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VOLUME FOUR · SUMMER 2015

Shop the BDC: Seasonal Showroom Highlights

Tour Newport’s Fabled Castle Hill Inn

DES IGNER SPOTL I GH T ON JOHN DANZER & L I Z CAAN

DES IGNER DAVID NETTO

CREATES MAG IC FOR H I S FAM I LY ON LONG I S LAND

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VOLUME FOUR · SUMMER 2015

DES IGN · S T Y LE · CULTURE · CU I S I NE

IN THIS ISSUE

Also in this Issue

5 Question & Answer with Michael Phillips 9 Dear Readers

On the Cover · David Netto: California-based Interior Designer Switches Gears to Spin Magic for his

Family in the Dunes of Amagansett on Long Island · Page 27

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11Bibliophile Boston

office design & must-reads

36Design

annsley mcaleer

27Design

david netto

44Style

shop the bdc

57Culture

castle hill inn

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66Makers' Guild

susan harter

16Design

rocky ledge by lda architecture

42Designer Spotlight

john danzer & liz caan

62Cuisine

dave’s coffee by ≠six0 architecture

Executive Editor michael phillips Editor-in-Chief chesie breen

Creative Director george krauthDesign Editor caroline sholl

Market Editor liz tawaterContributing Photographer eric roth

Copy Editor mary rossPublisher kathy bush-dutton

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SPRING PROGRAMMING HAD EVERYONE BUZZING; WHAT

WERE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?

The phrase that immediately leaps to mind when describing our spring

programming schedule is “standing room only.” Markham Roberts, who

honed his skills working for legendary designer Mark Hampton, gave

a talk about his new book Decorating The Way I See It. Baker Furniture

graciously hosted a luncheon and book signing for Markham, and Ann

Sacks hosted dessert. In April we welcomed Bunny Williams who shared

images of her stunning gardens at her homes in northwest Connecticut

and the Dominican Republic. Century Furniture, home to her new

outdoor collection, hosted a luncheon, and Lee Jofa hosted a book

signing immediately following Bunny’s presentation.

THE BDC ALSO PARTNERED WITH SOME NOTABLE BOSTON-BASED GROUPS TO DEVELOP

ORIGINAL EVENTS; WHICH ONES STOOD OUT?

The BDC hosted the first ever Design Showdown with Design New England magazine. Design students

battled for a career jumpstart in a Shark Tank-style competition. Eight panelists presented their

interpretations of a live/work space on Newbury Street to our panel of esteemed judges. Results

were announced live by Steven Favreau, the Showdown master of ceremonies. Venegas and Company

sponsored the presentation, and Robert Allen and J.D. Staron sponsored the reception.

We were also proud to host Job Shadow Day, a half-day event designed to expose high school students

to the world of work, where students had the opportunity to tour the BDC and meet with design

professionals.

WHAT CAN WE LOOK FORWARD TO THIS SUMMER?

We have introduced the Makers' Guild at the Innovation and Design Building, which is a collaborative

workspace for top-tier makers and artisans. We envision it as an enclave where expert practitioners

of advanced manufacturing and traditional crafts — ranging from digital fabrication and robotics to

woodworking and upholstery — can further their skills and promote their businesses.

QUEST ION & ANSWER W I TH

We are also excited to unveil our renovated ground floor Promenade at the Innovation and Design

Building. The space will feature an enhanced streetscape with communal seating and attractive

gathering spaces, as well as shipping container kiosks housing a general store, coffee bar, food

purveyors, sundry shop, florist, and more.

For all inquiries, please contact Michael at [email protected].

Michael Phillips

President, Jamestown

Executive Editor, ID BOSTON

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and led a design project with the students.

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DEAR READERS

Welcome to the summer issue of ID BOSTON. By

now it’s cliché to lament about the weather, but

looking forward I intend to fully embrace all things

summer and that includes freshening up my home,

entertaining friends, getting out in the garden, and

most of all taking time to celebrate family. In this

issue we feature three very different houses all of

which were created with families in mind. They are

getaways in the best possible way, but even more

they are about coming together, and to me that is the

definition of successful design.

Another fun exercise for this issue was going shopping at the BDC. I grabbed our design

editor Caroline Sholl and Boston-based photographer Eric Roth and off we went to visit

showrooms and pick out the items that most caught our eye. Walking the halls of the BDC

with Eric Roth is a bit like having a backstage pass to the Oscars.

Whether looking for inspiration in the garden, design ideas, or destinations for a weekend

getaway, we hope you enjoy this issue and that it makes you feel happy in some way. That,

after all, is what a well-designed summer is all about.

Please be in touch: [email protected].

Best,

Chesie Breen

Editor-in-Chief, ID BOSTON

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North Fork Design Co.: Designing the Ideal Office for the North Fork Designer Show House

Caitlin Flynn and Elyse Parkhurst are the duo behind North Fork Design Co., who created this vividly inspired office

for the North Fork Designer Show House on Long Island, New York. To create a bold statement within a small space,

they began by painting the walls in Sherwin-Williams Oceanside, and then designed a grid on the ceiling centered by a

medallion. The Chrystie Street desk in faux shagreen from Society Social sits atop a rug from Landry & Arcari. Curtain

fabric is from Kravet. Keep an eye out for more interiors from North Fork Design Co. as they are currently working on

projects in Boston’s Back Bay and the South End, as well as Newton and Wellesley.


TH I S SUMMER ' S MUST- READS

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INDIA HICKS: ISLAND STYLE

By India Hicks

In her much anticipated second book, India Hicks, born

of British and design royalty, delivers a book that invites

readers into the world of bohemian style and whimsical

island living — the lifestyle with which she has become

synonymous. Hicks was born in England to famed decorator

David Hicks and Lady Pamela Hicks. Her grandfather,

Lord Mountbatten, was the last viceroy to India, granting

their independence in 1947. Hicks now calls Harbour

Island home, and this book illustrates her style, which is

timeless and under-decorated. Her rooms combine carefree

Caribbean culture with British colonial form and formality.

Published by Rizzoli, 2015 | www.rizzoliusa.com

HIGHGROVE: AN ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN

By H.R.H. The Prince of Wales with text by Bunny Guinness

This sumptuous book celebrates the pioneering

demonstration of organic gardens planned and planted

by the Prince of Wales over thirty years at Highgrove. The

Prince of Wales, along with Bunny Guinness, walks readers

through the thinking behind each planting, lessons learned

from trial and error, the highlights and triumphs, as well as

future plans. This book should be on every serious — as well

as every aspiring — gardener’s shelf.


LIVING NEWPORT: HOUSES, PEOPLE, STYLE

By Bettie Bearden Pardee

Principal photography by Mick Hales

Newport, Rhode Island is revered for its dramatic

seascapes, famous mansions, and world-class sailing. From

presidents to philanthropists, it is also known for the stylish

residents who have summered and socialized there. In this

magical enclave where privacy is a treasured asset, Living

Newport: Houses, People, Style, by Bettie Bearden Pardee,

takes readers inside the houses and customs that are so

boldly embraced there.

Published by Glitterati Incorporated, 2014 | www.glitteratiincorporated.com

CHARLOTTE MOSS: GARDEN INSPIRATIONS

By Charlotte Moss

Designer and author Charlotte Moss delivers a tour-

de-force with her latest book Charlotte Moss: Garden

Inspirations. The much-anticipated book is a glorious

study of gardens all over the world. Charlotte reveals that

this book is her favorite to date, and sees this as a “book

on gardens” rather than “a book about gardening.” It

shows how her love of gardens has heavily influenced her

decorating, collecting, dining, and style of entertaining.

She profiles great gardeners like Beatrix Potter and “Lady

Bird” Johnson, and visits coveted gardens in France, Italy,

England, and Russia.


Handsome black trim work modernizes

classic shingle style architecture.

DES IGN

Cambridge-based LDa Architecture and Interiors Creates a Dramatic Home for a

Young Couple on the Massachusetts Coast

words by chesie breen photography by sam gray

When an active young couple engaged Cambridge-

based LDa Architecture and Interiors to design a

home on the rocky North Shore of Massachusetts,

they gave very specific directives. The wife, a former

fashion executive, envisioned something with an urban

sensibility similar to apartments found in New York and

Paris, and suggested that the palette and form should

conjure a beautifully tailored Savile Row men’s suit.

The property was chosen for the dramatic beauty of

the rocky shore, so the first order of business was

to build a vessel that could effectively capture the

views. Expansive windows frame the ocean backdrop

and center an infinity edge pool. Large black, studded

doors, reminiscent of ones the couple admired on trips

to the One&Only Palmilla resort in Mexico, anchor the

entry. In a bold sweep, black was also selected for the

trim work. This choice was made for a few reasons.

The house sits in a small neighborhood of shingled

waterfront homes with white trim. The black trim

creates a unique visual counterpoint to the neighboring

homes, while the basic material selection remains

consistent. The black also emphasizes the depth of the

large overhangs and recessed entries.

ROCKY LEDGE


The library is painted in Ralph Lauren Bone Black. A Restoration

Hardware convex clock mirror hangs above the fireplace and is flanked by Todd Murphy’s Straw Artwork. The

sofa is upholstered in pin stripe navy wool from Henry Calvin.

This stately motif carries through to the inside with ebony floors

and black interior trim in the library/sitting room. The floors are

baked white oak, which provides an exceptionally dark base,

and are surface-treated with an ebony aniline dye. The room is

painted in Ralph Lauren Bone Black TH16. The artwork flanking

the fireplace is part of the client’s collection, Straw Artwork by

Todd Murphy. Both were part of a special artist’s collaboration

with Restoration Hardware, and the convex clock mirror above

the mantel is also from Restoration Hardware.

All of the downstairs rooms were designed to take advantage

of the captivating view. Upstairs, the same technique used on

the front doors is repeated. The stock doors were faux painted,

scraped, and antiqued by Eric Erbelding, and then applied with

bronze nail heads. The room is painted in Benjamin Moore Dune

White 968. The tub is Palazzo with Dornbracht fixtures.

LDa Architecture with support from Paradise Construction and

Michael Humphries Woodworking created a house that stands

tall in the neighborhood and holds its own against a staggeringly

beautiful coastline.

The black trim creates a unique visual counterpoint to the neighboring homes, while

the basic material selection remains consistent. RESOURCE KEY

Above

A large sectional upholstered in Ralph Lauren velvet

anchors the sunroom.

Opposite

Robust doors with nail-head trim inspired by the

architecture of the One&Only Palmilla resort in Mexico

frame the stairwell view.

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RESOURCE KEY

1 The kitchen features white Silestone countertops and the

island is topped with Argos polished marble. Pendant lamps in

polished nickel are from Restoration Hardware.

2 Outdoor furniture from Restoration Hardware flanks the

infinity pool.

3 Stock doors were faux-painted, scraped, and antiqued by Eric

Erbelding, then applied with bronze nail heads.

4 The master bedroom invites a splash of color and pattern.

5 The exterior takes full advantage of the dramatic views.


The dining room was designed with family dinners and

entertaining in mind.

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Los Angeles-based Interior Designer Switches Gears to Spin Magic for his Family in the Dunes of Amagansett on Long Island

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The fireplace was original to the house and remained intact. Netto appreciated its stark form and the quality it took on

when a large window was added behind it.

Netto coiled rope up a painted metal pole, an homage to the fish and chips restaurants that pepper Montauk.

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Breakfast alfresco. Daughter Madeline selected the color

for the shutters.

When interior designer and New York Times T Magazine writer

David Netto purchased a hexagonal house on stilts in the dunes

of Amagansett on Long Island, his first instinct was to do nothing.

So for six years, as he watched the area around him go through

what he calls “fancification,” he did nothing at

all. He simply enjoyed the house for all of its

nuances and quirks. But then, the architect Will

Meyer, with whom Netto often collaborates,

came to him and offered a gift.

“It pained Will to see me not doing anything

to fix up the house, year after year, and all this

time we were doing these incredibly stylish and

put-together collaborations for other clients. He

pulled me aside and told me he had a present for

me in mind. He offered to do a quick and easy

fix up of the house for a cost I could live with, in less than a year.

I didn’t think we could make a beautiful house without tearing

it down and starting again. He convinced me otherwise and we

were off — it pretty much started off as a bet,” says Netto.

The house, built in 1980, is hexagonal and was always hexagonal.

“It’s sort of a feng shui thing that originated around the view,

I think. There was no fighting the hexagons — the plan was

the plan — so the first thing the house needed from me was

an image. I love the kind of 1950s architecture one sees in

Bermuda and Florida: one-story houses in stucco with tile roofs

and casement windows with big square lights, elegant but very

light. I thought it would be interesting to interpret the Caribbean

neo-traditional style in wood shingles with white wood trim —

regionally,” shares Netto.

A native New Yorker, Netto has spent his whole life coming to

Long Island. His dreams for the type of home

he would one day inhabit there conjured stately

manor houses built with formality in the 1920s.

“This never happened, however, and besides

having no money, I guess the reason is it’s just

who I am. Instead, I bought a hexagonal house

on stilts, and I think I made it quite stylish. But

this was by no means what I imagined myself

embracing as a dream come true, architecturally.

I was surprised at first how much I loved it. Now I

don’t think about it anymore,” says Netto.

In the living room, the floating fireplace was the one element

Netto and Meyer kept exactly as it was. “I thought the blocky

form was stark and perfect, and when the window went in behind

it, it actually became kind of thrilling — like a ghost of the old

house hanging around. I think that’s good luck, to always keep

something signature in a renovation; it gives patina,” says Netto.

The blue and white striped 19th-century dhurrie rug has a

provenance of its own, having started in one of the grandest

houses in Southampton called Keewaydin, which was decorated

by Sister Parish. The rug was returned so Mrs. Parish offered it

to Netto’s father, who put it in the family’s traditional home on

I bought a hexagonal house on stilts, and I think I made

it quite stylish. But this was by no means what I

imagined myself embracing as a dream come true,

architecturally.



The master bedroom embraces an open floor plan and like a ship, the bed, night

tables, and shelves are built-in.

Cottage Avenue in East Hampton. It moved at some point to the

dining room of the Nettos’ New York City apartment, where it

had to be cut in half. “Time passes, but when you have an eye,

you never forget beautiful things. When I needed a rug and asked

my father what happened to that one, he produced the other half

out of a rumpled brown paper shopping bag in a coat closet. The

journeys of objects: from Keewaydin to 730 Park Avenue to a

hexagon on stilts. I quickly drove out to Amagansett and installed

it before he could change his mind,” reminisces Netto.

The coiled rope up the pole takes its cue from the wharf-style fish

restaurants peppering Montauk. “I love painted furniture by Jean

Prouve, and that’s how I decided to paint the pole blue. But the

rope thing is around out here, just not in people’s houses. What

can I say, I love the Lobster Inn,” confides Netto.

When asked about the three boldly painted doors that line up

like surfboards, Netto admits: ”The whole house wears a uniform

of whitewashed wood, quite plain — by intent. An adult may

appreciate this kind of Shaker austerity, but the three painted

doors are an attempt to let my children know that this is their

part of the house. Kids don’t get excited about chic minimalism;

they get excited about color, surprises, and design that signifies

that someone has thought about things through their eyes. I don’t

have a lot of that here, but what I do have is a present to them.”

“The master bedroom,” according to Netto, “is one of those rooms

that follows the Albert Hadley maxim of ‘give ’em what they

never knew they wanted.’ I wanted to give my wife a room that

was really a dream come true for her, designed for her as if she

were a client. She would never have said she wanted something

extravagant, but I knew she would love it if it just … appeared. As

a gift. We took out all the walls and just made the whole thing

one space, like a lighthouse. Then I said, if we’re being decadent,

let’s just put the tub in the bedroom. That room is more than a

room — it’s a house in itself, on top of the house.”

Though Netto was at first convinced this oddly configured 1980s

building had to come down, it took collaborating with Will

Meyer to create their own version of reinvention. “The house

is everything we set out to achieve in that spot. This is success,

because what a house is supposed to do, this one does — it’s a

happiness machine. We are happier there than anywhere else in

the world,” concludes Netto.

I wanted to give my wife a room that was really a dream come true for her, designed for

her as if she were a client.


One of Netto’s design exercises was to see how little furniture he could use. A table attributed to Dupré-Lafon reigns

supreme in the living room.

Surfboard colors let the children know this is their

territory in the house.


Annsley McAleer Creates a Family Home for the Next Generation in Osterville, Massachusetts

words by annsley mcaleer · photography by ben gebo

Osterville has always been a family spot in the summers, and the

husband’s family has been coming for generations. As a family of

six plus a dog, one’s own space was necessary. There was some

debate over whether to continue coming to Osterville or to possibly

try a new spot. Upon seeing this house, the decision was made:

Osterville forever!

The location of the house was undeniably beautiful, but the house

itself needed a little love when my client first purchased it. The house

had endured an addition in the '80s, but the original charm was still

very much intact. My client desired to streamline the architecture

but to preserve the overall cottage-like feel of the house. Floors were

cleaned up, built-ins were added, and everything was painted. The

mismatched wood floors, low ceilings, and oddball rooms enhance the

relaxed, fun nature of this family friendly house.

The home is used year-round, but the summer is busiest with four

children, friends, houseguests, and the family dog in full swing. There

is a lot of tennis, swimming, and entertaining going on, and the family

who lives here loves it that way. There are nine bedrooms counting the

guest space over the garage, and on any given summer weekend they

are all full! My client specifically put in an ice cream refrigerator and

beer fridge for guests, and both are self-serve!

As you can see from the pictures, the windows are generally kept open,

as are all of the sliding glass doors. Being located on the ocean is such

a luxury, and these people truly maximize the experience. The only

one who does not have free rein is Lucy, the family bulldog, although

she loves lounging on the outdoor furniture (while supervised)!

Collaborating on this project with my client was so easy. I had helped

with parts of her home in Boston so I knew her style. We both fell in

ANNSLEY MCALEER

DES IGN


The sitting room off the main family room is a favorite spot to rest and read a book. The

sea grass area rug is from Stark. Vintage chairs upholstered in an F. Schumacher

ikat fabric flank a bone side table from Icon Group. The Jamie Young rope lamp adds to

the nautical vibe.


RESOURCE KEY

1 The focal point of the living room is a Craig Mooney

triptych painting available through Jules Place. The pair

of spool chairs upholstered in an F. Schumacher stripe are

Scalamandre, and sit next to a Lee Industries sofa. The

custom pillows on the sofa are made with Travers and Raoul

Textiles fabrics adding a nice mix of pattern to the blue sofa.

2 This custom chaise is a nice spot to sit and watch

the water. The indoor/outdoor upholstery fabric is by F.

Schumacher, as is the custom rope design throw pillow. The

Baker side table is a sweet addition.

3 The overall relaxed feeling of the house is embodied in this

view with the windows open.

4 The custom headboard and side table were painted to

match the Madeline Weinrib decorative bed pillows.

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love with a source I found in West Palm Beach called Bamboo

& Rattan. We were able to knock out a lot of the bedroom

headboards and paint — customizing the pieces to our hearts’

delight. This source also custom made the game table and worked

off our colors for the top. The drink holders were a total bonus.

The balance of the fabrics and furniture was mostly sourced

through the Boston Design Center and other local vendors. We

continue to add to the house, which gives the home a “collected

over time” vibe. This past year, we added more seating to the

living room to allow for greater entertaining capacity. The family

was finding that the room was getting used more and more.

The art was purchased by the client, and all of the pieces work

so well. The piece on the chest of drawers in the living room

was brought from the Boston home. The amazing blue glaze

of the Christopher Spitzmiller lamp was chosen specifically to

complement the painting. The beauty and depth of color amazes

me every time I see the lamp.

There are many small alabaster and glass (oil converted) lamps

that the client collects. Pieces like these and the art make this

house deeply personal. I never want a home to be all about my

design. It should always be a collaboration.


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RESOURCE KEY

1 The adorable silhouettes are from Jonathan Adler. The

chairs are vintage and upholstered in a John Robshaw

fabric. The chest and lamps are from Bungalow 5.

2 This playful room features Pottery Barn bunk beds, which

offer ample space for sleeping. The roman shade is made

with a Kathryn Ireland fabric.

3 The twin beds belonged to the client and we were so

happy to find a nice home for them. The bedding is Roberta

Roller Rabbit and the decoupage plates on the wall are by

John Derian.


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DANZER ' S FAVOR I T ES

JOHN DANZER

HIS

Known as the “Exterior Decorator,” no person has thought

more deeply about extending good design to the outside

of the American home than John Danzer, president

and owner of Munder-Skiles, a firm specializing in the

production of new and historic designs of garden furniture

and ornament.

The firm operates a Hudson River Highlands showroom in

Garrison, New York with an outpost in Los Angeles. This

year, Munder-Skiles will introduce a collection of wicker

for both indoor and outdoor use.

1 John reviewing 3-D drawing against printed model

2 Kelso Collection from "Found Objects" in Kelso, Scotland

3 Watson Sofa, new in 2015

4 Roscoe-winning Taconic Chair, totally ergonomic for any body type

5 Watson Lounge with thin cushions

6 Swinton Chair with wood seat, so comfortable in direct sun

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Liz Caan is celebrated for infusing Boston homes with

distinctive personality. The designer’s signature play of

pattern, color, and texture has given some of the city’s

most historic homes renewed energy and charm, traits

she herself has in spades. Mixing things up in unexpected

ways is her hallmark.

The Liz Caan Interiors design studio and fine furnishings

retail store is located in Newton, MA. She also has a

collaborative tabletop collection with Jill Rosenwald, for

which Caan paired some of her favorite modern paintings

with Rosenwald’s classic shapes.

CAAN ' S FAVOR I T ES

1 Liz Caan, as stylish as the rooms she decorates

2 A colorful family room that’s cozy in all seasons

3 Caan’s living room is a mix of all the things she loves

4 The exterior of Caan’s shop and studio where she loves to come every day

5 Inside the shop a vintage military globe sits atop a skirted table full of books and objects

6 One of Caan’s favorite dining rooms, with lacquered walls, vintage lighting, and a rice-papered ceiling

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www.lizcaan.com

This spring the editorial and creative teams at ID

BOSTON decided to go shopping together at the

BDC. Working with esteemed photographer Eric Roth,

we wove our way up and down the halls, popped in

on friends, and poured through collections to style

a photo montage of the vast array of products that

caught our eye.

Shopping for the Unexpected at the Boston Design Center

words by chesie breen photography by eric roth

SHOP THE BDC

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1 Artwork created by Japanese artist Kazumi

Yoshida for Clarence House founder Robin

Roberts today hangs above the desk of the

affable Garry Martin.

2 Kerry Joyce's Haagen chaise lounge from

Dessin Fournir Companies holds court in

front of Dessin Fournir hand-painted panels.

3 We all coveted “Armand” which glowed and

changed colors based on the light.

4 Belle Isle bibliotheque for

Dessin Fournir Companies.

5 Clarence House’s “Bahia” print.

THE MART I N GROUP

Suite 515

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1 Quadrille’s signature sample table

had us snatching up favorites from

China Seas and Alan Campbell.

2 A wall of ikat from the Quadrille

Collection.

QUADR I L LE

Suite 331

1 Founder Jakub Staron encourages artists and

designers to travel the globe and translate

the world into rugs.

2 A wall of color featuring flame stitch, ikat

from India and Turkey, and hand-knotted

Moroccan wool rugs.

J .D . S TARON

Suite 329

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1+4 Mary McDonald's latest collection

highlighting “Bora Bora” and “Tahiti” were in a

league of their own.

2 Punchy pillows in “Citrus Garden” in

Primary and "Blue Nanjing” in Porcelain.

3 Marie Therese side chair upholstered in

“Prestwick” wool satin in Forsythia in front

of “Tangiers Tile” rug in Steel Blue from

Patterson, Flynn & Martin.

SCHUMACHER

Suite 529

1 Sconces heaven.

2 A crush of purple outdoor fabrics from

C&C Milano.

3 Porta Romana “Vortex” chandelier in gold

beside “Pumpkin” which is bronzed and

features a putty silk shade.

STUD IO 534

Suite 534


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STARK

Suite 100

A sectional built from “Calvin”

modular units.

THE BR IGH T GROUP

Suite 350


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1 We had fun sorting through

the stacks.

2 “Synthesis Jubilee” — painter’s jubilee.

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1 The “Strada” armchair and oval dining table.

2 The “Yoda” lounge chair is designed

by Kenneth Cobonpue and doubles

as room sculpture.

3 We loved the braided back on this

powdercoated stainless steel “Tosca” sofa.

JANUS E T C I E

Suite 114

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Antiques and objects from the formidable

Charles Spada.

CHARLES SPADA

Suite 232

1 “Sun and Moon” in Navy, Blonde and Bianco

was both modern and nautical.

2 A sea of neutrals conjured fog and mist.

3 Wall of joy.

EDELMAN LEATHER

Suite 344


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1 A vignette featuring furniture from

Mulligan's which specializes in primitive rustic

early American reproductions.

2 Historically inspired furniture, lighting,

accessories, and stone fireplaces, Formations

pieces are hand-crafted in California. A tableau

featuring an Alessio table with an X base, a

Spanish console, and Sorrento chandelier.

3 The Oppede bed from Rose Tarlow

Melrose House.

WEBSTER & COMPANY

Suite 242

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Drawing inspiration from Farrow & Ball.

FARROW & BALL

Suite 337


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CULTURE

CASTLE HILL INN

Newport’s Castle Hill Inn Transports to a Bygone Era

The peninsula that is home to Castle Hill is located on the western-most tip of Newport, towards the southern edge of

Aquidneck Island, just at the entrance of Narragansett Bay. It is this omniscient location, overseeing the East Passage and the

Atlantic, that has secured its varied and notable history.

The Beach Houses embody classic New England coastal charm. Perfectly positioned between nature trails and private beach, guests can easily hike out to the lighthouse or lounge

near the ocean just steps from their room.

Nestled on a 40-acre peninsula in Newport, Rhode Island,

overlooking picturesque Narragansett Bay, Castle Hill Inn

exemplifies the warmth and quiet luxury of 19th-century

seacoast life. A visit there is like stepping back in time to

a more genteel era where people traveled to the coast

to relax, read, and restore. Combining the modern day

elegance of a boutique hotel with the nostalgia of coastal

life, the Inn offers resplendent lodging. Accommodations

include nine guest rooms and suites in the original 19th-

century Agassiz Mansion, and 24 private waterfront

dwellings in the Harbor House, Chalet, Beach Houses, and

Beach Cottages.

Back at the Mansion, indulgent meals are prepared

by renowned executive chef Karsten Hart. Whether

stargazing after a clambake, or kayaking, paddleboarding,

or sailing, Castle Hill Inn reminds you that looking to the

past for inspiration and well-being is a welcome way to

while away a summer day.

Over the summer of 1956, Grace Kelly retreated to the solace of Castle Hill between takes of High Society. When not relaxing

in her Harbor House at Castle Hill, Kelly would sneak down the rocky landscape to the water’s edge. Kelly spent so much

time on the rocky enclave that Castle Hill staff and guests soon began referring to it exclusively as “Grace Kelly Beach.”


RESOURCE KEY

1 A menu favorite from executive chef Karsten Hart, Castle Hill Inn’s

Lobster Hash features Maine lobster & potato hash, poached eggs and

chive crème fraiche.

2 Castle Hill’s clambake pit is the weekly centerpiece to a dining

experience rich with natural flavors and homegrown fun.

3 Castle Hill Inn and Farmaesthetics have transformed two

of the historic mansion’s oceanview suites into sumptuous, serene

treatment rooms.

4 Castle Hill is Newport’s only luxury inn boasting private beach

accommodations. The majestic coastline offers quintessential New

England rock formations and magical sunsets, making

it the perfect locale for splashing in the surf or to relax in peaceful

contemplation.

5 Located on the third floor of the Agassiz Mansion, this

bi-level suite in a historically renovated turret has a panoramic view of

Narragansett Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Castle Hill Lighthouse.

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Receives Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects, Rhode Island

photography by john horner

Dave’s Coffee, a Rhode Island-based family-run business, has grown significantly from their modest beginnings 10 years ago —

serving one flavor of coffee in a circa 1760 building in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Today, they offer multiple brews along with baked

goods prepared on-site daily and locally roasted bagged coffee and coffee syrups that are also available from retailers nationwide.

A second location became inevitable and the business turned to esteemed 3SIX0 Architecture for inspiration. The design of the

new café is intended to embody the values of Dave’s Coffee: quality, honesty, and careful attention to detail. Meticulous thought

went into establishing strong connections between materials, chosen for their honest character and durability. In keeping with the

quiet sensibility of Dave’s Coffee, 3SIX0 set out to create an environment of understated quality, featuring an unpretentious and

direct layout, informal furnishing arrangements, and a craftsman’s attention to detail.

Naturally aged knotty cedar boards line the interior walls and ceiling, adding a woody aroma to the space, and are juxtaposed

against hand-waxed, hot rolled steel. These hard surfaces negotiate horizontal and vertical surfaces creating counters, tables,

standing bar, product display, and more. A light cream-colored plaster wall folds to become the ceiling with menu boards of black

felt inset. Simple, block letterform signage is hand-painted throughout for punctuation.

CU IS I NE

DAVE’S COFFEE FINDS INSPIRATION IN

3SIX0 ARCHITECTURE


Artist Susan Harter’s new collection of trellis

wallpaper takes inspiration from a pivotal

moment in American design: Elsie de Wolfe’s

famed 1907 trellis room at the Colony Club in

New York. The room quickly established de

Wolfe as America’s first lady of decorating.

Over a century later, trellis is more popular than

ever. Harter customizes each of her wallpaper

murals to the exact dimensions of a room,

painting them by hand, and then printing them

onto shippable canvas rolls.

The artwork combines Harter’s trademark

soft, painterly landscapes with trompe l’oeil

architectural trellis. The trellis can be tinted to

match the trim paint color, so the room’s actual

woodwork becomes part of the complete

illusion. The lattice can be combined with any

of Harter’s pastoral landscapes. Harter works

from her Boston artist’s loft and typically ships

to the trade in 8 to 12 weeks.

MAKERS’ GUILD

Susan Harter: Reimagining a Trellised Room

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PHOTOGRAPHYCREDITS

cover page

Photo by Paul Costello

pages five & six

Question & Answer with Michael Phillips

Portrait by Patrick Heagney

Photo by Ben Gebo Photography

page nine

Dear Readers

Portrait by Stephanie Clark

pages eleven to fifteen

Bibliophile Boston

Page 11 photo by Elizabeth Glasgow Photography

Page 13 covers courtesy of Rizzoli and

Glitterati Incorporated

Page 14 photos courtesy of Rizzoli

Page 15 photo (left) by Michael Partenio. Reprinted

with permission. ©2004 Meredith Corporation

Page 15 photo (right) courtesy of Rizzoli

pages sixteen to twenty-four

Rocky Ledge

Photos by Sam Gray Photography

pages twenty-seven to thirty-five

David Netto

Photos by Paul Costello

pages thirty-six to forty-one

Annsley McAleer

Photos by Ben Gebo Photography

page forty-two

His

Photos by John Danzer

page forty-three

Hers

Photos courtesy of Liz Caan

pages forty-four to fifty-five

Style: Shop the BDC

Photos by Eric Roth

pages fifty-seven to sixty-one

Culture: Castle Hill Inn

Photos courtesy of Castle Hill Inn

pages sixty-two to sixty-five

Cuisine: Dave's Coffee

Photos by John Horner

pages sixty-six to sixty-nine

Makers' Guild

Portrait by Joel Benjamin Photography

Photos courtesy of Susan Harter

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