ICFF 2014 Highlights

Lladro porcelain figurines

The annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) is on it's 26th year displaying the best and the latest trends in contemporary design from all over the world at the Jacob Javits Center. We attended on May 18th, which was a trade day. The show opens to the public on its final day, May 20th.

Joseph Ginsberg Art Opening

A dynamic grouping of oil on canvas, watercolor on paper and other mixed-media paintings composed last Friday night’s art show at the Joe Ginsberg Design studio, featuring the private collection of New York-based artist Joseph Ginsberg. Celebrated for his original contemporary paintings, Friday’s show captured the essence of Ginsberg’s career, spanning over three decades. The collection provided attendees with a provocative glimpse of his unique style, while guests mingled with the artist and his staff in the beautiful midtown loft space.

Kips Bay Decorator Show House 2014

Living room design by Juan Montoya Design

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House opens each year to support the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club. Distinguished interior designers create their visions in a room inside the house, making a visit worth while and perhaps required to become inspired with innovative and edgy interiors.

Holiday House Hamptons Kick off at Fendi Casa

On May 6, 2014 Holiday House founder Iris Dankner hosted the Holiday House Hamptons kick off party at Fendi Casa's beautiful Madison Avenue location. The window display was designed by Campion Platt. Benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the Holiday House Hamptons is in its second year and will take place from June 29- August 10th in Sag Harbor, NY.

This is You: Art Exhibition

This is a self portrait

The "This is You" by Tapp Francke art exhibition is currently running until May 25th 2014 at gallery nine5 in the Lower East Side. The installation consists of distinctively framed mirrors with neon glowing words on each piece and affirmative statements.  The mirrors require viewers to 'confront' themselves with the personalized messages reflected across their faces, merging colors and implications for a personal effect.

Row NYC Guestrooms Tour

Clever and colorful headboard in a vibrant orange

On April 22,  new Times Square hotel Row NYC welcomed NEWH's Toasty Tuesdays event, inviting hospitality industry members to take a tour the Gensler designed guest rooms. The guest rooms were simple yet included many details that were illustrative of NYC culture and fitting to the area. At the end  of the corridors on every floor leading to the rooms, there are vivid graphics of an NYC neighborhood. 

Counter Evolution Opening Party

CounterEvolution  celebrated the opening of their new NY showroom on April 24. The event was an intimate gathering in their 2,000 sf Flatiron District showroom, featuring their furniture crafted from old wood and steel salvaged and repurpsed from closed bowling lanes and well as other structures. CounterEvolution's high quality and functional products can be seen in eco-minded places such as Starbucks and Shake Shack.