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Lazy Bonezz - Exclusive Interview with the Makers of Luxe Pet Furnishings

Filed under: Decor, Pets

When I heard the brand name "Lazy Bonezz," I wasn't sure what kind of company it was. Curiosity got the better of me, and I was pleased to discover luxury pet furnishings made with an eye toward sleek, modern interior fashion as well as smart functionality. The attractive, unobtrusive items for dogs and cats include an adjustable-height food/water dish, a scratching pad for cats that's not an eyesore and an impressive set of pet bunk beds. Finally, pet products that don't insult the integrity of your home design (see The Modern, $399, above, available in small or large).

Intrigued, I inquired about an interview with Lazy Bonezz designer Lorraine Shamie. My wish was granted and what follows is a surprising conversation about this unusual, mother-daughter company.

Luxist: So, are you a cat person or a dog person?

Lorraine Shamie: I love both cats and dogs. When we [Lorraine and her mother] started designing products we designed for both.

L: How did you get the idea for Lazy Bonezz?

LS: About two years ago, my mom and I were shopping for a gift for a close relative. She had a new baby Yorkie and just moved into a beautiful apartment in Manhattan. We wanted to buy her a stylish and comfortable pet-bed, but could not find anything that we felt she would want in her new apartment. We realized that there was a need for this type of product, and with our style and my father's manufacturing capabilities -- he runs Simmons Juvenile, a leader in the baby furniture world for 87 years -- we could solve this problem.

Gallery: Attractive Pet Products from Lazy Bonezz

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Elle Decor To Launch Products at Kohl's

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

This September a new contemporary line of home decor and furnishing items by Elle Décor will be available at Kohl's, all as part of the department store's plan to build on its successful and ongoing exclusive and private brand strategy -- exclusive brands accounted for 44% of sales in 2009 (seriously?).

A contract with Elle Décor was a natural choice as Kohl's has carried Elle-branded lifestyle items since 2007 that have been very successful. The Elle Décor home collection with debut this fall with decorative pillows, frames, and accent items like candles, candle holders, and small furniture in a price range of $9.99-$149.99.

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Luxury Conglomerate Backs Environmental Movie

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Green

Luxury conglomerate PPR, which is behind Gucci, Balenciega and Bottega Veneta among others, is the backer of a new movie about the planet. "Home" is a new documentary that will debut in 127 countries on June 5, World Environmental Day. The film was directed by French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand (Earth from Above) and produced by award-winning director Luc Besson (Taken, Subway, The Big Blue, Nikita, The Fifth Element), with the support of François-Henri Pinault, CEO of PPR. The film's purpose is to help change the way people see the planet and their impact on it. It was shot in high definition in 54 countries and 120 locations over 217 days and the first-time ever all aerial filming style highlights the Earth's wonders as well as its wounds. Home is narrated in English by Glenn Close and in Spanish by Salma Hayek.

PPR's support of Home has enabled this film to be free of distribution rights and it will be shown on TV, in open-air theaters, on the Internet in partnership with Youtube and Google, in theaters worldwide at a reduced rate and on DVD. In the United States, it will be broadcast on June 5th at 9:00 pm ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel and will be shown at Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art and in New York City at Central Park At Cedar Hill. You can also catch it on YouTube. It well sell for $19.98 on DVD and fifteen percent of the studio's profits will go to Conservation International.

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Reflective Art - Custom Mirrors from Michael Solomon

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Art

Mirrors are a favorite luxury item of ours at Luxist, whether it's extravagant pieces for the bathroom like Alchemy Full Moon Mirrors or the elegant, light-spreading Mirrored Furniture from Horchow. That's why we were excited to chat with artist Michael Solomon, who makes custom mirror art for homes and businesses all over the United States.

Luxist: Why mirrors? What interests you?

Michael Solomon: Mirrors help open up space with natural and artificial light - they reflect room colors and familiar surroundings and are a wonderful contrast to the strong colors of my glass mosaic borders.

L: What were you doing before this?

MS: I sold commercial printing business to business -- the art was my hobby that evolved into my vocation, and the sales experience has helped in my success.

L: What's the furthest place you know of where one of your creations is hanging?

MS: San Francisco - I shipped this 46 inch sunburst circle there in 2007. I met the client at the Bruce Museum Craft show in Greenwich, Connecticut (see gallery for photo).

L: What was the most extravagant piece you've ever created?

MS: Actually there are two of them that live together -- I completed them in November of 2006. The design is a reflection of each other, and they hang in the front hallway of a home in Bethesda, Maryland. They are 30 feet apart and can be seen from the upper balcony and front entranceway, dining and living rooms. The pattern flows like wind from the windows. Each piece is 7' tall by 5' wide -- and they have NO mirrors!

... But still, they are unmistakable Michael Solomon creations. Check out all the pieces he mentioned, plus the man himself and his five personal favorites in the gallery!

Gallery: Reflective Art by Michael Solomon

Want to see more? Visit Michael Solomon's website, Reflective Art, email him at info at reflectiveart.com, or give him a call at 973-376-0203.

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Berker TS Crystal Ball

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

In the quest for personalizing your home's decor there are some things that still end up looking pretty much the same in almost everybody's house, like outlets and light switches for example. The Berker TS Crystal Ball is for those looking to glam up the usually hum drum task of flipping a switch into a luxury experience, complete with glimmering Swarovski crystal in your choice of customizable colors (you can set the color to match every room if you want). They work via a touch-sensitive optical reflection sensor located underneath the crystal. Beautiful and high tech!

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Gallery: Berker TS Crystal Colours

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No Reserve On Florida Mansion Auction

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates

I've been following the increase of auctions of major homes in Florida for over a year but what is changing is that now instead of minimum bids that at least promise a price in the millions, some of these mega homes are now being auctioned with no reserve, meaning they'll take whatever high price they can get. The home shown above is located on Sailfish Point, a peninsula near Stuart, Florida. It is located in a private, gated community that has a clubhouse, tennis courts and fitness center. The oceanfront home has 12,000 square feet of space including six bedrooms, multiple kitchens, eight bathrooms, a wine cellar and an elevator. The infinity pool over looks the Atlantic Ocean. Development company Barret Sailfish has authorized the auction firm of Karlin Daniel & Associates to sell the property at public auction on Thursday, March 12th at 4 p.m. Potential bidders need to show up with $50,000 in cash or a cashier's check or write a check with sufficient funds to pay the balance of a full 10% of the bid amount. The entire balance of the bid must be paid within 30 days of the auction date and the home is being sold "as is" and is listed as "designer ready" which leads me to believe it's not entirely finished on the inside. Any guesses on how much this one will bring in?

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Carbon Fiber Coasters Look Like Sculpture

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

It's hard getting men to use coasters, unless you hand one to them or there's one sitting out on the table already it's unlikely to happen. With this coaster set in easy reach, though, things might be different. Made of solid quasi-isotropic carbon fiber the coasters have a high-gloss surface on the top and little rubber feet on the bottom. Plus they can be stored and displayed in their very stylish stand that looks more like sculpture than any coaster set I've seen. Certainly a good way to keep the coasters out and in easy reach for regular use. $149.99

Gallery: Carbon Fiber Coasters

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A Pet Crate That You'll Love, Not Just Tolerate

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Pets

I'm all for treating my little Maltese to a good night's sleep in a comfy bed, but that doesn't mean I want a miniature princess canopy bed eating up my precious floorspace and looking all corny and over-the-top in the process. But these pet beds (or pet dens I should say) from Denhaus look like a nice way to keep both me and my dog happy. Created of polished fiberglass with smooth, shatterproof glass tops (to act as both a skylight for the pet and a tabletop for you) they're both a comfy place for your pet to relax and a stylish addition to your home's decor. They look more like a contemporary designer end table than a pet crate (which is awesome!) and come in your choice of 4 colors. $525-$565

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Gallery: Denhaus Luxury Pet Dens

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Stock Your Home Bar with Ralph Lauren

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Spirits

No home bar is complete without stylish glassware, trays, and other accessories (like this leather-bound martini shaker, $295) to enhance your presentation and round out the mood of luxurious relaxation. Ralph Lauren has quite the collection of home accessory items for the kitchen or home bar that utilizes classics like crystal and stainless steel and modernizes them with the rugged and sophisticated masculine energy of leather accents. Serving trays, glassware, decanters, a lead crystal ice bucket with leather handle ... there's something for everybody. $195-$395

I agree with what acquire had to say -- very 007.

Gallery: Ralph Lauren Home Accessories

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Swarovski Jewels Sink Collection

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Normally I think Swarovski jewels encrusted onto household appliances look tacky and ridiculous, so I'm a little surprised to hear myself saying that the Swarovski Jewels Sink collection from Antologia is actually pretty nice. Simple, tasteful, and artistic, the basic white and black sinks aren't overrun with big sparkling jewels so much as they're accented and enhanced by them. Each piece is put together by hand with Signity jewels.

Any kind of jewels on a bathroom fixture are still completely impractical and difficult to clean, of course, but these are nice to look at nevertheless.

Gallery: Swarovski Jewels Sink Collection

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Sooloos Touch Screen Media System

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

Store your music, and add to it as you choose, on a 17-inch touch screen monitor with the Sooloos media system. It links to every room in your house, plus you can synchronize it at multiple residences. The system features storage, playback and control components that can be combined in a number of configurations. This is a new concept and a new product, so for those more technically-oriented who want to know more, go here to get the details, as we patiently wait for the site to get up and running. I just like the look of it, and would love to be able to get all my music going with just a few fingertip movements. If only I had $13,000 ...

Tags: entertaining, home, media system, MediaSystem, music, Sooloos, touch screen, TouchScreen

Sherle Wagner Luxury Hardware and Bath Accessories

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

As I was browsing a home magazine I was stopped by an ad for Sherle Wagner doorknobs, I mean, "hardware." They were so beautiful, I wanted to know more. So now I share ... Sherle Wagner International, headquartered in NYC but with eight U.S. showrooms and one in Kuwait, offers a number of home accessories in these categories: finishes, stones and patterns; bath fittings; bath fixtures; accessories; hardware; lighting; furniture; textiles; linens; and wall coverings. All Sherle Wagner products are originals, made by the company from the design inception stage to completion. The company uses "old world artisans and timeless techniques, so that every piece is a true original." And the staff is experienced in working with architects, designers and clients on projects of any scale. If you browse the catalog, be sure to check out all the categories on the lefthand nav bar; there was much more on the site than I noticed the first time around. No prices, however, but I'm going to guess on the high end.

Tags: bathroom, decor, furniture, home, home decor, HomeDecor, house, lighting, linens, Sherle, Sherle Wagner, SherleWagner, stone

Conmoto Portable Fireplace

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

The Travelmate Portable Fireplace by Conmoto is made of black powder-coated steel and glass with an adjustable steel fuel-holder and burns on bio-ethanol liquid fuel (not included). Now you can put a fireplace where you want or need it for warmth or atmosphere. It's smokeless too. Safe to place on carpet, a table, near furniture, or outside. The glass pane is held on with magnets and only is removed in order to light the fire. Once the glass pane has been replaced, the fuel tank can be opened and closed, using the stainless steel slide at the front of the fireplace, so the flames can be regulated from the outside. I would love this in my home! Dimensions: 20" H x 28" W x 8" D, 55 lbs. ($3,300)

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Tags: Conmoto, decor, fire, fireplace, home, home decor, HomeDecor, portable, Unica Home, UnicaHome

American Leather Home Theater Furniture

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

In mid-July, we highlighted the Epson Ensemble HD Home Cinema System. Now we found great seats to furnish your home theater, from American Leather. Offered in five styles, several colors and with either a powered or manual incliner, the Holden seat, for example, shown in the photo, features extra-tall back cushions; premium, high-density, high-resiliency foam; loose back and seat cushions; double-jowled joints; hardwood frames; double-needle top stitching; and a lifetime warranty. Options include stainless steel cup holders; black, natural or walnut legs; and a manual incliner without articulating headrest. Prices vary; find a dealer near you, and check out the gallery for the variety of styles.

Gallery: American Leather Home Theater Furniture

Tags: American Leather, AmericanLeather, cinema, decor, furniture, home, home theater, HomeTheater, leather, leather furniture, LeatherFurniture, movies

Design Your Own Linens, by Cittadini

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Services

Cittadini, founded 18 years ago, specializes in high-end, luxury linens. Made in the region of Florence, Italy, the styles are detailed and feature much embroidery. You can order custom bed or table linens, as well as towels. Select from 10 flange styles, 50 towel colors, 100 sateen colors, and 200 embroideries (0 up charges). If you're in the NYC or Long Island area, there's a showroom on Fifth Avenue (by appointment) and a boutique in Manhasset. For more info and prices, contact the company.

Tags: bathroom, bedroom, decor-awards, decor-main, embroidery, entertainment-awards, home, Italian, Italy, linens, sheets, table, towels