Holiday Décor From City to City: Christmastime in The City of Angels
A Californian Christmas isn’t all snowflakes and snowman. I have heard, however, that sand angels are a possibility. To get into the holiday spirit Californians have to get creative. Interior Designer and PDC Stars on the Rise recipient, Ryan White is no stranger to creativity, especially for a not-so-white L.A. Christmas. Ryan shares how he […]
Holiday Décor From City to City: A Proper Southern Christmas
It may be 80 degrees outside, but Southerners always find a way to celebrate Christmas according to tradition. There are plenty of poinsettias, magnolia garlands and of course, the best holiday food around. Can you say creamy casserole and buttermilk fantail rolls? This Christmas Houstonians may get to trade their shorts in for light jeans. […]
Holiday Décor from City to City: A Classic NYC Christmas Design Story
December in New York City is known for its sweeping garlands, grand displays, twinkling lights dotting the iconic tree-lined streets, and of course, show-stopping window displays. How do New Yorkers capture the glamour and wonderment in their own festive décor? Enter, Garrow Kedigian. The New Yorker-at-heart by way of Canada and holiday season lover chats […]
‘Tis the Season to Collaborate
The North Pole has nothing on Fifth Avenue during the holiday season. Window-shopping is taken to a whole new level as New York’s top shops feature intricate vignettes ranging from Sak’s “Snow White’s Castle” to Bloomingdale’s “The Greatest Showman” inspired settings. However, GDG, like holiday hopefuls everywhere, has an eye on the little blue box. […]
Letters From The Editor: Style Secrets with Sophie Donelson
Whenever a reader sends me a note telling me that they’ve found something in the magazine that resonates with them and how it helped them, that’s when I know I’ve done my job. — Sophie Donelson GDG often has the opportunity to take our readers behind the scenes of design studios, collection stories and stylish […]
One Couple’s Vision Takes A Bite Out Of A Neglected Chip Factory
An aged two-story brick façade faced Laura and Evan Michaelides’ office on Summer Street in Houston, melancholy and solitary. Peeling white paint flaked off like noxious snowflakes, hailing down from the faded block letters: D-E-N-T-L-E-R. At first glance this word means nothing or possibly brings up a vague vision of ghosts of dental visits past, […]
Art That Takes Us To Infinity and Beyond
What do you get when you cross science and art? You’ll have to check out the PDC’s Blue Lobby to find out (or scroll down)! ‘Diametros Petals’ is an installation by Los Angeles-based artist Shana Mabari, whose body of work explores the cross-pollination of art and science through sculptures, installations and environments. These lenses provide […]
Meet Interior Designer (& World Traveler): Asler Valero
Experience as a world traveler informs the striking designs of one Venezuelan-born, New York-based interior designer. He participates in charity design events such as the annual Design on A Dime, benefiting New Yorkers living with and affected by AIDS and has a winning charm that makes him easy to adore. He also shares this Editor’s […]
Behind the Glass: Arabian (L)ights
During the holidays, NYC becomes a dazzling wonderland of winter scenes, wide-eyed travelers and the magical displays of holiday cheer. The world-renowned window displays feature haute fashion, mechanical marvels and over-the-top decorations. Many of the famed windows at the DDB have embraced the spirit of the season. One of the windows at the 59th St. […]
Behind the Scenes: Pollack’s SOHO Studio
Some people are just born with an innate curiosity and aptitude for the creative. They go further than the norm, challenging the status quo on renderings, materials and perspectives. A few of these unique artists work for Pollack. The humble beginnings of many luxury prints and fabrics start with an original idea, and Pollack’s SOHO […]