November 8, 2013 Design
A 19th C. Paris Apartment
Set within a Haussmann building in the ninth arrondissement, this 19th century apartment by Double G has employed a careful architectural reconfiguration and an eclectic mix of furnishings to achieve an entirely contemporary abode. As they say, it’s
November 7, 2013 Furniture
GUD: ‘Beauty In The Truth Of Shapes’
Gud is a Porto, Portugal based design collective founded by Alexandre Kumagai and Paulo Neves. The company came to my attention recently with the launch of their beautiful new line of sculptural mirrors. I also couldn’t resist including their striking orca chair
November 6, 2013 Architecture
Château de la Resle: A New Design Hotel
Perched atop a hill in the famed wine making region of Burgundy, the newly opened Château de la Resle is the result of the meticulous renovation of an authentic French country estate. The structures that now make
November 5, 2013 Furniture
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: D Shop’s Jordan James
Back in July of this year, our hardware designing friend Jessica Ahnert Davis introduced me to a talented up and coming designer from Texas, Jordan James. Later, when I spotted Jordan’s rustically glam, crystal-ball-laden Lynlee chandelier, I knew
October 29, 2013 Art
Grégoire de Lafforest’s Mirror Mono
Today’s post may be going the way of 1stdibs occasional penchant for over share but I love this mirror by Grégoire de Lafforest so much, I’ve decided it’s worth all 10 images. I hope you will agree.
October 29, 2013 Art
D SHOP: A Little Behind the Scenes Action
Here is something I’ve been meaning to share for a while… D Shop’s packaging goodies! What you see here includes packaging stickers, thank you cards (front and back) and all that ties it together. Please excuse the amateur