Rumson Showhouse After Pictures

As Promised!  Below are the After pictures of the Recreation Room I designed at this year's Rumson Showhouse.  If you look at my previous blog, you'll see that the room, was dark, cluttered and didn't really lend itself for entertaining of any kind.  But now, you could definitely have a sophisticated party that includes family and friends. 

If you haven't had a chance to visit the showhouse yet, I really encourage you to go and visit this jewel of a house.  From it's location above the Navesink River, the views are spectacular.  And the tastefully designed rooms only add to the whole experience.  Don't miss out!

Showhouse at Holly Hill

Hello Everyone,

Once again it is that time of year when interior designers prepare to partcipate in the Stately Homes by the Sea Designer Showhouse.  http://www.statelyhomesbythesea.com/default.asp
The event is being held from May 3rd - June 12th, 2011.

This year, the event is being held at Holly Hill, a historic country estate, near Red Bank, NJ.  More than 35 of the region's top interior designers participate in designing a different room or area in the estate.  

For my own design, I am transforming a dark recreation room in the basement of the residence into a room that not only looks chic but can still be used for entertaining guests at any age.  I've used the greys and calming colors of the sea to create a sophisticated atmosphere and at the same time brought the garden outside through the french doors and into this 'new' space.  I can not wait for all of you to visit and take a look at the transformation.  Hope you can make it!
Stay tuned for the after picture......

FZ Collection at The Lucida

Hello All!

Phew!....These last couple of weeks have been non-stop and I can't wait to tell you about them.  I was asked to design a whole apartment in New York City's first LEED residential building, The Lucida.  You must be asking yourself what does LEED mean? 

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an ecology-oriented building certification program run under the auspices of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED concentrates its efforts on improving performance across five key areas of environmental and human health: energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials selection, sustainable site development, and water savings.

The program is designed to educate and inform those in all areas of the design profession how to best design a space in a "Green" way.  And constructing a green building in New York City of all places is no easy feat.  That is why I am so proud to be asked to participate and design for this space.

At the same time I was asked to design for The Lucida, I was also launching my new furniture line FZ Collection.  And what better way to introduce my line to the public than by including them in the design of the apartment.

But wait!  The news gets better.  I had the opportunity to showcase Anthony Quinn's art at The Lucida after the lovely introduction to his wife, Katherine Quinn.

And how to present so much art and design to the public?  With a party of course!  The official FZ Collection Launch Party took place on March 24, 2010.  Guests included people from the design trade, clients, friends and family.  With the jazz pianist playing on the baby grand in the background, guests were able to go from room to room and see how FZ Collection can be incorporated into different designs and uses.  From the Roark desk in the Study/Guest Room to the Gatsby in the Dining area to the Port in the Living Room.  The furniture is not only functional but versatile in its design. You can check out my new FZ collection by clicking on this link www.fzcollection.net

FZ Collection has Launched

Bonjour!


I am glad to share with everyone that I have launched my very own custom furniture line entitled FZ Collection.  The catalogs for these custom pieces have just arrived and already people are remarking what they would like to order!


Putting this together has long been a dream of mine and seeing it come to fruition is not only exciting but opens up Art de Triomphe to many new possibilities.  To get a sneak peek at some of the pieces and see how it all came together, take a look at the pictures below.  I never thought a photo shoot in a freezing warehouse would get such beautiful results.

New Year, New Opportunities

As part of the New Year, I am embarking on a new venture by launching a  furniture line in conjunction with Joao Costa. After many years of collaborating on various projects together, we felt the need to create a new furniture line that would contain all the details, materials, and finishes my clients are used to seeing in my designs. 

Our hope is that our new design and fresh creativity will meet old fashioned European craftsmanship to produce one-of-a-kind pieces. Our collection is created by hand one piece at a time. We start with a custom design made specifically for the project; a wood species is selected for the frame, a finish is hand applied, and a luxurious fabric stitched in place. Attention to detail is our standard.

As many of you are aware from reading my blog or seeing my work, Art de Triomphe's mission statement is Capturing The Art of Interiors. Art isn’t just what you hang on your walls, it should also be the products you use on a daily basis,  such as your furniture. Our products are created by skilled artisans whose skills help us achieve our goal of creating unique yet functional  furniture that can be customized to meet specific needs.  

I'd like to invite you all to take part in the launch of our new line FZ Collection.  Stay tuned for further information and pictures of our new line....

The Holidays Are Over?!

Yes you read the title right! But I don't mean the holidays by what you are thinking...
I mean the holidays at Holiday House (the designer showhouse at 2 East 63rd in NYC). I am not just saying this because Art de Triomphe participated in it, BUT IT WAS A GREAT SHOWHOUSE!

View Outside My Room

View Inside My Room

I am attaching some photos that highlight the showhouse in case you didn't get to go or in case you want to see it again.

Hanukah

Boxing Day

Mother's Day

Irwin, Iris, Tom, Tim, Jolie, Diane, & ME

Can't wait to do it all again next year. If you like the pics then I suggest you plan ahead next year because this showhouse only lasts 2 weeks as the old saying goes IF YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE!

Art de Triomphe on TV!

Great News!    
The room I designed for Holiday House was featured on CBS.  Look closely at the back drop during the interview- that's Art De Triomphe's Bedroom entitled "New Year's Day"  Click on the link below to learn more about the showhouse and see my room first hand.
 
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/12/05/fight-against-breast-cancer-continues-in-annual-east-side-fundraiser/

Stay posted for more news....