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all i want for christmas….

by DesignBabylon on 21 November 2009

A glorious insider’s view on Hermès’ richly coloured world for fashionistas everywhere The fashion gift book for Christmas 2009

Tagged as: Book, Christmas, designer, hermes, inspiration, Nadine Coleno, Scarf

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when can i move in {part 2}?: betsey johnson to design new eloise-themed suite at the plaza

by DesignBabylon on 23 September 2009

Much to my delight, I recently heard that Betsey Johnson has been tapped to design an Eloise-themed suite in the venerated hotel. Who better to envision Eloise’s youthful exuberance {insouciance?} than the cartwheeling deisgner herself?

Tagged as: Betsey Johnson, Curt Gathje, Eloise, Hilary Knight, historian, Hospitality_Recreation, Kay Thompson, New York, Palm Court, Plaza Hotel, United States, USD

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I ♥ The Barefoot Contessa!!

by Brett on 29 July 2009

My step-mother bought me Ina Garten’s latest book “Back to Basics” in her never-ending quest to make a cook out of me, and the recipes are so fabulous that the two times I’ve cooked using the book, my guests have cleaned their plates. My new go-to meal, courtesy of the Barefoot Contessa is French Bistro Steaks with Provençal Butter and Oven-Roasted Vegetables.

Tagged as: barefoot contessa, Beef, Bistro, Carla Bruni, food processor, france, French cuisine, Herbes de Provence, Hospitality_Recreation, Ina Garten, Julia Child, olive oil, paris, Roasting, Steak, virgin olive oil

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Technicolor romantic fantasy with music! dancing! Catherine Deneuve! Gene Kelly! Françoise Dorléac!

by Brett on 27 June 2009

Les Demoiselles of Rochefort is a technicolor bon-bon of a musical  and a fun example of French cinema of the 1960s.  At its core, it’s a paen to the relief dreams can bring you as well as reminder that true love depends on chance just as much as it does circumstance, looks and charm.

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DB in the Dog House…Again

by Brett on 7 May 2009

*Sigh* DB has been a naughty girl again and left you with no new material to read for far too long.  But have no fear, lots of new and exciting things have been cooking up here  at DB HQ and I can’t wait to share them with you!
One thing to look forward to — I [...]

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