Newcomb pottery has found an exhibit space worthy of its Arts and Crafts roots. Now through November 6, nearly 30 pieces from the private collection of Barbara Fuldner and her late husband, Henry Fuldner, are on display at the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms in Morris Plains. The pottery is on view in the dining […]
Design and Dine
Jersey city’s Battello not only serves fine Italian cuisine, its interior de-sign offers a feast for the eyes. The restaurant’s look, envisioned by managing partner Cory Checket, is a sly hybrid between warehouse chic and NYC’s Boat Basin, making it perfectly at home in its riverfront location without once devolving into nautical kitsch. The space […]
Timeless Design, American-Style
Mark D. Sikes’ interior designs are modern yet inviting, incorporating patterns that mingle the subdued and the bold, utilizing color palettes ranging from soothing blues to sun-drenched yellows and reds. In his first book, Beautiful: All-American Decorating and Timeless Style (Rizzoli, $45), Sikes explains how to incorporate color, pattern and texture to replicate his iconic […]
House Calls
This fall brings a few chances to catch a glimpse inside some of the area’s most tony private homes: • Forbes once declared Lambertville to be one of the prettiest towns in America. Travel + Leisure described it as the fifth-quirkiest town in America. To see if that prettiness and quirkiness extends to the interior […]
A Rug’s Life
Handmade rugs take time to create—often a year or more—but they last for generations. As a consequence, the design of such a rug needs to be worthy of this longevity; it should be both timely and timeless. Solo Rugs respects the traditions of rug making, but respects the design process even more. Initially a wholesaler, […]