Design Palate Finds At The New York International Gift Fair

So excited to tell you all about my first visit to the New York International Gift Fair this weekend! In addition to having an amazing time looking at all sorts of design candy--from home furnishings to fashion and accessories--I met with some of the most amazing and talented people. My best finds were in the Handmade Global Design division, which showcased artisan-made items from all over the world. Let's check them out, shall we? (P.S. if you click on the images, it will take you to more info about the product.)

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Amazing detail, don't you think? This vase, called the Three Leaf Fish Vase, was made by an artisan from San Juan de Oriente in Nicaragua and is showcased in the U.S. with the wonderful help of Chaka MarketBridge. I'll tell you more about that in another post!

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I love the colors of these woven textiles from India.

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LOVE! these pillows. Such beautiful craftsmanship by the talented women living in the rural communities near Tegucigalpa, Hondoruas. More on their story on another post too!

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This is a garden wall art made out of the base of an oil steel drum by an artisan in Haiti. What a marvelous way to repurpose used bins!

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During the Autumn, ever think of turning that pile of leaves that fall on your yard into eco-friendly lamps?? Well, eangee home design had a great idea and ran with it...working with artisans in the Philippines to make these colorful beauties for you.

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Malaysian woodcarving by Norhaiza Noordin, mastercarver. This little image does not do the real pieces justice. When I meet Norhaiza, he was sketching plans for a beautifully intricate wood-carved bed. He's an amazing artist all around.

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A gorgeous wood cabinet with mother-of-pearl inlay from Syria.

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And one of my very faves, Egyptian ceramics at the Aid to Artisans booth.

What do you think? Amazing pieces aren't they? Know of more artisan-made home furnishings and accessories? Let us know!

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Movie Locations!!

Almost time for the filming of Fractured Legacy...the locations are set! If you are in the Washington, DC area or Middletown, Newark, or Wilmington, Delaware area and are interested in being an Extra in the restaurant or school scene, contact me!

Lights, camera, ACTION!

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The "Mansion." We are filming some of the most critical scenes here!

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St. Andrews School in Middletown, Delaware.

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Cafe St. Ex in Washington, DC. I'm turning this wonderful Art Deco inspired cafe into a more contemporary, posh restaurant.

There you have it!

Movie Set Design Inspirations for the Home

Of course, now that I'm working on Fractured Legacy, I'm enamored by all things related to set design. Found some fave set designs for home inspirations to share, one in particular has already served as an inspiration for Our Peach. Can you guess which movies these are from?

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Great color palette. Love the pureness of the cerulean blue against porcelain white.
Production Design: Jeremy Conway; Art Direction: Miguel López-Castillo and Marco Trentini; Set Decoration: Lydia Marks and Lee Sandales.

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Great approach for combining masculine and feminine tastes.
Production Design: Jeff Mann; Art Direction: Keith Neely and David Sandefur (supervising); Set Decoration: Victor J. Zolfo

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I'm in love with this kitchen! The open concept makes it inviting...
Production Design: Jon Huntman; Art Direction: John Warnke and Franck Schwarz; Set Decoration: Beth Rubino

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The tufted accent wall behind the bed and the handpainted wallpaper in the far right wall gives the space a delicate, yet opulent look!
Production Design: Sarah Greenwood; Art Direction: Nick Gottschalk and Niall Moroney (Supervising); Set Decoration: Katie Spencer

The trailer below is one of the most vibrantly rich and colorful movies I've seen. If you haven't yet seen the film, I highly recommend you do so!

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