Steven Sclaroff

This apartment was also posted earlier this month (on Peak of Chic), but I wanted to post it again because I think it's beautiful and deserves the attention! This is another masterpiece by decorator/antiquarian Steven Sclaroff.

Let me just say, I think the man is a genius with colour, and has a knack for creating rooms that look comfortable and lived in. Don't get me wrong, I am a fan of minimalism (sometimes), but if it's not done right the place just ends up looking like a hotel room to me. I think its really important for a home to have pieces that have a personal history and for a home to be imbued with the life and memories of the occupants.

The living room is an amazing mixture of fabrics, colours and art.

The dining room is a symphony of pattern and colour.

I love the colours in the main bedroom.

I love this sitting room. The colours are so relaxing and a bit moody, but I love the arrangement of art on the walls.

Steven Sclaroff & Kate Spade

I know this apartment has been blogged about a million times, but I still love it. Kate Spade is an awesome designer, I totally love her preppy style, and her general chic-ness. This is the apartment she shares with her husband Andy Spade (brother to David Spade, the actor) and baby in New York. They had Steven Sclaroff help them with the decor. I love the mix (dare I use the overused word 'eclectic'?) of colours, styles and furnishings, coupled with their collection of contemporary art.

I wish Sclaroff's website actually had project photos on it...

Entrance with collection of drawings etc. I love the wall colour...

The living room is a crazy mix of colours, styles and somehow it all works.

They even make taxidermy look stylish.

I love the wallpaper (it looks like silk or seagrass to me), and the bright colours.

Another view of the master bedroom - I love the red striped fabric next to that chest of drawers.

Ensuite bathroom.
Spare bedroom (my husband would never let me use that much toile in the house, let alone one room!!).

Love the kitchen banquette and the tiled floor.

Fox-Nahem Design

I wanted to share some images from an old edition of Elle Decor USA (May 2001) - I've been carrying this magazine around with me since I bought it, and has moved from Japan to Australia to Hong Kong with me. This apartment is still one of my favorites to this day. When I first saw the living room it took my breath away. I don't quite know what it is that I love so much about it, perhaps its the lightness in the room, the beautiful architectural detailing, and the exquisite selection of colours and furniture arrangement. This apartment is in an old Stanford White building in New York, and was designed by the firm Fox-Nahem.

I just adore this living room. The sofa was custom-made, the side chairs are Jean-Michel Frank replica's and the slipper chairs are Billy Haines.

A Francis Elksins side chair in the living room.

Andre Arbus cabinet in the living room.

Vintage Italian 1950's wing-back dining chairs in the oak-panelled dining room.

Custom leather sofa and shelving by Fox-Nahem in the library.

Stunningly beautiful kitchen.

Super sexy master bedroom.

Master bathroom.

Nancy Corzine

Finally found the pictures I was looking for....I think that just goes to show I have too many magazines at home!

Nancy Corzine advertisement in the December 2006 edition of House Beautiful (US).

These images are of the room that Nancy Corzine decorated at the 2006 House Beautiful Showhouse in Miami Beach. See the video tour on House Beautiful (you need to scroll down to find the right one).

The Putman

For those that enjoyed my post yesterday about Andree Putman, here are some images of a project she recently completed in Hong Kong - The Putman - a complex of high end serviced apartments.

Living Room, featuring her signature crescent moon sofas.

Clean modern bedroom.

View of the HK skyline at night from the apartments.

Andree Putman

Andree Putman is definitely one of my favorite designers. She is a living legend, and has a style that is modern, elegant and refined. These photos are of a project she completed in Paris, and were featured in the latest Belle Magazine (from Australia).

I was lucky enough to hear her talk at a design conference here in Hong Kong earlier in the year and despite her age (she's now in her 80's - and still creating inspirational interiors and products) she is very witty and charming, and still sports her signature coiffure and red lipstick.

I have had the book 'Andree Putman' on my amazon wish list for some time now....and now I've realised that another has been released called 'Putman Style' - so I'm hoping I can get both of them soom. Hope you enjoy the photos as much as I did!

Living room, featuring her signature crescent moon sofa's.

Dining room featuring Putman designed pieces.

Master bedroom.

Daughter's dressing room (hope she know's how lucky she is!).

Husband's office.

Stairwell with Putman designed lighting fixture.

View of kitchen, with custom made range hood and cabinets.

Another view of kitchen.

Master bathroom.

Cool bars of the world...5

Another cool looking bar, one I haven't been to - but is on my list of to do's soon, the Glamour Bar in Shanghai is very chic. I love the way they have managed to capture the style of 1930's Art Deco era in Shanghai - but in a modern way. I don't have the details of who designed this place, so I will update when I find the info. But I will definitely be checking this place out next time I'm in Shanghai!

(This is my favorite image - love those pink Haines-looking lounge chairs and deco detailing of the lights!)

(The famous cocktails at Glamour Bar, and view of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower at night).

(The fabulous view of the Bund from the Glamour Bar during the day).