PRIVET HOUSE - NEW PRESTON, CT

The powerful abstract by Meighan Morrison, Pr of yellow chairs 19thc France,If you live in the Northeast, you've felt that first hint of Fall.  The cool breeze in the evenings that means the hottest days of Summer are fading, and the leaves will start their electric color show soon!   There is no better way to enjoy the Fall season like a weekend drive.  With all the car rental options today, it's never been easier to enjoy an inpromtu day trip, or overnight getaway.   There are few parts of the country more beautiful than North West corner of Connecticut.   Town after town filled with manicured town greens, historic homes, charming cafes, and some of the chicest home decor / antique shops you'll find anywhere!Napoleon III Chesterfield - 1930's France, covered in charcoal denim -Table also 19thc France - Napoleon III Yellow bowls - hand painted from Turkey - All the pillows made using vintage African Kente Cloth

New Preston is such a town, and Privet House is a popular destination for all things interior.  The store carries an impressive range of housewares, furniture, artwork, and fashion accessories that will tantalize even the most experienced shopper.   Every time I walk into Privet House I'm stopped in my tracks by the creative vignettes the creative team of professionals pulls together.  Case in point - the striking black and white abstract paintings by Meighan Morrison.  Her work is gaining attention from some serous art collectors. The best part - you never know what will jump out at you.  It might be the latest line of candles from Paris, pillows covered in vintage fabric, modern art, or even the hottest new line of fashion or accessories in the curated pop-up space next door - Privet Lives.   While Privet House has become known for developing a following for certain brands, in Privet Lives they celebrate the novelty of pop-up store experience in 6 to 8 week shopping opportunities.   One of the most popular recent pop-ups FIGUE.  You'll always find something new at Privet House & Privet Lives.

Don't let the good taste scare you, the store is known for the wide price range they offer.  It's all about style, not pricepoints.   You might find something you love selling for $20.00, or then again it might be $5,000.00.  That's the sign of great taste - not pretentious - but eclectic and beautiful.

There's SO much more to discover in New Preston.  From Kitchen Goods to Cafe's.. click over to village's website to get a full list of stores and directions - #NewPreston06777

John Derian's world of decoupage

 There is only one man with an East Village shop in NYC that is as known at Bergdorf Goodman, as he is at the Veselka on 2nd Avenue.  John Derian is an artist, a creator.  He single handedly brought decopage back from your basement and pre-school to designer / luxury gift giving.   With talent, precision, and bravado - that's how. This Made in the USA resource is everything a gift should be.   Click over to the John Derian store asap, and feast your eyes on these before you do. 

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Eye "bowl" #Convexglass

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Our SALE opens today at noon! 8 East Second Street

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Christophe Pourny's London Terrace Pre-War via AD Design Show

#hometour of @christophepournystudio & @jasonjobson :: #diningroom

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The super stylish, chic, and all around lovely - Julia Haney Montanez of the AD Home Design Show gave us a peek into Furniture Artisan Christophe Pourny's renovated apartment in the famed London Terrace Towers in Chelsea, NY.   Pourny, one of NY's most sought after design professionals authored "The Furniture Bible", published by Artisan Books last November.   The book, a cross between a DIY furniture resoration guide and a beautiful coffee table book has been on fire since it's release.   We hear the book is already going into its second printing after just 7 months!  Bravo Christophe, and #ThankYou to Julia and her uber chic #Instagram page -#InteriorDecline

Pourny's line of all natural furniture and leather care products are available nationwide, and also yearly at the AD Home Show in the #SHOPS section.    The Furniture Bible is available wherever books are sold.   Signed copies at www.ChristophePourny.com

#hometour of @christophepournystudio & @jasonjobson :: #livingroom overlooking 23rd street in Chelsea

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In the living room, by @jasonjobson 😉

A photo posted by Julia Haney Montanez (@interiordecline) on Jun 25, 2015 at 10:54am PDT

Update on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 12:48AM by JASON JOBSON

Ok.. this is cool.. We found the "During Renovation" shots where the place looks like a bomb went off (the neighbors thought so - #SorryNotSorry)  Let's just say there more a few sleepless nights.  Notice the super chic ceiling fan!  This project took #VISON !!! #MidRenovation #LondonTerraceTowers