Author: Sharon King Hoge
What's Up-On Gallery Walls
Treat yourself to experiencing the emotions evoked by these outstanding shows.
Designer Miles Redd brings rooms to life
Miles combines high and low styles with bold, exuberant colors to create his signature brand of cozy glamour. His new tabletop collection will feature an eclectic mix of barware, china, picture frames and other great gifts with whimsical flair.
Heat up your winter season
Beat the winter blues with a visit to three luxe waterfront retreats.
Houseware Happenings
The very latest gadgets for the home and housewares will officially preview at the national tradeshow in Chicago in March—but we don't need a crystal ball to see into future developments.
Art Basel Miami Beach
Once again this year we journeyed to Florida for supercharged Art Basel Miami Beach. Here's a diary roundup of some of the activities we managed to fit into only three days of fair week.
Kitchen designer Chuck Wheelock crafts uniquely personalized kitchens
After joining forces with Mark Maidique in 2006, Chuck and Mark later opened their showroom in Old Greenwich. Wheelock Maidique will be launching new kitchen cabinetry style ranges this new year. Think modern Mediterranean.
Go beyond Bali with a visit to Lombok Island
Lombok is just 60 miles from Bali. Get there by ferry or a quick 20-minute flight. Lombok features central peaks ringed with woodland and white sandy beaches. Visitors can roam the museums and history exhibits in the low-key commercial center.
A Few of My Favorite Things
Unlike the Trapp Family I'm not going to sing about them, and unlike Oprah I'm not able to give them away to you. But at least I can share some things I've come across during the year -- perhaps they'll give you ideas for last-minute stocking stuffers.
Designer Patrick Gallagher gives us a peek into his new collection
Gorgeous colors and European inspiration are woven into an elegant new collection called Patrick Gallagher Tessuti by Patrick Gallagher. From his studio in Rome, Gallagher creates luxurious fabrics and designs for the home in rich, saturated colors.
A Day in New York
In a single day we managed to attend the launch of two new design products, the opening of two art exhibits, celebrations of two new books, a luncheon supporting an important cause, the introduction of a new club and the screening of a new film. Whew!
Paellas and Chocolate With A Twist
Innovative chefs have been busy updating perennial favorites—here are some new takes on Spanish cuisine and chocolate.
Snow Shows—Stormy Goings On
While Hurricane Sandy caused cancellation or postponement of events all over town, the follow up Nor'easter wasn't a deterrent. Sloshing through the slush and blowing snow, we stopped by events taking place uptown and down.
Green Goods
At the International Housewares Association preview of new products, we picked out some items that aid a greener living
Fashion Forward
Recently the Javits Center was filled with designers showing off their wares at shows called ModaManhattan/Accessories The Show/ and FAME. These are some of the items that came to our attention.
Product Parties
Food processers even an athlete can manage, a space-age decorative speaker, wall surfaces that are deeply beautiful, and new items for the home from a favorite fashion store are some of the new products we've been introduced to at press events around town
Three to See
Travel back to the times of Medieval Jousts and Renaissance Rome at the Metropolitan Museum of Art or through the ages in Master Drawings at the Frick.
Meet designer David Ashen of Dash Design
Noted for creating interiors that integrate the psychology and the physicality of beautiful design, Ashen has recently transformed a 1960s Howard Johnson hotel in Greenwich into the popular Jhouse Hotel and eleven14 restaurant.
Interior designer Jeffrey Bilhuber's fresh spin on design
With a distinguished career in interior design, Billhuber has worked with clients such as David Bowie and Iman, Mariska Hargitay, and Vogue's Anna Wintour. Popular for taking intimate living spaces (especially living rooms) and creating a fresh look.
Fashion's Night Out
East Side, West Side, Uptown and Down—Thursday, September 6 was the annual "Fashion's Night Out" celebration of style, goodies, a la mode outfits, and trends all over town.
Fashion's Night Out Image Gallery
East Side, West Side, Uptown and Down—Thursday, September 6 was the annual "Fashion's Night Out" celebration of style, goodies, a la mode outfits, and trends all over town.
Discover New Zealand's surprising and innovative design
Scenery tends to be at the top of the list when travelers think of New Zealand. But visitors to Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and lesser
known Taupo, Rotorua and Queenstown can see historic buildings and innovative civic projects with aesthetic...
Gallery Walls
It's galleries galore around town with wonderful new art shows opening almost every day.
FIT to be Honored
The Couture Council of the Fashion Institute of Technology presented its annual award to Oscar de la Renta at a lovely luncheon heralding the arrival of Fall Fashion Week.