House Beautiful articles from October 2008

House Beautiful archives from October 2008

A profile in style ...(the best!)(Barbara Ensor)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... There's no easier way to achieve immortality than by commissioning a silhouette by artist Barbara Ensor. Sandwiched between two sheets of glass, the cut-paper portraits are a fresh take on the cutouts &yesteryear. From $190. BROOKLYN...

1. Chandelier.(the best!)(Martha Stewart's Veneto chandelier)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Martha Stewart's Veneto chandelier has the elegance of Venetian glass combined with the creamy simplicity of white milk glass. Perfect for city and country houses alike. 9-arm, $1,199. MARTHA STEWART LIGHTING: marthastewart.com/shop. ...

2. Notebooks.(the best!)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... These snappy paper notebooks with customized needlepoint monograms are contemporary, chic, and oh so crafty. Comes already stitched or in a kit version for do-it-yourself types. From $25. AMH THROUGH ELIZABETH BAUER DESIGN: 212-255-8625. ...

3. Spoons.(the best!)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Won't these ceramic spoons make eating egg-drop soup seem like an event? At 65 cents a spoon, you can invite the neighborhood over for Chinese takeout. Classic Longevity Soup Spoon. PEARL RIVER MART: 800-878-2446; pearlriver.com. ...

4. Blanket.(the best!)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... You don't need to have Scottish blood to claim this cozy tartan throw. Made by Pendleton Woolen Mills, it's a true-blue American classic. $108.800-760-4844; pendleton-usa.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Produced by WHITNEY ROBINSON

5. Lamp.(the best!)(Mat&jewski's Plume lamp)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... It's a bird! It's a hat! No, it's a lamp! Mat&jewski's Plume lamp is like having a feathered friend around the house--but without any fuss or muss. Made in France. 12" H, $675. MAT&JEWSKI: herve. matejewski@wanadoo.fr. [ILLUSTRATION...

6. Door knocker.(the best!)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... This bronze knocker is so streamlined and so snazzy, it might make the postman knock twice. 10" H, $278. DESU DESIGN: 718-384-7306; desudesign.com. >> [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Produced by WHITNEY ROBINSON

7. Huntley chair.(the best!)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... A chair with the legs of a dancer and a skirt like a linen tutu. At $350, it won't have to perform solo. SHABBY CHIC: 888-888-0550; shabbychic.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Produced by WHITNEY ROBINSON

8. Bar and side table.(the best!)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... The lid on this sleek wooden two-in-one opens to reveal space for a bar. Just what O might have designed for the martini-loving 007. $395. MoMA DESIGN STORE: 800-447-6662; momastore.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Produced by WHITNEY...

9. Bucket.(the best!)(zinc bucket for posies, pencils, and paraphernalia alike)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Small in both stature (4 1/4" high) and price ($2), but big in style, this painted zinc bucket is perfect for posies, pencils, and paraphernalia alike. Group a bunch en masse for maximum impact. JAMALI GARDEN SUPPLIES:jamaligarden.com. ...

10. Goblet.(the best!)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Made from reclaimed wine bottles, this grass goblet makes it clear that eco-friendliness and style are not mutually exclusive. Bottoms up! $65 for a set of four. THE GREEN GLASS COMPANY: 715-355-1897; greenglass.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

11. Fabric.(the best!)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... How do we love designer Windsor Smith's new fabric line for Kravet? Let us count the ways. They're affordable, stylish, and--the best part--you can order them directly From Smith's Web site. From $55 per yard. WINDSOR SMITH: 888-974-2655;...

Colors to make you look younger.
October 1, 2008... Fourteen colors that could put plastic surgeons out of business: Is that a stampede we hear at the paint store? "Hot pink. What other colors do you know that start with 'hot?' Hot pink makes me feel ready to cha-cha. I think of zinnias,...

Instant room Peter Dunham.
October 1, 2008... Exotic travels and growing up in Europe influenced Peter Dunham's dazzling fabric collection, which he says is "half Jackie Kennedy goes to Jaipur and half Brigitte Bardot 1960s South of France" [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Sofa "IKAT...

Wallpaper happy prints.(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Everyone ought to have at least one room where your spirits soar like a kite or float like a balloon: Cover your walls with happiness! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fireworks in Red on White Fiery dazzle from decorating great Albert...

Everywhere we look ... cane: it isn't just a material, it's a timeless pattern we all instantly recognize. Suddenly designers are rediscovering it, reinventing it ...(Buyers guide)
October 1, 2008... A Little Backstory When I think of woven cane, the first thing that comes to mind is chairs, including the chaise percee, the seat designed to hide that unmentionable: the chamber pot. But Marcel Breuer created a Modernist masterpiece with...

I'm looking for a coffee table.(Buyers guide)
October 1, 2008... Glass tops throw the spotlight on the table bases, bringing out their star quality--the sexy curves, the sleek chic, the exotic romance. Brava to them all! 1. Ile de France, $595. Pierre Deux: 888-743-7732; pierredeux.com. ...

Suzanne Kasler: inspired by pieces from her own personal collection, Suzanne Kasler's first line of furniture for Hickory Chair is filled with ideas and styles to call your own.(SPOTLIGHT)
October 1, 2008... Suzanne Kasler "The collection is really about my love of all things French, Continental, and classic. I've always had a mix of modern and antique in my own home, so I wanted to create a group of pieces that looked like a collection, but...

The living room: flexibility is the key to Newell Turner's furniture plan, and fabrics in his favorite blues pull the whole room together.(TWILIGHT FIELD: PART 8)(Interview)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This is one half of a 16-by-28-foot room used for both living and dining. How did you arrange the furniture? I started with a classic English sofa, a pair of club chairs, and one odd chair to throw it off. I had...

Technophobia digital movies: watch movies at home without heading to the video store. In fact, without touching a DVD at all ... it's all digital.(Q&a)
October 1, 2008... "I feel like the only person left who goes out to rent DVDs. The shop is empty. What's going on?" MATT BUCHANAN (Associate Editor, Gizmodo.com): People are still watching movies, they're just using new technology to get them delivered...

Tablescape cozy supper: Ralph Lauren brings his classic all-American style to a supper for two with pieces from his new home collection for fall, Hudson River Valley.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Dining doesn't have to be confined to the dining room or kitchen. A fireside meal is intimate and inviting." "I envision a collection--and a table setting--much like a movie set, which evokes a sense of place...

Send us a picture of ... where do you drink your morning coffee (or tea)? Seven designers--and one very early-to-rise weatherman--show us their favorite places to jumpstart the day.
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "First thing when I get up is coffee, which I take back to bed with me with the paper and the news. I'm not a big morning person, so it's ironic that I have to be at the Good Morning America studio between 5:00 and...

Roasted shrimp with Feta: Ina's secret for convincing your guests that you're a natural-born cook.(ASK THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA: Q&a)(Recipe)
October 1, 2008... q&a "My future in-laws are coming for dinner. I want to impress them, but I work all day. Any suggestions for a delicious dish I can prepare in advance?" I remember when Jeffrey's parents came to visit us for the first time. It took...

Wine Country Cooking: Northern California's wine country rivals the Mediterranean with its mild climate, vineyards, easygoing lifestyle, and simple but lusty approach to food.(Q&a)(Joanne Weir)(Interview)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] "Wine is part of everyday life, not an afterthought. And in that spirit. I urge you to set aside the 'rules' of food and wine pairing. Follow your nose and your taste buds, and enjoy what tastes good to you." ...

Change your look, change your life.(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The cocktail party question I always get is "What are the trends in decorating?" It's Fun to talk about what's in and out and hot and not. But it's mostly just talk. Trends move fast these days, sometimes too fast,...

Change it with romance: colorful, passionate, fearless and fun.(THE NEW FEMININE!)(Hal Williamson)(Interview)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] MIMI READ: Oh my god--it's purple! HAL WILLIAMSON: The first words out of my client's mouth were 'I love the color purple'--such an exotic, unusual place to start! The second thing out of her mouth was 'My...

Change it with balance: contemporary furniture and clean-lined antiques.(THE NEW MODERN!)(Eric Cohler)(Interview)(Cover story)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] CHRISTOPHER PETKANAS: This had to be one of your biggest decorating challenges yet. All these walls of curved glass! ERIC COHLER: It was a real challenge, yes, working with an undulating glass facade and lack of...

Classic & modern fabrics: even the classics evolve. A beautiful original never goes out of style. The modern look tends to be light, loose, young in spirit. Which do you prefer?(change your LOOK change your LIFE)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DAMASK classic The ball gown of fabrics, formal and luxurious. This flora pattern was formed by the lustrous Silk weave. Cornucopia in Gold: silK NANCY CORZINE: 310-672-6775; nancycorzine.com ...

Change it with comfort: fresh, bright, and very liveable.(THE NEW TRADITIONAL!)(Markham Roberts)(Interview)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] AMANDA LOVELL: You've taken all the cozy, traditional elements that are like decorating comfort food and created something fresh and utterly contemporary in this Southampton house. MARKHAM ROBERTS: It's a...

Change it with simplicity: elegant and modern in spirit.(THE NEW COUNTRY!)(Kathryn Scott)(Interview)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MIMI READ: You really know how to mix Asian and Western. Can we call this the new fusion decorating? KATHRYN SCOTT: I think a house ought to represent the people living in it rather than just create the newest...

Change it with serenity: calming neutrals and sophisticated textures.(THE NEW COASTAL!)(Jim Howard)(Interview)
October 1, 2008... FRANCES SCHULTZ: How do you work with a particular setting--the beach, the mountains, the desert--without succumbing to the cliche of it? I ask because you seem to have a nice balance here in this house in Hilton Head, South Carolina. JIM...

New York, New York: if you build it--right in the middle of Rockefeller Center--they will come. Crowds loved our model kitchen, which puts the cook center stage.(KITCHEN OF THE YEAR)(Christopher Peacock)(Interview)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHRISTINE PITTEL: Wow! What a kitchen, and it's packed with ideas. Let's start with the layout. CHRISTOPHER PEACOCK: This is a wonderful kitchen for someone who loves to cook and socialize at the same time,...

The best! For the kitchen.(kitchen furniture)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... Jewelry for your countertop... a clock that will stop you in your tracks... the perfect scissors... unforgettable floors 1. Wood Flooring Why confine color to your walls? A floor this radiant would wake up your kitchen faster than the...

The last words: you change, your house changes. Nine designers tell us how the look of their homes has evolved over the last ten years.
October 1, 2008... "I added a dining room. It has really changed the way we live in the house. I originally designed the house with a combination kitchen--dining room, but it became more a kitchen-sitting room. It's wonderful for casual small groups, but I...