Monthly Archives: December 2009

Erinn Valencich

By Decorati | Published: December 30, 2009

Keep reading to learn about Erinn Valencich of Erinn V Design Group and how she keep her bold designs cool, fresh, and glowing with style. What makes a particular design last…what ensures longevity? When I look back at designs that I still feel are relevant today, I always notice elements of nature brought in, a [...]

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Product Spotlight

By Decorati | Published: December 23, 2009

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Behind the Scenes at Art Basel Miami Beach

By Decorati | Published: December 22, 2009

Art Basel Miami Beach,  is an international art week that generated both excitement and optimism in early December kicking off the holiday season. Collecting trends show a building interest from Latin American collectors. Continued attention to international blue chip art was a mainstay of the 250 exhibiting galleries from the USA, Canada, Europe, Latin America, [...]

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Modern Elegance: Joe Nahem

By Decorati | Published: December 22, 2009

From the Masi Mara to a white Chinese take-out container, Joe Nahem of Fox Nahem Associates, find the beauty in all things- big and small. What do you do, or where do you go, for inspiration? I find nothing inspires me more than traveling all over the world. From the gritty streets of Havana to [...]

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The Buzz: Oeil-de-boeuf and Sang de boeuf

By Buzz Kaplan | Published: December 21, 2009

By Buzz Kaplan, Decorati Contributing Antiques Editor and author of The Buzz on Antiques, and Executive Director of Decorati manufacturer C. Mariani Antiques, Restoration & Custom in San Francisco. Time to get excited. Here’s an antique term that’s not only impossible to pronounce, it’s impossible to spell, and also impossibly obscure. It’s the perfect trifecta (pronounced [...]

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Closets Promoting Success

By Decorati | Published: December 18, 2009

By Lisa Adams LA Closet Design is excited to partner with the international not-for-profit organization, Dress for Success. On December 7th 2009, Dress for Success (DFS) unveiled its west coast headquarters in Hollywood, CA, in which I designed the Boutique Dressing Room and Reception Area. My firm’s underlying philosophy has always been to serve and [...]

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The Buzz: Antique Fireplace Terminology

By Buzz Kaplan | Published: December 17, 2009

By Buzz Kaplan, Decorati Contributing Antiques Editor and author of The Buzz on Antiques, and Executive Director of Decorati manufacturer C. Mariani Antiques, Restoration & Custom in San Francisco. It’s almost that time of year….THE HOLIDAY SEASON…..Yay! Soon we’ll start dreaming of a white Christmas, making our gift lists, and snuggling up to the fire with [...]

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Wonder Walls: Martin Richards Interiors

By Decorati | Published: December 15, 2009

Decorati took a moment with Martin Scott & Richard Bohonsky of San Francisco design firm Martin Richards Interiors to learn about their design inspirations, painting tips, and unpredictably classic style. How did you become interested in interior design? Who were your mentors in the early days? Originally I became interested, as I am sure a [...]

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Product Spotlight

By Decorati | Published: December 15, 2009

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Jean-Michel Frank

By Decorati | Published: December 11, 2009

James Duncan is a Decorati Manufacturer and author of “A Well Traveled Aesthetic.” Jean-Michel Frank was a poster boy for the adage that great art is more often borne of angst than contentment. Although celebrated as a designer at a relatively young age, Frank had good reasons to be unhappy. He was a life-long depressive, whose father [...]

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