NEW YORK SHOPPING: GOTTA HAVE FLAIR

Flair Home Collection recently opened a New York outpost after establishing a presence in Florence, Milan and Capri. Bellissimo!


In addition to going on buying trips 4 times a year to Italy and France, they
have their own collection designed and manufactured exclusively in Italy.


With it's black lacquer floor and walls, Flair is the tall dark and handsome of home shops.


French 1940's pieces mingle with Italian mid-century modern.

Photos Courtesy of Flair
Their website is super chic, check it out, Flair and visit their Soho location at 88 Grande Street. Pick up some Flair.

NEW FOR FALL: THOMAS JAYNE DESIGNS ACCESSORIES COLLECTION FOR CHELSEA HOUSE

Photo Courtesy of Chelsea House
Thomas Jayne has had his own design firm in New York City since 1990. He is incredibly knowledgeable on decorative arts, having been a graduate fellow of Winterthur Museum's Architecture and Decorative Arts program, among other academic accomplishments. He is also incredibly funny and warm. I have many friends who have worked for him and they all have great friendships with him, years later.

Photo Courtesy of Chelsea House

Photo Courtesy of Chelsea House

Photo Courtesy of Chelsea House

Photo Courtesy of Chelsea House

Photo Courtesy of Chelsea House

Photo Courtesy of Chelsea House

The aesthete and academic has done a charming collection of needlepoint pillows, lighting, mirrors and waste bins for Chelsea House. The designs are really clean and pared down--so easy to use. His color palette is pure Americana: bottle green, terra cotta red, chocolate brown and gray blue. Call 704 867-5926 to get your nearest retailer. The goods should be available in October. Enjoy!

DESIGN NEWS: CHARLOTTE MOSS TOWNHOUSE CLOSING

Photo Courtesy of Charlotte Moss
Charlotte Moss's newest retail venture The Townhouse is closing.  Three dazzling floors of "luxury curated environments"  filled to the rafters with imported french porcelain, silver, antiques and tons of rare design books opened just a short while ago, in April 2007.  What fun it was to escape to the jewel box-- no surface was without a candle, tip towel or stack of notepads.  Every detail, down to the staff Carolina Herrera uniforms was taken into account.  It's all in the details! Moss will continue with her signature products and her vision of rarified living.  The website is full of informative content and accessories so you can still get a fix when you need it....the eight couples with bridal registries might not be as lucky.

FOR ALL YOU NEW YAWKERS: SHOP TARGET POP UP STORES SEPTEMBER 17th

Shop the Bullseye Bodegas

Target brings great design at pay-less prices to New York with four limited-time Bullseye Bodegas staged throughout Manhattan.

Shop the Bodegas for chic deals in home, fashion, accessories and beauty from our acclaimed roster of design partners.

Locations:
Midtown:
101 57th Street at 6th

Union Square:
813 Broadway between 11th and 12th

SoHo:
489 Broome Street between Wooster
and West Broadway

West Broadway East Village:
325 Bowery at 2nd

CHIC WASTE MANAGEMENT

Model Helena Christensen has teamed with Danish company Vipp to announce new high design waste baskets to be auctioned off for charity. Thee Food Bank New York City and Chernobyl Children's Project International will benefit from the silent auction for the classic pedal bins that have been jazzed up by international designers. These custom versions can be viewed at The Conran Shop from now till September 17th. They will be auctioned off on the 18th, with all proceeds going to charity.

Below is a selection of the specially designed cans:

Photo Courtesy of Vipp
Bill Sofield's have the horn legs that are on his signature Baker side table

Photo Courtesy of Vipp
Celerie Kemble's hot pink creation

Photo Courtesy of Vipp
Vertical stripes from Colin Cowie

JUST RELEASED: THE NEW TRADITIONAL BY DARRYL CARTER

INTERIOR DESIGNS PHENOM FROM WASHINGTON LAUNCHES A NEW BOOK AND FURNITURE LINE

Photo Courtesy of Clarkson Potter

Photo Courtesy of Clarkson Potter
The New Traditional by Darryl Carter shows serene, neutral rooms with knock-out gorgeous antiques. The simple background lets the forms and burled woods of the antiques really stand out. His look is distinctly American.

Photo Courtesy of Clarkson Potter
Carter teaches the importance and impact good editing has--each piece he uses, from a pitcher to a stack of wood, becomes sculptural. Get your copy now at Potter

THOMASVILLE FURNITURE COLLECTION DEBUTS IN OCTOBER:

Photo Courtesy of Thomasville Furniture
Darryl Carter rocked High Point Furniture Market this spring with his incredible collection for Thomasville Furniture. Two years in the making, Darryl introduced Thomasville to proportion, scale and special finishes. His impact was so profound they made a video about the process. These pieces are livable and make a statement all their own. Ebony and grey painted finishes have the feel of custom furniture, something he offered his interior design clients. Statement pieces like these bring the look of antiques into American homes. The fact that this collection is so large and so well priced is really a landmark event! Available in October through Thomasville stores.

NEW FROM TARGET: JOHN DERIAN COLLECTION HITS SEPTEMBER 7TH

The decoupage artist John Derian is the latest addition to Target's stable of interior designers. His inspiration comes from nature, old letters and type fonts. What a treat it is to get access to his charming plates, paper gift bags and trays at such an approachable price. The pieces hit Target stores with select items online Target September 7th--stock up!!!































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