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Jacques Jarrige

I’m not exactly sure what it is about the French that causes them to possess such a natural sense of style but I find myself continually drawn to much of their work. Such is the case with the furniture of Jacques Jarrige. I’m calling it furniture, but, of course, it is art in every respect. Working in metals, glass, and even humble MDF, Monsiuer Jarrige, bends them all to his fantasy. His work has a lyrical and even whimsical quality, but the effect of his pieces, seen below in the apartment decorated for the Evelyn Lauder Holiday House, carries serious chic.

Photo of Evelyn Lauder Entry Foyer

Photo of Freeform Sculpture above fireplace

Fiori Chandelier

Iconic Floor Lamp

Pair of Armchairs

Cloud Coffee Table in white

Pair of Bronze Lamps

Sculpture Screen

Torquemada Dining Table

Pair of Wall Sconces

Biomorphic coffee table

No wonder I’m an insomniac. I’m too busy dreaming about all the beautiful things in my fantasy livingroom.

Our Spanish Crush on Serge Castella

Every so often, I come across a designer who makes my heart beat just a little bit faster. My response is usually to a space that manages to hit all the levels of classic and modern design mixed with edginess and timelessness rolled into one.

My latest heartthrob is Spanish designer Serge Castella. One goes to Mr.Castella’s bio and it simply lists some of his favorite things: Jean Michel Frank, Diego Giacometti, Yves Klein, Yves St.Laurent and carrot cake. Works for me. Mr. Castella’s work is featured in this month’s issue of Milieu and while the entire home is beautiful, it is the dining room, done in shades of sublime violet, that mesmerizes me.

photos via Milieu

Here are a few pieces from Serge Castella’s custom line of furnishings.

Serge Castella // Oak Desk

Serge Castella // Wenge Bookshelves

Serge Castella // Esparto Stool

Serge Castella // Chromed Bench

Some of my favorite things, indeed.

Crystal Power

It seems that whenever I think about some of my favorite things, rock crystals and semi-precious stones seem to be among them. For centuries, crystals have been used in jewelry making, thought to have magic charms and possess special healing powers. But the truth is, who can resist the allure of nature’s beauty especially when it is transformed into works of functional art. Some of our favorites are: