vol. 3, issue 6
august 2007
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- 32 editors' cravings: plastic fantastic
- One word: plastics. Our Editor at Large Tom Delavan gets inspired by the possibilities.
- 35 the best list:
- domino's big black book of decorating
Our first-ever domino think tank! We asked 14 leading design insiders to spill their secrets—and assembled a veritable encyclopedia of home-decor knowledge.
- 36 the best list:
the style council - Meet our distinguished panel of 14 decorating experts.
- 38 the best list:
5 items (almost) all decorators love - Our panel dish on their favorite items— versatile, can't-go-wrong pieces that swing from traditional to modern (and anywhere in between). Plus classic sofa fabrics that are fail-safe.
- 40 the best list:
champion paint colors - One man's gray may be another man's lavender, but certain shades never disappoint. Here, three finalists for every tried-and-true hue.
- 42 the best list: NEW Paint Palette Combos
- Four utterly of-the-moment pairings (and one rockin' threesome) destined to become palette standouts.
- 44 the best list:
design classics by mail - We gave our panel a homework assignment: Unearth the timeless gems from mass retailers' inventories. Here's what made the grade.
- 46 the best list: brilliant statements in lighting
- With one of these outspoken fixtures on the scene, it's impossible for a room to feel lackluster.
- 48 the best list:
the last word in linens - Unanimous in the belief that high-quality sheets are a necessary luxury, our panelists weigh in on the most sumptuous sets for every budget.
- 53 the best list:
the way to display - To hang or not to hang? Some prefer salon-style, others just need a wall to lean on, but all have distinctive, creative approaches.
- 54 the best list:
It's all in the Details - The choicest little bits to complete a home, from refined takes on everyday essentials to signature decorator flourishes.
- 56 the best list:
Quick Tips, Clever Tricks - Ingenious devices to elevate everyday objects and ordinary rooms to decorator-was-here polish.
- 58 the best list: Best Decorating Books Ever
- We asked our panel of 14 decorators what books inspired them most. Together, these would make a killer collection.
- 60 the best list:
we all make mistakes - Our panel run down the most common decorating faux pas, criticize their peers' habits, and come clean about their own.
- 62 the 2007 best list:
decorating sources - From the highest-end to amazingly affordable, these are the top places insiders consistently rely on to deliver the goods.
- 69 the dish
- Three luscious dark-fruit desserts that are an elegant—yet surprisingly easy—end to a sultry summer night: Cherries with Almond Cream, Blackberry Crumble and Plum and Ricotta Tart. Whether you grill, bake—or don't even cook!—they're a cinch to whip up.
- 72 muse marian
- Our expert hostess on how to be a popular houseguest—such as figuring out what to pack and when to make yourself scarce. It's the little things that get you invited back!
- 81 beauty fix
- These fragrances, plants and lotions act as olfactory passports to the fields and shores of your most recent (or fantasy) holiday.
- 88 surf art
- A new wave of paintings, prints and photos celebrates this breezy sport and lifestyle.
- 94 test-drive: mattresses
- We left no nap untaken to discover the five best mattresses, from high-tech wonders to dependable innersprings.
- 97 outdoor fireplaces
- These modern wood-burning and natural-gas options keep an al fresco party going well into the night.
- 102 anatomy of a green kitchen
- With its sustainably harvested walnut cabinet fronts and a water-saving dishwasher, this designer-crafted kitchen is constructed of eco-friendly, elegant components.
- 104 best trend
- Last seen in overdone homes during the Reagan administration, chintz has captured our hearts all over again—when used sparingly. Plus, a history of the fabric, from 17th-century India to Mario Buatta.
- 114 best power brands
- Fashion entrepreneur Liz Lange and decorating and furniture guru Jonathan Adler transform Lange's white-box rental into a lively haven without investing in major alterations.
- 120 best creative minds
- Three design-industry originals—fashion knight Sir Paul Smith, rug maven Suzanne Sharp and decorative-arts innovator John Derian—let us peek into their private studios.
- 126 best cool-hunting
- Artists Meghan Gerety and Michael Phelan use local, affordable materials to achieve a high-modern home in Marfa, TX. Bonus: An insider tour of this impossibly cutting-edge desert city.
- 134 best new a-list decorator
- About-to-be-huge interior and furniture designer Windsor Smith overhauls classic homes—including her own California colonial—to better suit the family within.
- 142 best garden decor
- A French gravel garden filled with real and fabulously faux plants—plus dramatic furniture—is a low-maintenance, open-air living room in a grand tradition.
- web exclusive: inspiration from the domino flickr group
- Did you know there's a domino group on Flickr ? Here's a selection of photographs from members. Sign up (it's free!) and you can post your pictures too!
- web exclusive:
Flower & vase pairings - Not sure which flowers go with which vase? Try these simple tips for creating floral arrangements.
- web video exclusive: frozen watermelon cocktail
- Our Girl About Town, Rita Konig shows you how to throw fruit, sugar, lime and ice in a blender for a ridiculously quick summer drink.
