DIVINE DIANE VON FURSTENBERG FOR KRAVET

Innovator, iconoclast, design icon; Diane von Furstenberg is all of these and so much more. With her introduction of the wrap dress in 1974, DVF launched a design empire and changed the direction of fashion. Now add "interior design guru" to her vast list of accomplishments with the launch of her new fabric Collection for Kravet.

I recently had the privilege to meet DVF at a cocktail party held at the Kravet NYC Showroom which introduced her new line of bold, color infused fabric designs. 

Dynamic and vivacious, Diane told the audience that she always wanted to create a fabric Collection--what a natural progression for this textile driven designer!

Design board for the new collection-her love of large scale graphics are clearly evident in this line infused with vibrant colors

 Cumulus features a happy combo of her signature "beet" and orange.

The designer's fondness for bold animal prints come to life in Funk Zebra

Named for the infamous 1980's dance club, "China Club" is a fearless update on a black and white a geometric print.

What's next for DVF? A reality show on E! slated for November. If its anything like the rest of her projects, its destined to be a success!

MOROCCAN CRUSH

The newly launched Byzantium Collection by Schumacher is inspired by the exotic Moorish architecture of Morocco. I love the vibrant turquoise palette and timeless patterns but I'm not sure I would use the entire collection together.  Perhaps the Serallo mosiac wallpaper in a bathroom or the plush Marrakech ottoman in a bedroom, just for fun. I prefer the cultivated mix of textures and colors in Villa Kadiri. The avalanche of pink and red silk pillows, so rich and sensuous on the long settee, so perfect for entertaining. Your thoughts? 

Serallo Mosiac

Nasrid Palace Mosiac

Kiawah Stripe

Marrakech Velvet Ottoman

SUN CLOTH

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My visit to St. Tropez last summer was filled with sunny days, beautiful beaches, delicious food and shopping in some of the most charming shops I've ever visited. I was able to channel a little south of France this week on a visit to Les Toiles Du Soleil. The 149 year old French fabric manufacturer has opened a shop in downtown NYC, just in time for some late summer sprucing up. On a recent visit to this charming shop I was mesmerized by the rolls of fun, bright, stripes with names like bonbon plume and limonade-they even sound delicious!. Made in their factory in the Pyrenees on traditional looms the shop carries 100% cotton and sunbrella fabric perfect for indoor and outdoor use.


I had to have a pair of their handmade espadrilles-- both pretty and super comfortable!

The deck chair would be great around the pool or beach side.