Monthly Archives: January 2009

Buying Art with Clients

One of Emily’s favorites for new collectors: Richard Misrach, Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco  As many of you know, Emily Waldorf, a Los Angeles-based Art Advisor and writer of ArtsEtoile is joining Decorati as a guest blogger covering the Art world from an inside perspective.  In advance of Emily’s first post, Decorati’s Katie Enna spoke with her on Buying [...]

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A Day at Paris’ Famous Marche aux Puces- Part 3

Over the more than 20 years that I have been going to the Paris flea market I have seen a number of changes to both the market itself, but even more interesting, changes to what is being sold there. I remember when I first went there the dealers would say amongst themselves: “What is going [...]

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Baroque

Taking root in Rome and then spreading throughout Europe between 1600 and 1750, the Baroque style aimed to inspire and rouse the emotions through dramatic and flamboyant design. English designers derived their design

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Domino Magazine to close

We are sad to hear the news from the NYTimes that Domino magazine is closing.    It is particularly disappointing that another shelter publication has been shuttered.  Domino shared a mission that is near and dear to Decorati, to make interior design more accessible.  It will be missed by designers and consumers alike.  We wish [...]

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Home Sweet Office: Home Office Picks from Decorati

Contemporary living often blurs the lines between home and office, and establishing an attractive place for productivity at home is rapidly outdoing the media room as the top new residential design challenge. When smart product designers, like Marc Desplaines of Antoine Proulx, turn their attention to office solutions, you know it’s a category to watch. [...]

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Decorati Invites You: Design SF, Feb 6th, 1pm

Decorati is thrilled to partner with the San Francsisco Design Center for the launch of Design San Francisco.  Formerly Winter Market, Design San Francisco is a must-attend conference filled with informative events and panel discussions on everything from how to run your business to new product introductions. Join Decorati and Western Interiors at De Sousa Hughes on Friday, Feb [...]

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Name Recognition: Scott Arthur Yerkey

Featuring the Sutherland 2-Drawer Chest and Nightstand and Goldman Bench. Photograph by Bob Maurer Photography.

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Bedtime – New Beds

I was looking for a headboard over the weekend so of course I checked out Decorati’s What’s New section to see the latest trends in one of the oldest human activities (sleep).  If this bed by Maxine Snider is any indication, it’s all about simple, sleek lines and a clean look.  No more giant throne beds [...]

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Not Just a State of Mind, LA is the State of the Art – ART LA 2009

Annie Lapin Some Then, 2008 Mixed media on panel 40 x 35 inches Courtesy Angles Gallery By Stacey Donovan LA is famed for both its sophistication and glitter, and the imminent ART LA will add a dazzling dose of shazam to its glam.

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A Day at Paris' Famous Marche aux Puces- Part 2

Setting off today for the flea market I was well bundled-up as it was cold in Paris with snow flurries threatening to come down at any moment. A good friend who is doing a new home for herself in Santa Barbara joined me for the day’s excursion so not only was I looking for myself [...]

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