What's Hot Now: Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon

Chiang Mai Dragon, Aquamarine, F Schumacher

This charming and highly decorative design, by F. Schumacher, reminds me of when, years ago, I worked as an assistant to the Washington DC decorator, Bob Waldron~ Mr. Waldron sent me on an errand to the Japanese Embassy (It may have been the ambassador's residence) and I saw the most amazing gardens there.

Beautiful Marine Linard, MP Interiors

Above, my wonderful and talented friend and co-worker, Marine Linard, and her new wing chairs in the Chiang Mai Dragon...she paired these chairs with a lemon yellow settee, and I can't wait to see them in situ .  If you haven't done so recently, please visit the newly updated Schumacher site here and enjoy!  DF *****

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Room With A View, Provence

The view from Marine's Room

Of course, I was delighted to receive this picture today, from my associate, Marine Linard~who is visiting her parents in the south of France...

Dauphine, Charles Faudree for Stroheim and Romann

Yesterday, I had read on The Peak Of Chic, a very interesting piece about the historic toile, called Pommes de Pins, and then I discovered this similar pattern in our wings, called Dauphine, by the late Tulsa decorator, Charles Faudree. Serendipity! Available to the trade through MP Interiors, click here to see all the lines...DF*****

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Decorating In Detail

via Amazon Books

Marine Linard, Alexa Hampton

Not only was it a great pleasure to have the beautiful and talented Alexa Hampton here speaking today, but it was also with the fondest memories that I recalled meeting her parents, Duane and Mark, in Southampton many years ago.  
My wonderful and also beautiful and talented associate, Senior Director Marine Linard was happy to have a moment with Alexa, above.  A grand time was had by all~ Alexa has that well bred way of down playing her achievements, only making them even more impressive!  Brava! DF*****

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An Elegant Gentleman from L.A.

Timothy Corrigan, at MP Interiors

A true inspiration, and certainly a true gent, our designer guest today for our keynote presentation, kicking off our Luxury Home Design Show~ (Miromar Design Center) blew my socks off with his candor and wit, while describing the trials and tribulations of purchasing and restoring an 18th century Loire valley chateau, The Chateau du Grand-Luce'~
Mr. Timothy Corrigan~ a true designer extraordinaire!
Read more about TC in his new book, "An Invitation to Chateau du Grand-Luce'" DF *****

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What's New at MP Interiors?

 

Marine Linard and Carleton Varney

Check out all the fabulous decorative items at MP Interiors, (formerly Webster and Company...)at the amazing, Juan Montoya designed Miromar Design Center.  Located just north of Naples, and only a two hour drive from Palm Beach, you won't be disappointed!  See the MP site here for a complete listing of all the lines we carry!  Including Lee furniture, de Gournay, Stark,  Schumacher, and Duralee...

Cheers! DF*****

Gable Lamp at RL Lighting - MP Interiors