How funky are these chairs? I am a big fan of Kelly Wearstler‘s commercial work, yet the Viceroy in Anguilla took me by surprise. A few years ago I met clients for a drink at the bar. At first, when I walked in, the décor seemed so “uncaribbean” to me. Then I walked around. It … Continue reading Weekend Insipiration – Have A Seat – Viceroy Hotel – Anguilla, British West Indies
Last year I wrote about the vacation home in Tuscany I’m working on with architect Domenico Minchili. Our clients had some photos taken and below are a few of them. First, a before shot of the living room. After. The room is so much lighter. The new “old” floors make a huge difference as does … Continue reading The Tuscany Project
I saw recently saw a photo of Clemente‘s piece and thought it was very appropriate for today. Buona festa di San Valentino e buon weekend! Photo: Deitch.com Continue reading Weekend Inspiration – Francesco Clemente – A History Of The Heart In Three Rainbows (II)
Before my first trip to Italy, nine years ago, I had to cut my vacation short. The production company I worked for decided to shut down, permanently, two weeks before Christmas. Happy Holidays everyone! I was going to scrap the entire trip but my family was very worried about my mental state and insisted I … Continue reading Io Adoro – Portrait Firenze – A New Hotel in Florence, Italy
Everyone (who is everyone, really?) says print magazines are so over. Dead. Morte. It’s all about the online space. Sorry, but I still adore magazines. I prefer to hold a magazine in my hands rather than read the same content on the computer/iPhone. I’m very curious about the new magazine, PORTER, from the online powerhouse, … Continue reading Porter Magazine – Let’s Rejoice
I know this has nothing to do with design, decorating, or Rome/Italy, but Hoffman’s death has hit me like a ton of bricks. PSH was truly one of the most talented actors of our generation. Even in big blockbuster tent pole movies, like MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, he brought something unique to the screen. It’s his roles … Continue reading Philip Seymour Hoffman – RIP
