More Charming Chinoiserie, Michael Taylor

Christie's Sale October 2013

Last October, there was a beautiful auction at Christie's New York, of the estate of San Francisco socialite (and Michael Taylor client) Diana Dollar Knowles... our charming friend, the designer and blogger Mr. James Andrew created a wonderful post about it on his site called "What Is James Wearing?" 

Christie's Sale October 2013

Suzanne Tucker, Mr. Taylor's protege' and former assistant, was mentioned in the "T" piece on this sale- and talked about how brilliant he was at pulling together disparate objects, mixing the finest antiques with a sense of scale and proportion not often seen.  Contrasting deliciously with his opulent nature-inspired "California Look". 

Christie's Sale October 2013

Some of the realized auction prices were quite reasonable, including a group of three bouillotte lamps of varying sizes for only $2,200.  The total proceeds were in excess of three million dollars
(for the Dollar Knowles sale) Enjoy!  DF *****

Ravishingly Romantic Manhattan Guest Room

Howard Slatkin, courtesy T magazine

There's a fantastic video on the Quintessence blog,
featuring Susanna Salk interviewing New York designer, Howard Slatkin.  (see my blog list below)
I found this room in the Fall 2013 "T" magazine, the style publication from the New York Times.  It seems to capture a decadent, almost 18th century atmosphere, and the palette of a muted turquoise with lilac appealed to me.  The piece also mentioned the (window) drapery as being from Stark - so I imagine it's Iris Barrel's Old World Weavers...which we represent in our showrooms at MP Interiors here - Mr. Slatkins' brother, Harry, does the best candles and home fragrance, after a distinguished career on Wall Street.  Cheers! DF *****

Tone on Tone: These Just In!

Tone on Tone: These Just In!: May is a marvelous month in DC! And a very busy one for gardeners. I'm spending what little free time I have in the garden: cutting ba...

Courtesy De Gournay

 We love Swedish antiques, and these chairs would look great with the de Gournay wall paper shown here...Cheers!  DF *****

Decorator Scrapbook May 2014

These pictures speak for themselves...Aerin's new book... one of our vignettes at the Miromar Design Center... the place card from a recent dinner party we attended...  highly decorative Iranian carpet seen at
Clive Daniel Home... fabulous South African wine I was served by Melinda Antonicci, an old friend from Louisiana... Cheers!  Enjoy!  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*****

Aerin Lauder at MP Interiors

Designer Aerin Lauder

Beautiful Aerin Lauder, the granddaughter of famous Estee' - has created a stunning new line of home furnishings...

Above, I took this shot of her new "Broome" sofa, which is shown in our showroom, suite 348 at the Miromar Design Center....

I love these Aerin frames, with the family shown...
and below a fantastic lamp, called "Culloden" -
has a fabulous hippie chic sixties-seventies vibe...

 

Culloden Lamp, Aerin Lauder

Aerin has stated that she has a love of gold, and her collections are full of the opulent glow- please do visit our showrooms to see more- or go here  

Cheers!  DF *****

The Secretary as Bar

Seen at MP Interiors, Miromar Design Center

We're loving the idea of using a secretary desk, as a bar, something Mrs. Parish sometimes did.  See more of what's new at MP Interiors, (formerly Webster and Company) !  Enjoy!  Cheers!  DF *****

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

What's Hot Now

Jett Thompson

I first heard about Jett Thompson, a decorator with an incredible eye- when I would visit Webster and Company (now M P Interiors) at the Miromar Design Center.  I saw her new shop today, in Old Naples, and DIED!  See her shop and site here

MP Interiors still carries some of Jett's exquisite pieces, see Marine Linard for more details...

  

We had a fantastic turn out for Carleton Varney...

Carleton Varney in Naples!

Great news!  CV will be in town on Thursday, April 10th, presenting "Once Upon a Time" which promises to be a memorable trip down memory lane as only he can do...tickets are only 15 dollars and benefit the Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida.  Purchase here and then enjoy a book signing reception after the presentation, hosted by MP Interiors, Suite 340 Miromar Design Center, where you can then have Carleton sign your copy of his new book, "Decorating in the Grand Manor, A Design Memoir" AND view his latest fabric collection!  You can also call (239) 390-8207 for more information.  Enjoy!  DF *****

Marine Linard, Carleton Varney, Mark Fanta

Inspiring: Gilt with Blue Silk

From The Style Saloniste

April...as in April in Paris!  Here's a stunning image
to remind us of the beauty of classic French design.
Enjoy!  DF *****

Garrow's New York Glamour

Room by Garrow Kedigian

We love this Garrow Kedigian apartment- on Park Avenue in New York.  The luxe, euro inspired lacquered walls, tufted banquette, and Louis XV mantel are all elements that resonate for us.  See more of New York designer Garrow Kedigian and his chic flat in New York Social Diary...here Enjoy!  DF *****