Coming Fall 2010!!!

Calling all famished foodies.... It's baaaack...

Gourmet magazine will be back in digital form this fall! I will be in "elated" form when I see the output! Now if only Domino magazine would come back digitally.... even though I do love Lonnymag!
Cheers! BH

http://live.gourmet.com/

Beauty at The Breakers!

While at lunch today at the glorious Breakers in Palm Beach, I couldn't resist plunging nose first into the entry arrangement of coral and pink roses (along w/hydrangeas, etc) and smelling their glorious fragrance! Furthermore, my handy dandy small camera is being borrowed at the moment so I had to snap a pic with my iphone. Not too shabby. These beauties must be changed out weekly ... I wish I had their floral budget for my own home! Simply stunning! Have a beautiful weekend! -BH

Restoration Chic!

I am loving the new French inspired furnishings and accessories at Restoration Hardware these days! I've comprised a collage of some of my musings! Check out the site and look at the design galleries as well as the accessories and other objets d'art! Creating a fantastic tablescape is oftentimes overlooked by many people because it seems like a daunting task or people just don't know how to "accessorize". Well, look no further because RH has some amazing tabletop, shelf, and wall decor to give any interior a much more refined, sophisticated look. And please, don't call accessories "knick knacks", "chotchkies", "bric-a-brac"or any other trite word that may sound like some cheap find at a garage sale. Thank you. -BH

 

Collage: Clockwise - Marseilles Chair, Versailles Domed Chair, Vintage French Globe, Florentine Carved Wood Candlesticks, Dressmaker's Form, Vintage French Round Armchair

Accessories: From top - Woven Rattan Bowl, Fishing Weights, Crystal Ball Bookends, 1930s Solid Wood Airplane Propeller, Leather Bucket and Tote, Solid Wood Spheres

all at http://www.restorationhardware.com

Jonathan Adler Goes Junior!

Finally Jonathan Adler is bringing his playful, cheeky whimsy to baby's room! The full line of goods should be online this month! Check out some of the letter pillows in alpaca or the ceramic menagerie. The piggy banks are particularly charming!

http://www.jonathanadler.com/

Armani Casa Easter

Now we know how the other half lives during the Easter holiday.... Bespoke white, milk, and dark chocolate eggs will probably be at each of the Armani's place settings on Easter Sunday. You can buy your own at the Armani Casa Flagship store on  Fifth Avenue until the end of May. Talk about one tres chic Easter basket! -BH

Shoe Heaven

No this isn't my catalogued photo shoot of shoes in my closet, though I wish it were! These are what's on display at the Webster in Miami! Either the luck of the Irish brought you a pot of gold to go spend on some shoes or you'll just have to wait and see what the Easter Bunny stashes in your basket! Hopefully it's something that puts a little pep in your very chic step! -BH

The Webster

1220 Collins Ave

Miami Beach, FL 33139

www.thewebstermiami.com

305.674.7899

You Go Girl!

How many times have you slipped a black dress over your head only to find a series of white horizontal streaks around your waist/hips/back created by your deodorant residue? You frantically get a damp washcloth and start scrubbing away, right? Well unless you have a good friend that tells you a little trick that the foam off dry cleaning hangers is a great way to remove said deodorant, think of Shop Go Girl as your new best friend with lots of useful girly supplies for all your daily beauty battles. And if you've purged all your pedestrian wire hangers, invest in the Smudge Sponge which removes stains from clothing. 

We all know about nipple concealers, double sided tape and facial oil blotters.... But I am particularly fond of the Lint-On-The-Go-Sheets! I have a hairy dog that sheds and a mane of my own that likes to leave blonde strands serpentining down my back so when I leave the house, I feel like I am pristine until I get into the light of day and see I look like a beast of burden. I keep lint rollers in my car, kitchen and purse. But not anymore. These lint sheets are light weight, portable and with a few swipes, you're back to black with no more lint on your rack! 

Like I said, we all need a little help from our friends. -BH

Shop www.shopgogirl.com and receive 10% off your purchase when you mention 'DeuxLuxe' in the coupon code. Free shipping over orders of $75!

Room With a View II

I'll definitely be checking out one of the latest tomes, "Room With AView" by Assouline (www.assouline.com) as Conde Nast Traveler documents some of the most splendid hotel rooms with magnificent views to match! I wonder if any of my travels made the cut! Hmmm... doubtful...but I am sure they came close! (Wink!). Enjoy your weekend!~ BH

From top: The Gstaad Palace, Gstaad, Switzerland; La Londra Palace, Venice, Italy; The Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, Japan; The Four Seasons Hotel Wailea, Maui, Hawaii; The St. Regis Hotel, Bora Bora, Tahiti.

Photos: Brandie Herbst

Sugar and Spice

We have a baby on (story)board here at the Deux Luxe....due in July! This is what has been inspiring me and making me daydream lately, hence my lack of posts. I have been a little distracted by learning about strollers, selecting wallpaper, and learning about BPA free baby bottles that I have lost touch with chic hotels, esoteric cooking, or the latest Louboutins. Not to worry, this isn't love's labor's lost, more like found luxe labor...which I'll be birthing a whole new meaning to the term yummy mummy in no time! Complete with Gucci diaper bag and stilettos! Stick with me through the process. 

PS - I will have pictures of a "before and after" of a client's condo I am currently working on and is almost complete. I can't wait to share the details! xo BH

Tap That

Probably one of the coolest beer taps I have ever seen is by Magic Hat Brewing Co. for Single Chair Ale. Since the Winter Olympics are over, I thought I'd bid adieu to the frozen sports by featuring this image along with the link to more information on this brew among others. Cheers! BH
http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/23/case-study-single-chair-ale/?ref=food

The 411 on T.S.A.'s 3-1-1

To all the travelers flying the friendly skies, you'll be pleased to know there is a website that specializes in travel size products from shampoo to shaving cream to face lotion that meet T.S.A.'s meager requirements! I've wept many times over my Kerastase shampoo and conditioner leaking in the Ziploc or the geyser of Murad moisturizer that comes oozing out of it's tube due to altitude. Again, another expensive waste of precious product! Well fear no more....http://www.3floz.com stocks all categories of products by brands such as Ole Henriksen, Philip B, Dr. Hauschka, Ahava and more! Gone are the days when you have to settle on the hotel standard of Gilchrist and Soames products ....unless you're lucky enough to stay in a chic place where Bliss or Acqua di Parma products are sitting pretty on your vanity! Then you can just add those products to your 3-1-1 stash! Happy travels! - BH

Image courtesy of www.3floz.com

Fun Find....Affordable Art!

Alot of times, just by reading other blogs, I get inspired or learn something new about a product, environment, or person of interest. Recently, I was reading the incredibly mind-nourishing, design-oriented blog, Remodelista Daily. I stumbled upon some eye-catching collages that made me do a double take and click on the link! I had to share my find as I am obsessed with interior design drawings (the book, Jeremiah has amazing watercolors, btw!) and other artworks that portray interiors and the living environment. Stephanie Levy is an American artist living in Germany and has created one of a kind pieces or prints for sale, $65 and $28 respectively. Her works are inspired by her travels and other places she'd love to go one day. I say, keep dreaming and keep creating because these prints are just too darling to go unrecognized. They would make a great ensemble in a kitchen or whimsically hung in a powder room. You can find her eclectic collages at http://www.etsy.com/shop/stephanielevy . -BH

(From top to bottom: Green Dream II, Paris, Copenhagen, and Nice)

Fleur-de-lis

The fleur-de-lis symbol is one that we'll be seeing quite a bit of now since the New Orleans Saints achieved a marvelous victory Sunday night over the Indianapolis Colts. Being more of a francophile than a football fanatic, I have always been enchanted by this decorative symbol that literally means "lily flower" and is commonly seen associated with the French monarchy, flags, coats of arms and other dynastic emblems. I am pretty sure all of New Orleans and many in Miami were heralding the Saints' triumph and will continue to take pride in this iconic symbol. -BH

(image courtesy of www.heraldica.org)

Les Fidéles De Chanel

I have found what could possibly be the chicest title ever created. Who needs an actually crown or tiara to be granted royalty. Welcome to the world of Coco, introducing Les Fidéles De Chanel.

Coco Chanel was a famously unique woman with her own visionary lifestyle and aesthetic. The iconic house of Chanel has always celebrated women of her likeness, with strong personal styles and engaging histories. In 2009, Chanel selected five women to be ambassadresses of the brand, known as "Les Fidéles De Chanel". They are:

Jen Brill - Photo Agent; Caroline Sieber - Stylist/Brand Consultant; Vanessa Traina - Stylist/Brand Consultant; Leigh Lezark - Headliner of the Misshapes; Poppy Delevingne - Model/Actress