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    Ironware’s Designer Spotlight

    In an interview with Ironware International, Tricia answers all your burning questions including what inspires her, what’s on her bucket list and whether she prefers 70s soul, country music or contemporary pop (hint: all of the above). Ironware Q&A Who is a designer you admire and why? Muriel Brandolini.  I admire her creativity, fearlessness, passion for craftsmanship and ability to mold her very particular look into something traditional or modern. Where is your favorite travel destination? Italy.  Rome and Florence are favorites – The Boboli Gardens particularly in Florence. What or who has inspired your work recently. I recently watched the documentary ‘Agnelli’ about the life of Gianni Agnelli. His style is…

  • Beautiful Stranger

       Architectural Digest – the original grande dame of shelter magazines – is back and better than ever with an absolutely stunning debut issue produced by new editor-in-chief, Margaret Russell.  The always polished and discerning Ms. Russell understands that true design aficionados are not interested in Joan Rivers’ pink bedroom or Neverland Ranch.  Remarkable style, storied architecture and designers at the  top of their game are the trademarks of the AD we have known and loved.  As a young girl I would wait anxiously each month for the latest issue to arrive.  After studying the elegant and intoxicating images  for days, I would file away each publication in my archives (i.e. my…

  • Singin’ the Blues

    I was recently asked by a publisher what I thought the prevailing design trend for 2010 would be.  My answer was immediate and definitive – seen here in the quote I sent her:   RICH SHADES OF BLUE! Prussian, Midnight, Cerulean & Turquoise. Everyone is looking to get a lot of "bang for their buck" these days and that applies to color as well.  Deep, intoxicating colors like those mentioned above bring a sense of richness to a room when applied to walls (with paint, paper or fabric).  Moreover, these shades of blue are überhip – perfect for the young, the bold and the stylish among us.    Lo and…