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Dear Reggie- Love your AD story! Mitch's rep...

2013-05-08T21:34:49.744-07:00

Dear Reggie-

Love your AD story! Mitch's report is informative and insightful. Design and house are as-one. I espec love the balustrade/chairs detail.

RH: I like to inform and enlighten and enjoyed editing this selection of new product. The catalogs are very rich in detail--a friend weighed them in at 5 lb)--and many readers on FB and on email etc have said that my edit clarifies.
Yes, the Boston gallery is handsome. As it happens, I have known and admired the architect, Jim Gillam, for a long time, and he has returned it to its nobility and grace. As much of the furniture is beige/taupe/ivory/white, it looks less like a 'shop' than a calm and tranquil gallery. I hope you'll visit when you'e next in Boston.
More inspiration follows in coming weeks.
OK, now back to another reading of your story.
best D

That is a lot of splendid stuff, indeed, and I am ...

2013-05-08T21:12:25.139-07:00

That is a lot of splendid stuff, indeed, and I am thrilled that RH has restored the old Bonwits/Louis of Boston building to its former glorry. Vacant for the better part of 5 years, I was concerned that this landmark would find itself badly muddled and turned into something like a TJMaxx! Bazz Lurrman would approve, I think, of the merchandise display! Great reportage, DD! Reggie

Hello, Mary--up there in your special hilltop over...

2013-05-07T19:43:48.442-07:00

Hello, Mary--up there in your special hilltop over the Napa Valley.

Thank you so much for your insight and thoughtfulness.

Yes, I agree. Gary has the very strong attitude of 'create style and quality for a broad audience'.

Yes, those catalogs --twice a year only--are weighty, but they are intended to be references for a broad range of people, from designers to new home owners, to architects' offices, to hotel designers to people with second or third residences, and to young people starting out with a new apartment.
I love the Italian sheets, and now I'd love to dine on the horn-handled silverware. I love the Riedel glasses, don't you!
The curiosities collection is so interesting--with a lot of European creative eyes offering new ideas.
BOSTON: Oh, my, that is a handsome building--even more noble and gracious than it looks in these great photos.The renovation did Boston proud, no question.
lovely to hear from you--and hope to see you soon, DIANE

Oh my god! I weighed the catalogues that filled my...

2013-05-07T19:35:36.256-07:00

Oh my god! I weighed the catalogues that filled my mailbox(multiple catalogues in one wrapper)...over 7 pounds. I remember meeting Gary when he was at Pottery Barn explaining his vision of creating beautiful affordable furnishings for anyone to own. The former Louis building finally looks the way it was meant to look...stunning! You have certainly written a fabulous piece about Gary.

Dear Marsha--Squeak and Karen- Thank you so much ...

2013-05-07T15:29:49.276-07:00

Dear Marsha--Squeak and Karen-

Thank you so much for your appreciation and enthusiasm.
Cheerfulness and enthusiasm--will get you through life! Truly. I love enthusiasm, especially.

Yes, RH is now offering so many stylish accessories--and Squeak you perhaps will have to order the crystals and geodes online. I'm not certain that they will be in every store--as they are such limited quantities, all one of a kind. Good luck and keep me posted.

Dear Friends--I am so happy that you are longtime readers of THE STYLE SALONISTE...for you I have many more lively stories coming up soon. best DIANE

Checking online, I was so excited to see the colle...

2013-05-07T15:00:22.655-07:00

Checking online, I was so excited to see the collections of minerals, imitation coral and imitation turtle shells and looked forward to purchasing some the next time I was in Vancouver. Imagine my disappointment when I discovered that the Vancouver store didn't have any of them. I know I can buy them online, but I'm one of those people who likes to see exactly what I'm buying. Maybe the Vancouver store will finally have them by the Fall.

Truly fabulous, I must agree.

2013-05-07T14:32:44.784-07:00

Truly fabulous, I must agree.

Hello Dianne, RH is moving forward in a most dyna...

2013-05-07T07:26:44.064-07:00

Hello Dianne,
RH is moving forward in a most dynamic way. This is a comprehensive posting of their new genres.

I do of course love their very special Flagship Home.

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

Hello Dianne, you have surpassed yourself with thi...

2013-05-06T21:35:31.169-07:00

Hello Dianne, you have surpassed yourself with this splendid post. I love what RH has done, their 1st concept store opened in Houston and we are all thrilled to see it here.
They are doing amazing work. AMAZING.
So happy you've endorsed them, lots of designer/decorators in Houston have had many snide comments which I don't think is very nice. All us regular people think it rocks!!