wanted for myself? Not a chance. My entire adult life I have been the
in-control producer who doesnt know how to let go and turn anything
over. My perfect apartment would look like Twiggy, Ralph Lauren, and
Babe Paley were roomies, pitching in to save on rent. (A ridiculous no-
tion, yes. Can you imagine? The problem was, I could.) But how do you
explain to a decorator: Im looking for part Hollywood Regency, flea
market, midcentury French, modern, granny chic, beachy, and English
club? So I turned to the two decorators who had uttered the questions
that started this whole ball rolling: Nate Berkus and Anne Coyle.
I wanted the best each had to offer. Anne shares my love of girly-girl
crystal, things old and glittery, pretty colors, David Hicks, glam feminin-
ity, Venetian mirrors (Im at capacity with ve), Bagus chandeliers and
sconces (one or the other is in almost every room), and monograms
(towels, bedding, even doorknobs). Nate brought his honed renovating
skills and his sophisticated masculinity, which works so well for a house
full of boysclean, classic lines (see kitchen), neutral palettes (see
In Rakietens dressing room, a vintage Bagus chan-
delier hangs above a Poillerat-style table from
JF Chen; vintage ostrich-egg lamps flank a painting
by James Brown, and the patchwork cowhide
rug is by Edelman Leather. Facing page, from top:
Upholstered wall panels in Rakietens dressing room
hold necklaces and mementos. One of Rakietens
Emmy Awards sits on a custom-made desk in
the family office; the vintage Chippendale chairs are
upholstered in a Madeline Weinrib fabric, the
computers are by Apple, and the wall is covered
with nailhead-trimmed burlap. See Resources.
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master bath), and an appreciation for vintage (see everywhere). In the
living room, especially, my decorating multiple personalities needed
design therapy. We found a way for three distinct sofas to coexist: one
for Twiggy (groovy, tufted, lavender), one for Mr. Lauren (clubby, black),
and one for Ms. Paley (a Directoire-style settee). We even morphed our
shared vacations into search-and-acquire missions.
I wanted an apartment not so precious that my boys couldnt live in it
without me freaking out, a replace in as many rooms as possible (the
one in our bedroom is my favorite), and a master bathroom big enough
to share with my husband. Conventional wisdom has it that the secret
to a good marriage is separate baths. Not for us. Ours is where we get
together every morning before the craziness of the day starts. Its extra
large (my husband is six foot six, and his only requests were a tall show-
er and heated oors). We were both obsessed with the panels of mar-
ble in the showers at Claridges hotel in London, so we installed the
same pattern in ours, bringing home a happy memory.
Above all, what I didnt want was a place devoid of any trace of my
family and me. Now every drawer pull, light fixture, and object has
meaning. Wherever I look, theres an evocation of some place, some
thing, someone that makes my heart skip. My decorating process was
unconventional, but in the end it was perfect. Every day when I come
home and see the antique black-marble replace chosen by my friend
Fernando Bengoechea, the gifted photographer who lost his life in the
tsunami in Sri Lanka, its a reminder of whats important. Away goes my
BlackBerry and the 45 phone messages. Time to shoot some hoops
with my dear boys. They, too, had their own burning question: Mom,
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The chandelier in the master bedroom is vintage
Bagus, the curtain and sofa fabrics are by
Scalamandr, the mirror-top brass cocktail table
is by Global Views, and the Lucite bench is from
Anne Coyle Interiors. Facing page, from top: The
master baths mirrors are by Urban Archaeology,
the towels are by Leontine Linens, and the walls
are painted in Cliffside Gray by Benjamin Moore.
A Venetian-style mirror from Pavilion Antiques
is displayed above the bathtub. See Resources.
Ben Soleimani can wax eloquent on any num-
ber of subjects near to his heart. Polo, for one, since
he spends a great deal of quality time swinging a mal-
let on West Coast playing fields, as well as in the
Hamptons, Argentina, and points beyond. Carpets
antique and modern get him going, too, which stands
to reason: He is the founder of Mansour Modern, a
leading source of handmade rugs. But nothing ex-
cites this strong, silent type like Georgian furniture.
Specifically those treasures of cabinetmaking pro-
duced during the mid-18th-century reign of Britains
George II, a time when mahogany imported from
Central America was shaped into bold cabriole legs
and pedimented bookcases for well-traveled con-
noisseurs and collectors not unlike Soleimani himself.
I love, love, love old English furniture, he says with
enthusiasm. That affection is so great, in fact, that
Soleimani, who was born in Iran and raised in Lon-
don, has outfitted his Beverly Hills residence with
choice examples wrought in the 1740s and 50s.
From the swaggering Gainsborough chairs in his liv-
ing room to the burl-wood writing desk standing at
the foot of the ribbonlike staircase, Soleimanis im-
pressive collection of Anglo antiques is all about vi-
sual sobriety and strengthbold silhouettes, darkly
gleaming wood, and precious little folderol. The
George II era was a very masculine moment in de-
sign, without a lot of gilt, says the rug expert, who
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Facing page: Ben Soleimani, founder and creative
director of Mansour Modern, at his 1920s Beverly
Hills, California, home. He collaborated on the inte-
riors with designer Kerry Joyce, who was also re-
sponsible for the interior architecture. This page:
The family room mixes vintage and contemporary fur-
nishings, including 30s leather club chairs, a
19th-century English stool and side table, and an
ebony floor lamp and mahogany cocktail table by
Rose Tarlow Melrose House; the antique Ziegler
Sultanabad rug is from Mansour. See Resources.
GentlemanS
QuarterS
With a paSSion for polo,
fine enGliSh furniture, and antiQue
ruGS, Ben Soleimani BrinGS
Worldly Style to hiS SophiSticated Beverly hillS home
Text by Mitchell Owens Photography by Roger Davies
Styled by Stephen Pappas
has a weakness for what he cal l s i ntri cate yet
macho works, such as chairs whose well-turned
legs are ornamented with eagles or snakes.
Connoisseurship is one thing; gutting, rebuilding,
and decorating a house top to bottom is quite an-
other. So when Soleimani acquired a 1920s manse
on a street shaded by towering coconut palms a few
years ago, he turned to an old friend, interior designer
Kerry Joyce, who agreed to oversee the architectural
renovations as well as collaborate with Soleimani on
the decor. Bens tastes are different from mine, but
his design selections are extremely mature, says
Joyce, who served as creative director for the launch
of Mansour Modern i n 2006. Hi s gut i nstincts
are almost always correct.
Soleimani had long admired the three-bedroom
structure, nding echoes of England in its redbrick fa-
ade and eccentrically peaked rooine. Decades of
renovations, however, had resulted in featureless ex-
panses of drywall. Still, the proportions had nobility,
even grace. That spatial foundation, combined with
Soleimanis Georgian antiques and his preference
for crisp, uncomplicated architecture, inspired Joyce
to give the interiors an English-country air. Every-
thing you see inside is basically new, though the feel-
ing is one of charm and history, the interior designer
explains of the tailored backgrounds he created in
the yearlong project, which involved recasting the
rooms with richer materials while largely preserv-
ing the original oor plan. The idea is that the house
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In the dining room, a gilded chandelier from Paul
Ferrante hangs above an 18th-century Irish table
and English Chippendale chairs; the painting is
19th century, and the rug is an antique Haj Jalili
Tabriz from Mansour. Facing page: The living
room sofa is upholstered in a Cowtan & Tout linen
velvet, the chinoiserie tapestry panels flanking
the doorway are 18th-century French, the rug is
an antique Mohtasham Kashan from Mansour,
and the ottomans are George II. See Resources.
A pergola laced with grapevines shades
teak furniture on the brick-paved terrace.
Facing page, clockwise from top left: The
landscape design by Mayita Dinos in-
cludes a meditation garden; the Versailles-
inspired planters hold kumquat trees,
and the bench is teak. The pool and
cabana. An English bench and beds of
roses by the pool. See Resources.
BenS taSteS are different from mine,
SayS interior deSiGner
kerry Joyce. But hiS SelectionS are extremely
mature. hiS Gut inStinctS are almoSt
alWayS correct
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always looked like this and that Ben was lucky to
have found it so well preserved.
Glossy white paneling sheathes numerous walls,
including those of the living room, where centuries-
old French tapestries depict a verdant bird-filled
chinoiserie garden and two George II chairs are
covered in needlework fabric of an even earlier pe-
riod. The presence of those venerable pieces
which are joined by a museum-quality Mohtasham
Kashan carpet spread out across the walnut floor-
boardsmight strike fear into some housekeeping
hearts, but that space and the entire home are any-
thing but touch-me-not. We wanted to keep it all
usable and friendly, says Joyce, noting that part of
the creative process was conjuring visions of his
client sitting in various locations and wondering,
Will Ben look good there?
Rooms specically designed as frames to enhance
the people who live in them might sound crazy in this
fast-paced world. But as Joyce points out, Its not
hard to make a space that looks good by itself. The
trick is to craft a room thats even more attractive
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The banquette in the breakfast room is upholstered in
a fabric by Rose Tarlow Melrose House, and the large
vase is 19th-century Chinese; the shelves display a
collection of antique mahogany boxes and fruitwood
tea caddies. Facing page, from top: The kitchens
countertops are Carrara marble, the cabinetry is cus-
tom made, and the island is topped with butcher
block. In the library, a 17th-century French leather
settee is flanked by English Gainsborough chairs; the
sconces are by Reborn Antiques, the antique silk
Turkish rug is from Mansour, and the 17th-century
tapestry pillow is from Brussels. See Resources.
The cabinetry in the master bath is topped with a counter
of Carrara marble, the sink fittings are by Waterworks,
and the sconces are by Kerry Joyce for Palmer Hargrave;
the tagre is 19th century, and the antique Malayer rug
is from Mansour. Facing page, from top: In the master
bedroom, a Victorian Chesterfield sofa sits at the foot of
a custom-made mahogany bed, the bookcase is 19th-
century French, and an ivory linen-and-silk rug by Man-
sour Modern is topped with an antique Bakhshayesh
carpet from Mansour; the curtains are of linen by Rose
Tarlow Melrose House. In Soleimanis office, the burl-
wood desk, mahogany table holding silver polo trophies,
and the equestrian painting are all 19th-century English;
the walls are covered in linen. See Resources.
when its occupied. Thats when it becomes magical.
At Soleimanis Beverly Hills home base, easygoing
fabrics in neutral tones set off the rich woods of the
English antiques and the dense and colorful pat-
terns of the Oriental carpets he had already cho-
sen. All the rugs are antiques, Soleimani says.
The black Ziegler Sultanabad in the family room,
for instance, is the most special. Its something you
never nd. With his clients textile passions rmly in
mind, Joyce relied on modestly colored fabrics that
let the carpets claim the lions share of attention
and whose textures provide a dose of California in-
formality. The gently curvaceous tailored sofa in the
living room is clad in sand-color linen velvet lightly
trimmed with nailheads, while other areas host fur-
niture covered in soft corduroy, checked cotton, or
saddle-quality leather. Its a guys house, Joyce
explains. Only this guy is a quite serious collector
who has real knowledge and is actually willing to
buy beautiful objects of extreme value and live with
them in a casual way. n
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Facing page: Decorator Juan Carlos Arcila-
Duque in his art-filled loft in New York City. This
page: Arcila-Duque designed the living areas
linen-upholstered daybeds, the tripod floor
lamp is by Theo Eichholtz, and the Saarinen
Tulip table is by Knoll; the large photograph
propped against the wall is by Iran Issa-Khan,
and the small one displayed between the win-
dows is by Horst P. Horst. See Resources.
latin translation
a classic Manhattan loft becoMes a canvas for creativity in the hands
of MiaMi-based decorator Juan carlos arcila-duque
text by nancy hass PhotograPhy by WilliaM Waldron styled by carlos Mota
sleek apartment in Bogot and a new house in Carta-
gena. His taste was deeply inuenced by his father, a
furnituremaker turned casino-industry entrepreneur.
His life was a very glamorous combination of design
and business, the decorator says. The image of him
in his fabulous Panama hats still stays with me.
But al though hes the author of the book Latin
Style (Thomas Nelson, 2008), Arcila-Duques eclec-
tic Manhattan home dees expectations. I let the
space and the city speak to me, he says. When he
bought the place a couple of years ago, the fi rst
thing he did was paint the exposed-brick walls white
and epoxy the oors in an equally pale tone. I decid-
ed if I was going to live in an old New York City loft,
I wouldnt use a classic Latin palette, he says. I
would make it a vanilla box.
Not only did that lighten the interior, it instantly cre-
ated a canvas for hallmarks of Arcila-Duques per-
sonal aesthetic: clean-lined furniture in rich natural
materials, dramatic photographs, and whimsical
objects that reference his heritage. Nowhere is this
look more on display than in the living area. Here, a
even When cool winds whip down Man-
hattans concrete canyons, a warm tropical breeze
seems to waft through Juan Carlos Arcila-Duques
pied--terre in Tribeca. A South Americaborn dec-
orator with ofces and a home base in Miami, Arcila-
Duque spends a few months each year up north,
meeting with clients and soaking up New York Citys
energy. Theres a tremendous amount of visual in-
formati on I assi mi l ate every day j ust by wal ki ng
around here, he says. It keeps my work fresh.
His 1,250-square-foot loft in a 1920s building that
was once a cheese warehouse is an intriguing mix of
spare urban sophistication and Latin touches. Its a
showcase for treasures he has collected on his trav-
els as well as a comfortable place to invite friends for
homemade seviche and his special mojitos. I want-
ed it to be modern but warmnot like a rehab cen-
ter, he says. I didnt want anything formal, just
somewhere that makes you instantly relax.
Being brought up in Colombia in an environment of
great style shaped me, continues Arcila-Duque, who
spends winters there, splitting his time between a
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In the dining area, bent-plywood chairs by Norman
Cherner mingle with seats from CB2; Rapture by
Issa-Khan is displayed on the bookshelf, and the
framed prints by Horst include a 1935 advertisement
for Bergdorf Goodman. Facing page, clockwise from
top: The steel table and settees were custom made
in Mexico and are grouped with a photograph by
Robert Curran; the images of Lisa Fonssagrives (left)
are by Horst, and the stack of exhibition catalogues
are from the photographers 2008 retrospective,
which Arcila-Duque curated. The kitchen cabinets
are by IKEA. Open shelves in the foyer hold pre-
Columbian artifacts, Michele Oka Doner candles, and
vintage lamps from Holland. See Resources.
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A display of photographs in the li-
brary area includes works by Curran,
Paul Meleschnig, and Celso Castro.
Facing page: In the master bed-
room, Issa-Khan shot the black-and-
white floral images, and the table
lamp is by IKEA. See Resources.
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striking image of the inside of a shell by Miami pho-
tographer Iran Issa-Khan leans against the wall be-
tween a pair of crisp linen-covered daybeds lit by a
tripod floor lamp. Bookshelves hold his collection
of pre-Columbian artifacts, and the floors are bare
except for a small round rug crafted by an indige-
nous South American tribe. Vivid hues do show up
here and there, such as on a cherry-red l eather
bank chair by the windows.
The decorator also decided to preserve some of the
apartments architectural quirks, including mechani-
cal fittings from the former warehouses industrial
doors, which add depth and detail to the walls, and a
shallow arched alcove now holding a life-size photo-
graphic nude that recalls Michelangelos David.
Since Arcila-Duque works from home, one of his
priorities was creating a space as functional as it is
inspiring. Im a pajamas kind of a person, he says.
I like to wander around with my caf con leche,
coming up with ideas as I look at my things. Among
his prized possessions are a ceremonial African Zulu
hat woven of human hair, displayed atop a bronze
pedestal, and an arrangement of new and vintage
Panamasa tri bute to hi s fatherresti ng on a
George Nelson bench. Hanging above his desk is
another favorite: a photograph by Horst P. Horst (the
decorator curated a 2008 retrospective of the artists
work at the Forbes Galleries in Manhattan), one of
many in his collection.
At night, Arcila-Duque frequently has friends
sometimes up to 50over for a buffet supper. Es-
chewing hired help (its so impersonal with waiters),
he enlists pals to assist in setting up a feast arrayed on
his white-lacquer-top Parsons-style dining table sur-
rounded by bucket seats from CB2 and bent-plywood
chairs by Norman Cherner. The gatherings often go
late into the evening, with music ranging from Amy
Winehouse and Black Eyed Peas to bossa nova.
Guests lounge nearby on two large settees custom
made in rusted steel and decked out with comfy
cushions. They burrow in there and dont come out
the whole night, he says. Sometimes I think Ill nd
them like that the morning after, asleep and smiling.
And this is the real definition of Latin stylea
casual enjoyment of life, Arcila-Duque explains. I
dont follow any rules. As a Colombian, I work with
instinct, and what is key is a consciousness of what
will make a home more welcoming. n
Facing page: Design editor Kate Rheinstein
Brodsky and her husband, Alexander, a real-
estate developer, with their daughter, Beatriz,
outside their apartment on Manhattans Upper
East Side. This page: In the living room, Directoire-
style bergres upholstered in a Claremont print
flank a 19th-century marble mantel that came from
Kates parents Los Angeles home; the gold-leaf
mirror is by J. Pocker, and the bookshelves and
walls are painted in Farrow & Balls Mahogany
and Orangery, respectively. See Resources.
ClassiC Training
in Their eleganT new York CiTY aparTmenT, a Young
Couple embraCe Their pasTs, even as TheY look To The fuTure
Text by Samuel Cochran Photography by William Waldron Styled by Carlos Mota
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too often, a rened sense of style
comes at the expense of a healthy sense of humor.
Kate Rheinstein Brodsky, a special projects editor
for ELLE DECOR, and her husband, real-estate de-
veloper Alexander Brodsky, however, are quick to
poke fun at their shared tastes, which tend toward
the elegantand the traditional. Left to our own
devices, were about two steps away from playing
canasta and driving a Champagne-color Buick,
Kate jokes, eliciting a burst of knowing laughter
from her better half.
Their mature aesthetic seems to belie both their
youth and their self-effacing humor, but it also says
much about their upbringings. Raised in Los Ange-
les, Kate spent her childhood surrounded by antiques
in a Georgian Revival house exquisitely outtted by
her mother, well-known interior designer Suzanne
Rheinstein. Meanwhile, Alexander, whose family has
an eponymous company that develops and manag-
es luxury properties throughout New York City, grew
up in a spacious prewar Park Avenue apartment. For
both of them, a high level of sophistication came nat-
urally, and came early.
So when they began searching for their rst home
i n Manhattan four years ago, the coupl e hoped
to re-create, i n spi ri t i f not i n scal e, thei r former
residences. We wanted someplace that felt sub-
stantial and had the graciousness of a house, Kate
says. Even as their friends headed downtown or to
Brooklyn, they turned their attention to the Upper
East Side. We could immediately see ourselves liv-
ing here, she recalls of the rst time they visited their
apartment, a classic six in a building not far from
Alexanders parents. The well-proportioned rooms
and traditional layout appealed to us.
Their polished visions would ultimately be compro-
mised in the interest of both age-appropriateness
andwith the arrival two years ago of their daughter,
Beatrizkid-friendliness. We realized we needed
to resist our 85-year-old tendencies in order to cre-
ate a home that worked for us, Kate explains. That
meant forgoing the formal dining room, a hallmark of
the coveted floor plan. It felt too stuffy, Alexander
says of their decision to use it as a family room. Adds
Kate, We like to entertain, but we dont have sit-
down dinners for 12. Now low-slung seating invites
story time and movie nights, while a graphic dhurrie
doubles as a rainy-day dance floor. As Kate wryly
puts it, This is where we can push all the furniture
back, break out the pop-up tent, and go crazy.
What parties the couple does hosttypically low-
key meals with family and friendstake place around
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Photography and artworks in the family room include fashion
illustrations and a Warhol that Alexander bought in his teens;
the 19th-century Russian chandelier is from Hollyhock, the
lamp is by Christopher Spitzmiller, and the dhurrie is by Shyam
Ahuja. Facing page, clockwise from top left: A Tina Barney
photograph in the living room is flanked by a pair of antique
Italian architectural ornaments from Hollyhock. The kitchen
vent hood is by Broan, and the range is by Wolf; the Trixie wall-
paper is by Albert Hadley for Hinson & Co. An 18th-century set-
tee from Hollyhock in the living room is upholstered in a Lee
Jofa fabric designed by Kates mother, decorator Suzanne
Rheinstein; the airplane photographs are by Jeffrey Milstein.
The living rooms fruitwood writing table belonged to Kates
paternal grandmother, for whom she is named. See Resources.
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To CreaTe a home ThaT
worked for us
In the master bedroom, a Fabricut chintz is used for the
headboard upholstery and bed skirt, and the bedding and
boudoir pillow are by Leontine Linens and D. Porthault, re-
spectively; the brass sconces are by Visual Comfort & Co.,
and the walls are painted Teresas Green by Farrow & Ball.
Facing page, from left: The tagre in the master bath is by
Restoration Hardware, the Kohler sink has Waterworks fit-
tings, and a D. Porthault sheet is used as a shower curtain.
The daybed in Beatrizs room is by Ballard Designs, and the
pillows are by D. Porthault; the Chou Chou wallpaper by Sis-
ter Parish is from John Rosselli & Assoc. See Resources.
a 19th-century drop-leaf table that travels through-
out the apartment as needed and can extend to seat
ten. But then few pieces of furniture have a proper,
set-in-stone place. Being the child of a decorator, I
tend to move stuff around, Kate says. Growing up,
Id come home from school and the table from the
entry hall would be sitting at someones bedside.
Things migrated. And the same happens here.
Evidence of maternal inuences runs throughout the
apartment, from the 18th-century French settee spot-
ted at Hollyhock, her mothers West Hollywood shop,
to the lavish window treatments (think accordion-
pleated trim, moss fringe, and pagoda-shaped va-
lances) on which the two collaborated. Whereas
Kates mother helped supply several of the apart-
ments antiquesshe just happened, for instance, to
have a spare marble mantel sitting around the house
the impact of Alexanders is evident in the contem-
porary artworks, among them an Olafur Eliasson
landscape, a James Nares painting, and a drawing by
Marcel Dzama, she gave him over the years. The art
is where we try to stay a bit younger, he notes.
Old has been expertly arranged with new thanks to
Kates own unerring eye, rst honed during childhood
trips to flea markets and furniture fairs. My mom
somehow got me to search for miniature watering
cans, she recalls of the decidedly random but ulti-
mately ingenious activity devised for her. Id keep
busy for hours scouring the stalls while she shopped.
Amazingly, I even found some. That early foraging
instilled in her an enduring love of the hunt, paving
the way for the collections that now fill her apart-
ment: stacks of delicate porcelain in the kitchen; il-
lustrations by the likes of Ren Gruau, Konstantin
Kakanias, and Ren Bouch; and an extensive li-
brary of rare fashion and design tomes.
But the contents of a home never say as much
about its inhabitants as their attitudes do. And if the
Brodskys couldnt quite suppress their octogenarian
impulses, they take a relaxed approach to the re-
sults, exemplied by the fact that soon after Beatriz
began walking, the laid-back couple took down the
baby gates that dened adults-only areas, letting the
pieces (of crystal, potentially) fall where they may.
You learn to balance your desire for nice things
with the realities of having a small child, Kate says.
The apartment got dressy, she adds, laughing,
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CloCkwise from top riGHt:
rectangular box from Flair.
pear salt-and-pepper shakers
by Michael Aram.
pecten seashell by Ruzzetti and Gow.
summa tray by Kelly Wearstler for
Bergdorf Goodman.
magnifying lens by Roost.
Photography by Gentl & Hyers
GleaminG like jewels
atop cocktail
tables or taGres, these
small-scale treasures
deliGht the eye and make
any settinG
more complete
object
leSSonS
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CloCkwise from top:
Augustus bust by Oly.
lidded Vessel with
Black sea Urchin by Amaridian.
Diadema urchin by
Ruzzetti and Gow.
egg and Dart candlesticks by
Ted Muehling
for E. R. Butler & Co.
spiral Cut ball from Flair.
Background of Gemstone
fabric by Jim Thompson.
see resources.
CloCkwise from left:
Green Han horse by
Tozai Home.
Golden Amethyst by
Eduardo Garza.
ice box from Flair.
Jack from Mecox Gardens.
Chalcedony geode
by Ruzzetti and Gow.
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octagon box by
Kelly Wearstler for
Bergdorf Goodman.
Black thorns candle-
stick by Lalique.
Geodesic ball by Kelly
Wearstler for
Bergdorf Goodman.
octagon and Criss Cross Cube by
Kelly Wearstler for Bergdorf Goodman.
obelisk
from Flair.
Nathaniel
square box
by Oly.
saville vase by
Ralph Lauren Home.
modern Zebra bowl by
Waylande Gregory Studios.
Background of Gemstone
fabric by Jim Thompson.
see resources.
Verso bowl by
Calvin Klein Home.
kaleidoscope by
Kelly Wearstler for
Bergdorf Goodman.
CloCkwise from top left:
tonna seashell by Ruzzetti and Gow.
turquoise pendant by Elizabeth Locke Jewels.
malachite napkin ring and malachite-on-gold objet, both by Eduardo Garza.
Nest tealight holder from Treillage.
Bracelet with Heart fob charm by Monica Rich Kosann.
photographed on windsor telephone table by Frssberg.
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CloCkwise from top left:
radcliffe Camera architectural
model by Timothy Richards.
Gruyre spherical vase from Flair.
tony Duquette Dusk phoenix
candlestick by Remains Lighting.
faun foot from John Derian Co.
Block table by Thomas OBrien,
with fleuron vase, both from Aero.
photographed on
George cocktail table by Oly.
see resources.
The living room of a Manhattan apartment designed
by Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch of Roman
and Williams features a 1940s cocktail table paired
with a velvet-upholstered sofa, a vintage daybed,
and circa-1930 scallop chairs covered in a Donghia
cotton-silk; the artwork is by Andy Warhol, and the
Tibetan silk rug is by Dolma. Facing page: The wal-
nut fretwork screens in the entry are fitted with glass
panels treated with gold and copper leaf; the Josef
Hoffmann stool is antique, and the vintage bronze
ceiling fixture is from Lost City Arts. See Resources.
text by mitchell owens
PhotograPhy by william waldron
styled by carlos mota
mood
enhancers
for clients with a love of asian arts and
cultureand insPired by the glamour
of old shanghaidesign team roman and williams transforms a
manhattan aPartment using dark woods,
gleaming brass, and elegant 1930s furnishings
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one of the most moving stories in mythology is the tale of the
phoenix, an extraordinary bird that emerges from a aming pyre with its
colorful feathers even more beautiful than before. A duplex apartment
overlooking Central Park West in New York City has a similar history.
Engulfed by a raging re and reduced to ashes, it has been handsomely
reborn through the efforts of Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch,
principals of the design and architecture rm Roman and Williams.
Everything you see is absolutely new, says the lady of the house.
She and her British husband had lived abroad for more than a de-
cade, immersing themselves in the exotic cultures of the Far East be-
fore settling down with their two young children in a classic prewar
apartment with white walls and dark floors. But when a workmans
rags combusted, Standefer and Alesch were left with a blank slate for
the atmosphere-conjuring creativity that has won them acclaim on-
screen (making sets for Zoolander, Practical Magic, and Duplex), in
the hospitality world (revamping New York Citys Royalton hotel and
decorating the Standard), and among boho-minded celebrities (Kate
Hudson, Ben Stiller, and Gwyneth Paltrow).
Conversations between the designers and the couple began in ear-
nest, and soon it became clear that the desired result was quite a bit
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The vintage mahogany table in the dining room is from
Wyeth, and the chairs are 1920s Jean-Michel Frank; the
crystal-pendant chandelier is by Alison Berger for Holly
Hunt, and the Venetian-plaster wall treatment is by Fresco
Decorative Painting. Facing page, from top: In the family
room, works from Andy Warhols series Ten Portraits of
Jews of the Twentieth Century are displayed above a
sectional sofa by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt; the vin-
tage cocktail table is from Wyeth. The kitchen features
cabinetry by Boffi, vintage industrial light fixtures, and
floor tiles from Solar Antique Tiles. See Resources.
In the master bedroom, an embroidered art-
work custom made by Macondo Silks hangs
above a Tommi Parzinger bed from Todd
Merrill Antiques dressed in Sferra linens; the
walls are sheathed in a Donghia hemp. Facing
page, from left: A door in the daughters bed-
room features a Bendheim glass arch. The
master baths flooring, sinks, and console are
all made of green onyx, and the wall panels
are of iroko wood; the sink fittings are by
Laura Kirar for Kallista, and the ceiling light
fixture is from Profiles. See Resources.
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describes as off the hookchocolate-brown Venetian-plaster walls,
a coffered ceiling, a chandelier composed of faceted handblown
crystal globes, and angular silk-upholstered chairs by Jean-Michel
Frank. Stephen and I like special designers, but not always their most
obvious pieces, Standefer notes. Those dining chairs are less on the
nose than youd expect when you hear Franks name, but they help
give the place a more interesting quality.
The array of unexpected finishes and seductive materials helps
too. In searching for a wood that would convey a sufficiently glam-
orous mood in the dining room, the design team considered and
quickly discarded mahogany (too ruddy) and rosewood (too ordi-
nary). Robin is obsessive about tonality, Alesch says. Ultimately
they settled on a South American tropical hardwood called imbuia,
a.k.a. Brazilian walnut. Its more brown than red and has beautiful
figuring, Standefer explains. In the master bath, they used a differ-
ent tropical wood: iroko, which resembles teak. They combined it
with brass fittings and a grandly scaled sink for two made of large
blocks of pale-green onyx and inspired by a bodacious lavatory at
the Four Seasons hotel i n mi dtown Manhattan. Another bath i s
paneled in quarter-inch-thick sheets of antique brass that give the
smal l room the feel i ng of a j azzed-up corner i n Captai n Nemos
Nauti l us, a mari ti me moti f echoed i n porthol es whi msi cal l y de-
ployed in a wall of the childrens playroom.
Its those kinds of details that thrill the globe-trotting owners, as well
as the designers. When a visitor points out that the apartment evokes
the shadowy cars of the original Orient Express at night, Standefer
grins. Modesty is great, and quietness is nice, she says, but some-
times its much more fun to be decadent. n
more ambitious than simply a reconstruction of the rooms that had ex-
isted before. The wife likes rich woods, the color green, dramatic
moldings, and the work of Richardson, Standefer says, referring to
Victorian-era American architect Henry Hobson Richardson, a pro-
moter of brawny, brooding Romanesque stone buildings. Shes also
fond of India and Hong Kong and cites the China ClubDavid Tangs
posh Hong Kong restaurant decked out in shimmering lacquered
decoras one of her favorite spots. I love modernity and minimalism,
but I honestly cant live that way, she admits with a laugh.
Which explains why the owners have happily taken up residence in
a pl ace where i nky tropi cal hardwoods meet the gl i nt of artful l y
distressed brass and the delicacy of lacy openwork screens. Toss
this with exquisite 1930s furniture and a color scheme that veers be-
tween pearly and murky, and it is no wonder some visitors half expect
to look out the windows and see not Central Park stretching out be-
fore them but the bustling port of Shanghai.
Theres a layering of objects, periods, and architecture that were re-
ally proud of, says Alesch, who designed each molding and architec-
tural detail. The main living areas were configured to flow into one
another, the airy layout inspired by the apartments gutted aprs-fire
condition. We saw how roomy it seemed at that point and said, Lets
not build normal partitions again, Standefer says. That doesnt mean
the home feels like a cavernous loft, by any means. But instead of using
standard doors, they linked the individual spaces by creating capa-
cious central openings that allow for sweeping oor-through views.
At one end, the living room is a sensual enclave of muted colors, ac-
cented by dashes of ebony and the glimmer of satin. The adjacent
dining room, however, has a flamboyance Standefer delightedly
Its hard to mistake Manhattan for any other city. True, some of down-
towns cobblestone lanes have a slight whiff of London, and a few
brownstone blocks in the west 20s could pass for Boston. But its the
rare street that conjures Paris. Paula Caravelli found one, however, on
the sleepy northern reaches of the Upper East Side, a lovely sloping
block studded with Beaux Arts buildings. Its not easy to articulate
what, exactly, provokes thoughts of the French capital, but its there.
A similar Parisian spirit subtly pervades the interior designers home.
Composed of two elegantly detailed apartments that have been
joined, the place seems so intimate that it is almost surprising to hear
Caravelli lives there with her husband, James, and 18-year-old son,
Christian. It is even more of a shock to learn that, until recently, it
also housed the couples three other, now-grown sons: Evan, 27;
Gregory, 24; and Paul, 22.
In fact, ambiguity and the unexpected are key components of the place,
which is less a statement of style (Caravelli is not one for statements)
than a delicate balance of disparate elementsand all the more Europe-
an for that. Its epitomized by a pair of David Armstrong photographs
dreamily blurred images of New York street scenesthat harmonize with
Artful
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interior designer
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Text by David Colman
Photography by Simon Upton
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Facing page: Interior designer Paula
Caravelli with her husband, James, and son
Christian outside their Manhattan apart-
ment. This page: Vintage spoon chairs
found at a Salvation Army thrift shop flank
a brass cocktail table by Gerald Bland
in the living room; the burlap-upholstered
settee and gilt-wood console are both
Swedish, the zinc roof finial is 19th-
century French, and the drawing, Trees IV,
is by Joan Mitchell. See Resources.
The living rooms circa-1970 Karl
Springer cocktail table is paired with
French marquise chairs; the photo-
graphs are by David Armstrong, and
the wood statue of a bishop dates to
the medieval era. Facing page: Vin-
tage vases are displayed atop a neo-
classical Italian commode beneath
a painting by Caravellis uncle
Augustus Mino. A vintage secretary
holds a watercolor and a mixed-media
self-portrait, both by Mino, and an
amethyst geode. See Resources.
136
the huge trees just outside the living room windows and the graceful
neoclassical and Regency-style mansions across the street.
Caravelli, who is half of the design team Paula + Martha (her part-
ner, Martha Angus, lives in San Francisco), had no interest in doing
up her place with some sort of ide fixe. Its probably a terrible thing
for a decorator to say, but I dont like trends, she notes. I dont
work that way. I cant put something in my house, or a clients house,
for that matter, if I dont love it.
Of course, lots of designers ll their homes with things they love. What
sets Caravellis apart is a mix of art, furniture, colors, and nishes that
feels truly personal. Nothing is chosen merely for its look or effect. But
then, unlike so many people who come to New York to try to create a
place and a history that square with their dreams, Caravellis past need-
ed no retouching. She was born and brought up on Long Island in a
family brimming with painters and musicians both professional and
amateur, where creative impulses were not only indulged, they were
expected. Its in the blood, she says. Were a family of artists. Grow-
ing up, we were always making somethingplaying music, redeco-
rating, painting. That was the atmosphere.
The apartment provides ample proof of this genetic bent. The foyer
holds a sculpture by her sister Janet Buillet. The dining room features
a changing array of paintings, including a gorgeous abstract by Cara-
velli herself, who studied art before turning to design. And scattered
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In the butlers pantry, the Perspex wall brackets
are vintage American, and the sculpture in the
window is by Donald Baechler. Facing page,
from top: The cherry-veneered cabinetry in the
kitchen was designed by Caravelli, and the re-
frigerator is by Sub-Zero; the living rooms oc-
tagonal mirror is by Gerald Bland. The dining
table of aluminum and blackened steel, a Cara-
velli design, holds 19th-century English pine
urns from Gerald Bland; the early-19th-century
Italian chairs are upholstered in calfskin, and the
painting is by Leo Valledor. See Resources.
everywhere are works by a childhood hero, her uncle Augustus Mino, who
was an artist and advertising creative director in New York City. As for the
piano in the living room, Caravelli grew up playing, as did her four sons.
Of her choice of career, she says with a smile, Everyone in my family
is a decoratorIm just the rst one to do it for a living. Though her tal-
ent may be innate, she has honed it over the years, becoming a master
at discreetly mixing not only traditional and modern (a vintage sec-
retary with a quirky midcentury French seat; a contemporary dining
table and Italian neoclassical chairs) but European and Asian elements
as well (a Chinese-style brass cocktail table with Regency-style spoon
chairs and a Gustavian settee). Likewise, the apartments palette walks
a pitch-perfect line between rich tonesan array of blues in the master
bedroom, the kitchens brandy-color cabinetry, the cocoa-brown dining
roomand a host of soft neutrals. Even Caravellis one concession to
cacophony, a complex collage in her home office, is in restrained
black-and-white. Its so important to be able to come home to a place
that has serenity, she says. Thats what I tried to create.
But as any mother of four will tell you, no mere combination of colors
and textures can handle everything that life, and children, throw your
way. So she has happily embraced one modern convenience notoriously
lacking in most Paris apartments. I believe in closetseverywhere,
she says. You have to have places to put stuff away. And she adds
with a knowing smile, We have a really great housekeeper. n
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The collage in the office is by Robert
Greene, the circa-1845 klismos chairs are
Danish, and the laminate desk is by Cara-
velli. Facing page, from top: In the master
bedroom, the mid-19th-century Scandina-
vian bergre and English milk-glass lamp
are from Evergreen Antiques; the painting
is by Leora Armstrong, the photo work
above the bed is by Evan Caravelli, and the
cashmere throw is by Williams-Sonoma
Home. The blackboard-painted wall in a
sons bedroom features a chalk illustration
based on ones made by Caravellis chil-
dren when they were young. See Resources.
$1,950, by Jonathan Adler (for information: 800-963-0891; jona-
thanadler.com). 9 George console, $2,175, by Oly (for informa-
tion: 775-336-2100; olystudio.com). 10 Malm console, #101-
205-87, $80, by IKEA (for information: 800-434-4532; ikea.com).
DANIEL'S DISH
PAgES 7072: Daniel Boulud of restaurant Daniel (for
information: danielnyc.com).
PAgE 70: Flared porcelain dinner plate, in ash, $46, by Mud
Australia, available at Global Table (for information: 212-431-
5839; globaltable.com). Gabriella dinner fork and knife,
$43 ea., by Match Pewter, available at Tabula Tua (for
information: 773-525-3500; tabulatua.com). Vence linen
napkin, in gold, $23; Fjord linen napkin, in g, $25; and
Melbourne linen tablecloth, $194; all by Libeco Home (for
information: libecohomestores.com).
TEAM PLAYERS
PAgES 9099: Interior decoration by Nate Berkus of Nate
Berkus Assoc. (for information: nateberkus.com) and Anne
Coyle of Anne Coyle Interiors (for information: 773-235-
6131; annecoyleinteriors.com). Interior architecture by
Oscar Shamamian of Ferguson & Shamamian Architects (for
information: 212-941-8088; fergusonshamamian.com).
General contracting by Wujcik Construction Group (for
information: 847-673-5000; wujcik.com). Hair by Vivian
Arpino (for information: 847-828-7879; e-mail thearpinos@
aol.com). Makeup by Regina Sneor (for information: 708-
447-1414; dworksinc.com).
PAgES 9091: In living room, walls painted in Blue Gray by
Farrow & Ball (for information: 888-511-1121; farrow-ball.com).
PAgES 9293: In living room, sofa by Anne Coyle Interiors (for
information: 773-235-6131; annecoyleinteriors.com),
upholstered in Patent leather, to the trade from Edelman
Leather (for showrooms: 212-751-3339; edelmanleather.com).
Rug by Anne Coyle Interiors. In dining room, table by Anne
Coyle Interiors, with inlay of Shagreen, to the trade from
Edelman Leather. Chandelier from Thomas Jolly Antiques (for
information: 312-595-0018; thomasjollyantiques.com).
Earlham wall covering by De Gournay (for information: 212-
564-9750; degournay.com). Rug by Anne Coyle Interiors. In
living room, limited-edition photographs by Mark Shaw from
Andrew Wilder Gallery at Svenska Mbler (for information:
323-934-4452; svenskamobler.com).
PAgE 94: Study for Self-Portrait by Michael Hainey (for
information: 917-855-5637; e-mail michaelhainey@gmail-
.com). Laurent sofa, to the trade from John Boone Inc. (for
showrooms: 212-758-0012; johnbooneinc.com). Pink
Daphane Ikat pillow by Madeline Weinrib Atelier (for
information: 212-473-3000 ext. 3780; madelineweinrib.com).
Walls painted in Off Black by Farrow & Ball (for information:
888-511-1121; farrow-ball.com). Ceiling painted in Peace
and Happiness by Benjamin Moore (for information: 800-
672-4686; benjaminmoore.com).
PAgE 95: In kitchen, vintage light xture from Lucca (for
information: 212-593-0117; luccany.com). In son's room, Hotel
bed linens by Williams-Sonoma Home (for information: 888-
922-4108; wshome.com). Throw by Herms (for information:
hermes.com). Lamp by Robert Dudley Best from Gubi, available
at Karkula (for information: 212-645-2216; karkula.com).
PAgE 96: In ofce, chair seats upholstered in Black & White
Sommers Suzani cotton-silk, to the trade from Madeline
Weinrib Atelier (for information: 212-473-3000 ext. 3780;
madelineweinrib.com). Computers by Apple (for information:
800-MY-APPLE; apple.com).
PAgE 97: Vintage chandelier by Bagus from Pavilion
Antiques (for information: 773-645-0924; pavilionantiques-
.com). Poillerat-style table from JF Chen (for information:
323-466-9700; jfchen.com). Rug, to the trade from Edelman
Leather (for showrooms: 212-751-3339; edelmanleather.com).
PAgE 98: Mirrors by Urban Archaeology (for information:
212-431-4646; urbanarchaeology.com). Towels by Leontine
Linens (for information: 800-876-4799; leontinelinens.com).
Walls painted in Cliffside Gray by Benjamin Moore (for
information: 800-672-4686; benjaminmoore.com). Venetian-
style mirror from Pavilion Antiques (for information: 773-
645-0924; pavilionantiques.com).
PAgE 99: Vintage chandelier by Bagus from Pavilion Antiques
(for information: 773-645-0924; pavilionantiques.com).
Curtains of Salon Moire cotton-silk, and sofa upholstered in
Sami Ikat linen-silk, both to the trade from Scalamandr (for
showrooms: 800-932-4361; scalamandre.com). Cocktail
table from Global Views (for information: globalviews.com).
Bench by Anne Coyle Interiors (for information: 773-235-6131;
annecoyleinteriors.com).
gENTLEMAN'S QUARTERS
PAgES 10009: Interior design by Ben Soleimani of Mansour
Modern (for information: 310-652-1121; mansourmodern-
.com) in collaboration with Kerry Joyce of Kerry Joyce
Assoc. Inc. (for information: 323-938-4442; kerryjoyce.com).
Interior architecture by Kerry Joyce. Landscape design by
Mayita Dinos of Mayita Dinos Garden Design (for information:
310-838-5959; mayitadinos.com).
PAgES 10001: In family room, oor lamp and cocktail table,
both to the trade from Rose Tarlow Melrose House (for
showrooms: 323-651-2202; rosetarlow.com). Rug from
Mansour (for information: 310-652-9999; mansourrug.com).
PAgE 102: Sofa upholstered in Linen Velvet cotton-linen, to
the trade from Cowtan & Tout (for showrooms: 212-647-
6900; cowtan.com). Rug from Mansour (for information:
310-652-9999; mansourrug.com).
PAgE 103: Antique chandelier, similar to Monte de Oro
chandelier, to the trade from Paul Ferrante Inc. (for
showrooms: 323-653-4142; paulferrante.com). Rug from
PAgE 106: In library, sconces by Reborn Antiques (for
information: 310-289-7785; rebornantiques.net). Rug from
PAgE 107: Banquette upholstered in Highlands cotton blend,
to the trade from Rose Tarlow Melrose House (for
showrooms: 323-651-2202; rosetarlow.com).
PAgE 108: Sink ttings by Waterworks (for information: 800-
899-6757; waterworks.com). Sconces by Kerry Joyce, to
the trade from Palmer Hargrave (for showrooms: 785-434-
2011; palmerhargrave.com). Rug from Mansour (for
information: 310-652-9999; mansourrug.com).
PAgE 109: In master bedroom, rug by Mansour Modern (for
information: 310-652-1121; mansourmodern.com). Rug from
Curtains of Milano linen, to the trade from Rose Tarlow Melrose
House (for showrooms: 323-651-2202; rosetarlow.com).
LATIN TRANSLATION
PAgES 11015: Interior decoration by Juan Carlos Arcila-Duque
of Arcila-Duque Furniture Interiors Inc. (for information: 305-
992-1966; e-mail miami@arcila-duque.com).
PAgES 11011: In living area, lamp by Theo Eichholtz from
Jalan Jalan Collection (for information: 305-572-9998;
jalanmiami.com). Tulip table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll (for
information: 866-94-KNOLL; knoll.com). Whirlwind by Iran
Issa-Khan from Leila Taghinia-Milani Heller Gallery (for
information: 212-249-7695; ltmhgallery.com).
PAgES 11213: In dining area, chairs by Norman Cherner for
Cherner Chair Co. (for information: chernerchair.com),
available at The Conran Shop (for information: 866-755-
9079; conranusa.com). Armchairs by CB2 (for information:
800-606-6252; cb2.com). Rapture by Iran Issa-Khan from
Leila Taghinia-Milani Heller Gallery (for information: 212-249-
7695; ltmhgallery.com). In kitchen, cabinets by Nicholai Wiig
Hansen for IKEA (for information: 877-345-4532; ikea.com).
PAgES 11415: In master bedroom, artwork by Iran Issa-Khan
from Leila Taghinia-Milani Heller Gallery (for information: 212-
249-7695; ltmhgallery.com). Lamp by IKEA (for information:
877-345-4532; ikea.com).
CLASSIC TRAININg
PAgES 11617: In living room, bergres upholstered in
Chanteloup cotton by Georges Le Manach, to the trade
from Claremont (for showrooms: 212-486-1252). Custom-
made mirror by J. Pocker (for information: 888-481-4321;
jpocker.com). Bookshelves painted in Mahogany; and
Items pictured but not listed are from private collections.
WHAT'S HOT! PEOPLE
PAgE 42: Richard Mishaan of Richard Mishaan Design LLC
(for information: 212-223-7502) and Homer (for information:
212-744-7705; homerdesign.com). Lighting by Richard
Mishaan for The Urban Electric Co. (for information: 843-
723-8140; urbanelectricco.com). Table by Oly (for
information: 775-336-2100; olystudio.com).
TREND ALERT
PAgE 52: Golden Lily linen, in indigo, #PR7702-4, by J. H.
Dearle for Morris & Co., to the trade from Zoffany/Sanderson (for
showrooms: 800-395-8760; zoffany.com). Printed silk-viscose
dress, $2,945, from resort 2010, by Prada (for information:
prada.com). Silk-twill printed shorts, $895, from resort 2010,
by Prada, available at Bergdorf Goodman (for information: 800-
558-1855; bergdorfgoodman.com). Cray steel watering can,
#AWA001, $55, from the V&A Collection by Wild & Wolf,
available at Lane's on Austin (for information: 254-754-3641;
lanesonaustin.com). Liberty of London cotton napkins, in
small Suzanna A and pink ower, $43 ea., by Daisy Hill, available
at A Touch of Lace (for information: 248-645-5223;
atouchoace.com). Opio Leaf cotton, in linden, #173754, by
Matthew Patrick Smyth, to the trade from Schumacher (for
showrooms: 800-523-1200; fschumacher.com). Kennet alarm
clock, #AP095, $32, from the V&A Collection by Wild & Wolf,
available at Marigold Home Interiors (for information: 845-338-
0800; marigold-home.com). Private Property pen, $20, by Lilly
Pulitzer (for information: 888-PB-LILLY; lillypulitzer.com). Lodden
cotton, #1069622K, by Liberty Furnishings, to the trade from
Osborne & Little (for showrooms: 212-751-3333;
osborneandlittle.com). Golden Lily wallpaper, in pale biscuit,
#WM8556-2, by J. H. Dearle for Morris & Co., to the trade from
Zoffany/Sanderson. Teal Peacock ceramic mug, #200-02-
1919, $5, by Liberty of London for Target (for information: target-
.com). Honeysuckle linen blend, #1095019E, by Liberty
Furnishings, to the trade from Osborne & Little. Annie thermos,
#AFL035, $27, from the V&A Collection by Wild & Wolf, available
at Patina (for information: patinastores.com).
ART SHOW
PAgE 54: Alec Soth (for information: alecsoth.com) is
represented by Gagosian Gallery (for information: 212-741-
1111; gagosian.com).
SHORTLIST
PAgE 56: Thelma Golden of The Studio Museum in Harlem (for
information: 212-864-4500; studiomuseum.org). Wardell
Milan: Drawings of Harlem umbrella, #1376, $40, by Gouda
Inc., for The Studio Museum in Harlem. New American
Table, $40, by Marcus Samuelsson (for information: 877-762-
2974; wiley.com). Fashions by Duro Olowu (for information:
011-44-20-8960-7570; duroolowu.com). Red Velvet
cupcakes by Make My Cake (for information: 212-932-0833;
makemycake.com). Syrocco Syrah by Alain Graillot, available
at Harlem Vintage (for information: 212-866-9463;
harlemvintage.com). Carnal Flower fragrance, $200$300,
by Editions de Parfums Frdric Malle (for information: 212-
249-7941; editionsdeparfums.com). Flip Video MinoHD
camcorder, $230, by Cisco (for information: theip.com).
THE TOP 10 CONSOLE TABLES
PAgES 6668: Elaine Grifn of Elaine Grifn Interior Design (for
information: 212-666-2033; elainegrifn.com). Todd
Alexander Romano of Todd Alexander Romano LLC (for
information: 212-421-7722; toddromanohome.com).
PAgE 68: 1 Lacquer sofa table, $1,200, by Calvin Klein Home
(for information: 212-292-9000; calvinkleinhome.com). 2 Frank
console table, #FNCN-1003-1640, $2,025, by Julian Chichester
(for information: julianchichester.com) from Mecox Gardens (for
information: 212-249-5301; mecoxgardens.com). 3 High
console in metal, #169644, $6,400, by Bottega Veneta (for
information: 877-362-1715; bottegaveneta.com). 4 Endless
console, $5,325, by Jens Denecke for Dune (for information:
212-925-6171; dune-ny.com). 5 Glass console, $1,595, from
ABC Carpet & Home (for information: 212-473-3000; abchome-
.com). 6 Le Pont serving table, #F401900, $1,495, by FCL Style
(for information: 888-FCL-3133; fclstyle.com). 7 The Murray
console, #DM2006, $5,200, by Duane Modern (for information:
212-625-8066; duanemodern.com). 8 Preston console table,
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6. jeriTh ornamenTal fences of disTincTion
Jerith aluminum fences combine the strength and
beauty of wrought iron with the maintenance-free ease
of aluminum. All Jerith fences are made in the USA! Call
800.344.2242 toll free or visit jerith.com/ED. FREE.
7. runTal radiaTors
Towel-warmer radiators for the bathroom and decorative
radiant heaters for the entire home. 800.526.2621. FREE.
8. spark modern fires
Gas replaces for the modern home. For
more information, call 866.938.3846 or visit
sparkres.com. FREE.
FaBric & FUrniShingS
9. a. rudin
For more than four generations the Rudin family has
maintained a tradition of ne craftsmanship and
innovative design, using Old-World skills and timeless
style to produce custom furniture for elegant living.
For more information, visit arudin.com. $75.
10. abc carpeT & home
ABC Carpet & Home is the most remarkable
home-furnishings store in New York, as well as
the largest rug and oor-covering store in the world.
For more information, visit abchome.com or call
212.473.3000. FREE.
11. agio
Stylish, luxury outdoor designs begin with Agio.
Entertaining outdoors never looked better with
collections that reect your personal style. For durable
dining and living concepts that will transform your
patio into the envy of the neighborhood, theres Agio.
For more information, visit agio-usa.com. FREE.
12. ako inTerior
Full range of contemporary furnishings for home,
ofce, and commercial design by the worlds leading
manufacturers. Professional Design Lab available
for special projects. For more information, visit
akostores.com or call 866.AKO.HOME. FREE.
13. bernhardT furniTure
Bernhardt Interiors updates and redenes the
traditional furnishing aesthetic offering fresh modern
glamour for the bedroom, dining room and living
room. For more information, visit bernhardt.com
or call 888.801.1889. FREE.
14. bourgeois bohme
A French Contemporary retail showroom highlighting
home furnishings from France. Specializing in our own
Bourgeois Boheme Atelier Contemporary Collection
which produces home furnishings and lighting in the
USA. For more information, visit bobointeriors.com or
call 323.936.7507. FREE.
15. budgeT blinds
Find ideas and inspiration in the Budget
Blinds FREE design guide, Point of Views.
Call 800.617.6928 for your FREE design guide
or visit budgetinspirationstudio.com. FREE.
16. canToni
Cantoni: a unique source that is equal parts stylish
home furnishings, creative interior design, and top
shelf customer service. For more information, visit
cantoni.com or call 877.881.9191. FREE.
17. charles p. rogers beds
Since 1855 wood, leather, brass, iron beds, platform
beds, daybeds, trundle beds, canopy beds, European
linen & cotton bedding. Factory direct. Web or phone
orders welcome. Catalogue $2 (free online). For more
information, call 866.836.6504. $2.
18. duralee
Duralee Fabrics has an extensive line of printed
and woven upholstery textiles, and trim that are
creative and innovative, offering high-quality design
at a value. For more information, visit duralee.com
or call 800.275.3872. FREE.
19. galbraiTh & paul
Hand-block-printed fabrics and hand-tufted rugs. For
more information, visit galbraithandpaul.com. FREE.
20. grace home furnishings
Grace Home Furnisihings is a unique,
Los Angelesbased design destination. Our retail
showroom features a distinctive selection of furniture
and home accessories, including our own Grace Home
Collection of custom upholstery and casegoods. FREE.
21. hunTer douglas window fashions
With its patented cell-within-a-cell design that traps more
air, Duette Architella honeycomb shades provide superior
insulation at the window, keeping you warmer in winter,
cooler in summer and helping you save on utility costs
year-round. Your purchase of select Architella shades may
even qualify for a special Federal Tax Credit opportunity!
For more information, visit hunterdouglas.com/energy or
call 800.327.8953 for details. FREE.
22. kraveT
Kravet offers the widest selection of fabrics in the
industryfrom traditional to contemporarywhile
continuing to introduce designer-inspired licensed
collections, upholstered furniture, and other
home-furnishings collections. For more information,
visit kravet.com or call 800.645.9068. FREE.
23. jayson home & garden
Jayson Home & Garden offers a timeless, ever-evolving
blend of modern day wares and one-of-a-kind vintage
pieces from around the world. Our collection includes
designer furnishings, home accessories, tableware,
lighting, gifts, books, textiles, and more. Visit us online
at jaysonhomeandgarden.com or request a catalogue at
800.472.1885. FREE.
larsen
Introducing Larsen Hides, a luxurious collection of
leathers for all interiors. Supple hand, exotic textures,
vibrant colors, rich neutrals, and enduring styles are the
hallmark of Larsen Hides. For more information, please
visit larsentextiles.com.
24. madeira furniTure
Madeira Furniture, a custom furniture company that takes
rare and reclaimed wood and transforms them into artful,
one-of-a-kind furniture pieces. For more information, call
818.786.8335 or visit madeirafurniture.net. FREE.
25. m. frederick
M. Frederick manufactures beautiful fabric, leather,
furniture, wallpaper, and decorative accessories
by nationally recognized designer Matthew Root.
Available through select architects and interior
designers in the United States and Europe or through
our showroom. For more information, visit us at
mfrederick.com or call 908.669.4784. FREE.
26. michael aram
Rooted in the rich, handmade traditions of India, Michael
Aram is a visionary designer of inspired gifts and home
accessories. Aram is particularly well-known for his
beautiful organic motifs and stunning sculptural metalwork
offered at accessible prices. See the full collection at
michaelaram.com or call 866.792.ARAM. FREE.
27. minoTTi
Minotti has been manufacturing armchairs and sofas for
approximately 60 years. Throughout its long lifetime the
company has positioned itself in a demanding market.
During a period when challenges are overcome with
quality, history and appeal of unique products, high quality
standards and the most progressive ideas, Minotti the
concrete way of being a company. For more information,
visit minotti.com. FREE.
28. moura sTarr
Moura Starr designs and manufactures products with
sustainability, attention to detail, and great respect for its
materials. Visit mourastarr.com to view our exceptional
furniture and lighting, comprised of the richest selection
of elegant woods and crystals. FREE.
29. oasiq ouTdoor furniTure
Oasiq Outdoor Furniture. 242 East 58th Street,
New York, NY 10022. For more information, call
212.355.0625 or visit us at oasiq.com. FREE.
30. phillip jeffries
Phillip Jeffries is the leading resource for handcrafted,
natural wall coverings. Our environmentally friendly
wall coverings are class A and are stocked for prompt
delivery. For more information, visit phillipjeffries.com
or call 800.576.5455. FREE.
31. ralph pucci inTernaTional
For more information, visit ralphpucci.net. FREE.
32. resource furniTure
Resource Furniture presents the most innovative wall
beds and space saving furniture of the highest quality
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33. richard shapiro
A carefully edited, minimalist-inspired modern collection of
furnishings and upholstery conceived to complement both
classic and contemporary interiors. For more information,
visit rshapiroantiques.com or call 310.275.6700. FREE.
34. room service
A made-to-order furnishings store that has a mid-century
slant. Also carries reproductions from designers from the
60s and 70s as well as todays hottest talents. Extensive
website with quick-shipping capabilities. For more
information, visit roomservice-la.com. FREE.
35. s. harris
S. Harris provides ne decorative fabrics that meet
the exacting needs and tastes of residential and
hospitality designers. Exclusive silks, wovens, prints,
and sheers. For more information, visit sharris.com
or call 800.999.5600. FREE.
sferra
SFERRA offers the nest in bed linens, bath,
table linens, and baby. Visit sferralinens.com or call
877.336.2003 for more information.
36. Tempur-pedic
We invite you to learn more about our scienceand
experience our soul. Find out more with a free Night-time
Renewal Kit at 800.660.6790. FREE.
37. The company sTore
Famous down comforters, pillows, and much more! Our
focus is always one simple thingbring comfort home.
For more information, visit thecompanystore.com or call
800.285.3696. FREE.
38. The curTain exchange
The Curtain Exchange offers ready-to-hang designer
curtains and custom bedding in luxurious fabrics. For
more information, visit thecurtainexchange.com. FREE.
usona
Usonas online catalogue usonahome.com is updated on
a daily basis with new pieces from over 70 lines of modern
upholestry, case goods, and lighting.
39. weisshouse
Weisshouse has a complete selection of products to
furnish your entire home. We have been bringing the
worlds best oor coverings, furniture, and kitchens
to our clients for more than 50 years. Weisshouse
represents more than 100 manufacturers including
Ligne Roset, B&B Italia, Poliform/Vareena, Ralph
Lauren, Calvin Klein, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
and Tufenkian Carpets. For more information, visit
weisshouse.com or call 800.422.7848. FREE.
40. wicker warehouse
Beautiful wicker and rattan furniture for indoors and
outdoors. Bedrooms, bathrooms, childrens furniture, and
accessories galore! Guaranteed lowest prices on national
brands. For more information visit wickerwarehouse.com
dept. ED 59. FREE.
41. williams-sonoma home
Williams-Sonoma Home offers home furnishings of
casual elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. From
custom-upholstered sofas and chairs to occasional
tables and linens for bed and bath, Williams-Sonoma
Home brings classic design to the comforts of home.
Call 888.922.4108 to request a catalogue or visit us
online at wshome.com. FREE.
Flooring
42. br-111
Exotic hardwood ooring. Transforming ordinary
rooms into extraordinary spaces for nearly 20 years
with the largest selection of species, color, palettes,
shapes, nishes, and durability unattainable via
domestic hardwoods. For more information, visit
br111.com. FREE.
43. carpeT express
Carpet Express Inc. offers nationwide delivery on
Americas most trusted brands of residential and
commercial oor covering. Shop and save by calling
800.922.5582 or shop online at carpetexpress.com
Great prices are only the beginning! FREE.
44. exquisiTe surfaces
A premier source for new and antique French
limestone, we also feature antique terra-cotta ooring,
genuine antique and reproduction replaces, and
exceptional decorative tiles. For more information,
visit exquisitesurfaces.com or call 800.970.9798. $25.
45. lapchi
Recognized as the preeminent producer of custom,
hand-woven carpets in silk and wool, Lapchi produces
nest-quality luxury carpets to-order for residential,
hospitality and commercial installations. FREE.
46. woven accenTs
Woven Accents collection of antique, decorative, and
contemporary hand-knotted carpets is among the nest
in the world. The entire collection is availably for viewing
online at wovenonline.com or call 800.222.RUGS. FREE.
Kitchen & Bath
47. archiTecTs & designers building
The Architects & Designers Building is New Yorks
Ultimate showroom resource for luxury kitchen & bath,
appliances, tile and stone and home furnishings. For
more information, call 212.644.2766. FREE.
48. caesarsTone
With over 40 colors and textures, CaesarStone
provides a premium quartz surface. CaesarStone
is nonporous, stain, scratch and heat resistant, and
backed by a lifetime warranty. For more information,
visit caesarstone.com. FREE.
49. compas archiTecTural sTone
Compas specializes in hard surface materials, including
reclaimed antique tile, French limestone, and antique
marble sinks, plus bronze fauceterie from the companys
bath ttings collection. FREE.
jenn-air
The new Jenn-Air appliance collection raises the bar
on performance and design. To view kitchens and
experience the collections sophisticated style and
innovation, visit jennair.com.
50. kohler
Kohler Co. is a leader in design excellence and high
performance through its diverse lines of products for the
kitchen and bath, manufactured to meet a singular level of
uncompromising quality. For product information, please
visit kohler.com/literature or call 800.4KOHLER. $15.
51. luxe home
LuxeHome, the worlds largest collection of
luxury boutiques for home building and renovation.
For more information, call 312.527.7939 or visit
luxehome.com. FREE.
52. miele appliances
For over a century, Miele has produced appliances
of legendary performance, superior quality, and
award-winning design. Please visit miele.com or call
888.346.4353. FREE.
53. mirrormaTe frames
The 20-minute mirror makeover. Frame those plain,
bare mirrors while theyre up! Easy DIY project and
inexpensive too! For more information, visit
mirrormate.com or call 866.304.6283. FREE.
54. molTeni group
Design and innovation continue to be Dadas signature
features Dada designs and proposes original solutions,
which are both attractive and functional. For more
information, call 212.673.7106 or visit dadaweb.it. FREE.
55. plain & fancy cusTom cabineTry
Have your one and only. Your style, your design, your
color, your nish. Precisely what you want. Custom
cabinetry well within your reach. For more information,
visit plainfancycabinetry.com or call 800.447.9006. $20.
56. scavolini
Scavolini, the best-selling Italian kitchen-maker
dresses homes all over the world with a touch of
Italian style using recipes based on innovation and
design. For more information, visit scavolini.com or
call 39.0721.443.333. FREE.
lighting
baccaraT
For more information, visit baccarat.com or call
800.777.0100.
57. circa lighTing
Whether you are renovating, building, or just searching
for that one perfect piece, Circa Lighting has the
solution for you. FREE.
58. new meTal crafT
Decorative high-quality lighting in all styles.
Custom manufacturing and restoration. Large
centrally located Chicago showroom. For more
information, visit newmetalcrafts.com or call
312.787.6997 or 800.621.3907. FREE.
59. The federalisT
The Federalist specializes in the nest handmade
18th-century reproduction furntiure, mirrors, lighting,
and decorative accessories. Customization available
in all categories. For more information, visit
thefederalistonline.com. $10.
60. The urban elecTric co.
Charleston-based lighting design and production
rm offering individually bench-crafted xtures to
the design trade. Collection includes more than
100 xtures and full bespoke capabilities. Visit
urbanelectricco.com for more information. $50.
paint & wallpaper
61. gracie
Gracie, founded in 1898, is the worlds foremost
producer of handprinted chinese wallpaper. Gracie
also specializes in handmade cashew lacquer furniture,
Asian antiques, custom murals, and restoration. For
more information, visit us at graciestudio.com or call
212.924.6816. FREE.
rUgS & carpet
62. Tufenkian
Our Tibetan full-line and American catalogues include
breathtaking carpet and scenic photography while
describing James Tufenkians Necessarily Ethical
Economic Development business philosophy and its
application in Nepal and Armenia. Order online. For
more information, visit tufenkiancarpets.com or call
800.432.9917. FREE.
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April 1419, 2010. For more information, visit one of
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walls painted in Orangery; both by Farrow & Ball (for
information: 888-511-1121; farrow-ball.com). In portrait, hair
and makeup by Maysoon Faraj (for information: 646-267-
4316; maysoonfaraj.carbonmade.com).
PAgE 118: In living room, The Orange Room by Tina Barney
from Janet Borden Inc. (for information: 212-431-0166;
janetbordeninc.com). Antique wall-mounted ornaments
from Hollyhock (for information: 310-777-0100; hollyhockinc-
.com). In kitchen, hood by Broan NuTone (for information:
800-558-1711; bestrangehoods.com). Range by Wolf (for
information: 800-332-9513; wolfappliance.com). Trixie
wallpaper by Albert Hadley, to the trade from Hinson & Co.
(for showrooms: 212-688-5538). In living room, antique
settee, upholstered in Hammond viscose-cotton by
Suzanne Rheinstein for Lee Jofa (for showrooms: 800-453-
3563; leejofa.com), both available at Hollyhock. Artwork by
Jeffrey Milstein from Bonni Benrubi Gallery (for information:
212-888-6007; bonnibenrubi.com). Antique chairs from
Hollyhock. Valances and curtains of Como silk by Wolfhome
(for information: 212-966-5464; wolfhome-ny.com).
PAgE 119: Antique chandelier from Hollyhock (for information:
310-777-0100; hollyhockinc.com). Lamp by Christopher
Spitzmiller (for information: 212-563-1144;
christopherspitzmiller.com). Dhurrie, to the trade from
Shyam Ahuja (for showrooms: 212-644-5910; shyamahuja-
.com). Walls painted in Golden Delicious by Benjamin Moore
(for information: 800-672-4686; benjaminmoore.com).
PAgE 120: Headboard upholstery and bed skirt of Classic
Chintz cotton-polyester, to the trade from Fabricut (for
showrooms: 800-999-8200; fabricut.com). Custom-made
bed linens by Leontine Linens (for information: 800-876-
4799; leontinelinens.com). Boudoir pillow by D. Porthault
(for information: 212-688-1660; dporthault.com). Wall lamps
by Bill Blass for Visual Comfort & Co., available at Circa
Lighting (for information: 877-762-2323; circalighting.com).
Walls painted in Teresa's Green by Farrow & Ball (for
information: 888-511-1121; farrow-ball.com).
PAgE 121: In master bath, tagre by Restoration Hardware
(for information: 800-762-1005; restorationhardware.com).
Sink by Kohler (for information: 800-4-KOHLER; kohler-
.com). Sink ttings by Waterworks (for information: 800-
899-6757; waterworks.com). In daughter's bedroom,
daybed by Ballard Designs (for information: 800-367-2775;
ballarddesigns.com). Pillows by D. Porthault (for information:
212-688-1660; dporthault.com). Chou Chou wallpaper by
Sister Parish, to the trade from John Rosselli & Assoc. (for
showrooms: 212-593-2060; johnrosselliassociates.com).
SHOPPINg: OBJECT LESSONS
PAgE 122: Rectangular glass, horn, and brass box, #1772,
$1,725, from Flair (for information: 212-274-1750;
airhomecollection.com). Pear gold-plate salt-and-pepper
shakers, #110785, $45/set, by Michael Aram (for
information: michaelaram.com). Pecten partially gilded
seashell, #1606PG, $240, by Ruzzetti and Gow (for
information: 212-327-4281; ruzzettiandgow.com). Summa-
stone-and-brass tray, $1,195, by Kelly Wearstler for
Bergdorf Goodman (for information: 800-558-1855). Crystal
magnifying lens, $32, by Roost, available at Matter (for
information: 877-862-8837; mattermatters.com).
PAgE 123: Augustus cast-resin bust, $200, by Oly (for
information: 775-336-2100; olystudio.com). Lidded
porcelain vessel with Black Sea Urchin, #235, $500, by
Katherine Glenday for Amaridian (for information: 917-463-
3719; amaridianusa.com). Diadema porcelain urchin, in
black, #CE193, $180/lg., by Angelica Guvernez for Ruzzetti
and Gow (for information: 212-327-4281; ruzzettiandgow-
.com). Egg and Dart oxidized-bronze candlesticks,
#0213, $720; and #0206, $576; both by Ted Muehling for
E. R. Butler & Co. (for information: 212-431-3825;
tedmuehling.com). Spiral Cut crystal ball, #1889, $225, from
Flair (for information: 212-274-1750; airhomecollection.com).
Gemstone cotton, in smokey grey, #3325-02, from the Tony
Duquette Collection, to the trade from Jim Thompson (for
showrooms: 800-262-0336; jimthompsonfabrics.com).
PAgE 124: Green Han clay horse, #CIA029-S2, $225/med., by
Tozai Home (for information: 877-998-6924). Golden
Amethyst, $710, by Eduardo Garza (for information:
eduardogarza.com). Ice brass-and-nickel box, #780, $1,495,
from Flair (for information: 212-274-1750; airhomecollection-
.com). Iron Jack, #AH-032501-01883, $195, from Mecox
Gardens (for information: 212-249-5301; mecoxgardens.com).
Chalcedony geode, in purple, #SM184, $100, by Ruzzetti and
Gow (for information: 212-327-4281; ruzzettiandgow.com).
PAgE 125: Octagon stone box, $1,195, by Kelly Wearstler,
available by special order from Bergdorf Goodman (for
information: 800-558-1855). Black Thorns crystal
candlestick, #1096700, $635/sm., by Lalique (for
information: 800-CRISTAL; lalique.com). Geodesic ball,
Octagon, and Criss Cross Cube, all of white oak, $195 ea.,
by Kelly Wearstler for Bergdorf Goodman. Crystal obelisk, in
smoke, #115, $295, from Flair (for information: 212-274-1750;
airhomecollection.com). Nathaniel square onyx box, $525/lg.,
by Oly (for information: 775-336-2100; olystudio.com). Saville
earthenware vase, $675, by Ralph Lauren Home (for
information: 888-475-7674; ralphlaurenhome.com). Modern
Zebra ceramic bowl, #005MC, $695, by Waylande Gregory
Studios, available at Bergdorf Goodman. Gemstone cotton,
in emerald, #3325-04, from the Tony Duquette Collection, to
the trade from Jim Thompson (for showrooms: 800-262-
0336; jimthompsonfabrics.com). Verso ceramic bowl, in
sage, $150/med., by Calvin Klein Home (for information: 212-
292-9000; calvinklein.com). Brass Kaleidoscope, $1,395, by
Kelly Wearstler for Bergdorf Goodman.
PAgE 126: Tonna gilded seashell, #2804G, $200, by Ruzzetti
and Gow (for information: 212-327-4281; ruzzettiandgow-
.com). Turquoise pendant, $2,550, by Elizabeth Locke
Jewels (for information: elizabethlockejewels.com), available
at Elizabeth Locke Jewels at Peipers + Kojen (for information:
212-744-7878). Malachite napkin ring, $225, by Eduardo
Garza (for information: eduardogarza.com). Malachite on
gold objet, $695, by Eduardo Garza, available at Bergdorf
Goodman (for information: 800-558-1855). Nest wire
tealight holders, $40/set of 4, from Treillage (for information:
212-988-8800; treillageonline.com). Bracelet of 18K-gold
with Carnelian Heart Fob charm, $6,500, by Monica Rich
Kosann, available at Bergdorf Goodman. Windsor
snakeskin telephone table, in teal blue, $4,400, by
Frssberg (for information: 305-856-9590; forssberg.com).
PAgE 127: Radcliffe Camera architectural model, $520, by
Timothy Richards (for information: 011-44-12-2531-1499;
timothyrichards.com). Gruyre spherical bronze vase,
#1995, $2,100, from Flair (for information: 212-274-1750;
airhomecollection.com). Tony Duquette Dusk Phoenix
candlestick, $1,695, by Remains Lighting (for information:
212-675-8051; remains.com). Faun resin foot, $325, by
Astier de Villatte from John Derian Co. (for information: 212-
677-3917; johnderian.com). Block crystal and bronze-nish
table, #LDON7003BZ, $750, by Thomas O'Brien for Visual
Comfort; and Fleuron ceramic vase, #VASN0377F, $450;
both from Aero (for information: 212-966-1500; aerostudios.
com). George metal-and-shell cocktail table, $2,425, by
Oly (for information: 775-336-2100; olystudio.com).
MOOD ENHANCERS
PAgES 12833: Interior design by Robin Standefer and Stephen
Alesch of Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors (for
information: 212-625-3808; romanandwilliams.com).
PAgES 12829: In living room, vintage chairs upholstered in
Antoinette cotton-silk, to the trade from Donghia (for
showrooms: 800-DONGHIA; donghia.com). Rug by Dolma
(for information: 212-460-5525; dolmarugs.com). In entry,
vintage ceiling xture from Lost City Arts (for information:
212-375-0500; lostcityarts.com).
PAgE 130: In family room, sectional by Christian Liaigre, to
the trade from Holly Hunt (for showrooms: 800-320-3145;
hollyhunt.com). Vintage cocktail table from Wyeth (for
information: 212-243-3661; wyethome.com). In kitchen,
cabinetry by Bof (for information: 212-308-8833; bof-
soho.com). Floor tiles from Solar Antique Tiles (for
information: 212-755-2403; solarantiquetiles.com).
PAgE 131: Vintage table by Edward Wormley for Dunbar from
Wyeth (for information: 212-243-3661; wyethome.com).
Custom-made chandelier by Alison Berger, to the trade
from Holly Hunt (for showrooms: 800-320-3145; hollyhunt-
.com). Venetian-plaster wall treatment, to the trade by
Fresco Decorative Painting Inc. (for information: 212-966-
0676; frescodeco.com). Custom-made mirror by Wyeth.
PAgE 132: Custom-embroidered silk, to the trade from
Macondo Silks (for information: e-mail macondosilk@earthlink-
.net). Bed by Tommi Parzinger from Todd Merrill Antiques (for
information: 212-673-0531; merrillantiques.com). Bed linens
by Sferra (for information: sferra.com). Walls upholstered in
Hemp II, to the trade from Donghia (for showrooms: 800-
DONGHIA; donghia.com).
PAgE 133: In master bath, sink ttings by Laura Kirar for Kallista
(for information: 888-452-5547; kallista.com). Ceiling light by
Satori Light Sculptures, to the trade from Proles (for
showrooms: 212-689-6903; prolesny.com).
ARTFUL APPROACH
PAgES 13441: Interior design by Paula Caravelli of Paula +
Martha LLC (for information: 917-267-3405; paulamartha.com).
PAgES 13435: In living room, custom-made cocktail table
by Gerald Bland Inc. (for information: 212-987-8505;
geraldblandinc.com). Trees IV by Joan Mitchell from Susan
Sheehan Gallery (for information: 212-489-3331;
susansheehangallery.com).
PAgES 13637: Chairs from Amy Perlin Antiques (for information:
212-593-5756; amyperlinantiques.com).
PAgE 138: In kitchen, refrigerator/freezer units by Sub-Zero
(for information: 800-222-7820; subzero.com). In living room,
mirror by Gerald Bland Inc. (for information: 212-987-8505;
geraldblandinc.com). In dining room, urns and V-8 by Leo
Valledor, both from Gerald Bland Inc.
PAgE 139: Vintage wall brackets from Gerald Bland Inc. (for
information: 212-987-8505; geraldblandinc.com). Hand
sculpture by Donald Baechler from Cheim & Read (for
information: 212-242-7727; cheimread.com).
PAgE 140: In master bedroom, bergre and lamp, both from
Evergreen Antiques (for information: 212-744-5664;
evergreenantiques.com). Ghost Field II by Leora Armstrong
from Gerald Bland Inc. (for information: 212-987-8505;
geraldblandinc.com). Throw by Williams-Sonoma Home (for
information: 888-922-4108; wshome.com).
PAgE 141: Chairs by H. E. Freund from Evergreen Antiques (for
information: 212-744-5664; evergreenantiques.com).
ETCETERA
PAgE 148: Green Leaf porcelain pitcher, #632, $295, by Anna
Weatherley for DeVine Corp. (for information: 732-751-0500;
devinecorp.net). Pewter Stoneware pitcher, #KP22-91, $78,
by Juliska (for information: 888-414-8448; juliska.com). Camilla
crystal-and-silver pitcher, $395, by Ralph Lauren Home (for
information: 888-475-7674; ralphlaurenhome.com). Hobnail
glass pitcher, in purple, $125, from Apartment 48 (for
information: 212-807-1391; apartment48.com). Medium
earthenware pitcher, in key lime/cream, #101MED, $60, by
Eigen Arts (for information: eigenarts.com). Capri crystal
pitcher, #1108300, $800, by Baccarat (for information: 800-
777-0100; baccarat.com). Langeais crystal pitcher,
#1537200, $860, by Lalique (for information: 800-CRISTAL;
lalique.com). Pewter jug, #3150478, $125, from Pierre Deux
(for information: 888-743-7732; pierredeux.com). Branch
porcelain pitcher, #CO179, $80, by Roost, available at Scarlett
Alley (for information: 215-592-7898; scarlettalley.com). Blue
Canton porcelain pitcher, #HC113, $175, by Mottahedeh (for
information: 800-242-3050; mottahedeh.com). Blue Fluted
Half Lace porcelain pitcher, #1102443, $350, by Royal
Copenhagen (for information: 800-431-1992; royalcopenhagen-
.com). Stoneware pitcher, in dijon, #PG1070-10, $40, by Le
Creuset (for information: 877-273-8738; lecreuset.com).
Hungarian clay pitcher, $88, from Terrain (for information:
610-459-2400; shopterrain.com). Nantucket Basket bone-
china pitcher, #5015623706, $99, by Wedgwood (for
information: 866-714-0592; wedgwoodusa.com).
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Medium pitcher by
Eigen Arts; eigenarts.com.
Blue Canton pitcher by
Mottahedeh; mottahedeh.com.
Anna Weatherleys Green
Leaf pitcher; devinecorp.net.
Juliskas Pewter Stoneware
pitcher; juliska.com.
Camilla pitcher by
Ralph Lauren Home;
ralphlaurenhome.com.
Hobnail pitcher from
Apartment 48; apartment48.com.
Pewter jug from
Pierre Deux; pierredeux.com.
Roosts Branch pitcher;
scarlettalley.com.
Baccarats Capri pitcher;
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Langeais pitcher
by Lalique; lalique.com.
Nantucket Basket
pitcher by Wedgwood;
wedgwoodusa.com.
Pitcher by Le Creuset;
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Hungarian pitcher from
Terrain; shopterrain.com.
Blue Fluted Half Lace
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