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Adore Home – New York issue

diane — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:35:50 +0000

Many thanks to Adore Home online magazine for featuring an article by yours truly in its fabulous New York issue, out now. Following my recent buying trip, I’ve shared some of my favourite spots to visit while in the Big Apple. Adore Home is celebrating its first birthday this issue too, so a big hip hooray is definitely in order!

USA – New York

diane — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:32:55 +0000

New York

I’ve arrived in New York for a buying trip (which will also include West Palm Beach) and I’ll be filling a container with one-off treasures. While here I’m staying at the Gramercy Park Hotel and with the wonderful Michelle Adams of Lonny mag. The Gramercy Park Hotel is, in a word, spectacular – Bohemian beauty in a truly contemporary context – and a far cry from the neutral tones you find in most luxury hotels. The GPH also has the most incredible collection of art, with works from Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and George Condo to name just a few. You can view them here at www.artgph.com.

Park Life

Just had breakfast and coffee in Gramercy Park, a private garden that’s accessible only by key (the hotel lent me theirs!). Serene, sunny and sublimely quiet, the park is the perfect place to kick back with an almond croissant, an espresso and a copy of the Times. Gramercy Park was created by visionary developer Samuel Ruggles, who wanted to create an oasis amid the hustle and bustle of the city. A walk along its paths reveals some of NYC’s architectural gems, including The Player’s Club, the Gothic revival National Arts Club, the Stuyvesant Fish House and 36 Gramercy Park East, a stunning neo-Gothic structure.

36 Gramercy Park

Books, Books, and MORE Books!

diane — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:18:02 +0000

Whether it be a nice sunny day in Australia relaxing poolside, or back in New York curled up by a crackling fire on a snowy winters day, I am always up for a good read.

I have a passion for libraries in the home, and just love how an entire room can be dedicated to books, books, and more books! Take a look at these libraries and tell me what you think.

: Taking a library to a whole new dimension

Diane Keaton's inspirational showcase of books- LOVE!

The green sofa is an ultra inviting touch

Greta Garbo's victorian inspired display of books

What a room! Jimm Stewart's amazing space

Legendary Karl Lagerfeld- one of my favourites!!

As if one or two walls wasn't enough, there are two floors covered! So amazing!

Relaxed and Subtle, I enjoy this.

Head-to-toe...This is a a true masterpiece

Oprah Winfrey, Australia's idol!

Last but not leasy, Woody Allen's spectacular reading room

Architectural Digest

diane — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:11:14 +0000

We are so thrilled that today’s post delivered Architectural Digest’s February 2011 edition…ahh, what a feeling! I am so grateful to have made the cover of this extraordinary internationally recognised magazine, and wanted to share my work with you. Many thanks to everyone that has made this possible. Hope you enjoy!

Inspiration

My daughter's bedroom

My Kitchen

Love my Library!

Lonny does it again

diane — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:07:48 +0000

Lonny just keeps getting better! Just when you thought they’d outdone themselves and couldn’t possibly get any better, they bring out their new issue and I find myself wow-ed all over again.

The Lonny Holiday Issue was published this weekend and it was a feast for the eyes. Not only was it packed full of delicious photography of to-die-for interiors, this issue resonated with me on another level as it featured one of my dearest friends.

I met David Hoey, the magic behind the eye-popping window dressing at Bergdorf Goodman in NYC many years ago, and I must say that I think of him as a brother! It was fabulous to David’s artistic and stylish flair to be recognised and celebrated in the article, which was so brilliantly presented by the Lonny team. I only wish I was in NYC to see the Bergdorf Goodman windows with my own eyes!

Congratulations to David and all at Lonny on the magnificent article and great Holiday Issue!

Let it snow…

diane — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:57:12 +0000

Even though it’s the middle of summer in Australia, I can’t help but associate the holiday season with snow and wintery scenes…. Ice skating at the Rockerfeller Centre, the hush of city streets blanketed in snow, roaring fires and cosying up in cashmere… what’s not to like? For those of you in the northern hemisphere and in the midst of winter right now, we’re thinking of you!

We’re loving these pretty images from the Tiffany& Co. ad campaign which sum up the romance of the season perfectly.

Madeline Weinrib does fashion!

diane — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:11:12 +0000

Our very own Madeline Weinrib has paired up with Argentinean designer Soledad Twombly, designer of the label SOLE by Soledad Twombly. Soledad just launched a new collection in New York that incorporates the fabrics from our ikat queen.

The collection’s fifteen pieces celebrate Twombly’s love for exotic Central Asian textiles, mixing Weinrib’s signature handmade ikats with Twombly’s signature rich Italian fabrics like velvets.

Congratulations to both Madeline and Soledad, the pieces are to die for.

Sole Twombly’s ateliers in New York and Rome

Mad Men

diane — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:50:09 +0000

Season 4 of Mad Men premiered yesterday in the US! Very excited to watch another dramatic season and I can’t wait to see all the beatutiful 1960’s costumes and decor.

Sixx Design

diane — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:06:40 +0000

On my recent trip to NYC for the launch of Susanna Salk’s Room for Children I was lucky enough to meet Cortney and Robert Novogratz from Sixx Design. As parents of 7 children, yes 7, they are such an inspirational team and do an amazing job at converting ‘wrecks’ into fabulous, stylish homes. Their design aesthetic mixes old and new (which they do flawlessly), and combines interesting finds from overseas as well as an impressive collection of artwork from young artists.

If you haven’t heard of them (where have you been?!), have a look at some of my favourite images below, or jump on their website at www.sixxdesign.com

Images courtesy of Sixx Design

You can also catch this amazing duo on Bravo TV’s 9 by Design. The series follows Cortney and Robert’s life over a 6 month period, during which they worked on 6 huge design projects including the Bungalow Hotel, a 10,000 square foot glass house on Manhattan’s West Side Highway and the conversion of a gun shop located on the edge of Soho into a stunning home. Although it hasn’t been released in Australia yet, I have been able to watch the series and absolutely love it!

As if all that wasn’t enough, their new book Downtown Chic is also available and contains most of their projects up to now. I just received my copy and can’t wait to start flipping through!

Lonny in the New York Times

diane — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:23:44 +0000

Congratulations Michelle & Patrick of Lonny Magazine on The New York Times article.