Favorite Finds of the Month- Soft, Sweet and a little Exotic

I tend to vacillate between a few design moods- loving bold,dark and exotic, favoring neutral, layered, and textural, etc.  This month I’m really feeling color, but in a very soft way.  I want pale pink, coral, soft blues, grays, maybe …
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Gorgeous Powder Room/ Ruthie Somers is my Hero

Work Work Work Day here at DM.  Just NEEDED to share this insanely gorgeous mirrored powder room by Ruthie Somers.  Can we all take a moment to soak in the tile, the paneling, the pinkish ceiling and that light fixture.  I’ve …
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DM Shops Emporium Home

Hey guys.  Sorry for playing hooky yesterday.  I wish I could claim I took advantage of the absolutely gorgeous day, but instead I was stuck in bed with some sort of icky stomach bug.  I couldn’t even muster the strength …
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The large gilded mirror

Dear Antiquing Gods, I know I’ve been lucky in the past, but I’m really going to need your help in this next venture.  I’m seeking a large rectangular French mirror.  Gold and substantial would be best, but please not too ornate, except …
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New York Gift Fair Highlights

Yesterday morning I woke up early and hopped a train to the City to attend the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF.)  It’s huge event that occupies two buildings and a convention center.  With limited time (plus a cold and …
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