Tag: Interior Designer

Concurrently with La Biennale Paris, the auction house Christie’s Paris is offering The Collection of Alberto Pinto auctioning objects from the Interior Designer’s Paris apartment.  The over 1,000 lot collection spans a great range of artistic periods and styles from the Renaissance to European and Asian porcelain, silverware, linens and works by Claude Lalanne.  Besides being a passionate collector, Pinto also knew how to decorate the most extraordinary table settings for his clients and his own parties.  The Collection of Alberto Pinto at Christie’s Paris will be offer from Sept 12-14 and you can bid online.

The collection of alberto pinto at christie's paris

The collection of alberto pinto at Christie's paris

Alberto Pinto was born in Casa Blanca to Argentinean parents.  His many cultural influences since a child can be easily seen in his eclectic interiors.  Pinto studied at the Ecole du Louvre in Paris after he moved to New York City where he founded a photo agency specializing in architecture and decoration.  After doing various photo shoots for press group Conde Nast, he developed a particular flair for Interior Design.  His newly discovered passion led him to open his own design firm in Paris.  After Alberto’s passing in 2013, his sister Linda who had always worked at his side, took over the management of Alberto Pinto Interior Design which employs 80 people.  Architectural Digest featured Linda’s Parisian apartment early this year, you can see it here.

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While flipping through House & Garden magazine I was delighted to come across Henri Fitzwilliam-Lay.  I had seen snippets of her sophisticated interiors here and there but did not notice the Interior Designer behind them.  “Henri Fitzwilliam-Lay has always worked in a creative field, she started in New York City as a fashion stylist for some of the top department stores and magazines such as ELLE and then graduated into art direction, managing photo shoots and layouts for renowned stores like Bergdorf Goodman, Brooks Brothers and Bloomingdales. This set her up for her next move to the United Kingdom and interior design.” H.F.L

With such a background, exposure to top creative fields and exquisite environment, it’s no wonder that Henri Fitzwilliam-Lay’s interiors are enveloped in an aura of culture and refinement.   Her finely detailed rooms exude a sense of coziness and elegance juxtaposed with modern touches that make them mature and elegant but still cozy and inviting.

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This stunning living room, upholstered in blue and green, was the one responsible for introducing me to Fitzwilliam’s work.  I admire very much how harmoniously she uses color in a room. 

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Glamour may not be the word many families are looking for when it comes to decorating their home.  However when you are a Real Housewives of New York star who is not afraid to shine, a glamorous duplex sounds like the perfect antidote for a home.  Carole Radziwill’s Glamorous New York City Duplex is located in downtown SoHo where she relocated after her husband Anthony Radziwill died.

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See the rest of Carole Radziwill’s Glamorous New York City duplex after the jump.

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During the glorious summer days, wicker and rattan are two of the things that come most to my mind.  There is something about this home designed by Luis Puerta that reminds me of those elements.  Perhaps it’s is the wood tone or the wicker accessories that Puerta uses throughout… The entire atmosphere in this home is very cozy and inviting…something about the decor gives it a glamorous vintage feel…A mixture of classic and modern furniture enhances the beautiful restored herringbone floors.

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I really like the nostalgic feel in this living room.  I think that has a lot to do with the slip covered chair, the gorgeous herringbone floor, the antique framed wall mirrors and the stone fireplace.

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About a mile away from Montauk Lighthouse is the idyllic cottage setting in a magical land overlooking the Atlantic.  The home is Daniel Romualdez’s charming Montauk home and if you read the article by Vanity Fair about the home you can see why so many fashionable people love the home and praise it.   The 17-acre property consists of three saltbox cottages from the 1930’s and everything in it resembles the easy living of beach lifestyle.  The decor is simple, elegant and a bit rustic… with traditional features and details.  Blue and white upholstering… A true charming and beautiful home…

Daniel Romualdez's Charming Montauk Home via belle vivir blog

On the profile I wrote about Daniel Romualdez as one of those Interior Designers to admire, I praise his ability to deliver consistent and multifaceted design, you can see the post here.  In the Vanity Fair article he says, “If you look at my portfolio, you’d think I’m sort of schizophrenic. I go from super-minimalist to super-colorful and layered, like Tory’s. I really enjoy working both ways. And I really believe you’re only as good as your client. I’ve learned so much from working with the stylish women that I do.”

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I have posted about Interior Designer Tom Scheerer a few times before.  His signature tropical style is ingrained in the classics with an overdose of relaxation and comfort… just how beach homes should be.  No pretensions or stiffness, only elegant enough to set the right tone for casual but smart entertaining.

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Tom Scheerer has been designing and building tropical homes in the Harbor Islands for over 20 years.  Although each home I’ve seen is individually designed, most share a common hallmark of Tom’s style… antiques, modern but traditional upholstered furniture and an absence of unnecessary frou-frou that occasionally interrupt enjoyment.  The result is a perfect beach home where its owners will enjoy the real pleasures in life.  His homes are not the typical American beach home were the most color scheme is red, blue and white… These beach homes are carefully curated to be uniquely tailored to their owners…  Below, a few images of Tom Scheerer tropical style… I posted a few times about Tom Scheerer’s spectacular beach style.  When I think of a long weekend the first thing that comes to my mind is a comfy beach house where to escape. Since we can’t go anywhere this weekend I can only dream of being in this gorgeous house that has enchanted me since the first time I laid my eyes on it.  I love how the beauty of this house slowly reveals itself.  As I keep looking at it I can notice the different colors and textures that at first are barely discernible due to the calmness in the colors. I also love how the playful patterns on the fabrics and wallpapers and the comfortable furniture make this house perfect for a family vacation home with a great degree of sophistication. As this house proves, a beach house doesn’t have to lack elegance.

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