Tuesday, January 22, 2019

LOVING: Mini Topiary

DFID (c) 2019
I've always liked topiary - and here, I used these dried boxwood ones on small brackets from Suzanne  Kasler for Ballard Designs- I purchased the classic mini bouillotte lamp from a small shop in Greenwich Village years ago- mirror is 18th century French. DF

Monday, January 21, 2019

ARTIST: Jennifer Graylock

Custom Silk Screened Fabric by Jennifer Graylock
I was thrilled to discover the photographer, Jennifer Graylock, while shopping for clients at Tucker Station in Naples- @graylockphoto on Instagram -
Here, the artist used some fabric she created to upholster a copy of a Louis XVI fauteuil- to great effect, I think- DF

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Chinoiserie Porcelain

DFID (c) 2019
I've always loved porcelain- and the decorative richness it adds to a room-
Found this treasure at Tucker Station in Old Naples-
Love how the colors blend with my scheme!  DF

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Inspired by Billy B

DFID (c) 2019


My chaperone, Robert Morring, called the office of Billy Baldwin to arrange for me to meet the master- unfortunate for me, Mr. Baldwin had just left Manhattan for his beloved Nantucket.  So, instead we went to a chic cocktail party at the Sutton Place aerie of the designer Joseph Braswell-
All's well that ends well - and it was swell !  Next day, off to London for the beginning of my "grand tour" !  DF

Friday, January 18, 2019

INSPIRED: Morning View

Dean Farris Interior Design (c) 2019
Enjoying my new flat in Naples!  A lighter and brighter "neoclassic " look for 2019! DF

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Thursday, January 3, 2019

Saturday, December 1, 2018

Beauty + Brains: CAROLYNE ROEHM

Carolyne Roehm
Who wouldn't find her inspiring, smart, fun and a beauty?

Friday, November 2, 2018

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

QUINTESSENCE:Inspiring



Enjoy this Quintessence video- always a source of inspiration!  DFID *****

Monday, September 3, 2018

SEPTEMBER ISSUE: Decorator Scrapbook

Bellport

Naples Botanical Gardens 2008

Ned Marshall, NOLA

Sister Parish, NYC

Food for thought...visual inspiration- past and present! DF

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