Exercices 1
Inside Interior Design’s 2024 Best of Year Awards Ceremony
Guided by a wall of dazzling twinkle lights, designers and industry creatives made their way into BlackRock’s Hudson Yards headquarters for Interior Design‘s 19th annual Best of Year Awards ceremony on December 12. Hosted by Editor in Chief Cindy Allen within BlackRock’s expansive theater for the first time, the lively ceremony spotlighted this year’s most impressive projects, products, and student work. “Look where we are; this is amazing,” Allen gushed, kicking off the event. “We are literally in an award-winning project,” she added, noting that the office designed by NBBJ with lighting by Lutron is a previous Best of Year winner.
The awards ceremony, which followed Interior Design‘s 40th Hall of Fame gala the night before, showcased the crème de la crème of design among nearly 2,000 total submissions, about 200 of which were office projects. But first, Allen announced standout Product winners and honorees, sharing the stage with DJ Tony Flow who mirrored the crowd’s upbeat energy. From sleek surfaces to kitchen and bath accents and striking furnishings—think: an occasional table that appears carved from a block of ice—there was no shortage of innovation on display.
Industry creatives also had a say in selecting a few Product winners. This year’s People’s Choice Award featured a tie between Davis Furniture for Tile, which functions as a stool or table, and Astek for the brand’s hand-painted Resonance wall covering.
Exercices 2
A VIEW SO GOOD, THESE HOMEBUYERS POUNCED ON A 10,000-SQUARE-FOOT HOUSE TO GET IT
When Jennifer and Alec Litowitz first visited the scenic resort town of Big Sky, Montana, in 2019, they fell in love with a view: Nearly 9,000 feet up, at the top of Andesite Ridge in the private, gated Yellowstone Club, was a gently sloped piece of land that peered out over the breathtaking surrounding mountains. There was, however, one minor issue: Construction of a 10,000-square-foot, seven-bedroom limestone house was already underway on the site. So, the pair, who are Chicago-area private investors and philanthropists, decided to buy it. “If we wanted that view,” Jennifer says, “this is how we were going to get it.”
Exercices 3
82 Christmas Tree Ideas That Will Seriously Impress Your Guests This Year
Turn Your Tree from ‘Meh’ to ‘Merry.’BY RACHEL SILVA AND ANNA FIXSENPUBLISHED: NOV 19, 2024
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There’s nothing quite like the magic of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree to capture the holiday spirit. Its radiant glow can turn even the darkest winter night into a warm, festive haven while also serving as a beacon for Santa’s arrival. But a tree’s greatest asset is its endless decorative possibilities, whether you choose a real one or an artificial option, go for a classic style, or embrace a bold, maximalist theme. And if you’re feeling extra festive, follow the lead of the Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, and place a tree in every room!
However you choose to spruce your spruce, virtually anything goes. But even still, there are a few tips and tricks to making your Tannenbaum showstopping this year. Twin Cities–based designer Bria Hammel, for instance, recommends between 15 and 20 ornaments per foot of tree to achieve “a balanced look.” She advises piling on additional garlands and baubles if you’re going with a lighter color palette. “More is better, or else it will look too spotty,” she adds.
If you’re decorating as a first-timer this year or are merely one to switch things up, fortunately you’ll find ideas aplenty out there to help you achieve your dream living room scheme. You could take a page out of ELLE DECOR A-List designer Darryl Carter’s book and festoon your tree in citrus-colored ribbon. If it’s fantasy you seek, cover your Tannenbaum in whimsical animals or, in the case of party planner Bronson van Wyck, swans! Below, we’ve selected 82 awe-inducing Christmas tree ideas to keep your home merry and bright all season long.
