MOOOI Grand Opening of the NYC Showroom

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez
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May 14th was the date when internationally renown firm MOOOI, from The Netherlands, had the New York City opening of their newest showroom.

GLOBAL HOME Grand NY Opening

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

On April 30th, the grand opening of the Global Home New York showroom took place around the corner from the Flatiron Building, in one of the two neighborhoods in New York City where purveyors of the Interior Decor industry concentrate their showrooms.

MARELLA AGNELLI - THE LAST SWAN: Marella Caracciolo Chia Book Signing

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

On December 8th, Jamie Creel and Christopher Gow of Creel and Gow hosted a book signing reception in honor of Marella Caracciolo Chia for the publication of Marella Agnelli The Last Swan, published by Rizzoli International Publications and co-authored with Marella Agnelli.

Marella Caracciolo Chia, Agnelli's niece and
namesake, is co-author of the book with her aunt

HOLIDAY HOUSE 2014: Gala Night

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

Iris Dankner, with Honoree Myra J. Biblowit, President of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF),
and Co-chair of Holiday House, Christopher Hyland, giving a cheer to the guests at the event.

November 19 was the night of the Opening Gala at Holiday House NYC.

Everybody's mood and behavior was like that of one big family reunion on New Years Day. Great, great fun was had by all, especially me. It was one of those events where photographing the revelers really added to the merriment, not just for me, but for all of my subjects as well.

Barbara Schorr, Holiday House Director of Production and Events,
handing out rose buds to the participating designers of the show house

HOLIDAY HOUSE 2014: Interiors Review

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

November 18, on the eve of the opening night gala, Press Day at Holiday House NYC took place.

From November 20th through December 21st, at the Academy Mansion, the designer's show house benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, is one of the best holiday outings to make for an inspiring and highly enjoyable cultural treat.

LORI WEITZNER Explains the Art of Passementerie

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Lori Weitzner

On November 5th, at Samuel & Sons Passementerie, Lori Weitzner, one of their favorite designers, had a presentation of her latest creations.

Lisa Danell Staprans, ASID President Elect Robin Baron, and Jennifer Matthews,
Group Publisher  of NYC, CT, SF, and H Cottages & Gardens magazines,
on the far right, were present to support Lori in her lecture

MICHAEL ARAM Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of His Firm

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

To celebrate his firm's 25th year anniversary, Michael Aram, who has dazzled the design community for years, had a cocktail reception on October 16th at his showroom in Chelsea.

The glittering metalwork of intricate foliage, outstretched wings, and other forms were rendered in silver and gold hues as part of the new Atelier sculpture collection.

THE NEW GUEST at Lladró

reporter/photographer: Miguel Dominguez

September 9th was the date when Lladró Atelier unveiled the latest figurine by Paul Smith in their Guest series.

Originally created by Jaime Hayon for Lladró Atelier, this particular figurine is an invitation to cutting edge artists to create a distinctive personality for this porcelain character. Each artist's version is numbered in a limited edition, hand crafted by Lladró artists in Valencia, Spain.

KIPS BAY HOUSE 2014: Living in the Lap of Luxury

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

On May 21st at the 2014 Kips Bay Decorator Show House taking place at the Mansion on Madison, Consentino Silestone  had a promo reception, where Silestone was featured in the countertop and sinks of the island in the beautiful kitchen.

DOUBLE TREAT: A Tour of 1stdibs, and a Paris Flea Market Lecture by The Antiques Diva

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

On March 25th at the New York Design Center, Toma Clark Haines, The Antiques Diva, had an exhaustive and eye opening lecture on the ins and outs of the Paris Flea Market and the mistakes neophytes make when exploring it without an expert guide to help them out. It was an invaluable opportunity for interior designers who enjoy treasure hunting to learn how to make the most out of their foraging adventures abroad.

Before the lecture started, we were invited by 1stdibs to take a guided tour through what some of us jokingly, but very seriously, referred to as "The Candy Store," as the photos I took of their showroom can attest.

'Antiques Diva' Toma Clark Haines explaining the nature of her business

ALAN TANKSLEY Reception for MATT AUSTIN

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Alan Tanksley with Matt Austin

On April 3rd at his studio right across from the Flatiron building, Interior Designer Alan Tanksley had a wonderful get together for his friend Matt Austin, in order to promote some of Alan's very charming sculptures.

KLUB DURAVIT: A night of Jazz & Champagne with KLAUS MUELLER

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

It was raining cats and dogs the night of April 31st, but that wasn't enough to deter fun lovers from coming to a real hot Champagne party at Duravit.

German manufacturer Duravit is inviting designers and architects with a new initiative: Klub Duravit, created specifically for the design community. It's a ‘thank you’ for Duravit supporters and offers designers intimate access to the brand with special events, gifts, giveaways, and more.

JOSEPH GINSBERG: An Evening of Art & Cocktails

reporter: Miguel Dominguez
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May 9th was the date when Joe Ginsberg exhibited a dynamic grouping of oil on canvas, watercolor on paper and other mixed media paintings at his design studio, featuring his private collection of large canvas oils.

NEW YORK SPACES Celebrates Summer at MICHAEL DAWKINS HOME

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

The advent of Summer was the excuse for a bubbly celebration arranged by NEW YORK SPACES Magazine at Michael Dawkins' showroom on June 11, but the real treat was to feast one's eyes on the gorgeous home goodies that are a testament to his Zen taste in house appointments.

Michael Dawkins not only designs for the home, but does jewelry as well

ATELIER COURBET: New Designs in Textiles by ANNA KARLIN

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

On May 18th, Interior Design Magazine, which had done a cover on Anna Karlin stools, arranged for a presentation of Anna's new designs in fabrics, being executed by the prestigious Hosoo of Kyoto, and what better place to do it in, than at that den of luxury, Atelier Courbet, which carries other lines of the Hosoo output among its treasures.

Anna Karlin stools

LLADRO Unveils 'NATURO fantastic'

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

April 28th was the date  the Lladró showroom in midtown Manhattan had a presentation of their latest series in ceramics that goes by the name of 'NATURO fantastic'.

MANSION IN MAY: BLAIRSDEN Show House

reporter and photos: Miguel Dominguez

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Just having opened on May 1st and ending on the 31st, Blairsden is the sort of venue that interior designers are always dreaming they could do from top to bottom. A lot of them would consider such privilege the highest point of their careers. Located in at the end of the New Jersey Gladstone train line and within one hour from Penn Station in New York (For information on how to get to Blairsden, please click here), it's one of the best Spring outings one can have this month, for not only seeing the beautifully designed rooms is as much a cultural experience as going to the Metropolitan Museum, but the house has an extensive terraced garden and is surrounded by acres of hilly parkland, turning the visit into a very relaxing day in the country.

As with all Show Houses, always planned to benefit charitable projects and/or organizations, this particular project of the Women's Association of Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC) benefits the expansion of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and a new Pediatric Autism and Child Development Center of the Goryeb Children's Hospital at Morristown Medical Center.

JOSE ESTEVES: “Dreams” Collection

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

On December 3, 2013, exclusive artist-poet José Estevez unveiled at the Interieurs showroom his latest collection of stunning original lighting works inspired by the magic of dreams and the power of the imagination.

Created in his workshop on the countryside of western France, Jose Esteves’ lighting creations are a balance between art and function.

WINTER ANTIQUES DIAMOND JUBILEE SHOW - Art and Collectibles

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

Arader Galleries

This is one of a multiple parts photo essay of the Winter Antiques Show at the Park Avenue Armory to benefit the East Side House Settlement. It took place from January 24 to February 2. This year it celebrated its Diamond Jubilee (60th Anniversary.)

Peter Finer

WINTER ANTIQUES DIAMOND JUBILEE SHOW - Appointments for the Home

reporter: Miguel Dominguez

Maclowe Gallery

This is one of a multiple parts photo essay of the Winter Antiques Show at the Park Avenue Armory to benefit the East Side House Settlement. It took place from January 24 to February 2. This year it celebrated its Diamond Jubilee (60th Anniversary.)

Hyde Park Antiques, Ltd.