Category Archives: Furniture Design

NOV 21st

She’s Back!

Hello Barbara Barry! After an eight year sabbatical from designing for Baker, Barry is coming home again with a beautiful new collection and new life for some classic pieces. The Oval X-Back gets a new finish option…gold leafed “X” Some … Continue reading →

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NOV 3rd

Sit like the Godfather or Lay Like Carrie

Clearly Godfather Part III pales in comparison to it’s predecessors…however it is a part of the legendary Francis Ford Coppola trilogy and you can park yourself in one of the original chairs… for a price….$ 5,500. An American Victorian Eastlake … Continue reading →

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OCT 27th

Before & After: Powder Room

Although the finished product is always the money shot, I do LOVE a good before and after. My client was tired of the old Powder Room and we discussed doing something more contemporary. BEFORE: I designed a new cabinet with … Continue reading →

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OCT 24th

Happy 100 to me! And Hickory Chair

So much going on around here…  I have now written 100 posts! And I sincerely thank each one of you who not only reads my blog but who takes the time to comment or email me.  I truly appreciate you. … Continue reading →

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AUG 22nd

Lapada Art & Antiques Fair

  I just received an invitation to the Lapada Art & Antiques Fair in Mayfair London. Sadly, I cannot go.  (Weeping). It’s September 21st- 25th and I would be happy to forward my invite to anyone who would like it. … Continue reading →

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AUG 15th

Made In the USA (Heck Yeah) & Amy Gets Another Degree…

How did we get to the point where almost everything we buy is from some place other than here? Let me tell you a little story…about a nice company. Not too long ago most of our furniture was made in … Continue reading →

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JULY 28th

Christian Liaigre and St. Barths

Re entry is tough! I just returned from a delightful week plus at the beach with my family and I always have such a tough time getting back into my busy design practice and over scheduled life. We had a … Continue reading →

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MAY 16th

ADAC Design Defined May 2011- Victoria Hagan, David Easton and Juan Montoya

When I was in grade school I used to get really amped up at the thought of taking a field trip.  Whether it was to the Affy Tapple caramel apple factory in Chicago or the Art Institute, it was always … Continue reading →

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MAY 12th

Wondering About Wanders

Dutch designer Marcel Wanders’ “Knotted Chair”, 1995 caught my eye in the St. Louis Art Museum. It is made from carbon and epoxy coated aramid fiber and while perhaps not incredibly comfy (although I don’t know since there was a … Continue reading →

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