Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 | Style

Live fabulously, read Majestic Metropolitan Living

By Sophie

Big city life is on the rise, as people flock from the suburbs and into the fast lanes of urban living.

From the food, the people, the fashion and the city-slicker apartment and home lifestyle, the city life is chronicled in Sue Hostetler’s Majestic Metropolitan Living: Visionary Homes in the Heart of Cities (Random House $65).

With photos by Peter Christiansen Valli, the book explores what style visionaries and homeowners alike have done to enhance their city abodes.

Perhaps a bit larger than most urban homes, the people behind these illustrations of home life offer intelligent ways to make your living space just that- yours.

For purchasing information, visit Random House.

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 | Shop, Style

Stylish Rugs by MissoniHome

By Leah

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Back in 1983 the house of Missoni joined forces with T & J Vestor, the established home fabric and furnishing business, to setup a space in the realm of home decor. The MissoniHome collection, designed in part by Rosita Missoni, projects the family’s creative spirit alive in the sharp hues, shading and interwoven patterns. And exactly what is the dimension of wealth the home collection includes? Roista Missoni elaborates, “From its textile-centric beginnings, MissoniHome has moved into a full set home collection whose every detail exudes research. New ideas translate into exclusive colours and forms: the design of a seating element, the edge of a carpet, the extraordinary appeal of indoor-outdoor elements.”

The most recent inspiration introduces a vivid burst of bright bold colors for the rug presentation. Exotic floras are pictured and painted portraying visually exciting elements from the plant world. Each year Missoni captures the essence of classic features alongside a distinctive motif and translates that from the runway into the home.

missonirug_newRugs are priced between $1,700 and $3,500 dollars, available via Missoni.com. Featured: Kavir grigio/bianco and the classic styles of Palm Beach and Liuwa.