Spotted at the Four Seasons Miami: Royal Botania

Foodies take note, you now have double the reasons to get to Miami before the end of September. Royal Botania was selected by the talented design firm, and James Beard Award winners, AvroKo for the Edge restaurant terrace at the Four Seasons Miami. The restaurant is a part of the Miami Spice Festival (as if the sizzling city needs any more reasons to get spicy) that celebrates the city's best restaurants with events and special offers.



The design scheme includes Royal Botania IXIT sectionals and table for lounging, some around glowing fires, MIXT teak chairs and Flexy tables for perfect al fresco dining.



A perfect place for a delicious bite, and a breathtaking view of the Biscayne Bay and the hotel's two-acre pool.


If you can't make it to Miami before the end of the month, check out Royal Botania at Giati at the PDC and Inside Out at DCOTA.
All images courtesy of Mark Roskams.

Spotted!

We're just back from a whirlwind visit to Sweden. One of the highlights was a one-night stay at the beautiful Kragga Herrgard mansion. Just about any horizontal surface would be inviting after a long flight on a jet-lagged first day, but the salon here was the tops. A highlight: this gorgeous sofa upholstered in Colefax & Fowler's iconic Malabar in coral.


Here's a look at another sitting area, slightly more Swedish!



If Sweden isn't on your itinerary, stop by Cowtan & Tout at the PDC (Suite B647) and DDB (Suite 1022). And to get a sense of the inviting interiors from this boutique hotel group, stop by their one location outside of Sweden: The Maidstone.

As seen in: Luxe Magazine

Pick up a copy of Luxe's Spring issue for a look at some of the editor's favorite finds at the DDB. A graphic paper by Farrow & Ball is pictured above.

Howard Slatkin's runner for Stark is pictured on this staircase:


Kevin Reilly's decorative accessories at Holly Hunt:


And Kravet's upholstered bed:

As seen in: New York Cottages & Gardens

New York Cottages & Gardens debuted with an April/May issue. You can shop for these favorites at the DDB. We're always glad to see another beautiful print publication!

Knoll's Womb chairs are pictured above.
Maya Romanoff's new showroom gets a shout out:


Along with pendant lamps from Holly Hunt.


We're looking forward to the second issue, due out any day now, before the NY edition closes up for the season and the focus turns to the Hamptons edition.

As seen in: Elle Decor

Earlier this week we saw some great DDB showrooms and products in the May issue of Elle Decor. Thomas Jayne and Katie Ridder selected an armoire by Julia Gray, and a Ralph Lauren Home end table, below:


Ralph Lauren Paint:




Romo:


Maya Romanoff:


Fabrics from Duralee, Clarence House, Ralph Lauren Home, Kravet and Manuel Canovas, Brunschwig & Fils, Fabricut, de le Cuona, Pollack and Zimmer + Rohde:

As seen in: Elle Decor

Have a peek at these great discoveries in the May issue of Elle Decor, found throughout the DDB showrooms.
The Holly Hunt shelving (above) is one of multiple picks in their Miami showhouse, as is this chaise:


And a Holly Hunt blue velvet in front of a wall in Ralph Lauren Paint:




Holly Hunt, Ralph Lauren Paint and Jerry Pair:


Sutherland:


Stark and Ralph Lauren Paint:


And fabrics from from Zoffany, Pierre Frey, Fabricut and Osborne & Little:


And that's not all...check back soon to see more great items featured in the same issue -- and pick up your copy today!

As seen in: T Magazine features Hinson Lighting

Spotted on the pages of T Magazine: Jaime Hayon's Josephine Mini A Wall Sconce designed for Metalarte and available through Hinson & Company. Check out the "Bright Ideas" story, with additional great finds by T Market Editor Andreas Kokkino.

Photo: Collages by Lucas Zarebinski for the New York Times' T Magazine.

Spotted & Seen: Brooke Shields at the DDB

When we stopped by the DDB's Brunschwig & Fils showroom this past Friday, we were thrilled to see actress Brooke Shields shopping for wallpaper for her newly remodeled guest bathroom.

She gave us a few minutes of her time to tell us what she was up to and take a picture with DDB Design Professional Kate Bergeron.

"I'm sourcing for the newly redone guest bathroom in my home," said Brooke. "Everything is done except for the wallpaper and I'm really enjoying shopping for it."

When we asked if she had looked in any other showrooms so far, Brooke told us that she had stopped by Quadrille as well. "They gave me a beautiful bag and were totally helpful!"

"Our guest bathroom is nearly all black and white and it's got this beautiful bathtub in it made by a canoe maker, so we're looking for wallpaper that can be subtle and not take away from the gorgeous tub."

We let Brooke get back to business after hearing more about her bathroom, but not before chatting about the merchandise with Kate and pointing out a few of the patterns she has her eye on, including one full of pineapples.

"Seeing such notables at the DDB is a really cool part of my job," said Kate. "It was especially refreshing to see how involved she was in her decorating process as she's the one who will be seeing it everyday. I really liked that about her!"

We’re keeping our eyes open for star shoppers at the DDB. Stay posted for more ‘Spotted and Seen’ in the DDB.