Category: Interior

10 Things Every Prepared Host Keeps On Hand
10 Things Every Prepared Host Keeps On Hand
1. Beautiful Serving Ware. "You can use prepackaged or quick service items from your high-end grocer in a pinch," says Jessica Kielblock, a senior event planner for D'Amico Catering. "But displaying them on your own platters with beautiful garnishes will make them feel special." 2. Delectable Dry Snacks.
British Airways Is Introducing An Even More Luxurious First Class Cabin
British Airways Is Introducing An Even More Luxurious First Class Cabin
Bigger chairs and complementary beverages just aren't enough for some first class passengers, and British Airways has taken note. The airline just unveiled renderings of the first class cabin, which will be included on their new Dreamliner planes, according to The Daily Mail. And it's quite luxurious.
Own One Of Jackie O's Maternity Dresses And Never-Before-Seen Kennedy Photos
Own One Of Jackie O's Maternity Dresses And Never-Before-Seen Kennedy Photos
It's a good week for collectors of Americana. Last Thursday, eBay and Sotheby's joined forces to auction off some rare American treasures, including handwritten research from Ernest Hemingway and a copy of the Declaration of Independence. Now, PEOPLE magazine reports that Los Angeles' Nate. D. Sanders Auctions is set to auction off a maternity dress worn by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1960, while she was pregnant with son John F.
On the Caribbean Isle of Mustique, A Unique Villa Regains Its Luster
On the Caribbean Isle of Mustique, A Unique Villa Regains Its Luster
"If you think of Mustique, you think of the 1970s,” says the decorator Veere Grenney of the Caribbean hideaway where rock royalty (including Jaggers and Bowies) once partied alongside actual royalty. In fact, it was Queen Elizabeth II's globe-trotting younger sister, Princess Margaret, who first popularized the island with the jet set.
Well-Designed: Thomas Pheasant for Baker
Well-Designed: Thomas Pheasant for Baker
Inspired by Thomas Pheasant's quiet elegance and streamlined classicism, we picked our favorites from his collection with Baker furniture. We think these ten pieces would be right at home in the Southampton home, he designed, featured in our May issue. "My approach to design has always been to strip away unnecessary decoration, to me there is great beauty in refined simplicity," said Pheasant.
UPDATE: Dorothy's Iconic Blue Dress Sold For $1.56 Million
UPDATE: Dorothy's Iconic Blue Dress Sold For $1.56 Million
UPDATE: The beloved blue and white dress worn by Judy Garland in the movie The Wizard of Oz is on its way to its brand new home, no ruby slippers or heel clicking required. Just $1.56 million, which the iconic item sold for at Bonhams Auction House, according to Page Six. Impressively, the final cost was actually $360,000 more than the pre-sale estimate.
Bunny Williams Is Selling The Remaining Items From Her Beloved Store
Bunny Williams Is Selling The Remaining Items From Her Beloved Store
For 25 years, interior designer Bunny Williams and her husband, fellow designer John Rosselli, ran Treillage, a beloved home and garden shop in Manhattan. Treillage closed its doors for good earlier this year, ending its reign as one of the best design shops in New York City. During its run, however, Treillage was frequently visited by decorators, editors, and heiresses, who relied on the couple's unparalleled taste for items that would make their gardens and houses stand out from the rest.
An Underwater Tennis Court May Be Coming To Dubai… Of Course.
An Underwater Tennis Court May Be Coming To Dubai… Of Course.
What's the one thing tennis has always been missing? If marine life was your immediate answer, it might be time to pack your bags and head to the land of outrageous architecture - Dubai. According to Curbed, a Polish architect recently proposed building an underwater tennis court that would sit submerged off the coast of Dubai.
Melania Trump Has Hired An Interior Designer To Redecorate The White House
Melania Trump Has Hired An Interior Designer To Redecorate The White House
First Lady Melania Trump has selected an interior designer to begin redecorating the White House, according to Us Weekly . The interior designer tapped for the position is New York-based designer Tham Kannalikham. Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, senior adviser to the first lady, explained to Women's Wear Daily why Kannalikham was selected for the coveted role.
16 Luxurious Fabrics in Winter White
16 Luxurious Fabrics in Winter White
Photography by Anita Calero FROM LEFT: Granby is a sharp, channeled velvet by Ralph Lauren ; 888-475-7674. Imagine whispery curtains made of Plume cashmere from de Le Cuona ; 212-702-0800. Modern Ottoman is a blend by Kravet Couture with tactile ridges; 800-648-5728. Cover a sofa in Sherpas cashmere from Loro Piana and you'll never leave the house; 212-593-9663.
A Russian Princess Just Listed Her New York City Apartment
A Russian Princess Just Listed Her New York City Apartment
The stylish, well-off women who call Manhattan's Upper East Side home have long been known as "Park Avenue Princesses." And for at least one of those women, the term turned out to be a perfect fit. Kristina Kovalenko is a bonafide Russian princess with an actual Park Ave address. But now, Kovalenko has listed her three-bedroom, five-bathroom apartment at 71st Street and Park, asking $10.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Fabergé Egg Hunt
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Fabergé Egg Hunt
Starting this week, over 200 egg sculptures created by top artists and designers will be displayed across New York City during the world's largest egg hunt. Diane Von Furstenberg, Ronnie Wood and Carolina Herrera are among the celebrated artists to construct the 2 ½ foot tall highly coveted egg sculptures that will be 'hidden' in public places around the city's five boroughs from April 1 to 26, 2014.
A Sophisticated Easter Table Inspired By The Colors Of Spring
A Sophisticated Easter Table Inspired By The Colors Of Spring
Charleston-based event planner Calder Clark has amassed a national following for her stylish soirées and her modern take on classic Southern entertaining, and her Easter brunch table is no different. For Clark, Easter is a chance to celebrate the arrival of spring, and there's no shortage of eye candy and inspiration when it comes to decorating for the holiday.
Inside A Maryland Estate With A Fascinating History
Inside A Maryland Estate With A Fascinating History
Sinners and saints may not agree on much, but they both seem to love this storied Maryland mansion. The 26,000-square-foot home, situated on 23 acres alongside the Severn River, was built in the 1920s by an industrialist who needed a secluded home base to run his illegal side businesses - trafficking guns and selling bootleg liquor - according to Trulia.
The Secret Behind The 'Mona Lisa' Is Finally Revealed
The Secret Behind The 'Mona Lisa' Is Finally Revealed
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa has been shrouded in mystery for centuries, which may be one of the leading factors in its rise to fame. But two researchers from Sheffield Hallam University are looking to reveal the painted lady's best kept secret: is she or isn't she smiling? Alessandro Soranzo and Michelle Newbury, the academics behind the study, believe that da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa 's smile intentionally to appear and disappear - calling it "the uncatchable smile.
Sotheby's And eBay Make An Auction Dream Team
Sotheby's And eBay Make An Auction Dream Team
In one of the most brilliant mashups of recent history, eBay and Sotheby's have joined forces. They've been at it since early April, but, starting Friday, a new sale begins, and it's one for the ages. The "Fine Books and Manuscripts" sale is a modest name for the variety of Americana that will be hitting the virtual auction block.
Well-Done: Edith Head
Well-Done: Edith Head
During her half-century in Hollywood, costume designer Edith Head worked on more than a thousand films. Here are some of her best-each as timeless as Head's creations. For more on her legendary career and photographs of her stylish ensembles-not to mention her own Coldwater Canyon hacienda-see the October issue of Veranda .
Well-Read: Beyond Chic
Well-Read: Beyond Chic
$85, The Vendome Press. Photographer Ivan Terestchenko's highly-collectible tome The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berg has likely already found its way to your coffee table. Now in his latest book out this month, Terestchenko opens doors to the homes of an extended collection of notable names in fashion.
7 Dogs With A Serious Eye For Design
7 Dogs With A Serious Eye For Design
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Well-Adorned: Diamonds
Well-Adorned: Diamonds
Photography by Anita Calero CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Harry Winston 's link earrings exude a Deco-era glamour; 800-988-4110. The Frizzante necklace by Roberto Coin is a luxe, looping three-strand cord; 800-853-5958. Leviev 's earrings feature gleaming, pear-shape stones; 212-763-5300. Loose-wearing gems set off a stunning necklace by Graff ; 212-355-9292.