tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post5566269819920611632..comments2024-02-26T07:35:50.281-08:00Diane Dorrans Saekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259292681678952448[email protected]Blogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-59086003465102412732015-03-20T17:16:35.431-07:002015-03-20T17:16:35.431-07:00We had here...in the 90s to mid 2000s, a Bennison store on Melrose. The most delish of concoctions, from sepia toned florals bouquets ala Marie Helene <br />Rothschild, paisley to batik, as well as my fave, the Palampore designs.<br />One thing they offered exclusively then, were one of a kind handbags made from long ago archive remnants...stitched together by a Japanese woman ever so beautifully...the lining in silk or velvet to offset the exterior. Handles were banded leather with small fabric trim and wooden toggles for closure..I cherish each and every one of them. He was a genius, as well is Mr. Smith who went to Washington!The Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159724663060240920[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-24835468485639819502015-03-18T12:02:44.994-07:002015-03-18T12:02:44.994-07:00A beautifully written guide Diane. I didn&#39;t know there was a Mr.Bennison! Of course, I&#39;d seen the fabrics everywhere when I started learning about décor. So interesting that his work was foundational to Michael Smith&#39;s. There is something very layered and cultivated over time about the latter, so I must get the book of the former and educate myself on the original greats.<br /><br />Always a treat to read anything you write - it is done so elegantly and deftly. You must start sending me postcards so I can get a weekly dose of your writing and your travels.<br /><br />Hope all is well! <br /><br />As always, Terri Windlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543457325368639597.post-25248104716037239472015-03-18T06:08:27.778-07:002015-03-18T06:08:27.778-07:00Stunning publications, all Diane. Hempel&#39;s is especially intriguing to me!!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by Karena<br />A New Gallery in Town!Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170[email protected]