STILE DI VITA – SEPTEMBER 2008

By Tyler Karu

Photography Benedetta Spinelli

Celebrating the waning days of summer with style, comfort and flair

Cool Contemporary
Combine classic design and iconic style from mid-century to Middle East using antique textiles, modern furniture, and art with a playful edge.

1 Sarajo – Antique textiles
2 Rusted Puffin Metalworks – Molecules sculpture
3 Addo Novo – Saarinen Womb chair and ottoman
4 Fogg Lighting – Tripod lamp
5 Whitney Art Works – Jeff Koons’s Puppy

Luxe Living
Cotton, cashmere, and cool colors make a room ready for sleeping or relaxing with accessories for work and play.

1 Lamp Repair Shop – Custom lamp
2 Old Fort Inn & Antiques – Antique valises and scale
3 A Fine Thing: Edward T. Pollack Fine Arts – Vintage books
4 Margo Moore – Embroidered pillows, cashmere throw, and raffia rug
5 Black Parrot – Bed, shoes, notebook and pen, tea set, glasses
6 Company C – Pink floral bed linens

The Maine Way to Sustain
It’s easy—and beautiful—being green
with products and services that honor the way life should be.

1 Catch a Piece of Maine – Sustainable lobster services
2 Patricio Woodworks – Salvaged wood custom furniture
3 G.F. MacGregor – Green textiles and eco-friendly cleaning products
4 Benjamin Moore Paints – Eco-friendly Aura paint
5 Seabags – Recycled sailcloth tote bags

Desk Set
Go back to work or back to school in September style.

1 Greenhut Gallery – George Lloyd’s Running Figure
2 Abacus Gallery – Custom clock
3 Day Trip Society – Radio
4 Home Accents – Silver vase, green leather box
5 Papier Gourmet – Stationery, colored pencils, pen
6 Blanche & Mimi – Alphabet marbles, antique penholder
7 Oyster – Paperweight
8 Optical Expressions – Glasses, handcrafted glasses tray
9 Karu Décor – Antique campaign desk
10 Mougalian Rugs – Area rug