Free Chair Experiment on Streets of New York City

Irwin Weiner ASID - I love the streets of New York City because you can find practically anything you want - for free - resting by the curb. It's true! I've found great works of art (well, if they're free and don't hurt your eyes, they semi-qualify as "great"), solid pieces of furniture, and decorative objects. Avoid, of course, picking up free upholstered furniture pieces or bedding - bed bugs, anyone? But our editorial team at D2S was really drawn to this video on the Minneapolis based Blu Dot Real Good Chair experiment (about two years ago). What would happen if their iconic metal chairs were left on our city streets, then built-in GPS systems tracked them to their new owners? It's a great video. Enjoy!

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This Nice Interior Designer Always Finishes First

Architectural Digest

 Irwin Weiner ASID - Truly one of the nicest big-name interior designers in the industry - and a shining light in the New York City design scene - is Samuel Botero. Besides a wonderful temperament, he has true skill with color, getting the bones of a space right, and moving clients into good purchases. As you'll see in this Architectural Digest video interview, Mr. Botero's humility and sincerity is evident. I second his advice for clients to buy at least one really good piece per room - something you're really pushing hard to afford, but will later never regret purchasing - and to support young artists' work that really resonate with you.

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