March 29, 2009
March 25, 2009
THE TOM SCHEERER AESTHETIC
The Tom Scheerer aesthetic is a lesson in artistic perfection—a visual territory with a disciplined approach to composition. Tom's interiors are succinct and cozy, complex yet subtle, textural but not ornate, and highly sophisticated without pretense. My Dog-Eared Pages is delighted to talk with Tom and ask him some fun questions:
• Current obsession: asparagus and rhubarb, it's Spring.
• Last thing you bought: Two pair of imitation "Belgian Shoes" made by Testoni exclusively for Maus and Hoffman in Palm Beach. They are superior in every way to the real thing... construction and comfort wise and only twice as expensive!!
• Favorite vacation spot: One of my houses in Paris, Harbour Island, Maine, or East Hampton! Or Capri in June.
• Listening to: Camille (Dalmais)
• Inspiring artist: Anish Kapoor...... Purity, technicianship and accessibility
• Can't live without: Food and water, that's it.
• Most precious belonging: My passport
• Favorite shape: Circle...... see Carl Jung
• Color of the moment: Purple, again
• Cocktail of the moment: Negroni, its purple
• Museum pick: Musée de la chasse et de la Nature around the corner from my house in Paris
• Most comfortable shoes: See above (Maus and Hoffman) or my brown suede slip-on Merrells for city and country walking.
• Favorite time of day: dawn
• Thing about interior design you already knew at age 18: Brown wool velvet 20" Wilton carpeting everywhere possible.
• Best design advice for readers: Hire a professional, if you can afford it, then don't interfere.
NOTE: One of Tom's latest projects is Maison 1400, his 15th-century house in Paris. It's available to rent as a full townhouse that sleeps up to TEN; or as four private apartments. Maison 1400 reflects Tom's signature high-style, understated luxury and sense of comfort. To find out more, visit: Maison1400
LIZZIE FORTUNATO JEWELS
I love Lizzie Fortunato Jewels by sisters Elizabeth and Kathryn Fortunato. Their collections feature industrial, found, and reclaimed materials, as well as the coolest Belt-Bags influenced by their grandmother's immaculate needlework. Fresh and fashion-forward. For retailers, visit: LizzieFortunatoJewels.com
March 17, 2009
March 13, 2009
A TRIBUTE TO EXTRAORDINARY GEORGE
March 10, 2009
BUDAPEST BEAUTY | OMOROVICZA
The Omorovicza skincare line created by Stephen and Margaret de Heinrich de Omorovicza is based on the celebrated healing waters of Budapest (rich in key minerals--magnesium, calcium, zinc and copper). My favorite product in the line is the Complexion Enhancer, SPF 15. It's a triple-treat for the skin including sun protection (zinc oxide), the healing properties of Hungarian thermal waters, and concealer--all combined to give the skin a glowy, even-toned matte finish. The Omorovicza line even smells wonderful with naturally scented ingredients like lavender and cucumber. The only problem is the tricky-to-pronounce name. But don't worry, Omorovicza is available on the Neiman Marcus website. The Complexion Enhancer, SPF 15 comes in light and dark tones. Light is perfect for fair to medium skin tones. Dark should be used for dark skinned complexions only. Price for perfection is $135.00
March 3, 2009
WE ARE IN STITCHES | TRENDS
A wonderful book about Bloomsbury Needlepoint:
Bloomsbury Needlepoint: From the
Tapestries at Charleston Farmhouse