Comments on the style saloniste: The Style Saloniste Special Report: Collecting Today

Dear Richard, and Kellie, Vicki and Griffin- I ad...

2011-10-16T15:55:28.897-07:00

Dear Richard, and Kellie, Vicki and Griffin-

I adore your enthusiasm.
Antique dealers are the experts, of course, on collecting, and their tips are like a zap to the brain, don't you think!
Yes, as Griffin says, it is essential to focus a collection. Vicki, you are the master of this--with your beautiful tabletop vignettes and 'many of' your favorites and never dibs and dabs of lots of little unimportant things.
Andrew Skurman's tips on where to find are valuable, and I love his concept of educating yourself about favorite artists and sculptures and new concepts.
Francoise and Andy Skurman, as you can see, are rigorous in their selections and placement. Their apartment, it's clear, balances Andy's bold modernism with Francoise's romantic classicism.
I love visiting their apartment. It's like a cloud in the sky, an apartment in heaven. Some days when the sun is very bright, it's like walking on air.
Stay tuned...lots of wonderful stories planned, DIANE

Dear Diane, This is such an informative post. Than...

2011-10-15T01:52:19.672-07:00

Dear Diane, This is such an informative post. Thank you so much. The first point about focusing collecting on ideas and concepts is absolutely spot on!

Diane...This post is both a visual treat and a fon...

2011-10-14T23:49:02.765-07:00

Diane...This post is both a visual treat and a font of information. What an inspired collection from Andrew and Francoise Skurman...such a magnificent home.... and such brilliant advise and resources for the collector...Thank you so much for such an enjoyable read and delicious tour....xv

Dear Friends- I love to receive feedback on my fe...

2011-10-14T11:19:36.395-07:00

Dear Friends-

I love to receive feedback on my features. I often have notes in Facebook, and private emails, and enthusiastic comments when I see friends at a party.
I received the most wonderful message from the owner of Il Palladio hotel, and the Bauers Hotels in Venice, following this post:

Dear Diane,
I saw your blog: really fantastic! Appreciative of your usual support and extremely important contribution.
Best wishes, Francesca

Francesca Bortolotto Possati
President & CEO

These are fabulous! Such divine spaces! Enjoy the ...

2011-10-14T10:26:19.335-07:00

These are fabulous! Such divine spaces! Enjoy the gorgeous weekend ahead, Kellie xx

Diane, you always surprise me with new treasures. ...

2011-10-13T17:57:56.147-07:00

Diane, you always surprise me with new treasures. This post is one of them with luscious images, insider tips and your refined writing. Thank you!

Coming from the arts myself, I LOVED your feature ...

2011-10-12T14:21:37.635-07:00

Coming from the arts myself, I LOVED your feature :-)

Dear Friends and design enthusiasts! I'm so p...

2011-10-12T13:24:19.000-07:00

Dear Friends and design enthusiasts!

I'm so pleased you like this special report--and the Skurmans' wonderful apartment.

The Skurmans (who are in China at the moment) ae such avid collectors and their art and furniture are always evolving and upgrading and changing.
Andy is especially talented at finding rare and special CONTEMPORARY pieces (like the Dixon chairs and table) and they collaborate on each acquisition.
Watch for more special reports coming up.
thank you for wonderful comments--I love them, DIANE

So inspired and lovely!! I do prints, canvas, gree...

2011-10-12T05:39:20.235-07:00

So inspired and lovely!! I do prints, canvas, greeting cards and posters about fashion, you´r invited to see my work :)

By the way love your blog and follow you!! :)

Loved this post Diane. Your topics and attention t...

2011-10-11T21:37:37.132-07:00

Loved this post Diane. Your topics and attention to detail are educating and inspiring. Shiree'

This was great- the tips are so essential for coll...

2011-10-11T08:21:03.262-07:00

This was great- the tips are so essential for collecting and the sources are places everyone should know!

As always, this post pushes me in new directions a...

2011-10-11T04:29:27.265-07:00

As always, this post pushes me in new directions and reminds me to follow my instincts. Thanks. Mary

What a great post and love the tips on collecting....

2011-10-10T20:09:43.297-07:00

What a great post and love the tips on collecting.
A must read for everyone.

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An exciting post. Great insider advice and insight...

2011-10-10T16:16:29.419-07:00

An exciting post. Great insider advice and insights. Loved seeing The Skurman apartment, their collections and the criteria they use..they love it, and in their case abstract, expressive, never figurative. That give clarity to a collection, like the brilliant San Francisco light in their remarkable apartment. Thank you for this timely and insightful inside tour.
Warm regards,

Fascinating and lovely at the same time! Love the ...

2011-10-10T12:02:44.417-07:00

Fascinating and lovely at the same time! Love the images of their home and art, and their tips on collecting. You might also like to visit www.vandm.com for some interesting antiques for sale and a very good online magazine as well.