Sharing some seasonal favorite finds with Harvest hot color highlights! Truly some global greats from 2016….
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Wynwood Miami-An Inspirational Artists Paradise
Finally had a moment to explore the streets of Wynwood in Miami and they did not disappoint…if you are a fan of graffiti, updated eateries, craft beer and interesting boutiques, this is your inspirational paradise!
Best to park (download pay by phone) parking app and walk the streets to view as much graffiti as possible. The artwork is truly amazing and is varied in style, scale and medium. Some pieces are 3-D, others are etched techniques, airbrushed and mixed media. Colors run the gamet from neon, primary, earth tones and black&white.
As a designer, the vibe I felt was a celebration of the Arts, a restoration of an industrial area that is now surrounded by colorful love through design! Reminded me of the streets of Soho back in the 1980’s….probably because the same family that helped inspire Soho NYC back in the day had a similar vision for Wynwood in Miami.
In 2009, The Goldman Family had a vision for this area and the Wynwood Walls were born consisting of 6 separate warehouses where the exterior walls serve as giant canvases for the greatest street art collection ever assembled in one place. (@wynwoodwallsofficial http://www.wynwoodwalls.com)
Posting some of my favorites and apologizing in advance if I could not find the artist to give the proper “shout out”to! Best to view on your own and fall in love with this creative town paying homage to culture, design, style and artistic freedom!
Wynwood Gallery Suggestions:
Art Fusion
Bake house Art Complex
Wynwood Warehouse Project
Wynwood 28
Wynwood Blank Canvas Project
If all this art viewing and innovative shopping motivates your appetite try some of the following innovative restaurant choices in Wynwood:
SuViche Wynwood
Wynwood Kitchen
R House Wynwood
KUSH
Morgan’s Restaurant
Joey’s Italian Cafe
Alter Bar and Restaurant
GK Bistronomie
SUGARCANE raw bar and grill
Made in Italy Gourmet
Baccano
MIAM Cafe
The Lunchbox
Concrete Beach Brewery
The Butcher Shop Beer Garden and Grill
Juicy Lu (Vegetarian)
Bunbury Miami
Wynwood Brewing Company
Pride and Joy BB
Wynwood Shop Suggestions
Nomad Tribe
Special thanks to the Goldman Family for allowing a space like this to exist…but I have been a fan for years as I was married 28 years ago at The Green Street Cafe in Soho NY owned by this trendsetting family!
Design Works International…Moving On Up In NYC!
As always…appreciate our clients support when it comes to our design collections! Fun sharing and collaborating with our Design Works Internstional Team both in our NYC based studio and allover the planet!
Speaking of studios…we are building a new design space in NYC with details to follow soon…so excited for newness and growth in 2016! Love our DW family and look forward to many more years of design collaboration!
❤️ Design Works International
Product Personality at Maison Objet Miami
I was probably the biggest skeptic when I heard two years ago that my favorite overseas show was heading to Miami for its debut in America. It’s been two years now, I have attended both shows, walked all aisles, met new designers, found innovative products and love chillin’ in Maimi…so I guess I am no longer a skeptic and more of a fan!
Happy to share some global greats from this past Maison Objet show which took place in Miami May 10-13.
Neutral Nuances (top left) Porada, Roberta Schiling, Morada, Porada
Artisan Accessories (top left) FOS, Ritz and Marwitz, Ritz and Marwitz, FOS
Playful Products (top left) Studio Poli, Fermob, Matrone, Dransfield and Ross
Take A Seat (top left) Fenabel, Fenable, Serge De Troyer, Fenabel
Weaves and Watercolor (top left) Dransfield and Ross, Bertz, Forza Home, Dransfield and Ross
Organized Chaos-Studio Life NYC
Design Works International Studio NYC
As designers, this is how we roll…organized chaos! Prepping for design meetings is like shopping for gourmet ingredients for your recipe..you only want perfection..but it might take a few trys to get there….As I always say…”It’s the Journey” so enjoy the ride!
We are always looking for talented designers to join our team..if you are passionate about textile design, love to paint and are a pro in illustrator and photoshop..please e-mail us careers@designworksintl.com
“Savvy Style” at Architectural Digest Design Show NYC
Attending the Architectural Digest Design Show in NYC is always aspirational because you “meet the makers” of the industry that are creating and designing new products for the interior and exterior of your home!
Included in the assortment of creative products this year are: textiles, furniture, hardware, glassware, lighting, flooring, rugs, paint, wallpaper, accessories and floral design.
Loved seeing the elegant mix of organic color, shape and texture this year by Pieper Glass and Vietro Vero. Similar organic style was prevelent by floral designers Ovando and Emilio Robba, showcasing simple style and organic elegance!
Creative surface techniques like “concrete wood” by JM Lifestyles and patterned metal by Studio Hira are just a few outstanding examples of artistic style showcased throughout the show.
My pick on furniture….A Tambour Console hand crafted by Poritz & Studio where the wood grain and detailing are both spectacular…
See below for just a few of my favorite finds this year at the Architectural Digest Design Show in NYC at Piers 92 & 94.
Concrete Wood by JM Lifestyles
Ercole, Pieper Glass, KGBL, Flavor Papers
Elyse Graham 
Pernt Studio
Coral and Tusk
Ovando
Tilebar
Ovando , Ventro Vero, Plantaria, Pieper Glassware
Emilio Robba 
Studio Enzo 
Pieper Glassware
Ventro Vero
Ovando
“Savvy Style” at Architectural Digest Design Show NYC
Attending the Architectural Digest Design Show in NYC is always aspirational because you “meet the makers” of the industry that are creating and designing new products for the interior and exterior of your home!
Included in the assortment of creative products this year are: textiles, furniture, hardware, glassware, lighting, flooring, rugs, paint, wallpaper, accessories and floral design.
Loved seeing the elegant mix of organic color, shape and texture this year by Pieper Glass and Vietro Vero. Similar organic style was prevelent by floral designers Ovando and Emilio Robba, showcasing simple style and organic elegance!
Creative surface techniques like “concrete wood” by JM Lifestyles and patterned metal by Studio Hira are just a few outstanding examples of artistic style showcased throughout the show.
My pick on furniture….A Tambour Console hand crafted by Poritz & Studio where the wood grain and detailing are both spectacular…
See below for just a few of my favorite finds this year at the Architectural Digest Design Show in NYC at Piers 92 & 94.
Concrete Wood by JM Lifestyles
Ercole, Pieper Glass, KGBL, Flavor Papers
Elyse Graham Perot Studio
Coral and Tusk
Ovando
Tilebar
Ovando , Ventro Vero, Plantaria, Pieper Glassware
Emilio Robba Studio Enzo
Pieper Glassware
Ventro Vero
Ovando
The Millennial Way…
“The Millennial Way”…. products that are relatable to a more relaxed and efficient lifestyle..after traveling the globe these past few months looking at updated trends…I wanted to share a few of my favorite finds…. Masterbrand Cabinets displayed this bar with custom tap handles at the KBIS/IBS Show in Las Vegas last month. Love the duality of this bar-storage cabinet for some down home entertaining….
Small Spaces….the duality of a work space that twins as an eating area with benches that store underneath for a more practical space solution shown by Masterbrand at KBIS/IBS in Las Vegas last month. (a great way to bring a pop of color into a space with these fun benches)
Talk about duality with this amazing work space….. garden shed or multi-purpose space…fun sink to bath your family pet!!!! A stylish way to be efficient and organized from Wilsonart.
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Global Greats-Textile Treasures
It’s been non-stop trend travel the past six months both overseas as well as locally…Berlin, Paris, Cologne, New York City, Los Angeles, Frankfurt and London…Visiting design shows like Maison, Heimtextil, High Point Market, Las Vegas Market and KBIS……one gets to feel the pulse of products for the season.
As Creative Director and co-founder of Design Works International in NYC, a lifestyle studio for the home and fashion markets…this season my global greats are textile treasures…
The diversity in textile patterns with technique updates this season are fresh and fun because we are seeing a great mix of printing techniques, embroidery and appliqué work! Each textile collection has a personality of its own making this seasons “global greats” true treasures!
Classic Home in LA showing off their”Artisan Blue” ensemble with the perfect mix of techniques giving this collection a well balanced selection of diversified looks for top of bed! Las Vegas Market January.
From Esta Home in Spain….this millennial mix of textiles is on-trend with its succulent pattern and homage to 1950 flamingos! Heimtextil Frankfurt January.
Karma Living from Livington NJ is all about global mixing from various countries that support the artisan culture. Spotted these at the Las Vegas Market in January.
Bliss Studio captures classic in a fresh and trend right fashion at The Las Vegas Market in January.
Brewster Home stepped outside the box when designing this fashion forward wallcovering spotted at Heimtextil in January.
Muller Textiles also stepped out of the box at Heimtextil with this “hip” and updated bedding ensemble geared toward the melennial market.
Graphic Greats from the Trend Hall at Heimtextil…love the creative pillow trim in contrast orange!
My tried and true textile haven, ABC Home in NYC with this beaded ikat inspired masterpiece!
Still a classic, Paisley Power in Pantone Rose Quartz at Heintextile Germany from Almeida.
Global Grests from the Los Angeles Design Center.
Studio V from Miami with their beautiful mix of appliqué and embroidery in neutral tones…..Trend Spotted at the High Point Furniure Market!
Ombré and Ikat…the perfect pair at Old English Antigues in Southampton NY.
One of my favorite places to shop and be inspired Bon Marchesa, Paris! Simplicity at its best in bedding!
Let’s Collabrate on more Textile Treasures…send me your pics so we can add to these favorite finds. E-mail me at nfire@designworksintl.com
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