Blue is for Bunny

Manhattan dining room of the late Bunny Mellon

 

 

I was just reading about Bunny Mellon, the late socialite-philanthropist, on the Mark Sikes design blog- and this beautiful blue glazed room caught my attention.  (attributed to John Fowler)  I once had my bedroom glazed in a very similar cross hatch, in a dark brown, and it was sensational.  I hope that this image will inspire you- as it has me!  Enjoy!  Cheers!  DF *****

It's de Gournay in May

Japanese Garden in design colours on Sterling Silver ground

Ah...Spring! May is here!  I chose this absolutely stunning image from de Gournay, London to show  what Spring can be... wall paper and furnishings all through de Gournay available through your designer at MP Interiors here Cheers!  Enjoy! DF*****

The Designing Life, Spring 2014

Designer Laura Parsons, Pure Design of Naples

I was delighted to see friend, Laura Parsons today, on the first day of Spring....Laura is one of the top designers here in town, and her design showroom and offices are located in the elegant Naples Bay Resort...

Here's a partial view of the marina fronting Laura's showroom space.  My associate Dana Waldman and I were having an after work cocktail and just happened to see Laura as she was on her way to the yacht club for an early evening cruise.

Dana, (above) and I shared some "bang bang" shrimp and I had a delicious Chardonnay - at the Bonefish Grill, right next to Pure Design, (Laura's business).  I know, it's a tough life, but somebody has to live it! Stay tuned for more exciting Naples updates coming soon!  See the Pure Design showroom here.  Cheers!  DF *****   

My Spring 2014 Obsessions

My favorite thing to stock the fridge with

Celerie Kemble for Henredon

Decorator Celerie Kemble has been pushing my design buttons for years...lately she's been on my mind...love her, and love her work !!!

Celerie liked this room by Los Angeles celebrity designer Waldo Fernandez- and so do I...she used this image in one of her books...since I didn't even know she had a book, I'll have to look that up! :) 

Renee Norris, of Norris Home Furnishings, where I'm currently working, is very involved with charity- she and Mr. Norris are again donating time and resources to the American Heart Association.  Last year, the Naples ball raised $500 K
and the goal this year, with her help, is $625 K. We're having a patron party in our showroom on Thursday, and the ball is April 5th FYI.

Passion Flower

I remember fondly, playing with these beautiful "passion flowers" on my grandmothers farm in Georgia...

I'm also obsessed with these iconic velvet slippers...
Which pair do you like?  Cheers!  DF *****