Friday, February 4, 2011

THE WEEK THAT WAS: FROM FABRIC LAUNCHES TO ONLINE AND PRINT MAG LAUNCHES

After all this running around this week, I need a tea break and personal reflexologist at my beck and call.

My schedule entailed the following:

Bungalow 5 party in full swing
Monday night I attended the opening of my friends Luca Rensi and John Roudabush's brand spanking new Bungalow 5 showroom.

Photo courtesy of Rue Mag
Then worked my way to Soho and toasted Rue Mag's launch of their 3rd issue at The New Traditionalists where a good party, fun crowd and strong cocktail are guaranteed.

Tuesday night I dined alongside the "Young 20" designers with Traditional Home. They are launching a Trad Home and Lonny hybrid online mag that showcases the work of those they deem to be the best and brightest. The intimate Freemans dinner was hosted by Beth Brenner of Traditional Home and Michelle Adams & Patrick Cline of Lonny
. The young traditionals issue of their first ever digital edition hits this April and I am really excited about seeing these new designers projects in detail.

The group was a design obsessed bunch:

Lonny's top dog Michelle Adams, the wry humored fantastic writer Sarah Firshein of Curbed, and the super nice interior designer Ron Marvin

Nina Freudenberger of Haus Interiors, interior designer and Design Therapy blogger Brad Ford with pr gal Stacy McLaughlin

Callie Jenschke and Nicki Clendening of Scout Designs. Callie worked at Met Home and both have Southern roots. These girls get it done.

Designer and art expert Tom Delavan and PR maven Elizabeth Blitzer

Interior designer Robert Passal with a colleague, and fellow design blogger Nicole of So Haute

And two gals I feel like I have been meant to meet forever: Suysel dePedro Cunningham and Anne Maxwell Foster of Tilton Fenwick. Suysel used to work for Markam Roberts and Anne worked for Brockschmidt and Coleman and Ashley Whittaker.

Williams Sonoma Wednesday:

Wednesday night I previewed the Spring launch of Williams Sonoma brands including Pottery Barn, PB Kids, West Elm, and Williams Sonoma at The Garden Room in the hipper - than - thou Standard Hotel

A punchy patterned printed dhurrie from Williams Sonoma Home

The best brownies you have ever had are from the new Baked brownie mixes being offered at Williams Sonoma

A neutral, tonal palette of wares from West Elm

Another creative bunch gathers for an online mag launch:

Photo courtesy of Matchbook
From there I jetted to Soho's Coach store where The Neo Traditionalist blogger Katie Armour feted her new online magazine/field guide/preppy manifesto Matchbook.

An iconic print mag steeped in tradition gets a sunny makeover:

Courtesy of Architectural Digest Photography by Pieter Estersohn
And Thursday I was wowed by the gorgeous luxe, worldly new Architectural Digest as new EIC Margaret Russell , hosted a luncheon of media and bloggers to preview the new issue. With a fully revamped staff of 30 new editors, a content rich resource section in the back of the book, photography and projects by design world luminaries like Michael Smith (who also decorated her office) and Daniel Romauldez, the new AD is worth buzzing about.

The crisp all white centerpiece at the AD luncheon at 4 Times Square

Thursday the fun continued with fabrics and books:

In the evening, I joined a small group of old media (!) friends/editors and interior designers at Pierre Frey's super cool Nolita apartment to see the newest lush bohemian inspired fabric collection that was launched in Paris at Maison Objet the week before.

Home and showplace, Pierre Frey's Nolita digs embody the brand and its latest global glam collection

A cozy fire added to the welcome ambiance

A book launch:

Photo courtesy of Campion Platt
From there Malcolm Kutner and I headed over to The New Traditionalists again (yes, they do throw a good party so I cannot seem to stay away) to see Campion Platt and have him sign his beautiful new book, Made to Order.

The week's festivities are finally winding down, after hitting so many great events and seeing so many new things I need to decompress. But it was all worth it. Who knew February was going to be so busy?

15 comments:

HAMPTON HOSTESS said...

Lucky girl--sounds like you made it to all the right parties! When you are up to it lets go for cocktails!

Mrs. Blandings said...

Sounds like a blast - thanks for the report!

quintessence said...

Wow - busy but fun week. I only came in for the matchbook party - guess I missed you! So excited for the new AD!! We knew Margaret was going to be doing great things there!!

Anonymous said...

Hey, thanks for shout out and plug and thanks for coming! Great party by New Traditionalists!
Best, campion

Kim said...

What a crazy week - but so many exciting things happening in our industry! Thanks for squeezing us into your party schedule!

mary said...

Wow, I'm exhausted just catching up with your schedule; I think I'll go lie down. Have a great week-end. Mary

Kevin Isbell said...

Ok, so how did you get a picture of me at Bungalow 5 and yet I didnt see you until later at the Rue party? Were you hiding behind a fab B5 Lacquer piece?

Peggy Braswell said...

Don't you love fun filled weeks-sounds like you had one! thanks for the great images & updates. come over to my blog-my first give away! xx peggybraswelldesign.com

Crystal @ Rue said...

What a fab round-up! Thanks for included Rue! It was so great to see you at the party!

xo,
Crystal

preppy little dress AKA "PLD" said...

Amazing, thanks for sharing!

Jamie Herzlinger said...

Wow! What a fabulous schedule! Thanks for sharing an exciting social diary! Aleaysmgreat to see our industry in full swing!
Regards,
Jamie Herzlinger

The Buzz Blog @ Diane James Home said...

Not a tea break - more like a week of vacation after that wirlwind tour! Your parties sound divine and filled with interesting people. Did you spy a few of our designs in the Michael Smith spread?? Truly one of the most beautiful and chic apartments!

margot said...

I am judging that book by its cover and know that I must have. Too bad I didn't get to meet you at the Rue party -- love your work.

lrensi88 said...

Wow. You really were busy. I will forgive you for not having lunch with me last week now that I've seen what your schdule was like.

Jessica Wrasman said...

Super fun. I love the global glam vibe! Super fun- amazing colors.