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Serax Maison d'etre

On April 25th, 2012 by .

The images below are from the 2012 collection of Serax-Maison d’être, a company that flourished after two sons took over their mothers business under the name of Serax.  I was fortunate enough to see their collection at Maison 2012 and it didn’t disappoint.  Offering a selection of modern interior objects, their collection ranges from original glassware to elegant services and tea-light candles.  What I love most about this collection is the mix of snowy whites against the punchy Pantone colours.

“The idea of living without colour is unthinkable. Colours show our state of mind, our emotions and our feelings. Colours determine who we are. Set yourself apart and bring colour into your life with the new Serax Collections flower pots, vases and solifleur vases. Four objects drenched in 12 unique colours. Serax lays down the form, Pantone Universe™ the colour. The result is a perfect symbiosis of design and colour.” Quote: Serax-Maison d’être,

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BlogTour NYC: Part 4

On April 23rd, 2012 by .

Here are a few pictures from the showroom of the One 57 building, a tour carried out by Miele as part of our BlogTourNYC.  Located at 157 West 57th Street in New York, this 90-story condominium tower will boast spectacular views of Central Park.  One 57 will be one of the highest mixed-used towers in Manhattan, where residents will enjoy exclusive 5-star services provided by the Park Hyatt hotel, which will be located on the lower 30 floors. Christian De Portzamparc is the architect and Thomas Juul-Hansen will design the interiors.

This is a virtual image of the view from living room of the penthouse.


Commissioned by Smallbone, the kitchen spec was first class with the all the latest mod-cons and appliances. I particularly liked the furniture they had chosen, the wooden textures made a refreshing contrast against the dramatic marble work surfaces.  The lighting was simplistic and used in a way that created drama and elegance.  The bar stools were also very cool as they were completely hidden and integrated into the island.

This is a small  model of the building and illustrates how high it will sit amongst the New York skyline.


After the One 57 building we headed off to Miele’s stylish showroom where we had super
cooked for us by the fantastic Adam Schop, Miele’s Table Artist.

Adam very skillfully plates our food.

Hannah and Toma have a go!

Adam cooked with all of Miele’s fantastic products, their aim is to help people enhance the way they cook, delivering a message of ‘better living’

Will and Andrew are all smiles as they await their food…

Tamara, Stacey and Toma looking very glamorous.


Stacey, Kate and Carole, relaxing after a long day, I love this photo!Carole, Will and Arianna relaxing at the roof top bar at The Sanderson Hotel


Stacey and Katie waiting for all the bloggers at the bar.

 

 

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BlogTour NYC: Part 3

On April 18th, 2012 by .

My BlogTour trip to New York seems like a distant memory, but there are still lots of fantastic pictures to share with you.  Below are some images from the fabulous D&D building (Decoration & Design).  Housing some of the world’s most sought after Interior companies, the D&D building is home to 130 premier showrooms with over 20,000 design and architectural professionals passing through each month. The building also offers cutting edge programming including; events, exhibitions, a design concierge service as well as the famed chef and restaurateur Charlie Palmer’s ASTRA cafe.


This was the stunning mosaic outside the D&D building.  As well as the
gorgeous furniture and home accessories, each floor housed the most incrediable artwork

Just some of the beautiful fabrics at Scube Design, Anichini and de Le Cuona


Two of my favourite design pieces, both Lorin Marsh.  The chair is a modern interpretation
of Japanese design, taking elements such as the signature lacquer finish and transforming it into a
21st Century chair

Wishing the chair could be mine…

I fell in love with this floor standing lamp from Fortuny and just look at the rest of their showroom (below).
The lights are original, salvaged from an old industrial factory.

Andrew, Arianna & Kate checking to see if they have Wi-fi!!

As you can image the Donghia showroom was stunning, think silks, texture and luxury.

 

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Ideas for the office, dining room & kitchen

On April 4th, 2012 by .

If you are thinking of updating your kitchen, dining room or office any time soon, then check out the following rooms from Heals (I’m LOVING the dining room) and Muuto, a Scandinavian design company with a new and original perspective.  Muuto, inspired by the Finnish word muutos, means new perspective..


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BlogTour diary: Part 2

On April 4th, 2012 by .

Part 2 of BlogTourNYC saw us having breakfast with Poggenpohl/Blanco at the new A&D building.  It was a lovely morning and a great chance for us to take a look at their new collection.  Below are a few shots of my favourite design pieces from the day.

A personal favourite of mine was this CERANA Apron Front sink, designed to be reversible with two different corner radius measurements, it works in both a traditional kitchen using the rounded front, or within a contemporary scheme utilising the contoured apron front.

For someone that loves order in the kitchen, I am a huge fan of the  drawer organisers, designed for the essential kitchen utencils

The integrated coffee machines are a must, the appliance fits seamlessly into the kitchen layout without detracting from the streamline finish.

This stylish faucet has an option of spray or stream and unlike other models, it springs back using a magnetic pull.

Our delicious breakfast!

Partners in crime enjoying the view ;0) Arianna & Kate


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BlogTour diary: Part 1

On April 3rd, 2012 by .

I have been desperate to share with you my incredible trip to New York with BlogTourNYC, and now that I have a small break from shooting, I can do just that.
When I left for New York I had a mix of nerves and anticipation, sad, as I was leaving my children, but excited at what lay ahead.  BlogTour was all make possible by one very creative and incrediable reason; Modenus, with a thank you also going to our sponsors.

Whilst the rest of the group flew with Virgin, I had the pleasure of flying with Untied Airlines, and I wasn’t disappointed.  It was a smooth check-in and the flight was almost empty, I had three seats to myself which meant I could spread out and (sadly) do some work.  I arrived at Newark airport to find my transfer ready and waiting, and once the lovely Toma had arrived, we were off (in a very stylish Mercedes) to meet the rest of the BlogTour Group!!!

BlogTourNYC bloggers, from left to right: David, Cecy, Marilyn, Katie, Will, Kate, Carol, Me, Arianna, Toma, Kelly, Hannah, Stacey, Emily & Andrew

We were all staying at the centrally located Tryp Hotel, a brand new Hotel tucked into the heart of Manhattan at 345 West 35th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues.  The interior was very striking, housing a mix of light wood clad walls with a raw finish , stylised leather sofas and ever fashionable light bulb pendants, suspended at various heights above the bar.

My room was fantastic and very relaxing.  With a HUGE bed and lots of natural light, it also had some pretty cool features, such as my solid wood headboard decorated with key words from famous New York songs, and a funky high gloss desk that became the hub of my social media interaction.  It was also an extra treat for me as I had 4 nights of uninterrupted sleep (quite a rarity at home thanks to my two beautiful little daughters).


After a quick freshen up, we all congregated at the bar.  Within minutes the bar staff involved us in a drinking game, which entailed pouring wine into our mouths from a great distance.  I was the first to have a go (well someone had to!) and Will was next-hilarious!

We then headed off to our first evening meal at the lovely Barbes.  It’s named after the famous Paris neighborhood at the foot of the Sacre-Coeur, also known as the ‘little piece of North Africa’. The Northernmost part of Africa, the Maghreb, is comprised of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia with cultures captivating with their cuisine, music and decor.  It was great to see so many old faces from Blog Tour London.  I was sat with the lovely Emily Peck from Achica, Kate from Fabric of My Life, Katie from Confessions of a Design Geek and Jackie from Modenus.  Thanks again for a great evening ladies!

We had been sent our itinerary in advance of our trip, and so the excitement on Twitter and email was at feever pitch.  Follow the next few posts to see what the following days had in store….!

 

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Architectural Digest Home Design Show 2012

On March 28th, 2012 by .

What a fantastic week we have had in New York for BlogTourNYC, the people, gorgeous interior products and to top it off, the weather was beautiful!  I am going to start my blogging marathon with a round up of my favourite products from the Architectural Digest Home design Show.  Having never visited a trade show in America, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I arrived, and I wasn’t dissapointed.  There was a real mix of styles and trends for me to explore, from modern streamline kitchens right through to Traditional and Country style accessories.

A favourite of mine from the show was BDDW, who combine raw elements, including woood and leather to create handcrafted and contemporoary pieces including; beds, tables, seating, lamps & storage.  Each piece is lovingly hand rubbed iwth natural oils and lacquer.

Kenneth Cobonpue (below)

More to follow…..

 

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Introducing #BlogTour sponsor: Rotsen Furniture

On March 20th, 2012 by .

Rotsen Furniture, another of our sponsors for #BlogTourNYC, is best known for making one-off high end pieces for luxury hotels and aspirational residential dwellings, but the thing that makes their furniture even more beautiful, is their origin.  Rotsen melds wood from decaying bridges, old barns and demolished structures, harvested from fallen, well preserved trees, or from sustainable plantaAons, allowing the wood to be regenerated into something simply stunning. Above is their Ibocai Wood Side table with a brushed stainless steel base; usually you would associate textured and grainy wood with a rustic piece of furniture but due to the simple shape, clean lines and brushed stainless steel base, Rotsen Furniture have created a contemporary piece with style and charm. Another favourite of mine is this Single Tamburil SlabDesk and as it says, it has been made with one single slab of wood.  Again, I love the combination of reclaimed wood teamed with a contrasting metal base; a great way to add warmth and depth to a contemporary piece.  As with all of their furniture, you have Customization options with wood Sizes, Woods, Base Finishes, Legs Design and Material.  Furniture can also be customized to the clients particular specifications.

Foe more information you can visit their website or find them tweeting @rotsenfurniture

 

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Introducing fitted kitchen company: Poggenpohl, another #BlogTourNYC sponsor

On March 19th, 2012 by .

I would like to introduce you to another of our BlogTourNYC sponsors, PoggenPohl, the German fitted kitchen company who are known worldwide for their gorgeous ranges.  You can see from the images below that all of their kitchens have a cool and contemporary feel about them.  The main attraction for me, aside from the quality of design, is that you have such a wide choice of finishes and  styles to choose from; take a look at a selection of their kitchens below and you will see what I mean…

This design is absolutely stunning, definately my favourite….

For more information visit Poggenpohl’s website, follow their latest news on Twitter @poggenpohlUS or check out their Facebook page

@poggenpohlUS

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The fabulous LifestyleBazaar

On March 18th, 2012 by .

The start of the year is always a very promising time for freshening up and welcoming in the new – and that is exactly what the team at LifestyleBazaar HQ have been doing! The new year has been a very busy one, with not only a fab new look to the shop floor but an extension and refurb to the basement. This entire new floor has lead to a larger selection of high quality, affordable and most importantly, interesting and individual designs to the LifestyleBazaar catalogue.

The design duo behind LifestyleBazaar, Chris and Laurent go above and beyond to bring the best selection of products for the home that you won’t find anywhere else! Originally based in Nice, South of France they relocated back to London five years ago, bringing their eclectic mix of design and decorative homewares to Shoreditch. The store holds a mix of styles, well known brands and new designers – all offered at fantastic prices. Some of the brands at LifestyleBazaar include Leitmotiv, Virebent, iBride, The New English and Mode Design to name but a few.

Next time you’re in London I highly recommend a visit to the LifestyleBazaar store to explore the gorgeous products on offer. Or, if you can’t make it to the shop browse the extensive website by clicking here.

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