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Pointed Leaf Press
Pointed Leaf Press was founded in 2002 by Suzanne Slesin. As a publisher of high quality, photography-driven monographs on personalities (some well-known, some undiscovered) from the worlds of design, architecture, and fashion, we have made it our goal to create books that stand out, both for their unique content and matchless design quality. A book from Pointed Leaf Press is a book like none other. They are visual biographies that envelop and expound – open any of our titles and become immersed in a world re-created on page in extraordinary depth and detail. Intensely researched and illuminated by new photography, each monograph instantly establishes itself as the subject’s authoritative source-book. We have been fortunate to work with a wide list of phenomenally gifted collaborators. With art direction by Stafford Cliff and Sam Shahid, contributions from Yves Saint Laurent and Tom Ford, and titles authored by design legends such as Vladimir Kagan, as well as such note-worthy contemporary designers as William Diamond and Anthony Baratta, Scott Sanders, Matthew White, Sherrill Canet, and Frank Roop, our catalog bears the mark of authority from the design world.
12.8.14

Jonathan Adler hosts launch of Hand-In-Hand

To celebrate the launch of Hand-In-Hand, the Jonathan Adler store on Greenwich Avenue hosted an evening to remember. Here are some photos from the party!From left; Laura Ackerman-Shaw, Jonathan Adler, and Suzanne SlesinFrom left; Suzanne Slesin and Simon Doonan . . .

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architecture Design
Pointed Leaf Press
Pointed Leaf Press was founded in 2002 by Suzanne Slesin. As a publisher of high quality, photography-driven monographs on personalities (some well-known, some undiscovered) from the worlds of design, architecture, and fashion, we have made it our goal to create books that stand out, both for their unique content and matchless design quality. A book from Pointed Leaf Press is a book like none other. They are visual biographies that envelop and expound – open any of our titles and become immersed in a world re-created on page in extraordinary depth and detail. Intensely researched and illuminated by new photography, each monograph instantly establishes itself as the subject’s authoritative source-book. We have been fortunate to work with a wide list of phenomenally gifted collaborators. With art direction by Stafford Cliff and Sam Shahid, contributions from Yves Saint Laurent and Tom Ford, and titles authored by design legends such as Vladimir Kagan, as well as such note-worthy contemporary designers as William Diamond and Anthony Baratta, Scott Sanders, Matthew White, Sherrill Canet, and Frank Roop, our catalog bears the mark of authority from the design world.
12.8.14

Hand-In-Hand event at Reform Gallery

A snapshot of all the contributors of Hand-In-Hand at our October 24 event at Reform Gallery and Los Angeles, CA! . . .

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architecture Design
Tim Barber, Ltd.
Before launching Tim Barber Ltd in 1994, Tim worked in urbam reclamation, histroc preservation and adaptive re-use. Two decades later, with hundreds of completed projects the firm is widely publish and celebrated as definitive interpreter of Souther California architectural varnacular in projects ranging from mixed-used fevelopments and multi-family housing to large estates and custom family homes. In 2012, the firmed earned LEED Gold rating for new traditional home in Sherman Oaks
11.26.14

This Holiday Season: Live Trees vs. Cut Trees

Did you know that the United States spends approximately $30 million each year on cut Christmas trees?? Most of these are grown specifically for holiday use, shipped hundreds of miles to a tree lot, purchased, decorated and enjoyed for a couple of weeks, and then discarded.read more . . .

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architecture Design
BAMO
From San Francisco to Bora Bora, Milan to Dubai, we design beautiful and functional spaces where people live or stay.

BAMO designs elegant and functional spaces where people live or stay.  Spanning 20 countries on 5 continents, our residential and hospitality portfolios includes luxury houses, condominiums, hotels, resorts, restaurants, spas, and the occasional superyacht.

Each BAMO project is purposely planned, each design is distinctive.  We don’t have a signature look; instead having style is our hallmark.

We understand space and how it’s used, especially at the luxury level.  Comfortable scale, appropriate materials, well-considered details, and flattering lighting underpin all of our designs.  By responding to our client’s wishes and the context of the property, we are able to design with integrity and at a level that resonates with people from all corners of the world.

Our firm, our team, and our projects have been honored with numerous awards, including Gold Key Designer of the Year and the induction of our founders into the illustrious Platinum Circle.
11.7.14

New F&B Talent Delivers Memorable Experiences

Designing beautiful and successful restaurants and bars is nothing new for BAMO. Think Madera and The Library at Rosewood Sand Hill and Beach Tree at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. However, resting on our design achievements isn't our style. We find pleasure in pushing ourselves and pushing the envelope.With that in mind, we've brought on new, specialized talent in the area of food and beverage design. Their portfolios dazzle and their personalities shine. They earned their restaur . . .

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architecture Design interior design
BAMO
From San Francisco to Bora Bora, Milan to Dubai, we design beautiful and functional spaces where people live or stay.

BAMO designs elegant and functional spaces where people live or stay.  Spanning 20 countries on 5 continents, our residential and hospitality portfolios includes luxury houses, condominiums, hotels, resorts, restaurants, spas, and the occasional superyacht.

Each BAMO project is purposely planned, each design is distinctive.  We don’t have a signature look; instead having style is our hallmark.

We understand space and how it’s used, especially at the luxury level.  Comfortable scale, appropriate materials, well-considered details, and flattering lighting underpin all of our designs.  By responding to our client’s wishes and the context of the property, we are able to design with integrity and at a level that resonates with people from all corners of the world.

Our firm, our team, and our projects have been honored with numerous awards, including Gold Key Designer of the Year and the induction of our founders into the illustrious Platinum Circle.
11.7.14

New F&B Talent Delivers Memorable Experiences

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Tim Barber, Ltd.
Before launching Tim Barber Ltd in 1994, Tim worked in urbam reclamation, histroc preservation and adaptive re-use. Two decades later, with hundreds of completed projects the firm is widely publish and celebrated as definitive interpreter of Souther California architectural varnacular in projects ranging from mixed-used fevelopments and multi-family housing to large estates and custom family homes. In 2012, the firmed earned LEED Gold rating for new traditional home in Sherman Oaks
10.22.14

3D Traditional Architectural Animation

?The ICAA Southern California Chapter's?10 Year Anniversary Exhibition recently closed this weekend; however, you can find our video on YouTube,?HERE.read more . . .

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architecture Design interior design
Tim Barber, Ltd.
Before launching Tim Barber Ltd in 1994, Tim worked in urbam reclamation, histroc preservation and adaptive re-use. Two decades later, with hundreds of completed projects the firm is widely publish and celebrated as definitive interpreter of Souther California architectural varnacular in projects ranging from mixed-used fevelopments and multi-family housing to large estates and custom family homes. In 2012, the firmed earned LEED Gold rating for new traditional home in Sherman Oaks
10.14.14

ICAA Ten Year Anniversary Celebration

We are honored to be a part of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art - Southern California Chapters 10 Year Anniversary Exhibition at Therien. The exhibition features classical work of ICAA members, including architects, interior designers and artisans and explores the journey between an artists idea and its final manifestation. Image 1:? Image 2:? . . .

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Pointed Leaf Press
Pointed Leaf Press was founded in 2002 by Suzanne Slesin. As a publisher of high quality, photography-driven monographs on personalities (some well-known, some undiscovered) from the worlds of design, architecture, and fashion, we have made it our goal to create books that stand out, both for their unique content and matchless design quality. A book from Pointed Leaf Press is a book like none other. They are visual biographies that envelop and expound – open any of our titles and become immersed in a world re-created on page in extraordinary depth and detail. Intensely researched and illuminated by new photography, each monograph instantly establishes itself as the subject’s authoritative source-book. We have been fortunate to work with a wide list of phenomenally gifted collaborators. With art direction by Stafford Cliff and Sam Shahid, contributions from Yves Saint Laurent and Tom Ford, and titles authored by design legends such as Vladimir Kagan, as well as such note-worthy contemporary designers as William Diamond and Anthony Baratta, Scott Sanders, Matthew White, Sherrill Canet, and Frank Roop, our catalog bears the mark of authority from the design world.
10.9.14

Boston and NY Stark showrooms host Gary McBournie and Trudy Dujardin

Last week, the Stark showroom at the Boston Design Center hosted Gary McBournie, who was also present to sign his book, Living Color. To market the event, Stark designed a fabulous window display featuring the book's cover.Be sure to stop by the Stark showroom at the D & D Building in New York on October 16 from 5:00-7:00 PM as they host author, interior designer, and LEED Accredited Professional, Trudy Dujardin, to celebrate the launch of Comfort Zone: Creating the Eco-Elegant Interior. . . .

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architecture Design interior design
Tim Barber, Ltd.
Before launching Tim Barber Ltd in 1994, Tim worked in urbam reclamation, histroc preservation and adaptive re-use. Two decades later, with hundreds of completed projects the firm is widely publish and celebrated as definitive interpreter of Souther California architectural varnacular in projects ranging from mixed-used fevelopments and multi-family housing to large estates and custom family homes. In 2012, the firmed earned LEED Gold rating for new traditional home in Sherman Oaks
9.29.14

Thank You For Volunteering With Us!

Big thanks to those who joined our 20th Anniversary Celebration last week.We had had a blast volunteering as an office for the National Heal the Bay Coastal Cleanup Day. . . .

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architecture Design interior design
Pointed Leaf Press
Pointed Leaf Press was founded in 2002 by Suzanne Slesin. As a publisher of high quality, photography-driven monographs on personalities (some well-known, some undiscovered) from the worlds of design, architecture, and fashion, we have made it our goal to create books that stand out, both for their unique content and matchless design quality. A book from Pointed Leaf Press is a book like none other. They are visual biographies that envelop and expound – open any of our titles and become immersed in a world re-created on page in extraordinary depth and detail. Intensely researched and illuminated by new photography, each monograph instantly establishes itself as the subject’s authoritative source-book. We have been fortunate to work with a wide list of phenomenally gifted collaborators. With art direction by Stafford Cliff and Sam Shahid, contributions from Yves Saint Laurent and Tom Ford, and titles authored by design legends such as Vladimir Kagan, as well as such note-worthy contemporary designers as William Diamond and Anthony Baratta, Scott Sanders, Matthew White, Sherrill Canet, and Frank Roop, our catalog bears the mark of authority from the design world.
9.8.14

Mario Nievera in #livewhoyouareseries

Honored to see our author, Mario Nievera, part of The Corcoran Group's #livewhoyouare series! Be sure to check out his visual memoir, Forever Green, for his story and to see his amazing work. . . .

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architecture Design interior design
BAMO
From San Francisco to Bora Bora, Milan to Dubai, we design beautiful and functional spaces where people live or stay.

BAMO designs elegant and functional spaces where people live or stay.  Spanning 20 countries on 5 continents, our residential and hospitality portfolios includes luxury houses, condominiums, hotels, resorts, restaurants, spas, and the occasional superyacht.

Each BAMO project is purposely planned, each design is distinctive.  We don’t have a signature look; instead having style is our hallmark.

We understand space and how it’s used, especially at the luxury level.  Comfortable scale, appropriate materials, well-considered details, and flattering lighting underpin all of our designs.  By responding to our client’s wishes and the context of the property, we are able to design with integrity and at a level that resonates with people from all corners of the world.

Our firm, our team, and our projects have been honored with numerous awards, including Gold Key Designer of the Year and the induction of our founders into the illustrious Platinum Circle.
9.6.14

The Beautiful Villa Necchi Campiglio

Whilein Milan for Salone del Mobile,Michael Boothmade a point to stop by Villa Necchi Campiglio, an extraordinary house tucked away in the center of the city. Located in Via Mozart 14, the Villa is unique in its beauty and issurrounded by a large garden, tennis court and swimming pools.Built between 1932 and 1935 by Milanese architect Piero Portaluppi, and subsequently renovated by fellow architect Tommaso Buzzi, the house reflectedthe entry of Rationalism into modern architecture. . . .

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architecture Design interior design
Pointed Leaf Press
Pointed Leaf Press was founded in 2002 by Suzanne Slesin. As a publisher of high quality, photography-driven monographs on personalities (some well-known, some undiscovered) from the worlds of design, architecture, and fashion, we have made it our goal to create books that stand out, both for their unique content and matchless design quality. A book from Pointed Leaf Press is a book like none other. They are visual biographies that envelop and expound – open any of our titles and become immersed in a world re-created on page in extraordinary depth and detail. Intensely researched and illuminated by new photography, each monograph instantly establishes itself as the subject’s authoritative source-book. We have been fortunate to work with a wide list of phenomenally gifted collaborators. With art direction by Stafford Cliff and Sam Shahid, contributions from Yves Saint Laurent and Tom Ford, and titles authored by design legends such as Vladimir Kagan, as well as such note-worthy contemporary designers as William Diamond and Anthony Baratta, Scott Sanders, Matthew White, Sherrill Canet, and Frank Roop, our catalog bears the mark of authority from the design world.
8.26.14

Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni

Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni is a Paris-based British writer and journalist who specializes in fashion, interiors and lifestyle. She has lived in Los Angeles and New York, where she worked at the Andy Warhol Studio, then at Interview Magazine. Arriving in Paris in 1989, she was one of Karl Lagerfeld's assistants in the Chanel Studio. After two years, she joined W before becoming the European Editor at the American Harper's Bazaar from 1999 to 2004. Fraser-Cavassoni is the author of Sam Spiegel, . . .

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