In the News: Philip Gorrivan Graces CT Cottages & Gardens Pages

With spring on the horizon and some surprisingly mild temperatures in New York, Philip Gorrivan has started thinking of the beach and summer months to come. With this in mind, Philip is sharing one of his recent seas projects recently published in Connecticut Cottages & Gardens magazine.

The Ocean House apartment in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, was decorated by Philip and is nothing short of an “iconic New England seaside resort,” as stated in the magazine. As one of nine designers asked by the resort's owners to design several of its apartments, Philips’ designated space included its own private terrace and pavilion.

"I went for seaside glamour because I wanted the place to feel modern and also to balance the past," Philip told Connecticut Cottages & Gardens. "I worked within the structure of the building, with its quirky architecture.

"The place was amazing! The sea is literally all around you! I didn't want to use too many metaphors; this is clearly a residence on the ocean, but I wanted it to feel like it could be on any ocean!"

Click here to read the full article about Philip's work, and to check out the stunning photographs of where he worked.

DDB Spring Market Buzz: Chatting with Philip Gorrivan at Duralee

We had the chance to chat with designer Philip Gorrivan at the Duralee showroom and ask about Philip Gorrivan II, his newest collection for Highland Court.

"I really had the best time creating this collection," said Philip. "It differs from my first collection with Highland Court, which was about luxury. Philip Gorrivan II is all about luxuriously simple!"

We asked Philip what the direction was for this collection and if he had any particular favorite fabrics.

"The direction was pretty clear. I wanted versatility in the fabrics with the intention of making a collection that could be used in any kind of atmosphere, in any kind of region, and at any type of year. I have several international clients who I kept in mind, but I didn't forget about my fashionable city clients either."

"I really can't choose just one fabric to call my favorite, but my kids can! They picked their favorites based on which fabrics were named after them!"

Visit the Highland Court and Duralee websites, or one of their showrooms to check out Philip Gorrivan II and find your favorite.

Product Spotlight: Philip Gorrivan II at Highland Court

From homes to fabrics, Philip Gorrivan is arguably best known for allowing beauty and livability to co-exist.





As a follow up and complement to his wildly-successful first collection, Philip has created Philip Gorrivan II, a five-color-book set of sophisticated, tailored designs at Highland Court.





"Philip Gorrivan II is really a departure from Philip Gorrivan I," said a Duralee representative. "It captures the essence of the organic, aged beauty found in natural landscapes, lush geometrical European gardens, classical architecture, antiquities and curiosities. It's luxuriously simple and how often can you say that about something? The collection optimizes versatility with fabrics that are as appropriate for a rustic lodge in the country as they are in a New York City townhouse!"





The colors include Bone, Saddle, Patina/Olive, Blush and Kohl. The books range from classic neutrals and romantic rouges to caramel cappuccinos and peacock feathers.


Visit the Highland Court and Duralee websites, or one of their showrooms to flip through the color books and find your favorite.

Dining in Decadence at Dawnridge (Part 2)

Cocktails and dinner at Dawnridge, the Beverly Hills home of Hutton and Ruth Wilkinson celebrated Philip Gorrivan's newest collection with Duralee and Highland Court. The ornate interiors paired with Philip’s fabrics made the perfect backdrop for a magical evening.

"The evening was fantastic and Dawnridge is so very fantasy-like," said Randall Landers, Showroom Manager of Duralee Fabrics at the Pacific Design Center (PDC). "There is lots so see inside, but the gardens were fantastic and so magical as well!"

"The table cloth fabric from the new Philip Gorrivan collection looked great with all of the other colors in the Dawnridge dining room. Even the powder room was exciting to see all the details. The service staff's fab outfits and great-feathered hat was such fun! The experience was just over the top wonderful and I can't wait to be back."

Philip toasted Hutton for opening his home for the event. "There are just so many layers—the house is so very authentic," Philip said. "I've visited Dawnridge several times and every time I visit, I see something different and more amazing! That main room when you walk in with the candelabra combined with the wait staff in costume and the glamorous group of people attending was spectacular!"

You can find Philip's new collection at Duralee Fabrics and Highland Court showrooms, or online at http://www.duralee.com/ and http://www.highlandcourtfabrics.com/.

Dining in Decadence at Dawnridge (Part 1 of 2)

GoDesignGo recently had the privilege of dining in arguably one of the most decadent homes in Beverly Hills: Hutton Wilkinson’s Dawnridge estate, former home of Tony Duquette.

The evening was hosted by Robin Gordon, Vice President of Marketing & Advertising at Duralee Fabrics in honor of Philip Gorrivan's newest collection with Duralee and Highland Court.

An intimate group of designers, editors and artists sipped cocktails and nibbled hors d'oeuvres while meandering through the rooms and gardens, experiencing first-hand why “more is more.” Dinner was served in the amber-colored dining room atop tablecloths made from Philip Gorrivan's newest fabrics.

"What a fun evening in that fabulous house," said Philip. "I was so flattered to be able to integrate my new fabric into the rooms and décor. I used my ikat, Maharani tablecloths in plum for the dining tables and I think it really, really worked. Hutton told me after the evening that it was one of the best dinner parties that he and Ruth had hosted at Dawnridge in years!"

Check out Philip’s new collection at Duralee Fabrics and Highland Court showrooms, and in the meantime, stay posted to GoDesignGo for more about the evening of elegance at the Dawnridge Residence.

DDB Spring Market: Market Programs at a Glance

DDB Spring Market kicks off on Tuesday, May 10 and we can't wait to attend!  Here's a taste of some of the Spring Market programs for you to check out on Wednesday, May 11.

Rose Tarlow | Melrose House (Suite 1616) hosts Authenticity in Design: A Series on Living and Entertaining from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. with Bronson van Wyck, Event Designer and Contributing Editor to Architectural Digest. They'll tell you tips on how to create spectacular settings from the master of environmental design. From tabletop and flower arrangements to lighting and planning, no detail is too small to ignore. Sample great food and drinks and enjoy the opportunity to win a lush flower arrangements, created by Bronson himself!

Duralee/Highland Court (Suite 815) and Philip Gorrivan introduce Philip's newest collection, Philip Gorrivan II from 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Don't miss the cocktail party at Pierre Frey (Suite 1611) at from 5:00 - 7 p.m. Pierre Frey will be there to celebrate Spring Market with you while sipping a few cocktails and publicize the showroom's brand new website.

Stay tuned to GoDesignGo for more on the DDB's Spring Market Highlights.