Maker Monday: The Vale London

Melinda Marquardt turned her career around when she began The Vale London. As a textile saleswoman for a major brand, she learned the industry inside and out, and became familiar with the…

Inside Zèbres: A Parisian Shop Of A Different Stripe

The Parisian shop Zèbres – French for zebras, the exotic, eye-catching animals – is so named for a good reason. “Zebras are indomitable and brave. Their stripes make each and every one…

Designer Friday: Wayne Turett

A longstanding resident of Tribeca, designer Wayne Turett is a staple of New York City design, both residential and commercial, and always brings unmatched originality to his work. As the founder and…

Malvasia Suspension Lamps

Malvasia Suspension lamps. Designed by Gregorio Facco.  A lamp that speaks of the land, of tradition, vineyards and sun-soaked hillsides. With its elegant shape, at times resembling a wine glass, other a…

ddc Moves Coveted Sample Sale To Permanent Outlet Space

Each spring, national showroom group ddc launches its annual floor sample sale, offering extensive discounts across the full range of interior categories: high-end European lighting, furniture, objets and accessories at prices slashed…

Maker Monday: Palmer Linwood Smith

Painter and former gallerist Palmer Linwood Smith – better known in the art world simply as “Linwood,” is a mixed media artist whose canvases use unexpected combinations of color, texture, and letters…

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