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Betsey Johnson to Design an Eloise-Inspired Suite at the Plaza

CasaSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:27:56 -0700

Betsey Johnson is diving headfirst into her first hotel collaboration with a suite inspired by Kay Thompson's Eloise for New York's most prestigious address, The Plaza Hotel. Once the dust of New York Fashion Week settles, she is due to begin designing a two-bedroom suite in the character's signature pink-and-black palette. This shouldn't be much of a stretch for the designer, who dressed her own Manhattan penthouse in head-to-toe pink (shown left). The suite, as you might expect, will balance Johnson's notoriously wild style with the Plaza's brand of luxury, and should be a treat for adults and young guests alike. Of the collaboration, Johnson has said:

I'm tickled pink to be designing the Eloise Suite at the Plaza. When I recently moved uptown and my first granddaughter was born, I rediscovered Eloise and hoped that something magical would happen between me and my favorite hotel. This is the perfect pink combo!

Can't wait to see it! Would you like to stay in Johnson's Eloise-inspired suite?

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This Just In: Betsey Johnson's Maximalist Pink Pad For Sale

CasaSugar — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:15:21 -0800

Betsey Johnson is a legendary purveyor of pink. Pink party frocks, pink perfume, pink socks, pink bling, pink purses, even a pink phone. Not to mention a pink logo and pink packaging galore. So it doesn't come as a surprise that her home would be pink, too. Her two-bedroom, one-bath Greenwich Village penthouse, which was recently featured in Elle Decoration, is up for grabs for $3.6 million. In addition to the pink, it features stunning views, oversize windows, plank floors, a flexible layout, a 1,000-sq.-ft. private roof deck, and of course, plenty of character. The real estate listing dubs it, "A
lavishly presented confection of '50s Hollywood glamour trimmed in lace, velvet, and gold tassels, beneath the signature pink paint and fabulously frou-frou furnishings is a home with unique character and great bones." To see photos of the pink penthouse, read more

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Casa Capsule: The Week That Was

CasaSugar — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:30:00 -0700

Give your home a kick with some furniture and accessories that will make you blush.
Learn how to get rid of pesky fabric-eating moths.
Spice up your kitchen with some terrific tea towels.
Betsey Johnson will design an Eloise-inspired suite for the Plaza.
Check out the Dexter- and Weeds-inspired rooms from the Metropolitan Home Showtime House.
A former Domino editor launches an online decorating magazine.

Top Design, Episode Five: "Triathlon of Decorating"

CasaSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:30:25 -0700

Finally! After four episodes of group projects, in this latest episode of Top Design, the designers get to decorate individually. In this challenge, the designers must show off their creative vision, styling ability, and versatility as a decorator. Their first challenge was to transform chairs, in two hours, into something unique and design forward, using paint, stain, and textiles. I loved the over-the-top, Betsey-Johnson-inspired chair that Ondine styled. And Wisit's subdued, batik-look fabric on his chair (which he painted by hand!) was impressive as well. Nathan won the first leg of the triathlon (guess his smokelete training paid off) for his iconic, gessoed, glamorous chair.

To find out who was the overall winner, and who went home, read more.

In the second leg of the triathlete, the designers were challenged to create a table setting that was tasteful, unique, and expressed their design sense. My favorite table settings were Eddie's (his flower arrangement was incredible) and Nathan's unconventional, deconstructed seaside table. Oh, and the judges made Wisit sing opera!

Finally, in the third leg of the challenge, the designers were asked to create a nature-inspired room. And while the winner will get the opportunity to be published in Elle Decor, the designers were limited to shopping in only a garden center. My favorites in this leg of the challenge were Ondine's way-bright '60s pop room and Eddie's Hudson River-inspired garden (loved the use of sod), though in all honesty, none of the designs were very impressive. Natalie won for her trellised garden room.

In the end, Nathan was declared the overall winner, and Teresa went home. Do you think Teresa deserved to go home? What stood out for you in this week's episode?

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