Looking out of my window I am immediately reminded of the winter palace in Dr. Zhivago. Who doesn’t remember the interiors–everything was covered with mounds of snow! There is something very sculptural and graphic about all this white, so I thought it might be therapeutic to talk about some of the beautiful white products crossing my desk.
I love the subtle textures of these leathers from Moore and Giles mooreandgilesinc.com:
Above left: Namibia in snowflake is tanned in Italy and features a transfer pattern on calfskin that is reminiscent of snakeskin.
Above right: Palladium in gelato is a geometric pattern printed on fine calfskin from a region in France. A special milling technique during the dyeing process enhances the grain and creates a 3D effect.
Frances Palmer’s Pots and Bowl
Above left: I am reminded of perfection in the imperfection of items like the new pots from one of my favorite artists and ceramicists, Frances Palmer, available at shop.Bam.com.
Above right: A Valentine from the heart and hand. From Frances’ handmade collection, this sensual Heart Bowl is the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day! francespalmerpottery.com
Danskina rug
Note the clean and graphic nature of the Dune rug by Danskina available at Republic of Fritz Hansen on Wooster Street in NYC (212) 219-3226, fritzhansen.com
Above left: Layering of tones creates a warm and sophisticated bedroom with Summerland Key Bed in Vanilla Bean taking center stage.
Above right: Awendaw Writing Desk
Somerset Bay’s coastal inspired color palette gives confidence to those afraid of color. Create a layered look with Somerset Bay’s neutral palette of powdered sugar, butter pecan, vanilla bean, truffle crème brulee and roasted marshmallow! Lillian August, 32 Knight Street, Norwalk, (203) 847-3314 www.lillianaugust.com