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GET THE LOOK: THE NEOVERSAILLES HOME OF HERVE PIERRE (PART 2)

by Dolly • November 3, 2010 • 4,632 Comments

The rest of Herve Pierre’s rather large living room focuses on simple furniture and stacks upon stacks of books,Â magazines, and framed pictures and prints.

The look can be recreated with simple choices from Overstock – a cozy couch in natural brown, a kilim rug, and an oak stained ladder bookshelf. Then, drape any old table with canvas fabric and go crazy with the drapes for the “neoversailles” touch. Our HervÃ© is not embarrassed to offset a brilliant red settee with Minnie and Mickey Mouse plushies, and you shouldn’t be either.

Overstock Uptown Collection Mocha Sofa, $417.99

Kilim Hand-woven Silk Rug 6'x 9', $129.99

Oak Leaning Ladder Shelf, $82.99

These well constructed red steel chairs add a New Yorker bare bones pop of color to the decor…

Premium Steel Red Folding Chair, $73.99 Set of Four

Get the Look

GET THE LOOK: THE NEOVERSAILLES HOME OF HERVE PIERRE (PART 1)

by Dolly • November 2, 2010 • 19 Comments

HervÃ© Pierre is the creative director for Carolina Herrera. A Parisian transplant living in a 1700 square foot Flatiron 2-bedroom for the past 15 years, he has crafted a home that screams “Paris in New York”.

Below, a look at a section of the living room and how to create it.

Purple Chaise Lounge from Modiish, $699 and free ship

I love how knickknacks are tucked away into stacks of colorful shoe and hatboxes, the clever options for hiding clutter are endless! Try these ikea storage boxes or display your favorite shoeboxes as storage:

Ikea Box with Lid, Assorted Colors, $5.99

Pakistani Hand-knotted Rust/ Ivory Bokhara Wool Rug (2' x 3'), $49.99

Layer this Shakespeare Portrait with a lilac tinted vellum paper (18×24 sheets for under $20) and your frame shop will do the rest.

William Shakespeare Portrait Poster Giclee Print, 18x24, $49.99

Click here for the story and slideshow in New York Magazine’s Home Design 2010 Issue.

Shopping Guide

DESIGNER HOUSEWARES AT HSN AND TARGET

by Dolly • November 1, 2010 • 0 Comments

Home Designers John Derian and Jonathan Adler have both recently released accessories through affordable outlets. Jonathan Adler launched a Happy Chic line at Home Shopping Network, and you can find John Derian accessories at Target. Here are my picks.

John DerianÂ® for Target Melamine Flatware Decal Appetizer Plate Set of 8, $15.99

John DerianÂ® for Target Melamine Insect Appetizer Plate Set of 8, $15.99

Happy Chic By Jonathan Adler Set of 2 Pop Canisters - Carbs and Caffeine, $34.95

Happy Chic By Jonathan Adler Set of 3 Striped Bud Vases, $39.95

Happy Chic By Jonathan set of 2 Tea Towels - Orange and Pink, $19.95

Liven up your kitchen cabinets using the tea towels above and one or two of these:

Bamboo Over the Door Towel Bar, $7.99

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GET THE LOOK (A QUICKIE)

by Dolly • October 31, 2010 • 393 Comments

Another great example of arranging picture frames is this hallway in legendary Robert Evans’ hollywood regency home, producer most famous for his work on Rosemary’s Baby, Chinatown, The Godfather, and Love Story, and subject of the documentary The Kid Stays in the Picture. A space that would normally be overlooked becomes a grand entrance and an homage to one’s family, friends and personal achievements.

See the rest of the house tour @ New York Times T Magazine

See my coverage of The Shining for more photo arranging ideas!

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GET THE LOOK (A QUICKIE)

by Dolly • October 30, 2010 • 0 Comments

Wowowowow! I’ve seen instant chalkboards in several casual restaurants, but in this chalkboard room in the London home of Roland Emmerich (film director, screenwriter, and producer, The Patriot, The Day After Tomorrow, 10,000 B.C., Independence Day, 2012…), every wall and even the ceiling was chalkboarded. One coat of this in your home office and your decor is basically complete.