Category Archives: Design and Innovation

Eye On Design: Noa Noa Coffee Table By Elizabeth Garouste

noa noa coffee table photo by gail worley
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Elizabeth Garouste’s Noa Noa Coffee Table is like a conversation in progress. Composed of two interlocking forms — one saturated orange, the other deep black — the table reads as both a single sculptural gesture and a pair of independent objects. The pieces fit together in soft, amorphous curves, like puzzle parts that have chosen each other rather than been engineered to comply. Continue reading Eye On Design: Noa Noa Coffee Table By Elizabeth Garouste

People of New York: Subway Fashion Edition

woman with pull tabs jacket photo by gail worley
Stylin! (All Photos By Gail)

On a recent commute to the office, my eye was immediately drawn to a woman wearing a sage silk baseball jacket transformed into something extraordinary — its surface glittering with dozens of safety-pinned soda can pull tabs. Was it a one-of-a-kind creation? I’d like to think so. What’s certain is that everyone in that subway car knew they were in the presence of true New York Street Style. Props to her!
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Pink Thing of the Day: Ceramic Skull with Hearts

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Photo By Gail

Spotted recently  on a co-worker’s desk: a Pink Ceramic Skull absolutely smothered in tiny pink hearts — so many, in fact, that even the nose hole is a heart. Romantic and a little unhinged, which is really the sweet spot for pre–Valentine’s Day décor.
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Eye On Design: John Procario, Sculpted Chaise

john procario sculpted chaise photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

I first encountered John Procario’s Sculpted Chaise last fall at Salon Art + Design, tucked into the Todd Merrill Studio booth, where it immediately stood apart — not by volume or flash, but by the quiet authority of its line. Seen in person, the piece read less like a sofa and more like a drawing pulled into three dimensions, its elongated curve unfolding slowly across the floor.
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Lightweight Wedding Rings That Offer All-Day Comfort

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Photo by Western Sydney Wedding Photo and Video on Pexels.com

When couples start shopping for wedding rings, style usually takes center stage — but comfort quickly becomes just as important. After all, this is a piece of jewelry you’ll wear every single day, so how it feels on your hand matters as much as how it looks. That’s why lightweight, durable options have grown in popularity, offering a balance of modern style and everyday ease. In this article, we’ll explore the qualities that make certain rings especially well-suited for daily wear.
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