Fall 2012 TRAD HOME

Don't miss the latest addition of Traditional Home's TRAD HOME online which features an article I wrote in conjunction with my friend Raji Radhakrishnan, designer extraordinaire!

In the article we feature some of our favorite shops and haunts in DC, beautifully photographed by the talented Colleen Duffley. Many thanks to editor Ann Maine who says of my Hirshhorn description in her Editor's Letter "With a flair for words as well as design, Stefan descibes this hidden gem as a round building nestled in a classical square city".  It was a fun if exhausting day and I'm happy to share it with all of you! Article begins on page 114.

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Bookshelf: fall releases

A number of exciting books are being released this fall, just in time for cool reading weather and Christmas shopping (too early?) The first book I'll mention, 'Habitually Chic, Creativity at Work' is written AND photographed by my dear friend Heather Clawson, author of the blog Habitually Chic. Heather has shared a number of projects from the book with me and I think everyone will learn something about how to bring a little more chic into their own workplace. We all read the blog, now read the book! 'Mighty Maharajas, Forts & Palaces of India' by Amita Baig and Joginder Singh is an astonishing look at Indian high style through the ages. A large picture book filled with lush photographs, the thing that surprised me most was how Western many of the more recent palaces are. I was most enamored with the older fortresses found early in the book and their exotic detailing. Read an in depth look on pattern within the book featuring many pictures at one of my favorite blogs StyleCourt.I first read the definitive biography of Sister Parish by Apple Bartlett and Susan Crater a number of years ago and this fall it is being reprinted with forewords by her protege Bunny Williams and, of course, Albert Hadley. This book is a MUST HAVE for any design library of substance or design student. This edition makes it affordable as well!Lastly, the tome 'At Home in Italy, under the summer sun' by Nicoletta del Buono and Massimo Listri is a beautiful and informative look at REAL Italian living today and not a stylized glossy copy. There is something for everyone from Italian farmhouses to stylish villas. You may want to plan your next vacation (or remodel!).
I'm sure everyone can make room on their bookshelf for at least one of these fantastic new design books this fall!

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Heathcote interiors

You may remember earlier this year when I posted on a Lutyen's designed house, Heathcote, which was up for sale. A kind reader just sent me a new link to the realtor's website which has some new shots, including 2 interior photographs. The interiors, while obviously changed in order to accomodate the demands of an office, look mostly untouched, which warmed this architect's heart. See the full listing HERE. Enjoy!

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Little Augury for sale

Mark your calendars because beginning tomorrow, May 10th at 8am, our own blogger, Little Augury, is hosting a One Kings Lane Tastemaker Tag Sale.Along with some gorgeous antique furniture, she will be offering quite a selection of art, including this delightful watercolor of an art deco board room.You'll have to beat me to this charming drawing of the Walpole shell bench. Be there or be square to support our blogger friends!

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Apartment for sale

I apologize for the lack of posts lately but as those of you who are my friends on facebook know, I have decided to take advantage of the spring traffic and list my apartment for sale.It was a difficult decision but it's time in my life to leave downtown (not DC). I've been going through the 'staging' process (aka ripping every ounce of personality from the space) and it has prooved itself to be a lot of work! Wish me luck and I hope to have news for you all very soon!

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