As a designer, I see displaying artwork and accessories as the finishing layer to a great interior.
10 Holy Grail Pieces Designers Love
In my many years of designing homes, I have noted a shared affinity for particular items among the design community. Here is a list of my Holy Grail pieces!
Classic American Design: Dorothy Draper’s Greenbrier
This time of year I find myself thinking of summer – pastel colors, warm breezes and outdoor activities. The Greenbrier…
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Cool Finds from Maison & Objet Miami
Each year I visit a number of design shows like High Point, Dallas Market and the New York Gift Show…
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Mixed Media: The 2015 Dallas Arts Fair
This past weekend was the annual Dallas Arts Fair. I’ve written about attending the fair gala in the past, but…
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Texas Artisans: Ceramics
A great part about moving to Texas has been finding an entirely new set of local artisans and artists that…
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Artist I Love: Daniel Buren in Mexico
I’ve written before about Daniel Buren, the renowned French conceptualist that does site-specific installations. Over the years, I’ve been inspired…
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Work in Progress: Las Vegas Spanish Mission Home
As some readers may remember, with a great team of professionals we’re revamping a Spanish Mission house in Las Vegas…
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Visiting Palladio’s Villa Barbaro
One of the best parts of my recent trip to Italy (besides the amazing anniversary/birthday celebration!) was visiting Villa Barbaro,…
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Modern Marvels: High Design at MoMA
When I’m in New York—and I have the time—I love strolling through the galleries at the Museum of Modern Art….
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Artist I Love: Richard Misrach
I’ve been a fan of Richard Misrach’s work for as long as I can remember. He is celebrated for pioneering…
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Louis Kahn’s New York Moment
Years ago, I lived in a Manhattan apartment overlooking the East River and the Gothic ruins of the old smallpox…
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Artist I Love: Ceramicist Matthew Solomon
Magically strange. Sinister pretty. How do you describe these!? Matthew Solomon‘s work is so captivating. I first became acquainted with…
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Artist We Love: Photographer/ Filmmaker Don Freeman
Last year, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Don Freeman, a brilliant fine art and interiors photographer. Don is…
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One of a Kind: Bespoke Global
Remember when couture implied an intimate collaboration, something created for you alone? Now the term is applied to anything from…
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Russian Nonconformist Art at Ober Gallery
My friend Rob Ober is a passionate historian and art collector with an eponymous gallery in Kent, Connecticut. This week…
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Carolyn O’Keefe’s Beautiful American Estate Jewelry
This month’s Artist We Love spotlight shines on the remarkable Carolyn O’Keefe, Founder and visionary behind American Estate Jewelry. Inspired…
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Gilded Canvas: The Paintings of Nancy Lorenz
While Sue has long admired the luminous quality of Nancy Lorenz’ abstract paintings, seeing her recent work displayed by CHAHAN…
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Felicity Kostakis’ Soulful Seascapes
We’re mesmerized by the allure of Felicity Kostakis’ soulful seascapes, which add a feeling of serenity to any space they…
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Josef Hoflehner’s Sublime Landscapes
I’m captivated by Austrian photographer Josef Hoflehner’s gorgeous black-and-white landscapes and love the depth and drama they bring to a…
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Jeremy Cole’s Complex Craftsmanship
One of our favorite lighting designers is Jeremy Cole. His lights are shaped of ceramic bone china and inspired by…
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Set in Style: Van Cleef & Arpels at Cooper Hewitt
Vintage brooch of rubies, diamonds, and platinum employing Van Cleef & Arpels' innovative “mystery” setting, Paris, circa 1937 We attended…
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Gallery Spotlight: Cocobolo Design Gallery
Recently we came across the work of several emerging artists who are currently showcasing their work at Cocobolo Design gallery…
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Architectural Feature: Ehrick Rossiter Part 2
Last month, we blogged about architectural great and Connecticut native, Ehrick Rossiter. Since S. B. Long Interiors is such a huge fan of…
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Artist Profile: Mary McDonnell
Mary McDonnell is another artist S. B. Long Interiors Inc. absolutely loves. McDonnell’s signature oil paintings, ink drawings, and drawings…
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A Quick Look at Matthew Studios
S. B. Long Interiors Inc. loves working with fabulous vendors. Great vendors make our job, as designers, so much easier…
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