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Classic Works Of Art To Go On Display In Oscars Greenroom

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The Academy Awards take place on Sunday February 27 and once again Architectural Digest is hosting a well-appointed "greenroom" for the celebrity attendees. Fine art dealer Questroyal Fine Art of New York City has announced that six of its painting are part of the Architectural Digest greenroom at the Oscars. Designer Michael S. Smith, who was tapped by the Obamas to create the look for their family quarters at the White House, went for a classic American look inspired by luxe, tailored 1940s Hollywood style. He used furnishings from his personal line with Baker Furniture and handpicked six paintings from the Questroyal collection to decorate the room.

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New Ann Sacks Tiles By Michael S. Smith

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At the 2010 Kitchen and Bath Industry show in Chicago, the Ann Sacks brand introduced a range of beautiful new tile designs. The brand creates some of the most distinctive and innovative tiles around. The new range includes a variety of different styles. Particularly winning are the two new tile collections by designer, Michael S Smith. Smith was tapped by the Obamas to create the look for their family quarters at the White House. His Cosmati line features ten different patterns with names like Alexandria and Fez evoking exotic locales. The patterns uses a total of 86 different colored natural stones and have a timeless, luxurious quality. The designs were inspired by elements of Greek, Parisian and Moroccan antiquities. The dramatic lines and large scale graphics will probably appear in elegant hotel lobbies very soon.

Smith's Gilt line takes solid aim at the idea that bling is back, the beveled glass and hand-hammered precious metal bricks are offered in rose gold, antique gold, white gold or platinum leaf.

Designer Barbara Barry also has two new Ann Sacks lines: Starburst, embossed ceramic glazed tile designs inspired by "falling stars" and Frame which features glazed ceramic tile that incorporates raised and recessed edges.

Gallery: New Ann Sacks Tiles

Michael S. Smith's Cosmati Valencia Tiles

Michael S. Smith's Cosmati Alexandria Tile

Michael S. Smith's Cosmati Emilio Grid Tiles

Michael S. Smith's Cosmati Alhambra Tiles

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The Michael S Smith Collection for Agraria

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Filed under: Decor, Cosmetics and Fragrance

There's no easier or simpler way to both boost your mood and give an entire room a makeover than to infuse it with a beautiful scent. The Michael S. Smith Collection for Agraria is a great way to do that, with two scents available in your choice of mix and match candle, fragrance sheets, and AirEssence options. The new fragrances, Angkor and Palma, are born of quite different inspirations -- Angkor coming from deep in the Cambodian rainforests and Palma heralding from sunny Mallorca. Prices range from $28 to $105, depending.

Gallery: The Michael S. Smith Collection for Agraria