Tag Archives: Interior Design

Cross Dressing

Rose Brand theatrical fabrics adapted for interior design

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I'd be the first to admit that I'm a huge fan of 'high-low' interiors.  I'd also fess-up to being a bit cautious when it comes to lesser priced fabrics for interior design (mostly because cheap … Continue Reading ››

Veiled Influence

gossamer runway and the return of sheers

Carolina Herrara

Gone are the days of de rigueur voile curtains behind interlined panels, and most of us are glad of it.  The truth is curtains as we know them have changed radically in … Continue Reading ››

“POV” ~ Jim Fairfax

a guest post by the celebrated designer regarding his muse Gertrude Stein

The grand dame of style Diana Vreeland once said Most people haven’t got a point of view; they need to have it given to them.”

  Do I have a point of view?  Absolutely.  Is there an aspect of my point of view that makes my … Continue Reading ››

Master Class: David Easton

Anglo-American Exchange

David Easton and I were introduced 15 years ago.  I'd been asked to make the curtains for the advertising campaign of his collection for Lee Jofa.  At the time I thought his particularly zany sense of humor was at odds with his restrained talent.  We had … Continue Reading ››

Master Class: S Russell Groves

Defining Modern Glamour

Tiffany & Co.     Shanghai, China

S Russell Groves, the architect behind Tiffany & Co.'s incredibly successful visual re-boot, is as charming, elegant and understated as the wares of the … Continue Reading ››