
After visiting my client’s Brooklyn Heights apartment for the first time, I was shocked. Never before had I met a non-designer with such a wealth of knowledge about trade fabrics and resources. A young mother of two, she already had nearly everything picked out, but simply needed some assistance with the implementation. Essentially, I acted as a design contractor and recommended as well as supervised a roster of artisans (painters, upholsterers, wallpaper hangers, vintage furniture dealers) and helped source some key pieces (ottoman, dining chairs, a desk stool, sofa fabric).
Together we were able to bring the apartment together in remarkably little time and while the family was away I supervised the majority of the construction/installation. However, the credit for the eclectic and colorful space truly belongs to my client and her strong sense of style. It was her vision to work with bold palettes and patterns, I simply offered encouragement and practical solutions as needed. To see more of this vibrant creation click here, visit the Portfolio page or check out Jami Supsic Designs new Facebook page.



































Much cooler than your run-of-the-mill terracotta vessels, these adorable pastel Campy Planters from
Seattle-based
Readers of my last blog know I'm a little obsessed with IIitala designer Klaus Haapaniemi and his Taika collection. Happily Satumetsa, his latest dinnerware creation for the Scandinavian company, is just as adorable as the first. As fall approaches it's reassuring to know that sipping from a mug with this whimsical enchanted forest theme will keep me warm and dreaming of spring through the long cold months.
You know the saying good fences make good neighbors? Well good screens make good design and Baker's Paris Snowflake Screen is one of the prettiest I've seen. This makes perfect sense of course since it's part of a collection based on the works of interior design legend Tony Duquette.
After it's January 2008 Maison et Objet debut, Patricia Urquiola's Re-Trouve outdoor collection was at the top of practically every editor's to-die-for list. As soon as I saw it at the Paris showcase I fell in love with the vintage-esque wire frames (a breath of fresh air against all the heavy wood designs), the variety of vibrant colors, and the varying scale (check out that super cool high-back). The only downside? The wait for the fab line to make it state-side has seemed endless. Thankfully, at long last, that day has arrived. It's here through Corcoran!
These days it seems there's nothing more luxurious than the beauty found in natural resources, which is why I'm in awe of Dallas-designer Jan Showers' Mies lamp. Made of Honeycomb Calcite this brilliant yellow creation would work great as a dramatic focal point in any space from modern to traditional.
I'm wild about Philippe Starck's deceivingly simple Louis Ghost Chair for Kartell. The contemporary classic is particularly alluring in an austere black finish.