Innholdsfortegnelse for Fall-15 i domino

The soothing atmosphere of the library in the Pratesi villa (see the full story on p.172) suggests the tender beauty of fall. Dede Pratesi lovingly restored this historic 17th-century home over the course of decades. But while preserving its heritage, she also punched up its color scheme with vivid tones such as scarlet, saffron, and ocher—the palette of the flaming trees of autumn. As the leaves begin to descend this season, celebrate their ephemeral beauty, so fleeting and so filled with possibility.…

JENNY J NORRIS Norris, an Iowa native and New York transplant, worked in the photography industry for over 10 years before founding Jenny J Norris Interiors. She now balances these passions as a photographer/interior designer. Norris possesses a penchant for neutral and minimalist spaces, Japanese culture, and travel. She also enjoys a perfectly prepared Moscow Mule. DAVID STARK Stark is a renowned event producer, designer, and author. His company, David Stark Design and Production, is celebrated for the occasions it’s created for a range of high-wattage celebrity clients. Stark and his work are frequently featured in publications such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Town & Country. He was recognized as one of BizBash’s top 2011 event innovators and honored as a Garden Design Advisory Board…

jeffrey gibson “My life has been very global,” says painter and sculptor Jeffrey Gibson, “but my Native American heritage has always been present in my work.” During his childhood, Gibson moved frequently for his father’s career, and his art can be seen as an attempt to balance a sense of uprootedness with a longing for home. “There are references from all over the world in my pieces,” says Gibson. “They’re all part of my experience and my aesthetic.” But his cultural legacy is also unmistakable—rawhide-covered ironing boards, hand-beaded punching bags, and even a totem pole made of cowboy boots bespeak his parents’ Choctaw and Cherokee backgrounds. Gibson is that rare artist who combines native pride with a cosmopolitan sensibility. rebecca atwood Having spent her childhood on Cape Cod, textile designer…

For Olga Granda-Scott, buying and selling antiques has always been a family affair. Having learned the trade from her father— the esteemed Miami dealer Ignacio Granda, of Alhambra Antiques—Granda-Scott (along with her husband, Doug Scott) founded The HighBoy, an online antiques marketplace, in 2013. So it isn’t surprising that when the couple purchased a four-bedroom midcentury residence in 2011, Granda-Scott was determined to incorporate a lifetime’s worth of historic furnishings into her new interiors. “Even though we now have a contemporary house, I can’t live without the pieces I love,” she says. “And, besides, the challenge of juxtaposing modern architecture and traditional furnishings made decorating fun for me.” CHECK OUT MORE ON DOMINO.COM! SHOPPING FOR ANTIQUES display an inquiring mind When you walk into an antiques shop or contact a…

About 500 years ago, European aristocrats used a white, lead-based compound called ceruse to lighten their skin. This was, they discovered, a very bad idea. However, what proved highly toxic for humans was ideal for furniture! Ceruse beautifully fills the open grain of oak, highlighting its organic grain patterns. Using simple steps developed in the 16th century, you can make a lackluster piece into a cerused stunner. HERE’S HOW IT’S DONE… 1 Remove any paint, varnish, or stain on your oak furniture with a stripping product. Use a brassbristled brush (scrubbing in the direction of the grain) to safely remove any stain without damage. 2 Aniline dye powders, which are used to tint stripped oak, are available online in practically any color (I chose indigo). Water down the dye powder…

When Eddie Lee purchased his two-bedroom, midtown Manhattan apartment last September, he knew exactly what he eventually wanted the potential-rich fixerupper to look like: “I wanted to create an industrialchic vibe,” Lee explains, “that felt at once distinctly urban and thoughtfully tailored.” For Lee, this meant a total renovation, including elevating the previously 8-foot ceilings to a loftier 12 feet, tearing out decadesold Sheetrock to expose the walls’ original brick, and gutting the kitchen and bathroom. To strike a worldly note, Lee selected the sexy Fashion Forward palette from the new HGTV HOME™ paint collection from Sherwin-Williams. (He even chose an attentiongrabbing dark gray for the ceiling in order to lend his home a sense of mod masculinity.) Then, Lee customized the quartz countertops from Caesarstone in the kitchen and…

With the help of Smith & Noble’s in-home design services, Beth Brenner gave her windows a kidfriendly update. Brenner, who has lived in her Upper West Side apartment—which she shares with her husband, Bob, and daughters, Natalie, 8, and Emma, 5—for more than 20 years, was craving a change. “There’s a period of time while raising small children,” she says, “in which you just don’t want to decorate out of fear that the kiddies will destroy it.” But the moment her girls were a bit older, Brenner called upon Smith & Noble’s Jane Magallanes, who helped her pick the perfect custom window treatments. The company’s popular in-home client service offers customers such as Brenner access to more than 1,500 fabrics. “Window treatments are a smart way to focus your interior…

the antiquarian domino managing editor and cultural historian BRITTANY S. CHEVALIER makes us smarter about the popular designs we live with. 1 Syrie Maugham was born on July 10, 1879, at her family’s home in South Hackney, England. One of seven children, she was her parents’ unabashed favorite. Maugham married her first husband, the wealthy Henry Solomon Wellcome, when she was only 21. He was 48. Despite the age difference, she experienced her marriage as a liberation because the relationship, which lasted until 1910, had the quality of a honeymoon, filled with jaunts about the globe. 2 For the three years following her divorce, Maugham enjoyed the life of a single, affluent woman in London and Paris. Then, in 1913, while renovating her home in Regent’s Park, she discovered a…

cool collaborators To celebrate the debut of their new gift box collaboration, designer Jenni Kayne and professional gifter Simone LeBlanc hosted a lunch in the sunroom of Kayne’s family home. Since their organically inspired creation draws its contents and color scheme from the California coast in autumn, the pair decided to extend this theme to their afternoon fete. After opting for neutral linens and table settings, as well as a menu composed of garden-fresh ingredients, the hostesses called upon florist Kristen Caissie to create lush, laid-back arrangements from local wildflowers. “We wanted to create something special that incorporated all our favorite elements for fall,” Kayne explains. “The lunch,” says LeBlanc, “brought the cozy, clean, earthy vibe of our new gift box to life.” BUTTERMILK SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING…

due date In January 2014—after a year and a half of living in soulless rentals while filming her hit television series, Nashville—actress Hayden Panettiere finally found a house in Tennessee where she could put down roots. For help in designing her Nashville residence—the first home she’s shared with her fiancé, world-champ boxer Wladimir Klitschko—Panettiere called upon Benjamin Vandiver, a decorator who’s helped with the homes of mutual friends Connie Britton and Jessie Baylin. The actress at first desired an informal home for a young couple, but a few weeks into the design process, she discovered she was pregnant. (Her adorable daughter, Kaya, is now six months old.) So, midway through his task, Vandiver was faced with the fresh challenge of transforming his client’s 5,000-square-foot space into a residence fit for…

italian renaissance Nearly 40 years ago, Dede Pratesi moved into Villa Lunardi: a 17th-century stone manor north of Florence. She and her late husband, Athos, then head of his family’s fine linens firm, had fallen in love with the estate. At the time, the home was in a state of disrepair, with cracked walls, collapsing roofs, and damaged floors. But Dede saw opportunity amidst the ruins and devoted the next several years of her life to restoring the property, supervising projects such as the refurbishment of the house’s marble tiles and frescoes. “Tradition is everything to my mother,” says her son, Federico, current chair of the family company. “It would probably have been easiest to start fresh with the place, but that’s not her style.” “THE HOUSE FEEL SAUTHENTIC AND…

When Alejandra Hynek first visited Guatemala, her mother’s birthplace, she experienced a life-changing epiphany. “The talent there was endless,” she explains, “but the opportunity to display the native handicrafts was quite limited.” In 2013, Hynek launched Nena & Co.—an online collection of handmade purses and carryalls. She endeavors to preserve ancient Mayan textile traditions, visiting villages and hiring local craftsmen. But while keeping centuries-old artisanal methods alive, Hynek is helping to improve the economy in Guatemala, where the unemployment rate hovers at a startling 40 percent. “We’ve been able to give scholarships to employees who never had a formal education,” she says, “and to send their children to school. My goal is to offer that kind of opportunity to hundreds more.”…

These rugged hampers provide such an efficient way to STORE THINGS WITHOUT COMPROMISING AESTHETICS...which isn’t easy in New York. Rope hamper in white by Serena & Lily $38–$98 domino.com/fall15 WE’RE ALL ABOUT TURQUOISE RIGHT NOW, and the mixed metals of this necklace make it so easy to pair with other pieces. Frida breastplate by Pamela Love $650 domino.com/fall15 This blood orange color is THE PERFECT HUE WHEN TRANSITIONING FROM SUMMER TO FALL. Palette cross-body bag in orange by Angela & Roi $65 domino.com/fall15 The print of this dress was INSPIRED BY THE CONCEPT OF RISING ENERGY. Tunic in riser navy $242 marahoffman.com I LOVE THE RUSTIC YET WHIMSICAL LOOK OF THESE FRIDA EAR JACKETS. Frida ear jackets, brass with turquoise, by Pamela Love $245 domino.com/fall15 We share a love for Morocco, and naturally,…

WELCOME TO THE STYLE ISSUE! And in true domino fashion, our interpretation of style, as represented in these pages, really runs the gamut. Here, you’ll find everything from television star Hayden Panettiere’s chic new family house in Nashville to Dede Pratesi’s traditional Tuscan villa outside Florence. Not to mention inspired spaces such as Mindy Kaling’s newly renovated office (courtesy of designer Nathan Turner and Serena & Lily) and Alanis Morissette’s Zen room. Now, what do these (very different) interiors have in common, you might ask? Well, they’re all warm, personal, and real. They’re designed to document and showcase the lives of the people who occupy them, rather than to follow trends and keep up with the Joneses. After all, individuality is what domino’s approach to style is all about—it’s forever…

WHERE TO EAT maiya’s restaurant 103 N HIGHLAND STREET, 432-729-4410; maiyasrestaurant.com For more than 13 years, Maiya’s has been a local hot spot for fine dining. Its savory menu features delights such as lamb kofta and curry carrot soup, not to mention an impressive wine list. Warning: Make reservations at least a week ahead of time, or brace yourself for a wait. food shark 222 W SAN ANTONIO STREET/HIGHWAY 90, 432-207-2090; foodsharkmarfa.com Stop by this Mediterranean-themed food truck, conveniently parked in the center of town, for a scrumptious midday meal. We can’t stop raving about the crispy “Marfalafel” wrap or the flavorful fattoush salad. jett’s grill HOTEL PAISANO, 207 N HIGHLAND AVENUE, 432-729-3838; hotelpaisano.com/dining Nestled inside the historic Hotel Paisano, Jett’s Grill is a laid-back restaurant with hearty cuisine. It…

SHOWHOUSE Shortly after opening his design firm in 2012, Anthony Gianacakos took on a labor of love: the makeover of a midtown Manhattan apartment belonging to ancient-art dealer Robert Haber. Though just 675 square feet, the one-bedroom was plenty big for Haber, whose work frequently takes him around the globe. His treasure trove of art and antiques, however, was a different story. “He wanted a space where he could really showcase his incredible collections,” Gianacakos recalls. “So we worked closely together to choose which pieces were the most meaningful and how to best display them.” “WHEN YOU’RE DESIGNING A SMALLER SPACE, YOU HAVE TO CLEAR OUT THE CLUTTER. EXCESS FURNITURE WILL ONLY GET IN THE WAY OF CREATING THE SPACE OF YOUR DREAMS.” —ANTHONY GIANACAKOS “I WANTED TO MAKE THIS…

For more than 30 years, the name VIETRI has been synonymous with fine Italian tableware. In 1983, after founder Lee Gravely and her two daughters visited Italy, they launched a brand of ceramic pieces that pays loving tribute to the country’s traditional earthenware staples. Today, VIETRI preserves this time-honored craft with its collections of dinnerware, drinkware, and bakeware, all handmade according to time-tested methods. Employing centuries-old techniques, VIETRI’s artists design, sculpt, and glaze, ensuring that each piece is truly one of a kind. “Our creations are labors of love,” CEO Susan Gravely explains. “They’re all the product of loving hands working together to bring the beauty and passion of Italy into our consumers’ homes.” the process…

garden of earthly delights “The element of surprise is essential to creating a memorable scene,” explains David Stark. “I always like to challenge people’s expectations of what a table setting is supposed to look like.” Taking cues from Valentino’s exquisite pre-fall line (which was, in turn, inspired by Botticelli’s masterpiece La Primavera), Stark and his colleague Corrie Hogg created a whimsical display of feminine florals and delicate details. Together, the pair crafted a centerpiece of custom crepe paper flowers and foliage—poppies, daisies, cherry blossoms, and clover. To further evoke the dreamy spirit of Valentino’s collection, the designers tossed in an assortment of glistening details: sheer silver organza layered over a deep charcoal cotton tablecloth, glasses engraved with butterflies, and goldplated cutlery. “The scene has a magical quality,” says Stark. “And…

far-out fete To celebrate Legends of La Cienega, Los Angeles’s annual interior design festival, domino teamed up with Serena & Lily and interior designer Nathan Turner to host a 1960s-inspired cocktail party. At Turner’s popular Melrose Avenue shop, guests decked in groovy garb were treated to gourmet nibbles and captivating cocktails. “We were inspired by a Malibu beach vibe,” says Turner, a fourth-generation Californian. The evening also took inspiration from Serena & Lily’s spring 2015 line of women’s apparel, selections of which clothed many of the revelers. “Standing here tonight, it’s so exciting to see how our efforts have come together,” says the company’s cofounder Serena Dugan. “The relationships, the products we’ve worked on. It’s a very proud moment.” alfresco fare Celebrity chef Lulu Powers, a.k.a. “The Entertainologist,” provided the…

UPWARD MOBILITY A decade ago, upon leaving her apartment in downtown Manhattan, Alida Whitney Morgan was seeking a change of scenery. After coming across a listing in the Times for a two-level apartment inside a Spanish Harlem brownstone boasting an impressive backyard, Morgan was primed for a move up north. Constructed in the 1920s and originally a tenement, the house still possesses many of its charming original interior and architectural details: arched doorways, crown moldings, and parquet flooring, as well as a spiral staircase winding from the center of the living room to three bedrooms upstairs. “I wanted the open sky, heavy trees, and ample living space that uptown offered,” Morgan explains, “but without giving up the culture and grit of lower Manhattan.” LIVING HISTORY Nine years later, Morgan—whose great-grandmother…

As all the world knows, Mindy Kaling is a true Renaissance woman—a brilliant actress, writer, and comic. Everything about her is a little outrageous, so not surprisingly, she describes her style as “more is more with patterns and color.” From the start, when domino first began brainstorming the revamping of Kaling’s offices on the Universal Studios lot, we knew the perfect interior designer for her: the great Nathan Turner. For those who aren’t already familiar with this fave, Turner has starred on Million Dollar Decorators, written a hit design book, and established a thriving West Coast practice. His rooms are always bright, original, and confident, so we were certain he was the right guy to help Kaling redefine her workspace. The star was, Turner says, “a decorator’s dream”—utterly supportive of…

ideas, designs, products, and people our editors are obsessing over We're thinking outside the (crayon) box kidding around Forget the pale pinks and tepid blues of typical children’s furnishings. Go wild with whimsical, timeless, and multifunctional pieces that can transition from the nursery to big kids’ rooms. RACHEL BLUMENTHAL, FOUNDER AND CEO OF CRICKET’S CIRCLE—A ONE-STOP SHOPPING SITE FOR NEW AND EXPECTING PARENTS—SHARES TIPS FOR MAKING CHILDREN’S ROOMS STYLISH AND SAFE. When it comes to decorating children’s rooms, what inspires you? My style tends to be classic with a twist, unpredictable yet relatable. As such, it’s important to me that my kids’ rooms aren’t run-of-the-mill, but are still kid appropriate. I love a bold wall (both of my kids’ rooms have Fornasetti wallpaper) and furniture that’s capable of transitioning to…

TURNER’S TIPS FOR OFFICE DECOR! FIRST AND FOREMOST The most important thing to remember is that your office is a working environment. So it’s crucial to keep it practical and useful. OFFICE POLITICS Don’t get too personal. Save that for home! KEEP IT ON THE DOWN LOW Steer clear of “important,” bigticket items that are too pricey. You’re the boss; don’t be too extravagant! KICK IT UP WITH COLOR People feel happy in pleasing spaces, so have fun accessorizing with brightly colored throw pillows and lamps. decorator’s dream With a hit television show, and a book out this fall, you’d expect interior design to be the last thing on Mindy Kaling’s mind. But several months ago, the comedienne found herself craving a remake of her offices on the NBC lot.…

fresh start Like so many urbanites, Michele Promaulayko, the editor in chief of Yahoo Health, found herself craving a weekend getaway. So, in 2002, she purchased a bungalow in Holgate, New Jersey, just a couple of hours outside New York City. The lot upon which the house sat boasted spectacular views, and from the start, Promaulayko and her boyfriend, Jay Maxwell, cherished plans of demolishing the existing structure and building anew. So the couple spent the next nine years stashing away cash to build their dream house. Finally, in 2011, they were ready to take the plunge and began construction on a three-level home, complete with a pool on the roof. “I am the prototypical Type A East Coaster,” says Promaulayko, “but I was also attracted to the easygoing, West…

patrician provenance In Old Westbury, the sprawling 15½-acre Templeton estate is, to put it mildly, grander than the typical family home. Flanked by topiaries created by Russell Page, a virtuoso of English gardening, the 12,000-square-foot, red-brick Georgian-style house boasts 28 rooms (not to mention a guesthouse, pool, vegetable garden, greenhouse, and stable). Originally the guesthouse of the White Eagle estate, designed by Carrère and Hastings, the gracious abode became the primary residence of designer Cornelia Guest’s grandfather Frederick Guest when he inherited White Eagle but craved something more intimate for his family. esteemed guests Cornelia sold the house late last year to an owner who intends to knock it down and build anew. But even now, on the eve of its destruction, the structure thrums with echoes of its storied…

After years of sharing cramped Manhattan digs with roommates, Brittany S. Chevalier decided it was time for a truly adult abode. Together with her boyfriend, Clark McIntyre, she ventured west to Hoboken—just across the Hudson River in her home state of New Jersey—where she found the ideal spot for putting her design knowledge to the test. After covering the entire apartment with Ralph Lauren Paint’s creamy Tibetan Jasmine, Chevalier filled her home with functional furnishings and crafted a colorful gallery wall in her open living area, which helps to define and organize the space. “For the first time in my life, I was able to be creative in making my own home,” Chevalier says. “And I feel like the outcome truly reflects my personality and approach to design.” CHECK OUT…

Each season, Mellen creates a palette for Calvin Klein Home based upon her current obsessions—from such various sources as the opalescent tinge of a hummingbird’s wing, the luminous vermilion of a cochineal insect, the mellow tones of a black walnut’s husk. The hues are then arranged on a mood board and eventually curated into a coherent color story. To cultivate Calvin Klein Home’s collections, Mellen dyes her own fabric, often grinding natural ingredients into fine powders to mix with mordant (a substance that bonds dye to cloth) before setting the dyed cloth by submerging it in cold water. Her approach is traditional—for instance, Mellen still uses cochineal insects to create her vibrant carmine pigment, a method first employed in 15th-century Central America. “People think of Calvin Klein Home as not…

Ever since opening the mint-colored doors of Sweethaus, her thriving cupcake café located in the heart of Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood, Tara Koenig has made a habit of hosting her best girlfriends to laid-back afternoon entertainments. At these, Koenig serves up a slew of sugary treats: small-batch cupcakes, locally made candies, and, of course, sparkly spirits galore, making the eatery an ideal spot for a midweek getaway with gal pals. “Cupcakes are always party appropriate,” Koenig says. “And no matter how casual the gathering, champagne always elevates the mood.” TREAT-EASE FUN SIZE “Mini cupcakes are universally appealing,” Koenig explains. “Plus, they allow guests to sample a couple of flavors.” GOOD SPIRITS “Wash down sugary treats with dry rosé champagne (such as Taittinger’s Prestige Rosé) or a light wine,” Koenig says. “It’s…

infinite jest Since 2005, the husband-and-wife design duo Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller, founders of the Manhattan firm Carrier and Company, have been decorating the interiors of New York City’s fashion elite. Recently, the pair—who met as students at the Fashion Institute of Technology—took on a stylish young family’s downtown apartment, with the daunting goal of making it both cosmopolitan and kid friendly. Carrier and Miller began by devising a strategic layout for the loft-style space, reserving plenty of room for entertaining guests and children. “We wanted to make the home feel open and inviting,” says Miller, “so that the owners would never have to sacrifice in-home hosting in order to keep it family oriented.” “THE HOME HAS A STRONG SENSE OF BALANCE,” SAYS CARRIER . “ BOTH PARTNERS GOT…