Fashion designer and style icon Diane von Furstenberg can now add the title interior designer to her resume after the debut of 20 glamorous hotel suites she recently designed for Claridge’s hotel in London. In her first-ever interior design project, von Furstenberg developed bespoke fabrics, rugs, furniture and cashmere throws for the rooms in the historic art deco landmark hotel. The rooms are stunning with luxurious fabrics in bold geometric patterns, ikat prints and Chinese florals plus pops of bright color, lacquered surfaces and – of course – plenty of animal prints, a von Furstenberg signature. The bathrooms are quite …
Did you know that West Elm now offers special order upholstery? In a great move, the company is now offering 26 stylish new upholstery options for customers to choose from to create a sofa or sectional with a totally custom look! It takes 6-8 weeks for these special orders to deliver and you can also order swatches so you can see and feel them in person before deciding on the perfect fabric. This means you’ll be able to take this perfectly fine but kinda boring beige sofa:
And transform it into any of these far more vibrant options:
Here’s …
The best key lime pie I’ve ever tasted hails from the famous Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami. It’s both tart and sweet and has a ridiculously yummy buttery, sugary graham cracker crust that almost melts in your mouth. I tried my hand at the recipe and the result was bananas! It was also super easy to make. Here’s the recipe:
The Best Key Lime Pie Ever
Adapted from Joe’s Stone Crab
Crust:
1/3 lb graham cracker crusts (or 1/3 of a 1lb box of graham crackers)
5 tbsp melted butter
1/3 cup sugar
Filling:
3 egg yolks
2 tsp grated …
If you haven’t already, you must check out Freunde von Freunden, a German based website that taps into our voyeuristic curiosity by giving an inside look into the stylish homes of cool creative types in and around Berlin (a la The Selby). The site is the brainchild of creative agency No More Sleep and features beautiful photography, inspiring spaces and intriguing interviews. (I just wish they were in English!) Below is a peek at what you’ll find on the site. You can see more here.
All Photos: Freunde von Freunden
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Here are our picks for the 13 perfect pieces you need to host a fabulous outdoor soiree this summer…and they’re all under $100!
1. Bianca Melamine Dinnerware, $2.95-4.95 at Crate & Barrel: This elegant classic white dinnerware has the look of ceramic but is made of melamine for durability, making it perfect for outdoor dining.
2. Aqua Market Umbrella, $69.99 at Pier 1 Imports: Take refuge from the sun under this colorful umbrella that’s sure to brighten up your next outdoor gathering.
3. Utensil Holder & Condiment Caddy, $6.95-8.95 at Crate & Barrel: You can add color …
Recently launched New York based floral delivery service H. Bloom is offering up a sweet discount for So Haute readers! If you’re not familiar with H. Bloom, the company delivers beautiful floral arrangements to your doorstep with its innovative subscription based service, making it easy for New Yorkers to enjoy extraordinary flowers every week. H. Bloom imports its flowers direct from growers around the world and its selection is full of gorgeous and unique flowers that you won’t find anywhere else. Subscription prices start at just $35 a bundle! I always say that incorporating fresh flowers into your decor is …
