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Weekend Inspiration – A Little Bit Of France In Brooklyn

January 25, 2013
architecture, Design, Designers, Fashion, Io Adoro, Me Myself and I
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Design, fashion, and lifestyle bloggers have gone crazy over Miranda Brooks’ Brooklyn home which was featured in the January issue of American Vogue.

I completely understand why.  Brooks, a landscape architect/contributing editor at Vogue and her French husband, architect Bastien Halard, have created a beautiful home.  It’s stylish but not stuffy.

How much do I adore this bathroom?

A French bathroom in Brooklyn.

A French bathroom in Brooklyn.

I would spend a lot of time in this space… all those books!  The fresh flowers are a nice touch.

Another view of the bathroom.

Another view of the bathroom.

What are your plans for the weekend?  I will be staring at Farrow & Ball paints trying to figure out which shade of gray is perfect for a client’s upstairs hallway.

I’m also going to do some major cleaning and organizing.  I might treat myself to some flowers at the overpriced flower stands in Campo dei Fiori.  Cranking up some good music and having pretty flowers to look at will make my chores less boring.

It won’t be all work this weekend.  I’m also meeting friends for aperitivi.

Buon weekend a tutti! Click HERE to see more pictures of this amazing home.

Io Adoro – Aerin Lauder’s Jacques Grange Designed Office

November 18, 2012
Commercial Interiors, Design, Designers, Fashion, Io Adoro
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Jacques Grange is one of my favorite designers.

I adore the work he did on Aerin Lauder’s new office. Lauder recently launched her own home décor and fashion company after years of working for the company her grandmother, Estée, founded.

It’s not easy to create an office that is functional and beautiful.   This one is.

Mood boards in the design studio.

The entrance hall.

The main room.

All photos: Architectural Digest

This office has wonderful personal touches. I think creative spaces need them. One production company I used to work for had a layout/dècor that screamed, “this is where creativity comes to die.”

The entrance hall, pictured above, sets the tone the minute you walk into the office with its art, fresh flowers, and that gorgeous chandelier.

To read the article and see more photos of this fantastic space, click HERE.

 

 

Io Adoro – Sugar Paper – Los Angeles, California

November 6, 2012
Design, Designers, Io Adoro
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Finally, my jet lag is over.

My trip to Los Angeles was fantastic.  Those who know me or read my former blog know how I feel about the City of Angeles.  However, this trip was different.

Kathryn M. Ireland’s Design Bootcamp had a lot to do with my positive experience.  I will post about that later.

While I was in L.A. I met up with two friend friends/colleagues at Farmshop located in the Brentwood Country Mart.

I was a little early so I stopped by what seemed to be a lovely stationary store.   Once I was inside, I almost lost my mind.  It was Sugar Paper!  I’ve read about this store many times but never had a chance to visit it.

Remembering my luggage restrictions (and my budget), I limited myself to just two items.  It was very difficult.

 

Stationary from Sugar Paper

Founded in 2003 by graphic designers Chelsea Shukov and Jamie Grobecker, Sugar Paper makes beautiful letter-pressed stationary.   I love their stylish designs.

There’s something really special about handwritten notes.   It’s so rare to receive one these these days.  Everything is online.

Check out Sugar Paper’s portfolio HERE.

 

 

 

 

Stylish Simplicity – Moko Bulb Vase – Jonathan Adler

October 8, 2012
Design, Designers, Io Adoro
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Jonathan Adler is one of of my favorite designers.  I wish I could be so bold with my color choices and I loved his store on Melrose Avenue.

Adler started out as a potter.   I adore this piece.

Jonathan Adler’s Moko Bulb Vase

It’s stylish, simple, and yet bold.  Adler’s vase is perfect for a modern room or for a room with a more traditional décor.

The vases are made by artisans in Peru.  Adler found the workshop with help from Aid to Artisans.  This non-profit organization introduces designers in America with artisans in developing countries to promote fair trade.

For more information about this vase and about Jonathan Adler, check out his website.  It’s full of beautiful things.

 

 

 

 

Io Adoro – Chez Dédé

July 4, 2012
Caribbean, Fashion, Io Adoro, Italy, Rome, Travel, Uncategorized
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I’ve written about Wonderfool the spa and concept store before.   One thing I really like about Wonderfool is how they highlight Iocal artisans.

A few weeks ago there was an aperitivi at the store and several of the designers were there.

I had a chance to speak with the très chic Daria Reina the Creative Director of Chez Dédé, a French-Italian label.  She and her partner Andrea Ferolla started the company a few years ago.  Inspiration struck the luxury goods communications consultant and the art director while they were on the island of St. Barths.

At Wonderfool they sell only their bags, but Chez Dédé also makes scarves and bracelets.  Their scarves for men, Les New Yorkaises, would be perfect for my boyfriend, if I had one.   The colors are striking and I hope they start to design some for us ladies as well.

Each bag is name for an island or a beach they have visited.  One of the newest editions is their Grand Tour bag.  It’s sporty and sophisticated. I LOVE it.  It’s a perfect bag for a longer trip.  You can fill with mementos of your journey.

Another addition to the collection is the Taormina bag.  Made with a stunning Sicilian red, this bag inspires me to book a trip to Sicily pronto.

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The craftsmanship is remarkable. Not only are these bags gorgeous, they are well made.  Daria said it was important to her and her partner to make the bags in Italy.  I’m sure Chez Dédé would make a lot more money producing the bags elsewhere. I appreciate their commitment to pay artisans well.

I’m not completely anti-fast fashion, but I’m doing my best to avoid it. I’d rather own a few things of excellent quality than buy a bunch of things from Zara/H&M/Top Shop that fall apart after two washings.  Also, I have the worst figure for fast fashion.  What looks cool on my thin and/or tall friends looks, well, cheap on me.

I adore these bags and not just because I’m an Island Girl myself. They are very “Stylish Simplicity”.

I was telling one of my friends that I couldn’t decide which one to get.  One of the bigger totes (Ciao Portofino!  Bonjour Cap Ferrat!) or the cute smaller Salina one?  I will decide after my birthday next month.

Chez Dédé 

www.chezdede.com

Io Adoro – Wonderfool, A Spa/Concept Store In Rome

May 11, 2012
Commercial Interiors, Fashion, Io Adoro, Italy, Personal Shopping, Rome
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Filippo Cosmelli of IF Lifestyle Management suggested I check out Wonderfool when I asked him for some advice regarding one of my personal shopping clients.

Prospero Di Veroli, a former advertising executive on Madison Avenue, has created a beautiful space dedicated to well-being and style.

I’ve heard people rave about the spa services.  Originally the store was a men’s boutique and spa. In 2009 Wonderfool began to offer spa services to female clients as well.  While the décor has a luxurious, understated masculine vibe, the prices for the spa are moderate.

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Prospero has a brilliant eye and finds interesting things to sell in Wonderfool.   I like that he champions unique artisan designers, like Natusko Toyofuku.  Wonderfool is also the only store in Rome that sells Orlebar Brown swim trunks (Daniel Craig, in Casino Royale).

The scarves by Rome-based Wilma Silvestri are gorgeous and made with vintage fabrics.  I must buy one of the Chez Dédé totes.  I will be writing a separate post about those.  There is a tailor on site who makes made-to-measure suits and shirts.

I’m so glad I “found” this store and look forward to bringing my clients to Wonderfool.  However,  I need to stay away because every time I walk in I buy something.   This is a problem.

Wonderfool

Via dei Bianchi Nuovi, 39

00186 Rome

http://www.wonderfool.it 

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