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Maximilian Sinsteden - Designing Before Leaving the Nest!

    

Maximilian Sinsteden's story in New York Magazine last week really astounded me - what a young guy and such a great talent!  As the story goes, he has been designing since age 3, has interned for Charlotte Moss, and currently works for her once a week.  He does this during his senior year at Drew University!  Wow - these pictures of his dorm room from NY Magazine don't need any explanation.  His talent is apparent - and all I have to say is watch out for him - he is going to be big!

Petrie Point Designs!

I have summer on the mind but found just the way to keep those summers of yesteryear alive!  Petrie Point Designs by Susan Petrie-Badertscher are absolutely original and stunningly beautiful.  Susan takes swimsuits from the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s and frames them to make the sweetest artwork.  The way each piece pays homage to those intricately designed suits is spectacularly amazing!  While summer might be on my mind - you should definitely take a look at Petrie Point's website - Susan has come out with an additional collection called Petrie Pint Designs using children's toys, costumes and accessories!

Feverish Ice Cream Truck ~ Hipster Ice Cream, Coming to your Hood?!

 

 

The rain has stopped and summer is in the air!  As many of you know, ice cream is one of my 5 most favorite things, and when I heard of Feverish Ice Cream'smobile ice cream truck I had to share!  This isn't your childhood ice cream truck with loud repetitive music and the same old treats.  Feverish, parked outside your favorite hot spot or event, brings you today's latest tunes and vegan-friendly gourmet ice cream.  The best is that you can book the truck to be at your special event - they take bookings for parties, fundraisers and more.  Okay - the unfortunate thing is that they are currently based in Florida, but rumor has it that the truck will be making its way up the East Coast soon.  Don't believe me?  Make sure you follow Feverish's twitter account @feverishmiami for the latest news!

Kips Bay Designer Showhouse - Finding Designer Treasures!

 

The Kips Bay Designer Showhouse, benefiting the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club is one of my favorite events!  Year after year I look forward to taking a tour of the house to explore all the treasures designers use to make it so magnificent.  I have to say - I had two favorite designers this year:  Garrow Kedigian and Andrew Felsher.  Both designers exuded such beauty and originality in their designs I just couldn't keep it to myself!  If you haven't been to the showhouse on 71st Street it is open until May 17th and I strongly urge you to get there soon!

Waverly Fabrics "Covering" the City

      

Waverly is a beloved brand encompassing home fashions from fabrics, bedding, wall coverings, paint, window treatments and home accessories.  Not only am I a big fan of their products and sophisticated style but I absolutely love how innovative and cutting edge they still can be after 86 years of business.  Check out their current ad campaign - and you can understand just how Waverly fabrics are "covering" the City!  What do you think - Brooklyn or Manhattan??