Posts Tagged ‘Design’
BY DESIGN: Behind the Glass
When most artists set to work, they might not have a finished product in mind. Even when they do, they still probably aren’t exactly sure how it will turn out once the creative process takes over. This is especially true for glass designers, like Manhattan’s Abby Modell, who often finds the end result of her unique sculptures, well, surprising.
How to Spot a Future Heirloom
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Nuggets of wisdom, how-to advice, and inspiring ideas from our experts
Designer and artist Ralph Pucci shares his advice, which includes six great tips, on how to select special pieces that will become heirlooms 50 years from now.
Read the Fine Print from these London Designers
GO HERE, FIND THIS
Your treasure map to great collectibles
A serendipitous discovery of an antique printing press led this graphic design duo from London to create a small letterpress shop that mixes old-world charms with a modern flair.
A Collector’s Journey
SEE IT THEIR WAY Nuggets of wisdom, how-to advice, and inspiring ideas from our experts Collectors are born, not made. Curators are made, not born. I’m lucky enough to be equal parts collector and curator. The first part was a gift from my parents. The second was courtesy of a strong education and a voracious appetite for reading.
A Sneak Peak at the Wine Cellar of Pixar Animation Studios’ Founder
SEE IT THEIR WAY In this excerpt from the new book Living with Wine, author Samantha Nestor chats with many passionate vinophiles, including the founder of Pixar Animation Studios, John Lasseter and his wife, Nancy.
Bright Idea for a Last-Minute Gift
EVERYDAY HEIRLOOM 2110 Stuff today, antiques tomorrow We know Congress told you to get rid of them by 2012, but the truth is you should hold onto your incandescent light bulbs. They are well on their way to becoming precious antiques (and collectibles!) sooner than you think.
It Pays to Pay Attention to Detail
SEE IT THEIR WAY Nuggets of wisdom, how-to advice, and inspiring ideas from our experts Throughout my travels and experiences as a decorator over the past 26 years, I have only seen four or five other examples of this camel table, which sits proudly and regally center stage in my living room. I found this table 15 years ago and immediately fell in love with its uniqueness. I knew I had to have it from the moment I set eyes on…
A Conversation with Jamie Drake
MY HEIRLOOM Our favorite people and the object of their affection Interior designer Jamie Drake is a man with a vision. And it is always in color. A splash of the bold and the dramatic along with beautiful classic shapes are his signature style and the preferred taste of his high-profile clients, who include Madonna and…
About Monica & MRKStyle.com
While there are many sites today dedicated to the pursuit of fashion and style, here at MRK Style we approach these subjects through a collector’s lens. Through exploring how people relate to Art, Family, Fashion, Food, Film and Travel—essentially life’s various, everyday obsessions—we reflect on how we all live with the things we love. Learn More
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