More Fabric Obsession... Madeaux by Richard Smith

Madeaux by Richard Smith is a fabric line I have fallen in love with.   I am using the rose pattern below on a project we are working on now.  They remind me of my other favorites Robert Kime and Bennison.   GORGEOUS!!!

Cycle Chic Greenwich!

My Husband bought me a new bike for Mother's Day so I can ride down to the beach and perhaps to the office.  Naturally for him, an experienced cyclist, buying me a bike involved a lot of research and excitement.  He found Adeline Adeline in Tribeca, founded by Julie Hirschfeld.  She realized there was an opportunity for a new type of bike store that focuses on comfortable, relaxed riding for pleasure with an emphasis on the beautiful European city bikes that women ride in Copenhagen and other bike-centric cities.  The best bike she carries is Pashley Cycles, England's longest established hand built bicycle manufacturer since 1926. 

I had no idea how BIG cycle chic is around the world.  It started in Copenhagen and has branched off with spin off sites in over 40 cities around the world.  

Julie was so nice and helpful

I selected the Pashley Britannia but of course I wanted it in Royal Blue.  Julie has a lot of Pashley's in stock so they built mine exactly the way I wanted it. 

I love the fine details and classic English logo

Brooks Saddles are the traditional choice.  They now come in colors beyond brown and black including orange, red, navy and green leather.

Here's my new Pashley Brittania!  

The maiden ride in Belle Haven

Vogue has picked up cycle chic

Copenhagen - riding a bike is a way of life

 

Relaxed riding style in Europe.  It's great to carry your bag in the front basket.

 

London cycle chic

Winter cycle chic with matching coat and basket friend!  Love this!

Adeline Adeline partnered with Kate Spade to produce this Italian bike in this special green.  I love this candid image with several thing I love - bike, pastries, champagne, flowers and little cute dogs!!

A wedding!!  Well done

Celebrity cycle chic with Ellen Page

Breathtaking!!!

I just saw this image on Dress Design and Decor.  It honestly took my breath away!

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Brilliant furniture... Soane Britain

In keeping with my obsession with the Royal wedding last week, I thought I would share some images of an English furniture line that I love!!!  We have loved decorating with their pieces in some of our projects.  This chair from Soane Britain we upholstered in a fun Raoul fabric for a lovely seaside home in Connecticut.


Below are a few of my favorites...

Baking for the future King and Queen of England... WOW

How exciting for Fiona Cairns to be making the wedding cake for William and Kate!  I am obsessed with all of the details for the big day.  I have mentioned before about my love for cooking and entertaining so I thought I'd highlight one of the best parts of a wedding.  THE CAKE!!!

Be sure to visit Fiona Cairns and here's the link for all the details for the big day:  http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org

So current...Billy Baldwin

I love that we're still learning from Billy Baldwin.  Architectural Digest said it best.


For Baldwin, who was partial to plump deep-seated sofas and chairs, the ultimate luxury was comfort. “First and foremost, furniture must be comfortable,” he decreed. “That is the original purpose of it, after all.” 


I couldn't agree more because our goal is to produce ultra luxurious and exceedingly beautiful furniture while keeping in mind what Billy said "it must be comfortable!"  I am so inspired by the images below and believe these homes could be in any recent issue of any home decor publication such as House Beautiful, AD or maybe Elle Decor.

 

His personal home

La Florentina, Italy circa 1967

 

These rooms are so timeless.  I would be drawn to this design today.