Jennifer Micocci Interiors

Friday, February 22, 2013

Dishing on Design

2013 Spring Collection Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Take a beautifully restored Estate, a plethora of Atlanta's top interior designers, large scale pensive original art work and the newest collection from the greats, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams... and you have quite una festa!

The event, Dish on Design, brought together Michel Boyd, Susan Ferrier, Brian Patrick Flynn, Annette Joseph, Suzanne Kasler, Joel Kelly, William Peace, Melanie Turner, Beth Webb and Mark Williams. These designers each created a plate or platter that was auctioned off to benefit ASID Georgia... and I must say that Susan Ferrier's "wishbone" platter was my favorite; I loved the whimsy!

Aside from the estate itself (3109 Piedmont Estate and Gardens) and the gorgeous + delicious atmosphere set by A Legendary Event (the jazz trio was a definite mood setter), the 2013 Spring Collection from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams was smashing. Here are some of my favorites:

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Emory Sofa

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Fritz Low Bookcase

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Genevieve Lamp

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Genevieve detail

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Major Chair

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Marlena Chair and Ottoman

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Addie Pull Up Table

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Blakely Lounge Chair

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Finley Dining Bench

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

A Legendary Event

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Macro Testaccio + Big Bambú

Big Bambú week one of installation.

Before leaving Rome, sadly I did not get to see this final installation in person, but I did wander into the open gates at the Macro Testaccio in early November when the Doug + Mike Starn structure was under construction. As this video unveils, the American architects, in collaboration with Enel for the sixth edition of Enel Contemporanea (and the 50th anniversary of the Enel company), a program whereby hosting international artists to focus on the concept of Energy, have realized a giant bamboo installation specifically for the city of Rome. Benvenuti a Big Bambú.

As per Starn Studio:

"This incarnation of Big Bambú eventually rising to 80 to 100' high (25 to 33 meters), is currently being permanently installed at the Macro Museum in the Testaccio district, becoming a symbol [of] the burgeoning neighbourhood and of the museum located within the former stockyards of Rome. The crew is comprised of 15 US based and 10 Italian rock climbers; there is an elevated performance space stage within, and seating for about 50 people. A double helix stair and labyrinth paths take the visitor up over 50' high to two 'living rooms', and will allow 80 to 120 visitors at a time to wander freely."

Big Bambú view from Macro rooftop.

Macro Testaccio

Starn Studio

Monday, January 7, 2013

I {heart} Hedgehogs

Hedgehog ornament from Terrain

The story goes that one day while my husband was still living in Milan, he happened to be driving through his apartment complex when he saw something on the asphalt. It was a round obstacle of sorts. He got out of the car to inspect, only to discover the little ball was a little riccio (hedgehog). The petite quills were stiff as he had created his perfect protection of survival. My husband gently picked up the little guy and placed him in the nearest garden. I, however, have never had the delight to see -- or touch -- a riccio in person, but I immediately fell in love with this animal upon hearing the story. For some reason this small, innocent creature has captured me, and I am constantly delighted when I find well designed objects that harken both the hedgehog and his natural surroundings.

Amanda Seyfried in Vanity Fair photo shoot

Hedgehog wrapping paper from Paper Source

Rainforest Chandelier from Currey & Company

Fungo stools designed by Paola Navone for Riva 1920

Ceramic Hedgehog from Jonathan Adler

Carolina Herrera RTW SS 2013

Treetop Chandelier from Currey & Company

Small Riccio and Big Riccio from Trudi

Petrified Wood Stool 16x11x16h from The Philips Collection

Preserved Moss Spheres from Restoration Hardware

Teak Console from The Philips Collection

Birch Wood Pot with Zinc Lining from Terrain

Amanda Seyfried in Vanity Fair photo shoot

Measuring Hedgies from Anthropologie

Mushroom Stool 15x15x18h from The Philips Collection

Azobe Salvaged Wood & Rope Planters from Restoration Hardware

Wild Oak floor lamp from Anthropologie

Carolina Herrera RTW SS 2013

Forest Grey Mosaic design by SICIS

Glowing Hedgehog table lamp from Anthropologie

Monday, December 24, 2012

Sugar Plum Fairies

Lotus Blue Mosaics from SICIS.

I still remember the holiday event of the year at my childhood school, Tritt Elementary, as we tiny tots put on our own version of The Nutcracker. I was a Chinese Tea dancer and wore a little white tea pot on my head as I was dressed in an authentic red silk Kimono. Oh, and just for the production, I got to wear red lipstick and bright blue eye shadow... A dream for me since I would always sneak into my mom's boudoir and try all her makeup! As much as I did love my costume, I couldn't help but be a little bit jealous of the girls dressed as the Sugar Plum Fairies... First off, they got to wear tutus, in various shades of blues, purples and pinks! Then, there is the effortless elegance of a ballerina... And also la magia.

La magia-- the magic-- of those images is still fresh in my mind on this Christmas Eve and it continues to inspire me. Auguri!