Starting Over In 1979

It was 1979 and I was living and working in Manhattan.

My childhood idol was Candice Bergen. (The only person that I wanted to look and be like as a kid)

She was filming a movie with Burt Reynolds and Jill Clayburgh. I was working in the same building that they were filming the movie, and it was a thrill for me to see C.B. over and over for weeks.

BTW, this is a hilarious film, and I believe it is her first comedic role in a movie.

She was brilliant. I am sure that her performance in this movie was a turning point in her career, and why today she is mainly remains a comedic actress.
The building (the movie 'location') was right next to where Ms. Bergen lived as well - on 72ND and Central Park West.

These are some shots of Candice Bergen's home in the city on CPW, as featured in Architectural Digest c.1979.
This view is always "in", with any decor at all.

Don't you agree ?

The leather Mexican chairs are still being sold if you can believe it.

Does the design style of her home take you back ?????

Do you remember what you were doing in 1979 ?

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A Table For Two...

And A Bowl Of Milk Please

Well, well,well......now that all that political stuff is settled, (opinions given on both sides) I hope our anonymous commenter is feeling better.

I know I do. My feelings about the 'far right wing nuts' are confirmed.

I was once told by a very successful publicist ;

"It doesn't matter what people say about you, just as long as they are talking about you!"

Controversy sells.

I have never received so many comments.

Maybe the next time I am showing the latest sofa design, I can find a naked celebrity... and have them sparawl out on it for you.

Or, I can photo shop it.

LOL

I love my viewers, and they are always such support to me. Always.

*And you know who you are. XXXX

Everyone, Have a beautiful Sunday.

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Hey You,Congressman Joe Wilson, That's MY PRESIDENT .....

that you are shouting at.

That you are calling a liar before America and the rest of the world.

(everything in this post refers to the FAR RIGHT of the REPUBLICAN party)

You and 'yours' are the liars.

The bigots.

The mean spirited.

The greedy and selfish....and you hide behind your bible thumping family values.

What a sick and revolting joke the far right of your party has become.

You and your 'far right Republicans' are destructive to society.

Pure poison.

You , and your party members are so far removed from reality that it is feeling 'dangerous' in this country.

You are dangerous.

How dare you dis-respect MY PRESIDENT !

More importantly, how is it that you would be so BOLD?

For some reason you must have felt safe enough to do so. Hmmmm.......

That is what scares me.

Your party just got caught with it's pants down,

While your mouth was wide open, spewing hatred and insults.

The true colors of the Republican party.

It just burns you up (and The Far Right Republican Party) doesn't it ?

A black man in the White House.

America's Best Man in the White House.

You, Joe Wilson, could not shine President Obama's shoes.

Although.... I would give anything to see you do it!!!

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Do You Love The Look Of Fine Vintage Rattan??

You will have to hunt no longer. It is here again. Finally.
I think this chair is stunning.

Do You ?????

How about these ?

They swivel !!! (counter & bar ht)

I just placed these in a waterfront home in Boca Raton, Florida.
The thing that I like about these chairs is that their backs are low. Very Classy.

And the finishes on everything in this collection are just right. A warm honey, with just the natural darkness in the crevasses where it would have happened naturally with age.
And these are on casters. Chairs on casters are very big with the ' Grandma' or 'Bubby' Set in Florida.

This would make a lovely desk chair. But the arm height needs to be checked of you wish it to tuck under the desk. Although in this pic they look as though the arms are the perfect height.

This bed is very beautiful. *double click on pic to enlarge

I once imported an antique bed, floor mirror, and an armoir from Paris that was very costly. The mirror alone was 4,000.00 EUROS.

I do not have a super picture of this bed....but trust me. It Is Just Divine.

The night table in this shot is perfect. And what I mean by perfect is this.....

( you can't tell it is from Lexington, or is part of Tommy Bahama)

All the pieces I am showing in this post are actually made by Lexington, and part of a new Tommy Bahama Collection called Island Estate.

I can't help it, as a designer I do not like the palm tree logos, or any other tell tale sign that the furniture in a room was purchased as a package deal.

You know... like living in a hotel. YUCK.

Buying and filling a room full of one collection is called LAZY DESIGN.

It requires zero talent, and clients who insist on doing a room or house in this way really should use a personal shopper, not a designer. The client ends up paying us good money for very little work. No?

Look at the top part of this piece of furniture, the hutch it is sold separately.

Think of a problem you might solve with this, or any other great hutch that is sold separately.

See the pic below ? This is one of the signatures of T.B. collections. It is on everything except for the pieces I have shown you, above and before this example of the criss cross leather.The pieces below this close-up do have this criss cross leather on the tops of posts and on legs.
I think these media consoles are a fresh break from all the glass doors they slap on cabinets.

I really like them and plan on using them in my work.
Great bench.
Now this sofa & chair do not have the leather criss cross.

The tables are available, and are old time classics.

Let me know what you think??

xx RF

To view the complete catalog, click here.

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I am just saying......

that it seems when we are looking for something, and yet we can't seem to find it.......

You think you will find it because it is a design that has been around forever, and when you do find it, it is in the design center ( which caters to the design trade).

Buying at the design center translates to; $$$$$ VS $$$ or $$.

So........I have found these long time favorites of mine -

These are classic chairs. And I do mean classic, they work with English, French, Contemporary or Eclectic design concepts.

For me, it doesn't get any better than that.

(These are hot off the press. Brand new. Just arriving on showroom floors as we speak)

Do you like a good Chinese Chippendale Chair? ( the faux bamboo version)

I have found them,

I have seen them, and I have sat in them.

They are well made, solid as can be.

And I would buy them for a client or myself in a NY Minute!!

(Ceylon Side Ceylon Side Chair by Lexington)
Item 531-882-01)

They are reasonably priced $$$.

They come in great colors too.

Sage, Red, Honey Pine, and Black.

Antiqued finishes of course. Muted.

I adore them !!!

more info?

you can contact me.

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