Adam & Viktoria’s two new pillow designs – Chrysanthemum and Niwa – have put me in a springy mood. Chrysanthemum, named after the flower that symbolizes long life, plants its pretty petals on a velvet background, and Niwa, which means garden of pure place in the Japanese language, is all done up in stylized cherry blossoms.
Fresh and zingy never looked so good!
When you’re in France’s Saint Lary Soulant, stop by the Hotel Mercure to see the latest shades of Lily Latifi’s light show.
Lily has transformed the restaurant, lounge and reception areas with sliding see-through panels. I’m partial to the restaurant, which she “striped” in red.
These little women, made of wire and crystal by Marie Christophe, will find themselves sitting pretty in Roger Vivier stores around the world. You can see them in Paris now; the others will be in New York, London, Hong Kong, Taipei, Moscow, Milan and Miami.
I really fell for Leaf Fall, Lee Renninger’s wall hanging of hand-carved and pressed porcelain. The mix of matte and shiny finishes adds texture to the 10-foot-long, 5-foot-wide piece that hangs over 8-foot archways. It’s colors – olive greens, bronzes, gold lustres – have me longing for autumn trees.
This is where the magic happens…. in Marie Christophe’s, sunny, loft- like atelier in France. Every time I visit, I get inspired by all her wires.
One chandelier is glorious, but a half dozen suspended in the same room like ballerinas- well, that’s downright illuminating.
Adam & Viktoria’s Niwa, which means garden or pure place, draws its inspiration from a piece of wrapping paper. Stylized cherry blossoms support funny flowers in wicked color combinations, including purple, and green.
In this private house in Bois Colombes, France, Lily Latifi’s sliding panels Bubbles and Air turn windows into whimsical works of art on a par with the owner’s contemporary collection.
Flower magazine gave Michelle Brand’s plastic petals a bloomin’ great review in its winter issue. And it couldn’t come at a better time – the snow may be on the roses, but Michelle’s posies will always be evergreen.
With winter on the way, I’m looking forward to sitting by the fire all curled up in one of Paula Leen’s throws. They’re made from the wool of drents heideschaap, or sheep from the heath land of the Netherlands, and just thinking about them makes me feel all warm and fuzzy, whether I’m wearing them, looking at them draped over a pouf, bed, chair or sofa or putting them underfoot to create a rug that’s a real treat on the toes.
