Revisiting Pierre Chareau at The Jewish Museum

January 11, 2017

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Several years ago, I had the privilege of visiting Maison de Verre in Paris (1928-32) commissioned by Annie and Jean Dalsace as a meeting place for artists, musicians and intellectuals as well as a place for Dr. Dalsace to practice medicine. It is one of the few buildings Pierre Chareau (with the assistance of Danish architect Bernard Bijvoet) both designed and furnished. The architecture was breathtaking yet rugged with the use of steel and cement, transparent glass blocks, exposed industrial materials. It is an icon of modern architecture.

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A Little Red for the Holidays

December 28, 2016

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I have had an enthusiastic response to my posts about color, so I thought I would continue with this black, white and red powder bath. It is definitely a bold statement for a small space, especially since the ceiling has been covered in a graphic patterned wallpaper.

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Greenery with Pantone + Aldrich Museum

December 14, 2016

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I just read that the Pantone color of the year is Greenery. We all a love green; it is the color of grass, foliage and vegetables, especially cucumbers, spinach and broccoli. It is thought of as a fresh color, one that makes people feel secure and safe in its presence.

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The Perfect Powder Bath

November 30, 2016

Blue and gold are a natural fit and crete a bold statement for this powder bath.Slideshow

A bold statement in blue, pictured in The Perfect Bath, courtesy of Mitchell Design Studio! This is a dramatic, sophisticated and glamorous design statement with floor-to-ceiling marbleized wallpaper, brass fittings and washstand softened with a wood floor.

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