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May 27, 2010 – 9:30 am

Ben Pentreath RIBA

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Simply wondrous: Ben Pentreath‘s exhibition of drawings at the RIBA earlier this month. (That’s the Royal Institute of British Architects, by the way.) The room was furnished by antiques dealer Max Rollitt and it makes for a stunning assemblage. I could move right in. A few days later, Ben and his friends spent the day […]

May 27, 2010 – 5:00 am

Tricia Foley’s new blogs

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Designer/Author/Occasional General Store Purveyor Tricia Foley has started three new blogs: In the Country, The Perfect Thing, and The White List. As I am quite fond of her decorating style, not to mention the fact that she frequents Bloom (which I am dying to visit), more news from Tricia is a very good thing. images […]

May 26, 2010 – 9:30 am

Fermob Bistro Chairs

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I’ve had my eye on Fermob’s bistro chairs for a while now, but have procrastinated ordering as I couldn’t decide on a color. Should have listened to my camera: in the last two months I’ve been inspired by Fjord Blue. Decision made.

May 25, 2010 – 5:00 am

The Crosby Street Hotel

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This year, I think I was excited about my hotel as I was the Stationery Show. And no wonder, since I splurged on a room at the Crosby Street Hotel, part of London’s Firmdale group of boutique hotels. When I got to my room and saw the view, I didn’t want to leave. Floor to ceiling […]

May 12, 2010 – 5:00 am

Tocca Baci Gloss

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After spotting it in InStyle, followed by weeks of waiting, finally got my hands on Tocca’s new Baci lipgloss. I picked up Salina, which is scented a heavenly raspberry-peach, but not flavored. Three colors in all: Salina, as described, Amalfi, an apple-lemon that seems to be a bit brighter of a pink, and Catania, a […]