Articles for November 18th, 2008
Tuesday Trend: Hippie Revolution
At least as far as Barneys is concerned. Barneys’ holiday catalog is straight from those peace-loving, bra-burning days of the 1960s. First off, how about Barry Miles Peace: 50 Years of Protest ($29.95) for your coffee table? After all, nothing says happy holidays like pictures of angry mobs and torches. Or, how about this Fazzoletti & Cane bowl by Venini ($2,960)? Pretty groovy huh? This Peace Lovin’ Piggy Bank by Billy Beads is too cute. Too bad it would require saving up 49,500 penies to buy the thing. Last, but certainly not least, are these awesome “Peace Sign” ($250) and “Make Love Not War” ($295) pillows by Armand Diradourian.
Book Club: Megalomania
Have you noticed how everyone is downsizing, simplifying, and fleeing extravagance as if it’s a biblical plague? Hmmm… think it’s the economy perchance? While I’m all for being thrifty, I still like to celebrate life’s gluttonous moments. That’s why I like Megalomania: Too Much Is Never Enough by art book publisher extraordinaire Assouline. Author and architect Philippe Tretiack tackles the people and places that flaunt their excess with abandon and turns a snarky eye on them. It’s not only over the top fun full of beautiful, compelling photography but also an insightful commentary on human nature warts and all. You can find a copy at Oak Lawn gift shop Nuvo.
Gobble Up Savings at West Elm
The mod mass market retailer is having a Thanksgiving sale: Save up to 50 percent on more than 200 hip pieces like these seasonal leaf serving pieces. Both bowl and platter are only $19.99 each. I’m smelling gift ideas, people.
Is Domino Magazine Going Bye Bye?
Shelter magazines are usually recession proof. But this isn’t any normal recession. Rumor has it that magalog (that’s the bastard offspring of a magazine and catalog) Domino might be on the ropes. This comes on the heels of O at Home signing off. Sigh. I still miss House & Garden.
Katie Award goes to Amanda Tackett for her splendiferous D Home columns
Amanda won “Writer of the Year.” Kudos! You can sample her word-crafting here and here and here.
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