vol. 4, issue 7
september 2008
- 23 destination: london
- British expat Rita Konig's homesick view of her four favorite London areas to troll.
- 32 editors' cravings: victorian gothic
- Our fashion director Lauren Goodman explores the antithesis of modernism through curiosities that are big on frill and dark glamour.
- 36 editors' cravings:
middle-school nostalgia - Our senior market editor Eugenia Santiesteban revisits her preteen years—only this time as part of the cool crowd.
- 39 scouting
- India's eternal influence, pretty book collections, a wicker revival and more.
- 53 decorating:
perfect pairs: vanity + stool - Indulge your inner Jean Harlow—and bring back the art of pampering—with one of these nine silver screen-worthy primping stations.
- 58 the rental expert
- Fashion-design consultant Michael Berkowitz has mastered making a rental apartment feel personal and permanent. He shares eight easy upgrades.
- 62 the great room
- A glimpse into the über-feminine parlor of iconic decorator Rose Cumming reveals her unique brand of maximalism.
- 65 the inspiration
- Blogger and fashion designer Jenny Gordy's effortlessly cool outfit is the model for an equally laid-back dining room.
- 68 paint + fabric palette
- Layering your living room with peacock hues and prints is a style risk that pays off.
- 71 entertaining:
guest chef - Caterer Melia Marden serves a Moroccan-style feast with flavor and color to spare.
- 76 the adventuress
- A sommelier imparts his wine wisdom to our perplexed columnist. Turns out, selecting the perfect red or white isn't as intimidating as it seems.
- 87 nesting:
organize your linens - Take some of the chore out of changing the bed with easy sorting and storing tips.
- 90 test drive: bed linens
- We gathered sheets from high ($425) to low ($89) and put them—literally!—through the wringer to find our six favorites. Plus, the final word on thread count.
- 92 home/body
- Our beauty editor presents five delicate sprays and soaps to keep your sheets freshly scented and oh-so-soft.
- 95 renovating:
the notebook - A roundup of ingenious ideas for adding architecture and natural light to blah rooms.
- 104 features:
shock of color - At his Hampstead cottage, British fashion maverick Matthew Williamson unleashes his passion for riotous patterns and tones.
- 112 an ode to the simple life
- Designer Vanessa Bruno's uncomplicated aesthetic shapes her Paris home—a minimalist haven invigorated by French flair.
- 118 yves' moroccan oasis
- The late Yves Saint Laurent's Majorelle gardens are a verdant respite from bustling Marrakech. Our very own Muse Marian reflects on this mini-Eden and the local shops she loves.
- 124 the gentleman's guide to graceful living
- Michael Bastian's apartment is his sartorial philosophy writ large: urbane refinement, well-worn.
- 130 my favorite room
- Our third annual showcase: Christian Louboutin, Francisco Costa and four other fashion titans usher us into their private realms.
- 140 450 square feet of major panache
- A small space didn't stop domino editor Tori Mellott from going big with bold touches.
- video:
Michael Bastian - Michael Bastian takes us on a tour of his manly Manhattan abode.
- web exclusive:
10 tips for decorating on the cheap - Expert vintage shopper, Scrappy Girl blogger, and dominomag.com senior editor Catherine Halley shares her thrifty decorating secrets.
- web exclusive:
design for under $1 - Online producer and blogger Katy Elliott scoured the market for great design under $1.
- web exclusive:
Under $100: International Color - Design*Sponge blogger Grace Bonney shares her favorite budget finds.
