Why don't you...look into attending some of these great upcoming events in and around New York! First up is the International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show that started yesterday at the Park Avenue Armory. I love attending this show since the art, antiques and jewelry on display are the best of the best. The dealers are also extremely generous and will take the time to answer questions and educate you about anything in their booth. One of my favorites is Maison Gerard pictured above. This show is definitely worth checking out even if you can't afford anything! Just be careful not to break anything!The Park Avenue Armory
Park Avenue at 67th Street
October 16 - 22, 2009
Check website for hours
Admission $20
I'm sure you have all heard of or attended the Kips Bay Decorator Show House but that's not the only event they sponsor. This Tuesday, October 20th, they are hosting their annual Designer House Tour. I will unfortunately be in High Point and will have to miss this great event which includes homes designed by Philip Gorrivan, David Kleinberg, Bilotta Kitchens, Cetra Ruddy, and many more. Don't forget to wipe your feet at the door!Tuesday, October 20, 2009
10:00am - 4:00pm
Tickets $150 (tax deduction $125)
Call 718-893-8600 x 245 or buy online
Another exciting house tour coming up is the New York Junior League's 15th Annual Fall House Tour! After meeting for breakfast, you are on your own to hit as many or as few of the open houses as you wish. One of them that I know I am excited to see is Estee Lauder executive John Dempsey's amazing townhouse that was featured in the October 2009 issue of Elle Decor! This tour is a great way to peek inside the most fabulous homes in Manhattan to see how the other half lives!The New York Junior League Fall House Tour
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
10:00am - 6:00pm
A reader reminded me about the Rooms with a View weekend of events in Southport, Connecticut coming up November 5th -8th and I'm so glad she did! I've heard great things about it and can't wait to experience it in person! The events include "These are a Few of My Favorite Things" vignettes created by designers including Alexa Hampton, Eddie Ross, Susan Oster Designs and many more, in addition to a marketplace with over 30 vendors. Wonder if Julie Andrews will be stopping by!Southport Congregational Church
524 Pequot Avenue
Southport, Connecticut
November 5 - 8, 2009
On display now through November 29th at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is Vermeer's Masterpiece The Milkmaid on loan from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The exhibit also displays additional works by Vermeer and other Dutch artists and is cheaper than booking a flight to Holland!The Metropolitan Museum of Art
When I think of Monet, I don't usually think of the MoMA but now through April 12, 2010, the museum is exhibiting Monet's Water Lilies. The exhibit features the full group of Monet's late paintings in the collection and The Japanese Footbridge (above) is my absolute favorite! It's a perfect representation of fall colors. Too bad it currently feels like winter in New York! If you decide to visit, bundle up and head inside to one of these great events!The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
September 13, 2009 - April 12, 2010
Check website for hours
The dining room is directly to your right when you enter the house and even though it photographs more blue, it's actually more grey. Many of the rooms are also painted in custom high gloss paint which I've mentioned before is especially nice in small spaces because it reflects a lot of light.
This little area was so interesting and sits past the dining room on the first floor. It's hard to tell but there is a jib door on the left that leads to a powder room. I really loved the red trim that runs along the cabinetry.
I only glimpsed a little of the powder rooms which all had great printed wallpapers.
Up the stairs to the left is a small little area that sits above the horse walk which is a covered walkway that leads back to the carriage house. When I looked down it as we were leaving, it reminded me of the photos of Paris buildings that I had posted earlier. The first area is the "mudroom" where they hang coats and also the washer and dryer that are hidden by doors lined with chicken wire and antiqued mirror.
At the end of the little hallway is the little bedroom with walls upholstered in ikat from Uzbekistan. Luckily, it has a window to the front street so it feels more cozy that small.
When you continue up the stairs to the second floor, there is another cozy room that serves as an office.
We were all wondering where Steven had found all the art because it all worked perfectly together and not just within each room but the entire house!
Again, there was a deep built in sofa that would be perfect to curl up and read on a rainy day!
It's interesting to see the home photographed during the day because when we were there at night, it was lit with candles that made it look dark and swanky!
The library/bar area was a little jewel box room right off the living room.
It was in the living room that runs the length of the front of the house that every designer at the party decided that they needed to go home and immediately redecorate! I won't name any names but there were a lot of big designers at the party and one whose own home you have oohed and ahhed over also mentioned wanting to redecorate while another said it made her feel like she still lives in college!
Of course we all felt a pang of jealousy but more importantly we also felt admiration because we all noticed the incredible attention to detail. It definitely inspired everyone in the room.
When I went back to look at Elle Decor, I noticed that the drapery trim was air brushed off the cover. It might have made the cover too busy or interfered with the typeface.
The pattern of the rug was custom designed by Steven after the pattern of a cable knit sweater of owned by Connor.
The landing of the third floor has a hanging light fixture that was the talk of the party. It's hard to tell but it looked to be hung from an anchor and had dolphin motifs.
The walk in closet/dressing room was also the talk of the third floor tour! There is a shelf at the top that holds new and vintage suitcases. What I loved was the gorgeous wallpaper on the ceiling!
The thread of blue that weaves through out the house continued in the master bedroom.
All through the house, the furniture placement is perfect such as this beautiful chair that sits next to the dresser and outside the bathroom. It's nice to have places to sit things where you need them.
When I saw the photo of the master bedroom in Elle Decor, I was wondering how they showered with no curtain or door so it was nice to learn that there is a bar with a curtain!
I also really loved the third floor guest room. It was neutral and soothing but not devoid of interesting details. The closet door on the right has inset panels of antique mirror which make it look like it has been there forever.
The fireplace in the corner of the room adds a cozy touch.
Every table and dresser was perfectly styled as well.
The hall bathroom was another jewel box of a room with the brighter tile and collection of etchings.
You can see in this photo that all the light fixtures are interesting and different than what you would expect.
A sofa on one side of the room allows for guests to sit and relax while keeping the cook company.
The lower level or basement luckily has windows so it's not too dark.
The kitchen had a very European feel and I could imagine it also being very cozy during the winter with the fire lit in the original cooking hearth. 
I'm so glad there was a photo on Gambrel's website of the little terrace that sits outside the landing between the main floor and the basement. It was also styled with topiaries for the party and looked like a great place to eat dinner or enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. 
A romantic shot of Jenna and her husband in the entry that appeared in Domino.
In the Livingetc photo Jenna mentions that the entry is painted in Off Black oil eggshell by Farrow & Ball. I love all the tiny little shoes lined up! So cute!
The architect's photo of the living room gives you a full look at the room and all the way to the back.
The living room as styled and shot for Domino. Love the pale grey walls and accents of black and yellow! In reality, the zebra rug is not layered on top of the other area rug.
While the photo in Livingetc is correct, it was flipped for the cover. A painting on the wall was also removed for the text. Wonder if she's wearing the 
The architect's view of the dining area. Now you know why magazines shoot tight shots or crop them!
The dining room as shot for Domino. Love the car by 
If you've seen the house tour video that Jenna and her husband gave to Domino, this is the correct layout of the dining room. I love everything about this room. It's so interesting and personal.
Here you can see how the room was styled for the shot that made it into Livingetc. You can see the photo was flipped. That sometimes happens because I photo looks better that way or works better with the fold.
The Livingetc shoot was styled by Lili Diallo who we all remember from Domino. Love her! 
The architects shot of the kitchen is a little cold.
You can see how styling and flowers warm it up in the Domino shot.
Jenna was shot in the kitchen for Livingetc. Love her green top too!
In Livingetc magazine article, the kitchen farmhouse table is shot with Jenna's husband Vincent Mazeau and their son Beckett. The online photo is just the table.
A cute little dinosaur vignette on the kitchen table.
The architect's view of the bay window.
The bay window in one of the online shots from Domino. I love that they kept the chairs very natural.
This shot of Jenna and her son appeared in Domino. Melanie Acevedo took a lot of sweet family shots!
I think Livingetc flipped this shot too since now the table is on the left! But the flowering trees look pretty outside the window!
The view of the backyard with the flowering dogwood tree is my absolute favorite shot from Livingetc! It's so beautiful!
The architect's view of the bedroom makes the walls look grey but it's really black chalkboard paint. You get a good view of the Serge Mouille light fixture though!
For one of the domino shots, they added a headboard and left the linens plain white.
A cute shot of Beckett playing on the bed!
A close up of the styled mantle.
The room as seen on the cover of Domino now with Olatz linens!
A different shot had Jenna standing instead of sitting.
I love the artwork that was seen in the Livingetc shot.
In the architect's shot, you see the toilet. Not usually something that magazines tend to publish unless it's a specific story on bathrooms.
The bathroom as seen in Domino that made everyone want a black bathroom with brass fixtures!
