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DANGERMAU5 concert I refer to in the Surface Video

A few of you have been asking about the DANGERMAU5 concert that I refer to in the Surface Video for Tom Dixons Underground during ICFF. It was this killer concert sponsored by Nokia that lit up the London skyline with an incredible lightshow and kick-ass music. Here is a link to check it out: http://bit.ly/vVI64C. For those of you that haven’t seen Mr Call for Surface, you can see the video here: http://vimeo.com/42466697

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Dumbo Project

We presented the Dumbo project last night in full force: it proves to be something truly special. Check out some of our inspirations, drawings, and furnishings here. Or, even better yet…check out the Pinterest board where you can follow the project in real time. http://bit.ly/KzoOaK

Blogfest 2012

Blogfest 2012 was a blast. I had no idea I would have so much fun. The event was held at HEARST TOWER, and I sat on a panel with other “Next Wave” designers and Mr Newell Turner himself. The topic was ‘Ah-Ha” moments - and Lord knows, I had more than a few to share. The final party of the event was held at the NEW TRADITIONALIST, where they hosted a “Rhinopalooza” party that inspired much celebration. Sharing ideas with such a great group of people was truly one of my highlihgts of 2012 to date. The unexpected reward was gaining so many meaningful friendships along the way. Thanks to everyone for making this such an amazing event. 

A walk in the Flower Market

Here in New York, we have an amazing area known as the “Flower District”. It’s a street long row of vendors that specialize in wholesale flora (not fauna). , For designers, it’s the perfect spot to pick up necessary elements for our projects.

That said and done, Mr Call is rarely enthusiastic about flowers: They are just not my cup of tea in general. While I appreciate them in other peoples homes, they are something that I find it difficult to engage in the homes I create. I generally gravitate to strong branches and big collections of greenery. 

Similar to the way I furnish an interior, I look for bold scale, color-blocking and dense and intricate textures.

Below is a gallery of the type and style of flowers and plants that I like.

Marbled Eggs

I know this is coming INCREDIBLY late, however, I was just looking at my cousin’s blog and saw her daughters making these amazing marbled eggs for Easter this year:

By odd chance, I am drooling over everything marbled - as evidenced by the ridiculously chic wallpaper we are commisioning from a good friend for our Dumbo Project. 

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That said and done, I wanted to post these pictures of Cora and Afton’s eggs. They are truly an inspiration.