House Beautiful articles from January 2009

House Beautiful archives from January 2009

Notebooks.(Pottery Barn)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We're over the moon--and the rainbow--about this boxed set of monthly journals. In six vivid colors and two faux textures, they're a bright place to put your more colorful thoughts. $99. Pottery Barn: 800-922-5507;...

1. Bed.(Canopy Metal Bed)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Designer Annie Selke's new four-poster is a true sleeping beauty. Add fabric for a sumptuous canopy, or leave it plain and admire its architecture. Canopy Metal Bed, $2,997 for queen. Vanguard Furniture through Pine Cone Hill Home Store:...

2. Sconce.(THE BEST)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... This distressed tole floral sconce may look antique, but it's fresh as a daisy. Vintage Flowers Bouquet Wall Sconce, $200 for a pair. Tuvalu Home: 877-888-2584; tuvaluhome.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

3. Potpourri.(Medium Villa Potpourri Box)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... If the little wooden walls of this miniature villa could talk, they'd tell about the exquisite Bitter Orange potpourri inside. Medium Villa Potpourri Box, $195. Agraria: 323-462-7898; agrariahome.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

4. Blanket.(Dan Marty Design blankets)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Dan Marty's Merino wool and cashmere blanket is a melting pot of style and comfort. Reminiscent of suzanis, the large-scale print has a closer-to-home, carefree California vibe. $575. Dan Marty Design: 310-652-6928; danmartydesign.com. ...

5. Chair.(Linen Rounded-Arm Bedroom Chair)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... The master embroiderers at Ankasa have set their needles to something bigger--furniture. This pale blue chair with delicate lacelike detailing is our new favorite club chair. Linen Rounded-Arm Bedroom Chair, $1,940. Ankasa through Lillian...

6. Accent.(THE BEST)( Design Legacy's Wooden Carved Purple Martins)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Buy three or 30 of these petite wooden birds, hang them across the wall, and... Voila! You've created your own masterpiece. Wooden Carved Purple Martins, 3 1/2" x 3", $13 each. Design Legacy through Corazon: 612-333-1662. [ILLUSTRATION...

7. Lamp.(THE BEST)(Ikea's Lykta table lamp )(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... IKEA's Lykta table lamp is a jewel with a blown-glass base and shade. At $13 each, buy an extra for an unexpected hostess gift. In turquoise (shown), dark green, red, and white. IKEA: 800-434-4532; ikea.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

8. Desk.(THE BEST)(Correspondent's Desk)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... This metal correspondent's desk is small enough (31" wide) to fit in a snug space but sturdy enough to handle even the heaviest writer's block. Blackened steel with brass knobs. Correspondent's Desk, $1,095. Vagabond Vintage through Mothology:...

9. Flatware.(THE BEST)( Laguiole's stainless flatwares)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... After more than 150 years making legendary knives, Laguiole is spreading across the table into stainless flatware. The curvy handles and the industrial chic finish are truly riveting. Five pieces, $80. Williams-Sonoma: williams-sonoma.com. ...

10. "House plant".(THE BEST)(Porcelain Succulents )(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Sold in a set of three, these Porcelain Succulents are a smooth way to add cacti to your table without having to deal with prickers. $75 for three. Ballard Designs: 800-536-7551; ballarddesigns.com.

Color the best pink: so you think pink is too sweet for you? Well, how would you feel about passionate, daring, flattering, energizing, soothing, inviting--and really pleasing to men?
January 1, 2009... "My daughter had just come back from India when we did her room in this vibrant, extravagant hot pink--the color of a zinnia--with cranberry and orange accents. Her cousin walked in and said, 'Wow! Can I sleep in here?' It's a passionate color....

Instant room: Nancy Corzine.
January 1, 2009... If, like Nancy Corzine, you spend more time in your bedroom than in any other room, don't you want it to be as soft, soothing, and comfortable as possible? How about glamorous, too? Of course you do. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bench ...

Wallpaper closets.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Imagine having a closet that always energizes you, or puts you in a dreamy mood, or is just so pretty you wouldn't think of ever closing the door! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Milton in Multi-Pinks With colors this bright and buoyant,...

I'm looking for a chandelier.(Buyers guide)
January 1, 2009... Turquoise beads, silk-wrapped iron, silver leaf and mirror? Chandeliers are so 21st century! Nine dazzling new looks--and not a crystal prism among them... 1. Empire Turquoise, iron, turquoise beads, 34" H x 22" W, $6,90o. Marjorie...

Spotlight: Billy Baldwin Collection by Ventry Ltd.(furniture collection)
January 1, 2009... Perfect replicas of the legendary designer's classic pieces are back in production: Not too big. Not too small. Just right--for any house or apartment [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BILLY BALDWIN He took the New York City decorating scene...

Flip! For decorating: the bookcase.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Don't just fill your shelves. Color them, arrange them, decorate them, dress them, personalize them. The books are just the beginning. 1. Empty your shelves. Back them with colored paper, or paint the backs a contrasting color. This will...

Send us a picture of ...(tablewares and China collection)
January 1, 2009... Designers do love their tableware! From a tiny old cabinet above a sink to an entire room--a room!--their china closets are troves of Meissen plates and Meissen monkeys, transferware teacups, and jelly glasses [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Twilight field Part 11: the guest bedroom.(interior design)
January 1, 2009... After spending a few nights in his guest room, Newell Turner realized how important it is to pay attention to all the details: good sheets, comfortable pillows, the right lighting [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] What's the best thing you can...

Tablescape: sunny lunch.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Together, lamp maker Christopher Spitzmiller and artist Clare Potter are re-creating nature as you've never seen it, in glazed white earthenware. He sets the table in his New York apartment with two of their magical designs. [ILLUSTRATION...

Greek Panzanella Salad: Ina combines two of her favorite salad recipes and makes them even better.(ASK THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA: q&a)(Recipe)
January 1, 2009... "These days I'm always looking for ways to use leftovers. I can't tell you how many times I've thrown out leftover bread. Do you have some recipes for me?" There are so many ways to use up leftover bread, from appetizers like Bruschetta...

A clean slate.(January)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] I've never met an adult who likes New Year's Eve. But everybody likes January, the month when you reboot your life. This time around you're going to clear your desk, do your closets, balance your checkbook, answer...

The power of color: a new California classic, bold and brimming with style.(interior design)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MIMI READ: Almost nobody has a pink living room. But here you've proved it--pink living rooms can be among the prettiest. STEPHEN SHUBEL: The room faces north, and in San Francisco that means gray, foggy, dreary...

The power of white: light, clean, contemporary rustic chic.(interior design)(Interview)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] AMANDA LOVELL: There's such a purity here--it's like walking through a cloud. White furniture, all white walls.... MYRA HOEFER: Actually, the walls are a very pale gray. It's a color I created called Paris Gray....

Redecorating the White House.(A CLEAN SLATE)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THERE'S NO CLEANER SLATE THAN WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT THE WHITE HOUSE ON JANUARY 20TH. TOO BAD EVERY FOUR YEARS THIS SYMBOL OF AMERICA GETS REDECORATED BACK TO THE FRINGE-CHOKED PAST. WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF DESIGN....

The power of pattern: in a traditional new house, it all starts with the fabrics.(A CLEAN SLATE)(Interview)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The living room of this large new Greenwich, Connecticut, house is divided into different seating areas to make it feel more cozy and intimate. Fortuny's Scheherazade chandelier brings the ceiling down and adds...

Closet cleanse.(A CLEAN SLATE)
January 1, 2009... UNLEASH THE REAL YOU If you're craving change, start with your closet. It holds the clues to your inner self--to all your selves. Who you are right now. Who you were. Who you dream of being. By shedding and getting it current, you're...

The power of neutrals: gray on gray on gray in a sensuous New York City apartment.(A CLEAN SLATE)(Interview)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THIS FALL, HOUSE BEAUTIFUL WORKED WITH DESIGNER SUSAN FERRIER AND THE DEVELOPERS OF THE LAUREL, A LUXURIOUS NEW HIGH-RISE CONDOMINIUM IN MANHATTAN, TO CREATE THIS SHOWHOUSE APARTMENT. THEIR "CLIENT": AN ATLANTA...

The power of serenity: a house as soothing as a sea breeze.(A CLEAN SLATE)(Interview)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] LISA CREGAN: Does it get dreamier than this? A peaceful cottage with a full view of the Pacific... CHRIS BARRETT Romantic, isn't it, and so desperately beautiful--small but such a jewel. The way it...

Greenwich, CT: it's all about wood in a traditional kitchen that wraps you up in its buttery warmth and glow.(KITCHEN OF THE MONTH)(Connecticut, Architect McKee Patterson )(Interview)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cabinetry, paneling, and beams by CJS Millwork are butternut wood. Architect McKee Patterson designed the island with shelves and drawers on either side, a dining area on one end, a Bosch dishwasher on the other....

The best! for the kitchen.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... A steamer that cooks an entire meal... a mixing blade that scrapes your bowl clean... chopsticks with a modern edge. 1. Baking Dishes Traditional stoneware with an elegant shape and tailored finish--a subtle hand-painted trim in soft...

The last words.
January 1, 2009... What's the decorating mistake decorators see in people's houses that always drives them nuts? Ten of the best do a little venting... "Decorating that , doesn't match the personality and lifestyle of the people living in it. You wouldn't...