Category Archives: Design

My Funny Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Barry

La Bocca, the famous red-lips sofa design dates back to 1936. It was designed by Salvador Dalí. Influenced by the Dada and Surrealist movements, Dalí based the design on the lips of Mae West. The sofa relates to Dali’s paintings … Continue reading →

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House of Flowers

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Barry

I had a beautiful dinner the other night with award-winning garden writer Jack Staub and his partner, landscape, floral, and event designer Renny Reynolds, at their home near Palm Beach. Fellow guests included Lou Tyrell, artistic director of the Theater at … Continue reading →

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In Good “Company”

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Barry

Marisa Marcantonio, who edits one of my favorite blogs, Stylebeat.com, recently quizzed me about the Design Leadership Summit, which took place in New York City, November 5 through 7. A three-day conference of design leaders from all over the country, … Continue reading →

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