A shopping trip to SoHo

Currently working on a few modern spaces and decided to visit Tui Lifestyles in SoHo.  The store is new and is the best place to see the latest modern furniture that has just been designed by Tui Pranich...formerly of the same showroom at the NYC D&D building.  One of the great things is their quick ship program.  I especially liked the white leather and stainless steel sleep sofa.  It has an unusual look with  quilted back pillows....sleek and comfortable at the same time.  Greene Street has other great stores with a modern  look such as B&B Italia.  They also have a showroom uptown in the A&D building. I'll add  photos shortly of some of my favorite pieces.

Antiquing in West Palm Beach, Fl

Just returned from  Palm Beach.  Enjoyed antiquing on Dixie Hwy... so many shops for all budgets.  It's so easy to walk from one to the other.  Loved the mid century antiques.  Found some  antique jewelry too.  Speaking of antiques...had dinner at City Diner on Dixie Hwy and George Hamilton was there with his young son....he still looks good!

Drove down to Miami and found Tui Pranich's lifestyles store in the design district.  He has that Miami Modern look for reasonable prices.  Has a catalog online too.

Why white rooms -- as so often asked by my clients.

White opens up space thereby giving it a larger appearance.  Painting walls, ceilings and trim various shades of white allows you to differentiate the details of the moldings, and/or built in cabinetry and it is especially important to use various paint finishes such as flat on walls and ceilings with semi-gloss on trim.  See picture as an example: