Design Perspectives

Accessory designer Joanna Buchanan developed an unmistakable vision for luxury, color, texture and pattern not only from her 20 years in the fashion retail business working at Saks Fifth Avenue and Banana Republic, but also through her Hong Kong childhood, adult years in Europe and extensive travel throughout India. For the woman who always believed that “life should be decorated and joyful,” the holiday season presented the perfect opportunity for Joanna to take her passion for home décor and accessories design to the next level via her own brand. Her first holiday collection launched exclusively on One Kings Lane in 2014 and she has continued to add an impressive collective of retailers to that list including: Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, and Geary’s Beverly Hills in the US and Harrods, John Lewis, and Amara in the UK.

Accessory designer Joanna Buchanan developed an unmistakable vision for luxury, color, texture and pattern not only from her 20 years in the fashion retail business working at Saks Fifth Avenue and Banana Republic, but also through her Hong Kong childhood, adult years in Europe and extensive travel throughout India. For the woman who always believed that “life should be decorated and joyful,” the holiday season presented the perfect opportunity for Joanna to take her passion for home décor and accessories design to the next level via her own brand. Her first holiday collection launched exclusively on One Kings Lane in 2014 and she has continued to add an impressive collective of retailers to that list including: Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, and Geary’s Beverly Hills in the US and Harrods, John Lewis, and Amara in the UK.

I first met Antonio when he shot me for Ebony Magazine. We immediately hit it off and have kept in touch. His an AMAZING self taught photographer that has traveled the world (and is still traveling). Please enjoy our interview, I know I did.

ELAINE SANTOS DESIGN CREATES INTERIORS KNOWN FOR THEIR WARMTH, EXPRESSIVENESS, AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL.

ELAINE HAS A REVERENCE FOR THE INHERENT BEAUTY OF NATURAL MATERIALS, LANDSCAPES, AND THOUGHTFULLY INCORPORATES ELEMENTS OF EACH INTO EVERY PROJECT. THE ESD AESTHETIC EMBRACES BOTH ART AND DESIGN, WHERE EACH PERSONALIZED SPACE IS ELEVATED WITH DYNAMIC MIXES OF VINTAGE AND CONTEMPORARY PIECES AND SITE-SPECIFIC ARTISANAL WORKS.

STARTING HER CAREER IN NYC, SANTOS WAS A LEAD DESIGNER AT TWO PRESTIGIOUS MANHATTAN INTERIOR DESIGN FIRMS, AND FOR NINE AND A HALF YEARS SHE LEAD THE INTERIOR DESIGN DEPARTMENT AT BARLISWEDLICK ARCHITECTS LLC, AN ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST TOP 100 FIRM, SPECIALIZING IN MODERN RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, BASED IN NYC AND HUDSON, NY. DURING HER TIME THERE, HER DESIGNS WERE NOMINATED FOR INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE'S BEST OF YEAR AWARD, AND HER WORK LANDED ON THE COVER OF THE HOME SECTION OF THE NEW YORK TIMES AND DWELL MAGAZINE. ELAINE'S APPRECIATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DESIGN HAS BROUGHT HER TO BE AN INVITED PANELIST AT CONFERENCES AND FORUMS HOSTED BY INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE AND LUXE MAGAZINE. SHE HOLDS A DEGREE IN INTERIOR DESIGN FROM PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN.

https://www.elainesantos.com/

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In 2016, Jeremy Taylor joined forces with his parents architectural design firm to serve as Studio Director and Architectural Designer, bringing years of experience in the fields of architectural design and illustration in New York City, Miami and Los Angeles, as well as proficiency in a wide range of cutting-edge design tools.

More recently the firm has launched a development wing, T3 Homes. T3 Homes designs, builds and sells turnkey homes that embody the same high-quality design on which Taylor & Taylor stakes its reputation.The product lineup unites our trademark gracious tropical lifestyle with cutting edge technology and vernacular methods. Hurricane ready, flood ready, efficient homes, optimized for South Florida living.

http://www.taylorntaylor.com/

https://www.instagram.com/taylorntaylorinc/

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The Vale London was founded in 2017 by Melinda Marquardt. After working in sales for an American textile company for seven years, she decided to start up her own business.

Partnering her education in fine art with her many years of sales experience, Melinda created the Vale London to provide exquisite textiles and wallpapers to the luxury interiors market.

Each pattern starts out as an original piece of art work; illustrated by hand and produced by the finest mills. Each metre of fabric or roll of wallpaper is a piece of art for the home. Texture, colour and design work symbiotically to create each unique piece. Melinda creates timeless designs that will adorn windows and walls for many years.

www.thevalelondon.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/thevalelondon/

Welcome to my final installment of Race in America. I am hopeful that America is FINALLY moving in the right direction. We must keep our foot on the gas! We must re-write laws that benefit ALL, not just a few. Please know that this is not a check the box situation. THIS is a lifestyle commitment. This is a change in behavior. This is using your privileged platform for POC. I am optimistic. Please don’t let me down. Do the work. Do it as if your life depends upon it...because it does! Now that you know better. DO BETTER.

Welcome to part 2 of a 3 part series on Racism in America. Normally, I discuss design but in light of what has transpired in the last few weeks, you are going to hear what life is like in America for people of color.

I want to thank you for joining me on this journey. I also want to tell you to keep an open mind and heart, as that is how we will HEAL! This is about moving forward. This is about having an open honest dialogue and forcing America to look at the under belly of racism and all of its ugliness.

Together we can conquer hate and those who this way.

When you know better, you do better!

Today's podcast guest is ME! I am discussing what we are ALL experiencing after witnessing the privilege of Amy Cooper and the murder of George Floyd. For the next three episodes, I want to talk about the Design Perspective of Racism in America.

Buckle up!

Texas native, Peter Sandel is principal & founder of Peter Sandel Design, LLC a boutique design firm based in Downtown Manhattan.

Peter’s portfolio is not tied to any one signature style but highlights a range of approaches unified in thoughtful floor plans, unique furnishings and dedication to exceptional craftsmanship.

Although interior design has been a natural and lifelong passion, it wasn't the obvious career choice.After a decade working as a Washington lobbyist;it was a timely transition to New York, coupled with the tragic loss of his Mother to breast cancer that compelled him to seek change.

Sandel subsequently started his career in design working for world-renowned architectPeter Marino. He later worked alongside Dallas' most sought after interior designers while simultaneously starting his own firm.He obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Baylor University and later attended the New York School of Interior Design.

www.petersandel.com

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