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Oval Office Re-Decoration Boasts NY-Produced Pieces

So, this sad sad makeover of the Oval Office is boasting (should be whining about) a number of pieces that, according to the Daily News, were "produced" in New York. Here's the map that goes along with the story on nydailynews.com.

The Top 50 Hits Newsstands

The Old Guard, and New Stars

Phew!

So we’re finally back from running the marathon that IS the Top 50 Designers listing.

Bergdorf Goodman Welcomes the Jean Boggio Installation

Bergdorf's Jean Boggio display arrives at the 7th floor gallery

Everyone knows how much I love Bergdorf's. As I've said before, it's my corner store.

And starting this month they've given me one more reason to love them. From mid-August to Nov. 1 the hall on the 7th floor will be dedicated to the work of Jean Boggio.

Kinderhook's Farm-to-Table Dining Series

A Must-Attend

Not too long ago, beloved NYS photographer Peter Margonelli and I attended the second annual Farm to Table Dining Series in Kinderhook, NY.

Rooms with a View

Southport UCC Showhouse Lineup Revealed!

We're happy to announce that we've finally received the impressive lineup for this year's Rooms with a View Showhouse, taking place this November at 524 Pequot Avenue, Southport, Connecticut 06890. And even more happy and proud to say that a number of our 2009 Top 50 designers are on the list.

ICrave Revamps the Gansevoort Lobby

Hotel responsible for initiating the meatpacking district boom spices up its lobby

I'm loving what ICrave has done with the lobby at the Hotel Gansevoort, one of the pioneering hotels of the boutique movement that was also credited with reinvigorating the Meatpacking District.

The lobby re-design's motto should be "a little something for everyone."

Shop Spotlight: Lennegan & Marantz

New 3,000-sq.-ft. showroom steps it up in Southampton, NY

I'm always on the look-out for great, local design resources and here's one of them.

Lennegan & Marantz in Southampton offers that great mix of old and new that I love! Check them out here.

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The Hot Spots: four little lounges to visit before they cool off

I'm noticing a number of intriguing little night spots making headlines lately. These aren't the big flashy clubs I used to frequent growing up, but more like chic spaces within (or atop) a space.

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Mansion in May 2010

We hosted a fabulous tour and dinner last week of the Mansion in May, a gorgeous designer showhouse this year at Fawn Hill Farm in Harding Township, New Jersey, that will sadly come to an end on May 30.

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A Few of My Favorite Things...

I'm running to a special tour and dinner I'm hosting this evening at the 2010 Mansion in May, but before I did I wanted to give a few shout-outs to some standouts for me at this year's ICFF.

LOFTwall

Fantastic privacy panels. Here's founder Steve Kinder standing next to his Say Cheese room divider.