What We Loved from Around the Web…
Gorgeous ideas for creating the perfect small (and efficient!) kitchen.
A historic terrace house in London gets a thoroughly modern update.
We’re adding these restaurants, which boast some of the best views in the world, to our must-visit list.
Inside an impeccably designed apartment by A-list decorator Thom Filicia.
A tribute to the late designer Mario Buatta.
Photo by Tony Vu.
What We’ve Been Up To…
The season for hosting parties and overnight guests is quickly approaching, but you still have plenty of time to refresh your home before friends and family arrive. We have everything you might need to give your space an update, from large pieces (rugs, sofas, chandeliers) to small (decorative pillows, cookware, and dining room accessories).
Don’t forget to spiff up the guest bath and bedroom too—while these spaces may be more tucked away, both are essential for ensuring your loved ones have a comfortable stay.
Check out our holiday planning calendar for more seasonal guidance →
Photo by Lesley Unruh.
A Parting Piece of Knowledge…
Though iconic 20th-century decorators Billy Baldwin, Tony Duquette, and Dorothy Draper used many a convex mirror in their projects, the rounded design has much earlier origins. Its first famous appearance is believed to have been in Flemish painter Jan van Eyck’s 1434 Arnolfini Portrait, which features an Italian merchant and his wife with a convex mirror reflecting the scene in the background. The mirror became a mainstay in classic oil paintings and maintained popularity during the English Georgian and American Federal periods.
Today convex mirrors serve both utilitarian and decorative purposes. You’ll often find them posted up in building hallways as “safety mirrors” to provide visibility around corners. In a more aesthetic sense, we love them for the unique depth and dimension they add to a space.
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