Every spring, the streets surrounding Gramercy Park Historic District seem to soften beneath waves of blooming trees and carefully tended townhouse gardens, but these dazzling Pink Azaleas on East 18th Street managed to completely steal the scene. Exploding in vivid fuchsia blossoms, the shrubs almost seem electrically bright against the stately brick facades and ironwork details of the Italianate-style rowhouses standing behind them.
The contrast is part of what makes the moment so memorable. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Blooming Pink Azaleas→
Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t just about what you eat before bed or how luxurious your sheets feel — your bedroom’s color palette can play a surprisingly powerful role in overall sleep quality. Color has a well-documented psychological impact on mood and relaxation, and the hues surrounding you at night can either soothe your senses or subtly keep your mind alert. In this post, we’ll explore seven bedroom colors and explain how each one can help create a calmer, more sleep-friendly space. Continue reading The Best Bedroom Colors To Boost Your Sleep Quality→
The Conq Sofa (2023) by Parisian design studio RoWin’Atelier — founded by architects Frédéric Rochette and Hervé Winkler — is a standout piece in contemporary collectible design. This sculptural sofa was showcased by Twenty First Gallery at the Salon Art + Designfair in New York in November 2024, where it served as a centerpiece of their booth. Continue reading Eye On Design: Conq Sofa By RoWin’Atelier→
Twice annually — in the spring and then again in late summer — New York’s Public Art Fund installs a new site-specific artwork in Central Park’s Doris C. Freedman Plaza, and it’s always fun and exciting to see that the next sculpture will be. However, with the recently- installed Parabolic Light, a translucent magenta obelisk by artist Fred Eversley, New Yorkers will get to enjoy its reflective glow for an entire year! Continue reading Eye On Design: Parabolic Light By Fred Eversley in Central Park→
OMG. The folks at 100% Soft are at it again. The vinyl collectible that perfectly and succinctly summarizes so many of our feelings over the past couple of years is back with an all new, limited-edition color: the Cough Syrup Purple! Arriving just in time to cheer you up for the flu season, be sure to add this fun toy to your ever-growing collection of rainbow colored Dumpster Fire collectibles. Available now at Spoke-Art.com for just $25 each!
