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OBSESSED-super well designed -a portable-rechargeable light by Melissa Yip (Innermost-IM Design Concepts-a UK company). Really can go -indoors and out... The plant -stem shape with an LED bulb-is style eye candy-and using a rechargeable battery (micro usb charge) for cable/free light anywhere that you are. BONUS: Splash proof and light intensity settings (push down, literally-on the bulb)-for 25%-50%-100% shine intensity. In six colors-made of durable polycarbonate Available -here-$125 (Amazon)

Part One: A destination 'experience' for design professionals...the Decorator & Design Building Spring Market 2019 - day long celebration of American and British "Vanguards & Visionaries"   was more than a how to succeed as an interior designer primer. Packed with INFORMATION courtesy of knowledgeable media editor- led roundtables on career high ( low) points, usable timely advice served up by a stellar lineup of industry panelists, showroom open houses with enviable merchandise displays--- plus book signings and cocktail soirées... the day's hours flew by....keeping building elevator banks  very busy. The thematic underpinnings= a metaphoric road map on career building and successful business practises-relevant tips for both emerging and seasoned interior designers - shined through in the three  keynote sessions: Inspiring Designers: An In-Depth Look At Their Obstacles and Rewards  with Bravo TV's Best Room Wins judges and industry luminarie...

D&DB (Decoration and Design Building)-the midtown NYC trade destination hosts:  THE POWER OF STORYTELLING: People:Progress:Product The DDB Fall Market-last week-hosted inspiring panels -heralding the visually/verbally talented hard-working industry individuals and wonderful wares displayed in open product showrooms. No surprise-  hundreds  of interior decorators and architecture professionals attended- eager to share/learn... timely tips centered around the theme of "DESIGN IS A STORY" aka what a home environment says about its occupant(s)---and how to translate personalities and spatial requirements into a welcoming place to live. via GIPHY No doubt, all of the fast paced talks (plus Q+As) with the top professionals, hosted by editors of top magazines (including Elle Decor, Domino, Metropolis, Home&Design, Architectural Digest...) were superbly informative. We suspect however- that design icon, Martha Stewart -was  the biggest STAR present-a particip...

  #ddbspringmarket17 Decoration & Design Building 979 3rd Ave (Between 58 th  & 59 th  Streets) New York, NY 10022 SINCE every home is one's castle-we checked out the stunning offerings located in the showrooms of one of NY Design world's most celebrated destination- the Decoration & Design Building during NYC's design week...with an event theme of  Art X Design .. Specifically  the all day event included experts and luminaries from the vast Art industry and invited attendees to enrich their art acumen through the curated selection of esteemed resources that comprised the comprehensive Market program;  3 Keynotes, 14 In-Showroom Programs, 3 Cocktail Receptions, 2 Special Events,  and  58 Open Houses . In addition, most showrooms were introducing new and exciting collections. Textured beauties crafted by hand- inspired by a glam St. Petersburg soirée "White Nights" at Catherine's Palace-designed  by Larry ...

No.8, West 16th Street/NYC Au Natrualé Anti-Breakage products #LOVEMYCURLS trended well last night at the jam packed Dark and Lovely celebration of its new Au  Natural é line of products…aimed at those wanting to save some time …but not skip the style. PACKED! The testers---- Au Natrualé Anti-Shrikage products Hydration, and moisturizing ingredients for curl defining, frizz free, crunch-less hold, and gentle sulfate free shampoos/conditioners- formulated into Au Naturalé---with a targeted product out there for what ever hairstyle someone would want… braids, Bantu Knots, soft coils etc. Bonus-the prices-all at $9.99  available on the website  or in stores coast to coast. AND Au Naturale products are free of nasty ingredients like paraben, petrolatum, mineral oil, drying alcohol…which make us wonder why any other  line of hair products would use any of the aforementioned. Instagram-linked Ins...