House Beautiful articles from January 2007

House Beautiful archives from January 2007

Have a cup of cheer ...(THE BEST!)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Every morning when we reach for these mugs, we feel like we're on holiday--it's those fresh colors, and the feel of that hand-painted faux-bamboo handle that positively transport us. Dishwasher-and microwave-safe. Set of four, $140. HOME,...

1 Lamp.(THE BEST!)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Contemporary yet classical, with a dash of chinoiserie--these Hampton lamps with pleated or barrel shades, $475, which also come in baby blue and pink, are a quick style fix for any room. JAYSON HOME & GARDEN: 800-472-1885. [ILLUSTRATION...

2 Matches.(THE BEST!)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... It's hard to find good-looking fireplace matches, and these are so long--n inches--that you can also light that last candle on the birthday cake without singeing your fingers. $20 from Le Prince Jardinier. MICHAEL DEVINE HOME: 518-758-1355. ...

3 Chair.(THE BEST!)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Finally, feminine leather furniture in the most buttery-soft hides, in 200 colors, including lavender. $4,340. Kelly chair by Lulu DK for ELITE LEATHER: www.eliteleather.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

4 Sculpture.(THE BEST!)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... It's easy to be smitten with these crows, made of handforged iron with an antique black finish. Crow Family, set of four ranging from 7 to 15 inches tall, $169. BROYHILL HOME SOLUTIONS: 800-327-6944. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

5 Tumbler.(THE BEST!)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Let's dream for a moment: If only we could splurge on the chic new black glass crystal trend. Especially when it's designed by Philippe Starck, in this high-low riff on the classic French bistro glass. Each piece, signed and numbered, $492....

11 Knife.(THE BEST!)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Custom-make your own knife block. Choose from 23 handmade ox-horn-handle knives, each with its own magnetized wood block. Insieme kitchen knives, from $280, by Berti--tops in Italian cutlery since 1895. Imported by MATCH: 201-792-9444. ...

12 Centerpiece.(THE BEST!)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Marc Jacobs's first collection for Waterford is a knockout. Our favorites are these exquisite crystal flowers, 15 inches long, for the table. Bouquet of 3, Iris, Poppy, and Queen Anne's Lace, $165. WATERFORD: 800-955-1550. [ILLUSTRATION...

13 Bowl.(THE BEST!)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... With clay peeking through the turquoise glaze, this 9 1/2-inch-tall bowl looks like an ancient Mediterranean vessel. Pompeii Blue Footed Bowl by Arte Italica, $198. AT HOME NASHVILLE: 615-463-8865. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

14 Objet.(THE BEST!)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... It looks so real, so deliciously ripe, you'll swear this hand-painted porcelain pear, with a pewter stem, came from the farmer's market. From $280. CURSIVE AT ABC CARPET & HOME: 646-602-3806. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

15 Trunk.(THE BEST!)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... These vintage-looking dhurrie-covered English trunks, from $570, would make great end tables. And guess what? They can be customized with your own fabric. GUINEVERE ANTIQUES: 011-44-207-736-2917. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Color to make you feel good: we can't think of anything more uplifting than clear yellow, real red, restful blue. Designers reveal the colors that make them smile.
January 1, 2007... In this living room, Libby Cameron uses white to cool down the red. The chair is painted in 1/2 Bright White and 1/2 Linen White, both by Benjamin Moore. LIBBY CAMERON BENJAMIN MOORE MILANO RED 1313 It's funny combination of pink and...

Instant room stripes: a fabric line created by designer Suzanne Lovell and weaver Sam Kasten finds inspiration in the great outdoors. Here's how Lovell sees a dining room.
January 1, 2007... HOW SHE'D DO IT Lovell suggests a dining room with layers of stripes and rich textures drawing from her Twill Textiles fabric line. "Stripes can be traditional and they can add pop," says Lovell. STOCKBRIDGE STRIE (1) covers the Eyton...

I'm looking for a sofette: they're barely five feet long, but we think petite sofas have big style. Get a little closer.(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... 1. MICHAEL WEISS WELLINGTON SETTEE, $3,075. VANGUARD FURNITURE COMPANY: 800-968-1702. 2. CANAPE PACHA, by Gilles Nouailhac, to the trade. THE JAMES DUNCAN COLLECTION: www.jamesstuartduncan.com. 3. ANDRE ARBUS LE TROYEN SETTEE, to the trade....

Maintenance glass repair: just pick up the pieces. Glass restorer Augustine Jochec assures us there's life beyond cracks, chips, and bad breaks.(Interview)
January 1, 2007... Can any break be fixed? We try to discourage people if it's broken in too many pieces, or if it's the arm of a light fixture--if those are repaired, they won't be safe to use. But whatever it is that can be done with glass, we will do it,...

Q: My neighbors say that my dog starts barking as soon as I leave and doesn't stop until I get home. Why does he do that?
January 1, 2007... A DOGS BARK FOR MANY REASONS, but when you're gone, loneliness, territorialism, and boredom are usually at the heart of it. Separation anxiety occurs in a very small number of dogs, but if that were the case here, you'd normally see other...

Weekend shopper/cork tabletop: what I had: a stash of wine corks ... what I bought: a white dining table ... what I made: a tabletop that recalls so many happy moments.
January 1, 2007... I wanted a small dining able for a cozy nook in my house, something casual and inexpensive, so I went to Ikea. I loved the simplicity of the round Docksta, an Eero Saarinen knockoff, and at $149 it was irresistible. But it was so, well, white....

Ask the Barefoot Contessa/no dish is more appealing on a cold winter evening than beef stew ... especially Ina's!(Recipe)
January 1, 2007... Q: I'm having a party on Friday night, but I'll be working all day. What can I make that will taste just as good if I make it a day early and reheat it before dinner? A My favorite winter dinner to make in advance is beef stew. Not only is...

Cookbook: a new pasta recipe? How about a delicious week's worth! Thanks to Johanne Killeen and Georcje Germon's On Top of Spaghetti, our reviewer's family has new favorites.
January 1, 2007... LET ME START by saying that George Germon and Johanne Killeen are good friends of mine, and that we have shared many meals together. Their Providence restaurant, Al Forno, is nationally acclaimed, locally beloved, and one of the main reasons to...

Happiness now ... casual! A pair of wicker sofas from Restoration Hardware suits the classical porch, which is just off the living room and overlooks Tiburon, California, and the bay beyond. Pillow fabrics are Stripe in chocolate kiss by Perennials and Marl in coral by Lulu DK.
January 1, 2007... HEATHER MACISAAC: The porch off your living room is the place we all dream of having, a well-furnished outdoor room 'wallpapered' with one of the world's most spectacular panoramas--San Francisco Bay from the Golden Gate to the Bay Bridge....

Happiness now ... traditional!(Interview)
January 1, 2007... CHRISTOPHER PETKANAS: This is obviously not your grandfather's golf club. It feels like a real house, down to the vintage quilts on the beds. DAVID KLEINBERG: The goal at the Alotian Club, which I worked on in collaboration with the...

Follow your bliss! Some things just make you happy! Add one of these finds to a room and watch your spirits soar.
January 1, 2007... GOOD KARMA GOLD BUDDHA, $2.50. PEARL RIVER MART; WWW.PEARLRIVER.COM [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BRIGHT STRIPES TALIAH DINING CHAIR. SLIPCOVERED IN SPREE-KIWI BERRY, MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS. $630: 800-789-5401. [ILLUSTRATION...

Happiness now comfortable!(Interview)
January 1, 2007... FRANCES SCHULTZ: Susan Stroman, with a shelf full of Tony Awards--including those for director and choreographer of The Producers--you've been heralded for your stunningly creative and original work. As a true New York showbiz dynamo, what drew...

Happiness now ... personal!(Interview)
January 1, 2007... KATHERINE PEARSON: This garage behind your house is so lighthearted and fanciful, it reminds me of an 18th-century folly. How did it come to be a dining room? SALLY SWING: When I moved into my tiny house in Berkeley after my divorce, there...

Happiness now ... natural!(Interview)
January 1, 2007... MIMI READ: You live in Beverly Hills, California. Why did you want a summer house on the other side of the country? WALDO FERNANDEZ: We've spent 15 summers on Long Island. I took my son, Jake, for the first time when he was a baby and I...

Kitchen of the month/Nantucket: here is the ultimate collector's fantasy, with beautiful blue cabinets to show off pottery, and a hand-carved island from France.
January 1, 2007... CHRISTINE PITTEL: Clearly, you're the sort of person who can't buy just one. Which came first, your kitchen or your collections? DESIGNER HILARY MUSSER: I designed the kitchen around the collections. This is not an old Nantucket house. I...

The look kitchen of the month: English and French pottery, a German silver sink ... You don't have to leave home to bring the European countryside into your kitchen.
January 1, 2007... 1. Since 1920, the T.G. Green pottery in England has been making CORNISHWARE the same way--a thin layer of blue clay is put over a white body and then cut away to create stripes. From $33, available through PENHALIGAN'S OF ELORA: 519-846-2356;...

Correction.(RESOURCES)(Correction notice)
January 1, 2007... October 2006: For "Kitchen of the Month," pp. 136-139, the architect of record for the house was Dot g as Gilpin, Jr., of Dalgliesh Gilpin & Paxton Architects. December 2006: In "Miami Showhouse 2006," on p. 69, the name of the designer...

The last words: what object in your home makes you the happiest? Mimi Read inquires ...
January 1, 2007... "If I'm being really honest, I'd have to say my Bosch dishwasher. I have two kids and they're usually eating, and their friends are here eating, and my husband and I are constantly having friends for dinner. The dishwasher is always full,...