{Musings of a Modern Day Sybarite}
From the monthly archives:
Ok, ok… so “curule” is really a smarty-pants-make-everyone-feel-dumb way of saying “x-based” stool, but don’t discount the “humble” stool’s contribution to interior design. The curule is also known as a Savanarola chair or a Dante chair. Whatever you call it, it is a classic piece that can be always incorporated into any decorating style.
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It’s no secret that I love a good cocktail and am always on the lookout for new and different concoctions. In my search I came across a drink called the “Metropolitan,” which immediately brought to mind Whit Stillman’s deliciously satirical movie of the same name. So, of course i had to try it!
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Lately, or I should say in the past year or so, I’ve been really drawn to anything aubergine — jewelry, clothes, decor items, paint, anything you can think of really. This attraction may be why I chose aubergine as the main color in my logo for Design Babylon! There is something extremely strong and mysterious yet welcoming about rooms decorated in deep purple.
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Have you ever been around a designer, or a designer-type when they start throwing around words like “enfilade” “ensuite,” “bobéche” or the like? Did you feel like a cartoon character with a huge question mark floating over your head? Have no fear, db is going to teach you about the secret language of designers through a new series called “Sound Like a Designer.” The second term in the series? Singerie.
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This is bananas. How did I not know about the Coco Mademoiselle website with behind the scenes tour of Chanel’s legendary apartment at 31 rue Cambon? I really should be quite ashamed of myself.
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