Wishbone

My new favorite iconic chair is Hans J Wegner's Wishbone by Carl Hansen & Son. The light, sculptural chair demands perfect craftsmanship and is made of the best natural materials.

I have always admired the lines and the versatility of this chair but I began to crush harder, when in celebration of the chair's 60th Anniversary, Carl Hansen & Son released 12 new colors. I especially love the crisp white option for the seat color as opposed to the classic natural tone.

There are fans of Wegner that found the release of the shiny colors in bad taste, essentially ruining a timeless design. However, I think it just gives the chair a fun modern twist still clinging to its beautiful shape and structure. What do you think?

You could purchase these chairs  as well as the original colors at either Design Within Reach, Suite NY or Room and Board.

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Four Poster

Recently, one of the clients I am working with desired a four poster bed with a modern edge. While people may assume a four poster bed is usually frilly or whimsical, this couple was looking for something cool and sexy. Of course I got down to one of my favorite parts of the job - research.

Here are some of the beds I proposed. As you can see, some have platforms sitting on the floor, some have headboards, some metal and some wood finishes. If you are in a romantic mood, you can also drape a sexy sheer fabric over the top of the canopy like the Ceylon or Mash Studios Bed. Which do you prefer?

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Moheli Baldacchino

Edward Ferrel & Lewis Mittman Sutton Place Bed

Asha Baldaquin

Bolzan Letti - Ceylon

Room & Board Portico Bed

Mash Studios Canopy Bed

Classic Picnic Table with a Twist...

How awesome is this picnic table with a built-in wine cooler at Medlock Ames Winery in California? Relaxing at a winery in California overlooking the beautiful vineyard - not too shabby either.

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Pretty Pics...

Just wanted to share some pretty pics for you to enjoy on this sweltering hot day in New York!

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Just like jewelry...

One of my favorite phases of the decorating process is the accessorizing. A space that is furnished properly may look good, but only once it is accessorized, will the room have that real wow factor. Just like throwing on that funky necklace or a beautiful scarf to enhance your outfit, accessories truly help tie a room all together.

Books are my favorite form of accessory and the simplest to incorporate into any space. Vases with beautiful flowers, sculptures and boxes are also many ways to add a sense of style to a room. Don't be afraid to try different objects in different spaces. Keep them there for a few days and if you aren't happy, then you can switch their position. That is one of the great aspects of accessories, they aren't permanent fixtures.

What is your "go to" interior design accessory?

Check out these images to help give you some different ideas to add some style to your home...

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Climb #2...

One of the first posts I ever wrote was about stairs and how they can be created in so many beautiful ways. I wanted to share some more amazing images.

Most of these are not very child friendly but still fun to admire. Let me know which you like best...

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Splash...

Having your own swimming pool is quite a luxury. Even the most basic rectangular shaped pool can be a beautiful addition to your yard. My favorite pool is actually the classic Hamptons look - a rectangular pool with bluestone coping surrounded by tons of grass.

When putting in a new pool there are many important things to consider. The first decision you will have to make is the location in the backyard. Ideally, you want your pool to be easily accessible to your kitchen so that you can serve your guests while they are at the pool. Unless of course you have or plan on building a pool house with a kitchen.

It is also a major decision when deciding shape and material for both the pool itself and the coping. There are many options so be sure to do your due diligence when researching.

The third, and probably most important if you have young children, or if young children will be frequent visitors at your home, is the aspect of safety. Make sure your pool is fenced in at all times!

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LOVE THIS

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Arco

One of my most beloved floor lamps is the Arco Lamp produced by Flos. This timeless fixture was designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1962 and is the epitome of functional elegance.

The base is made out of Italian Carrara marble and weighs well over 100 pounds (assuming it is the real deal - many replicas are produced.) The dome shade is made using polished aluminum and the stem is a satin-finish stainless steel.

The fixture can be specified in any kind of room. While it is mostly seen in living rooms, I have seen it in bedrooms, offices and dining rooms. You can even use it in a nursery as seen in one of the images below.

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