A Designer's/Blogger's Paradise

Blogfest 2013 NYC has come and gone.  But, I'll never forget the two days of fun I had last week at the event!  We began Blogfest On Design 2013 with the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club 41st Annual Decorator Show House, then headed off to Hearst Towers for a hilarious designer panel with Alexa Hampton, Thom Filicia, and meeting Team Kravet from the "Kravet Family (could Ellen and Scott Kravet be any kinder?)."  We finished off our day with a cocktail party at the coolest place on earth: Newel Antiques!  While drinking champagne gimlets (yes, tres decadent!) I met the editor of my favorite magazine ever (Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles) Clinton Smith (who is as genuine and sweet as he looks) and his wonderfully fun boss Adam Japko; and enjoyed shaking hands with David Easton, exchanging pleasantries with Suzanne Kasler and Tony Baratta, and discussing all aspects of design with Alexa Hampton. I think Ms. Hampton is probably the funniest and smartest woman I've ever met!  I had the pleasure of meeting so many amazing and wonderful people throughout the course of two days, including Marisa Marcantonio from Stylebeat.blogspot.com and Mindy and Tiffani and Barbara and Linda and Leigh and Austin ....the list goes on and on.   The experience was .... well, downright AWESOME!  At Newel Antiques, I was awed and amazed by their massive 6 floors of inventory (there is a whole blog entry in and of itself.)  If you ever get the chance, you must go!  What truly amazed me over all, was how down to earth and friendly everyone was throughout the course of the two days.  Kravet has truly created something special here that I hope will continue for many years!  I'll post many more exciting images, discussing what fabulous things Kravet, Lee Jofa and Brunschwig & Fils have in the works in the way of fabrics, furniture and more in the next few weeks -- it is absolutely astonishing what they are accomplishing and what beautiful things we have to look forward to in the coming months !! Can't wait till next year - BLOGFEST 2014! Enjoy!

The "Sharp Townhouse" at 161 East 64th Street, New York City

 Gomez Associates Drawing Room - Classic Elegance

 This ottoman was HUGE!  But perfect in the space!

 Gorgeous Convex Mirror Circa 1810 in the bar by Dineen Architecture + Design

 Beautiful view from the Second Floor

 Classic Iron Stair Rails - Perfection

 View of Gomez Associates Drawing Room from Stairs to Third Floor 

 Yummy Antique Foot Stool by Stephen Mooney Interiors with Scalamandre - I LOVE!

 Beautiful View out of La Petite Writing Room by Stephen Mooney

 More of La Petite Writing Room by Stephen Mooney Interiors

 Love this light fixture by Vaughan available from John Rosselli

 And of course, who couldn't love the Scalamandre wallpaper ?

 Millwork from Heaven!  Barbara Ostrom uses Chris Marut of Marut Custom Woodworking.

 Perfection!

 Another view of Chris Marut's Talent

 Chesney Fire Surround and gorgeous millwork encasing the flat screen television

 On a totally different, but equally amazing note, Eve Robinson's Family Room

 You'll Never Guess What the Wall Covering is Here !!  Never!

 Family Room Games Table - Marshmallows were the game pieces ;)

 The view off the family room porch - and what did they put there?

 Why, an outdoor soaking tub of course!  Amazing!

 Architect West Chin was responsible for this amazing outdoor space!

 Eve Robinson's Gorgeous Built-In Bar !

 And the lacquer on the ceiling was truly awe inspiring!  Love that lavender!

 A better view of Gomez Associates Drawing Room Elegance

 And Again; every time I looked there was something else I noticed!

 Luncheon Tables at Hearst Towers

 It was a gorgeous NYC Day!

 Beautiful New Fabrics from Sarah Richardson at Kravet Work Rooms!

 Walls of amazing fabrics!

 The work process at Kravet is absolutely fascinating - such a hugely talented group of people!

 Aerin Lauder's beautiful Fabrics for Lee Jofa !

 Aerin Lauder discussing her new lifestyle brand -- so pleasant, so humble, and sincere!

 The hysterical designer panel with Alexa Hampton and Thom Filicia and Editor of HGTV Mag, Sara

 More beautiful Sarah Richardson Fabrics from Kravet!  Can't Wait!

 Much Better Shot of Thom Filicia - what an awesomely funny and nice guy!

 Aerin Lauder discussing her line and creative process for Lee Jofa

 The lovely Barbara Ostrom in her fabulous space!

 Love that little Lucite table from Donghia! And the new Stark carpet and zebra too!

This was a great chair from Eve Robinson's family room and that cowhide carpet - awesome!

 David Easton, Beth Green from Kravet, Jonathan Adler, and Suzanne Kasler

 Having Fun with Alexa Hampton at Newel Antiques

The very kind & generous Clinton Smith from Veranda Magazine

The super sweet Marisa Marcantonio from Stylebeat.blogspot.com

P.S. The Design Bloggers Conference, normally held is Los Angeles, is being held in ATL next year! Two conferences on the East Coast!  Woo hoo! Info is below:

The Design Bloggers Conference

March 2-4, 2014

Grand Hyatt in Buckhead

Atlanta, GA