This month’s Edition of New York Cottages and Gardens features a NYC love story featuring our very own Guillaume Gentet! Set in Union Square in what was once a bobbin factory, new owners Rita Veygman and her husband adored the space’s potential, but didn’t know quite how to fill (and renovate!) it. Enter Guillaume Gentet….
Chambord Tie back For the last several years, I’ve been having a great time designing not just the look of the rooms in my clients’ homes, but some of the furniture and window treatments as well. As we all know, it’s all about the details, and some special trims can make quite an…
Despite the dreary cold january weather here in NYC, things are looking bright and punchy in the world of Interior Design! Lately, it seems that people want to feel uplifted and inspired by their surroundings, to see things positively and with more color: Pantone’s Color of the year for 2013 is a bold Emerald. Inspiring,…
Happy 2013, dear readers! It’s been awhile since my last post, but things have been so busy at Decor by GG- I’ve been working on a new project in Palm Beach FL (perfect timing now that it’s winter!), which sometimes means I literally fly in and out of NYC on the same day! I’ve been…
As many of you know, I started working in the Interior Design business as a faux finish artist in Palm Beach, FL many years ago before moving to NYC. I’m excited to be heading back to Palm Beach for a big project: this time as an interior designer! Palm Beach has always been a beautiful…
View of Manhattan from Brooklyn after Hurricane Sandy This past week has been one of a great emotional turmoil for many of us who call NYC home. A hurricane (a type of storm I became familiar with during my years in Florida) flooded, uprooted, and left many in the dark for days. It…
Just like chandeliers are like the statement “necklaces” of your home, sconces are like the “earrings” that finish the polished look of your environment! The word “sconce” comes from the French word esconce, which means “covered, protected, or hidden”. It generally refers to a light fixture that is supported only by the wall. Typically, the…
For those of you who’ve been following my blog, you probably remember my recent post about the revitalized trend of Art Deco, and its luxe yet modern style. During my last trip to Paris, I encountered several beautiful examples of Shagreen on my treasure-hunting trip to the Flea Markets. Shagreen was popular among the…
(An album of photos from the G-Team’s experience in Paris!) photo credit: John McMahon The Eiffel Tower at Night Although we are happy to be back at home in NYC, we had a fabulous time on our company work/play trip to Paris for ten days (aug 18-28). Paris was a bit quieter than normal, with…
Follow us to Paris! This coming week, the G-Team is flying over to France to work in the Hotel Royal Etoile Magda, in coordination with my good friend Robyn Karp (of Robyn Karp Interiors). We will be doing several faux finishes throughout the hotel during next week. Keeping with NYC time, we’ll be working overnights…
