Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Home of Andy and Kate Spade

The ecletic New York home of Andy and Kate Spade, former owners and creative directors of Kate Spade and Jack Spade, has been widely published over the years. I like this series from The Selby - a great and more informal approach of them being at home and showing the details that make the apartment very...

Sunday, November 27, 2011

New at Minty & Co - Preloved and Reborn Dining Chairs

Here is the latest addition to Minty & Co - a set of four preloved and reborn dining chairs. These lovely Scandi-style chairs have been restored, reupholstered and reborn with a new lease on life. The upholstered seating and back is covered in solution dyed acrylic fabric (outdoor fabric and still nice...

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Friday All

Happy Friday all!In New Zealand, this weekend is the Elections - so tomorrow I will take part in democracy by taking a walk to my local polling place and having my say by putting my vote in. Have a great weekend everyone and make sure you all vote! Also - to my lovely American readers, I hope you are having...

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Christmas Windows Around the World - Part Three

The windows at Printemps, Paris - a stylish collaboration with Karl Lagerfield and Chanel.Set on a glamorous California runway - check out the hostess' go-go boots.Ballerinas on a Moscow stage.Mini Lagerfields in a snowy Paris.Taking photos of the famous Chanel camelliasFuturistic Chanel hovercrafts and cityscape.Aren't...

Christmas Windows Around the World - Part Two

'Gaga's Workshop' windows at Barneys New York Gaga's Boudoir made entirely of wig hair.Even the thigh-highs are made of hair!Lady Gaga at the opening of 'Gaga's Workshop' at Barneys, New York. Read more about it here.Barneys New York collaborated with pop star, Lady Gaga to create a Gaga themed Santa's Workshop....

Christmas Windows Around the World - Part One

Christmas windows from Bergdorf Goodman, New York. This winter snow scene is made from beading, fringing and tassels. Check out the ram with crocheted horns.'The Brass Menagerie' - apparently this glows at night.'Teacher's Pet' - all made from paper, including the zebra. Amazing!One for the boys.Snow birds in elegant evening...

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Sunday, November 20, 2011

On Sick Leave

I'm down with a dose of food poisoning - so I'll be quiet on the blogging front for a couple of days. See you back here soon.Photograph via The Sel...

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Jenna Lyon's Brooklyn House for Sale

The Brooklyn home of Jenna Lyons, Creative Director of JCrew, now for sale.Got a spare US$3,750,000 lying around? If so, you could buy Jenna Lyon's (President and Creative Director of  JCrew) stylish family home in Brooklyn, New York. You may recognised the home as it has been widely published and blogged internationally....