House Beautiful articles from March 2005

House Beautiful archives from March 2005

Entertaining dangerously.(Editor's Letter)(Editorial)
March 1, 2005... A few weeks ago my wife and I threw a party for the House Beautiful editorial staff at our house. It was the first time we had invited a large group over since we moved into this house--just north of New York City--more than two years ago. In...

Great grip.(Style Beat)
March 1, 2005... The Spider carafe is encased in rubber webbing that makes it easy to handle and gorgeous to behold. By Alfi, $40: www.alficarafes.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

A spoonful of style.(Style Beat)
March 1, 2005... A curvy vase apes a common utensil. Small Spoon vase, $385; by Luca Nichetto for Salviati: 212-725-4361. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Green acres.(Style Beat)
March 1, 2005... An array of pillows inspired by the Far East conjures lush and verdant landscapes. Lotus Collection pillows, $160-$220; by Donna Karan through Marshall Field's: www.marshallfields.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Nesting instinct.(Style Beat)
March 1, 2005... Enameled serving platters have a luminescent sheen. Bitter green enamel nesting plates in small, $180; medium, $220; and large, $650; by Kiln Enamel, through Bergdorf Goodman: 800-558-1855. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Eastern influence.(Style Beat)
March 1, 2005... The Chinese Chippendale side chair has a lime lacquer, giving a classic chair sexy appeal. Through Jonathan Adler, $595; 877-287-1910. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Wrap party.(Style Beat)
March 1, 2005... Two tones give a luxurious textile an update. Pastel Green cashmere wrap, $165; Emerald cashmere wrap, $165; by White + Warren: www.whiteandwarren.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Herald of spring.(Style Beat)
March 1, 2005... Celebrate the end of winter with correspondence and desk accessories in sunny shades. Fiorentina journal in lime dot, $20, and green pen, $10, from Kate's Paperie: 888-941-9169. Limon felt-finish paper with border in pale yellow, $14 for 20; by...

Green lantern.(Style Beat)
March 1, 2005... A standard run-of-the-mill hurricane lamp could never be this chic. Alexandrie Verdigris iron lantern, $300 for set of two; from Tozai Home: 877-998-6924. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Quick fix.(Style Beat)
March 1, 2005... Placing a great pillow on the sofa is the easiest way to update the living room. Palm pillow, $150; by Dermond Peterson Design through Magnolia: 813-254-3337. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Subtle savvy.(Style Beat)
March 1, 2005... With the simple addition of green leather piping, an ordinary cocktail table is suddenly soigne. Laurence table, $5,900; by Lorely, through Todd Alexander Romano: 212-879-7722. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Silk sense.(Style Beat)
March 1, 2005... Embellish your appearance n myriad ways. Green bamboo scarf. $110: by Lulu Guinness through Lulu Guinness New York: 212-367-2120. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Photo play.(Style Beat)
March 1, 2005... Treasured pictures deserve fitting displays. Pebble leather picture frame in acacia, $50; by Designers Guild through Design Solutions: 866-903-3744. Square photo album, $12; by Cross: 888-752-7677. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Emerald city.(Style Beat)
March 1, 2005... Dazzle them with a lamp as resplendent as a jewel. Riley lamp, available through designers; by Orbit: www.orbit.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Everybody ottomans.(Swatch Watch)
March 1, 2005... These multifunctional ottomans made of natural fibers and dressed in bold prints are equally at home in the living room or on the patio On Crate & Barrel's Lace Ottoman in banana weave with a rattan frame: 1. Indoor-outdoor hard-wearing...

Using color.(Designer's Top Ten)
March 1, 2005... 1 Designers William Diamond and Anthony Baratta share their considerable expertise on how to rev up your rooms A painted ceiling will influence a room without interrupting the eye. Paint the ceiling pink to add warmth and surprise, or...

Bright lights.(Decorating)
March 1, 2005... Ceiling fixture's made from handcrafted wallpapers cast flattering glows, with modern flair 1. The Mustique pattern in Magnolia (#0021/09) features a subtle two-tone motif with a pearlescent finish. 2. The undulating graphics on the Curvy...

Paint by the numbers.(Decorating)
March 1, 2005... A fresh crop of paint colors entertains the eye and offers the chance to pep up every room in the house (1) 1. COOK'S BLUE (237) BY FARROW & BALL A deep azure, perfect for a dining room accessorized with blue-and-white china. (2) 2....

Literary organization: a cluttered library is transformed with simple, but ingenious, touches.(Makeover)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... EVEN THOSE LUCKY enough to have a dedicated library--like this Manhattan resident and her husband--can rapidly find themselves overwhelmed by clutter. "I collect photographs and books on fashion, photography, architecture, and art," says the...

Bamboozled: our intrepid treasure hunter catches the latest furniture trend with an inexpensive flea market find.(Weekend Shopper)
March 1, 2005... LAST FALL at the High Point furniture market in North Carolina, Edward Ross was struck by the resurgence of a material with a retro tiki bent. "Bamboo was everywhere," says Ross, "but it was also really expensive." So Ross was thrilled when he...

Making magic: great food, fine wine, and effusive generosity converge at an Alabama benefit for children with life-threatening conditions.(Entertaining)
March 1, 2005... INSIDE BIRMINGHAM'S Bottega restaurant, flutes of Laurent-Perrier champagne are being passed to an eclectic mix of West Coast winery owners and local oenophiles. Guests peruse auction handbooks and ogle rare wines before sitting down to a...

Color play: designer Frank Roop uses eye-popping hues and sensuous textures to bring a touch of the exotic to suburban Boston.
March 1, 2005... WHEN A DESIGNER and his clients click, anything is possible. The young couple had a big contemporary house in a suburb of Boston. "It was bland and bright and all the rooms flowed into each other," says the wife. "How do you decorate when you...

Spanish splendor: guests at this 16th-century Andalusian palace delight in its color scheme, elegant antiques, and intimate courtyards, fragrant with orange blossom and jasmine.
March 1, 2005... NINETY MILES from the Mediterranean in southwestern Spain, atop a ridge overlooking a vast and fertile valley, sits the ancient town of Carmona, famed for its Roman gates and burial ground, Renaissance and Baroque churches, winding cobblestone...

When bigger is better: in a Georgetown garden, landscape architect James van Sweden proves that bold scale works in a small space.
March 1, 2005... SCORES OF BOOKS have been written on small gardens. (A recent search on Amazon.com turned up 771 titles on the subject.) But there's an easier path than attempting to wade through them all: You can learn everything you need to know from the...

Rising from the ashes: when a Connecticut house burns down, its resilient owners find their true colors.
March 1, 2005... "THIS PLACE has been through hell," says Michael Wiener, of the weekend house that he and his wife, Zee, own in Roxbury, Connecticut. With its warm and inviting interiors, its hundred acres of exquisite landscape, and superb collection of...

Rainbow glow: luminous and evocative, midcentury European art glass brings a splash of color to any interior.(Brief Article)(Cover Story)
March 1, 2005... Bold architectural forms and a vivid assortment of rich hues are hallmarks of Scandinavian and Italian cased glass from the 1950s and '60s. This sinuous grouping of both function and decorative wares was assembled from the shelves of The End of...

The eyes have it: designers William Diamond and Anthony Baratta let a color-crazy client's beautiful bright eyes set the tone for a bold interior in Connecticut.
March 1, 2005... WHEN ANNE NICIFORO was in her twenties, she lived in New York and worked as a nurse at what was then New York Hospital. She wore white by day and black by night: the uniforms, respectively, of nurses and New Yorkers. Much has changed for...

Eclectic exuberance: David McCauley mixes midcentury flourishes, clean-lined furniture, and bold hues in a Los Angeles house.
March 1, 2005... HIGH SCHOOL IS NOT USUALLY the place where people meet their interior designer. But that's exactly how Gary and Nada Safady found David McCauley for their brand-new house in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. Gary, a successful developer,...

Smart tarts: seasonal ingredients and store-bought frozen pastry make savory and sweet winter tarts a simple endeavor.
March 1, 2005... Recipes SIMON HOPKINSON'S CHOCOLATE TART Recipe adapted from Roast Chicken and Other Stories by Simon Hopkinson ($15, Ebony Press). 1 ready-made 9-inch piecrust 2 large eggs 2 egg yolks 5 tablespoons sugar 2/3...

GLAD presents make-ahead meals #6: simple recipes and timesaving tips.(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... Meal =1= one recipe makes two meals Filet of Beef with Carrots & Mushrooms tips for creating more satisfying meals: * Make the Most of Great Buys This recipe makes the most of a beautiful cut of meat--Beef Tenderloin. Plan to make this...

March in the snow: a Colorado designer hosts an alfresco luncheon on the shimmering ski slopes of the Rockies.(Long Weekend)
March 1, 2005... THERE IS NOTHING MORE breathtaking than the Rocky Mountains in the spring. Surrounded by snow-covered peaks, evergreens and aspens stand pristine against the bright blue sky. For most skiers, this is the ideal time to hit the slopes as...

House beautiful suite opens at the Peninsula Beverly Hills.(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... This February, House Beautiful unveils a stunning designer suite at one of the world's most renowned hotels--The Peninsula Beverly Hills. Alessandra Branca, one of House Beautiful's Top 125 Interior Designers, designed the suite, which will be...

Correction.(Resources)(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2005... February: in Style Beat, p. 21, the following fabrics were inadvertently omitted. Bottom fabric, Croc #5SMCO2 in color brown; back fabric, Ranger #5SMRO2 in color saddle. Both are by Stark Wallcovering: 212-772-9000.

Braid brigade: how to soften up a hard edge.(Finishing Touch)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... When that inventive duo, William Diamond and Anthony Baratta, set out to upholster a chair, you can bet it will be memorable. Of course, no ordinary stripe would suffice, so they created their own out of six luscious silk taffetas. "I don't...