CHRISTOPHE POURNY FURNITURE TONIC

CHRISTOPHE POURNYFrench Artisan and Antique Restoration Specialist Christophe Pourny has just launched the first furniture care product from his famed Dumbo, Brooklyn studio.  Pourny has had a loyal following for years from the finest interior designers and their well-heeled clients throughout the U.S.   Known for his excellence in French Polish and fine CHRISTOPHE POURNY FURNITURE TONICrestoration skills, Pourny has used this tonic formula on studio projects for over a decade.    Martha Stewart fans also know Christophe from his appearances on the show, sharing furniture care tips and techniques with Martha.

The furniture tonic is made from all natural and organic ingredients such as Linseed and Walnut Oils.   Essential oils from Rosemary and Lavender gives the formula a scent of Provence, and pure beeswax shavings are added to every bottle.RUE JACOB "SPIN TABLE" - CHRISTOPHE POURNY STUDIO

Interior Design personality and Author Susanna Salk recently said:  "Only Christophe could make furniture polish chic".    Who can argue with that?

Christophe Pourny Furniture Tonic is available on-line at www.ChristophePourny.com  or at the following retail locations.   Follow the links for more information.

PRIVET HOUSE - Connecticut         EPOCA - San Francisco     William Wayne & Co. - NYC  

Update on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 3:19PM by JASON JOBSON

Christophe demonstrates his French Polish Technique with Martha Stewart on her show.  

MICHAEL HENNESSY HOME

PAINTING - ERIC ERNST / DESK & CHAIR - MICHAEL HENNESSYIs it me or does it seem like every new home store you walk into these days looks like it has been dreamt up by a teenage viewer of The Hills who thinks living in NYC or LA must be all about GIANT furniture?  I swear some of these over-designed items are big enough to make you feel like a Lilliputian!  The reality is that most people in NYC do not live in a 5,000 square foot loft - just so you know.   Happily, this article is not about such a store!

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that Michael Hennessy was opening a design store in Chelsea, as I knew his work and reputation in the Hamptons for years.  First off, Michael Hennessy is an interesting guy.   An artist with a paint brush and an artisan with a wood saw.   While the talent and inspiration go hand and hand for both mediums, it's not often we see someone pursue their passions in all directions. SASHA WARDELL - BONE CHINA *EXCLUSIVE TO MH HOME

One look around the store and it is clear that Mr. Hennessy has an affinity for artisans.  His choices really celebrate the creatives out there who have such great talent, and needed a venue that could nurture their work.   Combining his own creations with that of like minded Artists and furniture craftsmen has created a very unique environment.  You find things here that are not in a dozen other stores around town.   Shouldn't that be the point of designing a room for your home?DAYBED - ERIC FREEMAN / MIXED MEDIA ART - MILA WILSON / BELLA LAMP - ANDREA SUMMERTON

The store is eclectic and colorful and sure to inspire you.   You won't find another store with a collection like this.   Like a fine curator, Michael Hennessy is able to keep his collection as sharp and relevant as any gallery in Chelsea.   Visit Michael Hennessy Home.  In fact, make it a regular resource for your searches.   You will not be disappointed with what you find.   The staff is as friendly and helpful as can be, which makes it all the more enjoyable to stop by often.

Michael Hennessy Home is located at 207 West 18th Street: (646) 370-6575  -To read and see more: click - MH HOME.

INTERNATIONAL FINE ART & ANTIQUES SHOW - 2010

PARK AVENUE ARMORY @ 67TH STREETThe International Fine Art & Antique Dealers show at the Park Avenue Armory is an annual event that draws the most prominent interior designers, editors, and private collectors year after year.   Just one look at the collection of treasures on display and you know why.   The dealers showcased are the best in the business.   Galleries from all over the world participate, with a large concentration from the U.S., France, & the U.K. - and the vignettes are breathtaking.   Whatever your taste, you will see something that inspires or causes you to admire the talented eye of these exhibitors -BERND GOECKLER ANTIQUES what could be more enjoyable?  Collections on display are as diverse by period as they are by material, from antiquities to contemporary art.  Three stand out collections in my opinion are Bernd Goeckler Antiques, Maison Gerard, and Jason Jacques Gallery.  Plan a day to browse the collections and meet the exhibitors.  It is a great idea to start your next interior design project here at the show, dreaming of that next space you are creating! ROUND COFFEE TABLE BY LELEU @ MAISON GERARD  Afterwards, shop along Madison avenue nearby, and be sure not to miss the larger than life Yoshitomo Nara sculptures now being displayed on Park Avenue.  The sculptures coincide with an incredible exhibit of the artist's work at the Asia Sociey.

 The Park Avenue Armory (Park Ave. & 67th St.)  is a not-for-profit institution whose mission is to revitalize one of American's historic treasures as a dynamic alternative arts space unlike any other in New York.PARK AVENUE ARMORY  Group tours led by the building historian are available on weekdays.  For more information visit: armoryonpark.org  

The International Fine Art & Antiques Show runs through October 28th.