Designer Spotlight: Meet the Talented Malene B

Malene B is a Brooklyn, NY based African American carpet designer with a multi-disciplinary background in textile arts, painting, and illustration whose unique carpets are inspired by her international travels. Her stunning and powerful work certainly speaks for itself. Take a peek below:

Malene B

Papunya

Mehndi

Wolof

Connect with Malene B. at one of the below upcoming events:

• November 2nd  "Aid to Artisans Awards Gala Silent Auction Honoring Donna Karan" at the Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. Malene b will be donating our "Tap Tap" carpet for the silent auction.
• November 9th  "Mother Earth"- A Carpet Exhibition at the New York Design Center 200 Lexington Avenue NYC. By Invitation To the Trade
• November 14th-15th "Boutique Design New York "- Hospitality Trade Show at the Javits Center New York City Booth 2826

Embracing Wool Under Foot

I truly believe that when it comes to crafting beautiful area rugs there's no fiber more beautiful, more natural, or more sustainable than wool. Have you ever pressed your bare feet into a plush and luxurious floor covering made of the finest wool? It's so comforting.

So, when I came across the below beauties made from the finest wools one could find in New Zealand...I was instantly in love. I purposely chose soothing neutrals to showcase today. I'm hoping they provide calm to your day.

The Dabbieri Collection/Just Shorn

The Dabbieri Collection/Just Shorn

The Dabbieri Collection/Just Shorn

All products by The Dabbieri Collection, exclusively shown at International Design Guild showrooms.

It would be good to disclose at this time that I serve as President of International Design Guild. So, naturally I'm their biggest advocate!

Designer Spotlight: Meet Michael Stolworthy

In my daily searching for the most luxurious interior design styles, I came across a most beautiful sight: 

Serous Barstool, Chrome

Created by U.S. designer Michael Stolworthy, a fantastic furniture designer and artist, whose creations are whimsically modern without losing their original practical application. The artwork is so exquisite, yet it appears to fit the contour of the human body perfectly. I would love to try one out with a cocktail in hand! Here are another creation to feast your eyes on:

Lo-Boy Lounger

Lo-Boy (4-Up)

I'd love to hear what you think! Do you enjoy the whimsically modern interior style?

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