TONY DUQUETTE LIGHTING LAUNCHES AT REMAINS

Remains Lighting carries on the fantastical and whimsical designs in lighting created by the late Hollywood designer and bon vivant, Tony Duquette. This new launch in The Permanent Collection is available at all Remains locations and was synced up with the release of newest Duquette tome by Hutton Wilkinson, More is More. A hit of luxury and humor is necessary in these times. Companies should forge ahead with inspiring new designs. We can remain hopeful that things will get better, and look to fantasy-- a necessary element to excite and lead the way.


The Splashing Water Chandelier in in Ecru/Tea takes its cue from a fountain, with its animated arc of water droplets frozen in time.



The Splashing Water Table Lamp Inspiration came from a chandelier Duquette designed in 1956 for the opening fete for his Robertson Boulevard. A marble base and linear metal frame highlights droplets held in mid air above and below the shade.


The Splashing Water Sconce in turquoise and pink has scattered arms that fan out with water drops. A cluster of acrylic drops in the center shimmer like a vintage brooch.


The California Sunburst Sconce design came from a 1964 stage curtain he designed for the LA Music Center. The hand-polished metal extended rays of light in a starburst pattern casts a shadow on walls and makes quite a statement .


The California Sunburst Corona Chandelier with sleek angular pieces takes on an entirely new look when suspended.



The California Sunburst Chandelier reminds me of a Bernini sculpture, with its dramatic rays expanding outward.


The Magic Forest Sconce design with wispy branches and feather-like metal leaves are made more lively with acrylic droplets.


The Magic Forest Floor Lamp came from a pair of torchiere-trees Duquette made for the 1952 MGM musical Lovely To Look At.



The suspended Magic Forest Chandelier takes on a whole new look in the round. There is a lightness from the leaves and playful element.


The Dusk Phoenix Candlestick came from themes Duquette often worked wit. The phoenix, a symbol of rebirth and renewal appeared often in his work. This elaborate candlestick combines an ostrich egg, black onyx, and serpentine hard stones, with a hand gilded 23 karat gold pillar, bringing together natural and rare materials.

TURNING THE PAIGE?

The drums of change continue to beat as loud as ever over at 4 Times Square. With low circulation and dropping ad pages, which industry defining title is looking to make an editorial change after 35 years under the current stewardship? Does this now mean the magazine will change to target to a younger demographic? Stay tuned – we’ll know in 2 weeks time.

A TIME FOR REFLECTION

Made Goods , a company started by an Anthropologie alum, recently launched a slew of new mirrors at High Point. They specialize in beautiful surface materials, unique shapes and styles you will clamor for. Globally sourced materials are assembled by local craftsmen including resin, shell and metal to stunning effect.


Edith is femme with a soigne silhoutte and shagreen surface.


Intricate jewel like capiz- covered lattice detail fans out from the frame on the Ives.


Ella is a new take on the classic starburst.


Luix, made of zinc, is french in feeling while the cut corners add a modern twist.


A Belgian finish with curvy sides make Jacob a welcome newcomer.


Exotic and reminiscent of what you mind uncover in a crowded Moroccan souk, the Gorka shimmers.


You can never have enough Greek key. Erastos feels fresh with its velvet fabric wrapped surface.

SWEETLY SWEDISH: ELEISH VAN BREEMS LAUNCH NEW BOOK SWEDISH COUNTRY INTERIORS

Photo Courtesy of Rhonda Eleish & Edie van Breems
They are back! Connecticut antique dealers and designers Rhonda and Edie of Eleish Van Breems Antiques return with a follow up to their 2007 title, Swedish Interiors. Their new release, Swedish Country Interiors, looks at 15 country homes across America. It shows how people interpret and are living with painted furniture, checked fabrics and bleached floors. Being that the look of Swedish style is calming and clean, it is more popular than ever.


Photo Courtesy of Wisteria
By way of example, The Swedish Occasional Chair from Wisteria in a cool blue finish has an interesting back design and comfortable scale.

STYLEBEAT DESIGN DEAL OF THE WEEK: MADELINE WEINRIB SAMPLE SALE

MADELINE WEINRIB SAMPLE SALE:
40-70% off carpets, pillows, home accessories and more!
Past season designs, one-of-a-kind colorways and samples!

Thursday, October 22^nd through Thursday, November 1^st

Mon-Sat 10-7 Sun 11-6:30

Where:

ABC Carpet & Home

881 Broadway, Lower Level

T 212 473 3000 x780

NEW EMBROIDERED FABRICS WORTH TAKING A LOOK AT FROM VAUGHAN

The Brits always come up with covetable design. If you are on the hunt for some fresh, contemporary embroideries, look no further. Vaughan Designs, the British company known for their extensive lighting collection, carries terrific fabrics. The soft color palette and modern design add a sophisticated touch that can read city or country.


Selendi, ivory linen with embroidered Medici insignia in dark red.


Tinos, ivory linen with eau de nil embroidery is a soft botanical.


Milas, ivory linen with embroidered pattern in pink and green has an animal and Turkish feel, depending how you look at it.


Keros, in ivory linen with embroidered red coral pattern is an abstracted pattern that makes a nice filler fabric.


Penglai, ivory linen with embroidery in eau de nil has a subtle geometric pattern.

Samos, ivory linen with red embroidery with a bold pattern that would work in an Austrian Schloss or English interior.

Samos in green.


Antalya, ivory linen with red embroidery of vines and flowers.


Seto, ivory linen with embroidery in blue channels David Hicks.


Andros, an ivory Linen with hand embroidered motif in pale blue & coral is remeniscent of early American quilts.


Hydra, ivory linen hand embroidered in pale blue, pale green and coral.


Leros, ivory linen with embroidered damask pattern in eau de nil can work in an arts and crafts interior.


Leros in red.

Photos courtesy of Vaughan
Kos , ivory linen with an embroidered leaf motif in blue, green & red has a small repeat perfect for pillows.

HAVE YOU BEEN HUNTING FOR THE PERFECT DESK?

Photo Courtesy of Jardins en Fleur
The Kownloon desk from Jardins en Fleur can be used as a console or a desk. Placed in a room against the back of a floating sofa or used against the wall, this piece adds great fretwork detail, and interesting tortoise finish. There is plenty of surface area for your computer, boxes, files, books, and whatever else you feel like piling on.

OFFICE SPACE: COLOR FILLS DESIGNER ELIZABETH BAUER'S DESK

Located in the back of her eponymous shop, Elizabeth Bauer has her desk and meets with clients.

Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth Bauer
Inspiration! For a wall size inspiration board, Elizabeth put up a cork surface and wallpapered over it in a zingy Osborne and Little chinoiserie paper.

Our paths first crossed when her cheery personality and great laugh joined O at Home, when she worked with me in the style department. Seeing her open a fantastic store and run a successful design business is so exciting. I recently sat down with Elizabeth to get the scoop on what she is loving now.

Who did you work for/study to learn the trade?

I actually never formally studied design; I was an English major. I fell in love with interior design and antiques and suddenly my whole life began to revolve around all things chic for the home. I interned for an interior designer for several summers in Nantucket when I was 17 and eventually returned to work for her full time after working for Vogue on the publishing side and O at Home in the style department.

What is your signature look? How would you define it?

Modern in a traditional silhouette. I love clean lines and anything that somehow incorporates glass or Lucite; that said, I also use tons of color and pattern. My mother always kept very traditional homes so I think I will never stray too far from the classic but I like to have fun with it!

When did you know this was your calling in life?

I insisted on picking out my own wallpaper for my room when I was 9 years old. Looking back, I know why my mother and her decorator were fighting me on my choice; nonetheless, I put up a good fight and talked my mother into it. Looking back, I must admit that it was kind of terrible but at the same I was very proud of it and had a great sense of accomplishment. Fast forward to my sophomore year of high school: I made my roommate buy the same Laura Ashley comforter so that our beds would match! To this day, my friends still make fun of me for it but at least now they understand where I was headed.

What other designer and or architect do you most admire and why ?

Where to start, there are so many designers that I respect for different reasons. For designers I would say Dorthy Draper, Billy Haines, and Tony Duquette. For architects I would have to say McKim, Mead, and White for the old school and Hugh Newell Jacobson for his current work. As different as they are from one another, I would be thrilled to live in either.

What is your favorite go to fabric house?

Quadrille


What material do you love?

Cut velvet


What is your favorite antique you own and reproduction collection you constantly use as a resource?

By definition, antique would mean 100 years or older and my favorite piece is my cocktail table from the 60's which really is just plain "vintage". Its Lucite in the shape of faux bamboo with brass and glass. For reproductions I like McGuire and Bungalow 5.

What is your favorite project and why?

An apartment I did in New York. The New York residence is a studio, but it has so many layers-- everything is so fine and edited. The back wall of the apartment has a very dramatic and colorful wallpaper by F. Schumacher that is the backbone of the whole apartment. The gallery wall of art also draws you in and gives the room an old world feel while holding its own against the bold wallpaper.

What trade or retail store inspires you most?

Dragonette in LA and Jerry Pair.


What is your favorite new and old interior book?

New is Domestic Art and old is Billy Baldwin Decorates


If you were not doing this what would you be doing?

I'd be an art dealer, my other passion.


What city besides New York do you visit to inspire you?

Los Angeles. The architecture in the Hills is very similar to my decorating: classic yet modern. It's a little bit of everything. Second to LA would be Palm Beach.

WHY DON'T YOU BUY SOMETHING PURPLE?

Purple is everywhere. The royal color has saturated the market with amethyst, plum and eggplant tones. Add touches of it around your home for fall, and it will provide a perk to banish upcoming winter blues.

Photo Courtesy of William Yeoward
The Dora Hurricane in amethyst from William Yeoward has a nice clean shape, great for everyday use. Leave a pair on the table where they are ready for spur of the moment entertaining.

Photo Courtesy of Nina Campbell
Nina Campbell has charming paper boxes, Bagatelle Spots, available through her website. Add a little animal allure to your desk.

Photo Courtesy of Didriks
The subtle gradations of color in ceramic glazes is something I have come to appreciate. Fine pottery is no longer hippie dippy with Jars, a French tabletop company that produces exquisite stoneware in ethereal colors. Their process achieves a consistently smooth color saturated surface. How they do this remains something of a mystery to me. Their shapes are organic and reminiscent of shapes found in nature, yet they possess a sophistication allowing them to work in a variety of table settings.

Photo Courtesy of Anthropologie
Rock crystal has entered the mainstream design culture. Yet colored rock crystal is newer to the scene, adding a fresher take. Make a purple statement with Anthropologie's Crystal Votive.

Photo Courtesy of Scents and Feel
I discovered Scent and Feel at the Gift Show. They stood out for their gorgeous Tunisian 100 % cotton woven blankets that can be used as a towel, pareo or throw. After a few washings they will get ultra soft. The purple is great but make sure to check out their site for other stunning colors.