The DB Files » Travel

Lonny’s two year anniversary

diane — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:24:21 +0000

Caitlin McGauley for Rubie Green

To celebrate the launch of Lonny’s two year anniversary, Michelle Adams joined me on a trip to the Dixie Highway for three days of sun and antiquing! Today was day one, and we’ve rounded up everything from burlwood chests to crystal obelisks! Stay tuned for more…

Travelin’ Lux vs Light

diane — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:02:24 +0000

I’ve never been one to travel light. Not only do I always check bags, I also carry on a large stylish tote, heavy and never equipped with wheels.

Since I have started making frequent short trips to Sydney to meet with clients I am determined to change my ways. I searched high & low for the perfect carry on. It needed to be chic, light, and functional.

My new Heys xcase in orange fits the bill. Teamed with my Kate Spade laptop case I am in and out of airports without a hitch or backache!

Pink Palace

diane — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:45:16 +0000

While on the theme of Timeless resorts.

I have always wanted to stay at the Royal Hawaiian. Later this year we are going to stop in on our way to Mauna Kea on the Big Island.

Lyford Cay Club

diane — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:00:49 +0000

You may have already seen this but if not…

Check out the April issue of Town & Country to see the amazing revamp of The Lyford Cay Club by Tom Scheerer. Timeless Old school at it’s best!

Sydney, here I come!

diane — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 06:57:03 +0000

Our Interior Design service expands both locally and globally. Next week I will be working from Sydney meeting new clients. On the afternoons of the 16th-18th I have a couple of available times open. If you are looking for some Interior Design assistance, and you reside in Sydney, please feel free to contact our studio as I would love to meet you whilst in town!

Holiday reading

diane — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:45:04 +0000

There have been so many stylish book and e-magazines published this year, at times it felt like I could hardly keep up!

The holidays are always the perfect time to catch up on one’s reading – it’s nice to have the time to really savour all the books and magazines which have been piling up throughout the year.

This holiday, I’m spending a couple of weeks in the sun with my family & I’m absolutely dying to devour some of the amazing books I’ve got lined up…. Starting with my Gloria Vanderbilt book on the plane, and a whole stack of others to read by the pool!

What will you be reading this holiday?

All packed up

diane — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 09:12:41 +0000

I’m leaving for my long awaited and much needed holiday tomorrow – and whilst
I’m absolutely delighted by the prospect of doing little more than soak up sun and cocktails, eat delicious food, dip in the pool, read amazing books and magazines and hang out with my family for the next 2 weeks, I must confess that the thought of packing my case is a lot less thrilling. There’s so much to pack, it’s crazy.

However – one thing I’m definitely making room in the case for is a couple of rolls of amazing cotton and silk fabrics which I’m going to have made into kaftans and poolside outfits, plus a few little pieces for next season’s wardrobe – I cannot wait. Wish me luck with the packing – think of me sitting on top of my suitcase this evening whilst I try to close it!

Get out of town

diane — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 02:20:31 +0000

It’s been a very busy week here with the launch of our tag sale and a big push to get client projects finished before Christmas… it’s been go go go! We’ve got another busy couple of weeks ahead of us before the holidays start so I’m taking some time out this weekend to re-charge the batteries for just a couple of days before the final stretch! The car’s all packed up & I’m heading out to our place in the countryside just as soon as I possibly can…

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Introducing Katherine Rally!

diane — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:22:00 +0000

DB Home has a new fabric line that is making us day dream about summer nights, cocktails and exotic places (more than we were before that is). It is Katherine Rally, it is absolutely beautiful and we are so excited to have this totally new line in our showroom. The colours are extensive and vibrant; there is a delicious tangerine, a lovely versatile kelly green and a stunning pink coral to name just a few.

The name Katherine Rally comes from a talented husband and wife duo, Katherine and Rally Dupps. Their inspiration for the line was during their travels to Indonesia. Surrounded by stunning beauty, they created their own line of batiks inspired by their love of travel, textiles and design.

The range includes fabrics by the yard, cushions and tableware.

We have their line in our showroom now, so pop by if you too are craving the warmer months and in need of a little inspiration.

The Dupps family

These cushions are really so special.

Imagine your table with these and a jug of sangria!

And now I am day dreaming again.....

Capri

diane — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:36:20 +0000

Simon Doonan’s article A Capri Affair in the August issue of Travel & Leisure has evoked all of my wonderful memories of Capri. I absolutely love the place! Doonan and designer husband Jonathan Adler, travelled to Capri with fashion designer Trina Turk and her photographer husband Jonathan Skow. Looking at all their beautiful photos, it’s not hard to see how they were all utterly inspiration by everything they saw – the sea, the beach, the Capresi people…

After flipping through the article, I couldn’t help but have (yet another) a look at Pamela Fiori’s gorgeous book In the Spirit of Capri. I have had this book for a long time, but every time I pick it up I am inspired. Capri really is a special place.