Markham Roberts Inspires Me!

  Hey Everyone,
  
        As a designer, we all know that there are those special designers that truly inspire us - Brian McCarthy and Miles Redd do that for me and now Markham Roberts must join this elite club I am forming for myself. 

        Markham Roberts has an exciting, fresh design perspective that cannot be denied - he brings a modern approach to traditional design that is timeless.  If you look closely at any of the photos I am including in this blog I am sure you will find many ideas that you may choose to emulate in your coming projects.  He inspires me to try different color palettes and textures - to be daring in a safe, chic way.  (We all know that sometimes a risk can cost you, how many times I have had to repaint a room - I will never tell!)

      The clients personal style and taste  has been and I am sure will continue to be a important element in his designs.  Take a look at each photo and you will see the personal style of each client - this is an amazing gift that he possesses to infuse his expertise while giving the client the exact home they always imagined.  Here are some of my favorites - Enjoy.....

 Exciting - Inspiring - Beautiful

The man himself, Markham Roberts

Mario and Brian's Book Signing

  Hey Everyone,

     Well it was a wonderful event, and good times were had by all.  Mario was a hit in our shop, as was Brian in Betsy Pash's lovely shop next door.

     Here are some photos to mark the event.

Mario and I 

 -he poses for a picture quite well!

The Amazing Brian McCarthy 

- his book is a must buy!!!!

Bob Scalamandre and Luis 

 -two of my favorite men

Our MBD staff poses for a X-Mas photo

Your truly, Cali, Meg, Amal & Luis

Our guy, hard at work!!

  The rubber hand blotter still freaks me out a bit.  

But I do not argue with genius.

The ever joyous Meg Braff!

That't it for today, but please come again - this Tuesday on the 17th of December we will be hosting the wonderful Alexa Hampton in our shop in Locust Valley for her book signing.  Should be another  amazing event.

Marvelous Mario and Brian McCarthy!!!

  Hey Everyone,

 This Saturday I will be attending a book signings for the Marvelous Mario Buatta  and Brian McCarthy at Meg Braff Designs, 92 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley,NY.  Mario is celebrating his brand new book Fifty Years of American Interior Decoration, and Brian is celebrating his newest book Luminous Interiors, The Houses of Brian McCarthy.  I had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Buatta yesterday and it was a conversation I will never forget.  Not only the nicest man in the world, but totally unaffected by his unparalleled success.  The Prince of Chintz is truly a prince.  Funny, kind, handsome and an unbelievable talent.  Unfortunately I have not gotten the opportunity to speak with Mr McCarthy but I am certain he is a prince as well.  Here are their newest contributions to Interior Design, don't miss it!

   


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