Tag Archives: New York Style

Monday Matters, Pretty Platters

Posted on March 6, 2012 by diane

I hope you had a lovely weekend full of love and brightness! I would love to share with you a beautiful home ware designer, John Derian. He is a (handsome!) talented decoupage artist and founded the company in 1989. His … Continue reading →

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The Bold and The Bright

Posted on February 28, 2012 by diane

I have felt so naturally drawn to bright and bold style influences through out my life, whether in small pops of color such as a necklace, to a bold skirt print. The shape and color we dress ourselves in undoubtedly … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Kings

Posted on February 16, 2012 by diane

Discussing the simple collections of pleasing objects in our homes, we perused our favourite cook books in the kitchen.  They are visually pleasing acknowledgements of the joy of sharing food with loved ones, useful staple items and sentimental reminders of … Continue reading →

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Bemelmans’ Bar

Posted on February 2, 2012 by diane

Perusing artful heritage, a sense of timelessness so often present in our comforting environments we are warmed with nostalgic memories. One classic example is the cosy little hideaway Bemelmans’ Bar, in The Carlyle Hotel of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, It … Continue reading →

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NYC Dreaming

Posted on January 31, 2012 by diane

Here at the DB Files, we consider the quintessential mark of sophistication to be painted with timelessness. To put it simply, heritage chic. As we nestle into the new year, whether in the chill of New York City or outside … Continue reading →

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