In the midst of this, the holiday season, my thoughts have recently turned to gathering. Certainly no man is an island; congregation seems to be deeply ingrained in our collective unconscious. Witness the concentrated power of a group – whether in families, places of worship, protests or recovery meetings – … [read more]
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one in a hundred
According to the magazine – “Each of the tastemakers named to this year’s AD100 list has a vision: Some are daredevils, some are classicists, but all are supremely confident. From dynamic decorators recalibrating beloved traditions to enterprising architects shaking up a skyline near you, these 100 thought leaders—among them 19 … [read more]
an architect’s playground
After completing our work, we decided to enjoy the unseasonably temperate weather of the beautiful Fall day with an impromptu field trip. Coincidentally, one of the Northeast’s most famous architectural meccas was very nearby. Famous (or infamous – depending upon who you ask) Architect Philip Johnson starting building what would … [read more]
the printed works: veranda june/july 2015
A collaboration between two strong talents is always a tricky dance. But architect Bobby McAlpine and decorator Susan Ferrier are like the Astaire and Rogers of the design world. As old pros who have worked together time and again, they make it look as blithe as can be. Consider this … [read more]
house haunters
I think some of the most provocative architectural and interior designs ever produced can be found in the unfettered imaginations found in film. These settings often become as important to the stories as the characters themselves. In honor of Halloween, I’d like to offer a few (13, apropos) of my … [read more]
dramatic pause
My client said she didn’t quite understand why we should consider doing this. I enthusiastically replied “It would be so dramatic!” She dryly retorted “My husband and I are not very dramatic people.” I guess this was a clear case of me not knowing my audience. Unlike this client, I … [read more]
we’re bringing sexy back
Instilling emotion in a room is an idea I find particularly appealing. It means it’s possible to create something etherial and elusive by orchestrating spaces and objects. One particular emotive quality I’ve often heard applied to some of our interiors is “sexy.” As a matter of fact, A restaurant we … [read more]
four by four
And like the rarity of the recent blood moon, our hectic schedules seldom coincide. Bobby McAlpine, Greg Tankersley, Ray Booth and Susan Ferrier will be speaking at the Holly Hunt showroom in New York City’s Decoration & Design Building. The engagement is part of the D & D’s 2015 Fall … [read more]
cottage industry
When designers are asked to showcase their work, I’m sure most take the opportunity to impress – drag out the photos of the biggest and most awe-inspiring. It’s natural to want to feed the quintessential bottomless designer ego. I know – I have one at home, too. I’d like to … [read more]
open house: a gentleman’s farm in tennessee
There seems to be an innate relationship between man and earth. Observe any given little boy digging in the dirt with a stick and that unspoken affair is evident. Alas, a number of these boys grow up, get educated, polished and thrust into concrete jungles to begin their industrious climbs. … [read more]
