Decor Arts Now

By Lynn Byrne. Hugo Guinness is impossibly chic right now.  Covered in Vogue (see above).  Named a perfect hostess gift in the June Elle Decor.  He is everywhere.  But wait.  Make that possibly chic.

Although the John Derian store carries Hugo Guinness prints starting at $440 each, you can buy a set of 4 botantical themed prints by him for $600 for the set from the Conde Naste store.  And that is  framed.

Photo via Supreme Digital

Since his stuff looks super “en masse”, this is a great opportunity to start your collection.  Here is a link: Vogue: Hugo Guinness 4 Print Set at the Cond� Nast Store.

Photo via Ali loves Curtis blog

If $600 is too much, a couple of the framed prints are also available  for purchase individually for $160.

Tulle & Plume blog did a great post on black and white prints available on Etsy that you can more affordably mix in to create a similar “masse” look.  Click on the link at the bottom of this post.

I bought the “Narcissis” print and it is happily installed on my gallery wall.  I love it and my wall holds a jumble of things.  I didn’t think it necessary to group the Guinness print with only black and white art.

Next 2 photos by Lynn Byrne for Decor Arts Now

Each print offered by Conde Naste is signed and done in a series of 100.  My print arrived numbered 79, so they are going fast.  If you want one or the set, you had best grab it.  This is a deal.

PS: Conde Naste also offers a print by Hugo’s wife, artist Elliott Puckette.  Click here to read about it.

First photo via Tulle & Plume.

By Lynn Byrne. Most of us (me included) are so happy about the beginning of summer that we tend to forget the solemnity of the Memorial Day Holiday.  Today should bring out our inner patriotism as we honor those men and women who have served, and are currently serving, our country.  It is time to wave the flag in a big way.  The home I am featuring today certainly does that!

Designed by Diamond and Baratta, this house celebrates our American heritage in a manner that captures our natural exuberance for the summer season.  We get it all.  Being patriotic has never been more fun, not to mention comfy and homey.

The entry way has a wonderful collection of folk art and an amazing rug.

Red, white and blue in the living room is a charming riot of pattern and color that we will see repeated throughout the home.

I love the pastoral mural, painted by Andrew Tedesco, in the dining room.

The sink in the powder room was made from an antique porcelain bowl.

In the kitchen, after you have marvelled at the floor and back splash, don’t miss the stained glass panels in the cabinetry and the gingham ceiling.  

Red, white and blue continues upstairs.  

I don’t know how restful it would be to live in a full-blown Diamond Baratta interior—their homes are not for the introvert— but I love color and pattern and they are masters of it.  Click here to see more.

For sure, it is safe to assume that these homeowners are proud to be Americans.  Go USA!

First photo via Amrit Williams Blog. All other photos by Michel Arnaud via Westchester Cottages & Gardens, Spring 2010.