In anticipation of Independence Day, I have been thinking about stars and stripes. Today's post features stars . . . 

"The kitchen's lanterns are by Vaughan; the cabinetry at left with hardware by Nanz, is by Interior Elements."
Chicago apartment with views of Lake Michigan. 
Interior design by Jean-Louis Deniot.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna.
Text by Dan Shaw.
"The French Connection" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (December 2011).

"A bathtub with a view."
Tre Ville Hotel in Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Italy. 
Owned and operated by Giovanni Russo, who lives there part-time with his partner, Nicoletta Fiorucci.
Decorated in the 1970s by Renzo Mongiardino and restored by designer Fausta Gaetani.
Photography by Sally Gall.
"Villa Tre Ville Hotel Opens" text by Marella Caracciolo.
 Architectural Digest (July 2011).

"The second-story child's bedroom with a built-in bed has a great view, too."
Star light: Charles Edwards.
Long Island, New York, home of architect and interior designer, Eliza Gatfield.
Interior design by Eliza Gatfield, Custom Cool, LLC.
Architect: Stuart Disston, AIA, with Joshua Rosensweig and Guy Horvath, AIA, Austin Patterson Disston Architects.
Photography by Bruce Buck.
Text by Amy Elbert.
"Shingle Style: Capturing the View" produced by Bonnie Maharam.

"In the salon, featuring a striking 19th-century French chandelier, a mirror designed by [Tino] Zervudachi shares a wall with a painting by an Australian Aboriginal artist."
Paris apartment of Tino Zervudachi and his partner.
Interior design by Tino Zervudachi, principal partner of Mlinaric, Henry and Zervudachi, and the subject of Tino Zervudachi: A Portfolio by Natasha-Fraser Cavassoni (published by Pointed Leaf Press).
Photography by Derry Moore.
Text by Dana Thomas.
"Double Feature" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (December 2012). 

 "Reflected in the mirror is a 1920s North African starburst light fixture."
Interior design by Arthur Dunnam.
Photography by Durston Saylor.
"Long Island Ease" text by Michael Frank.

"The tile in a guest bath was produced in the nearby city of Dolores Hidalgo." 
Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman's San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, home - Casa Acanto - a former tannery built in the 18th century.
Interior design by Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman of Fisher Weisman. Their book, Artful Decoration, was published by The Monocelli Press in March 2013.
Photo by Simon Watson.
Text by Peter Haldeman.
"Colonial Revival" produced by Howard Christian.
Architectural Digest (April 2013).

"A breezeway connects with the guesthouse and leads to the outdoor dining area; the table and chairs are York Street Studio designs."
Washington, Connecticut, home of Linda Zelenko and Stephen Piscuskas, owners of York Street Studio.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Shaw.
Elle Decor (June 2010).


"The mudroom is painted Farrow and Ball's Olive; the chair is by George Nakashima."
Greenwich, Connecticut, home of Jennifer and Dominic Moross and their children.
Interior design by Miles Redd.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna.
Text by Rob Haskell.
"Flights of Fancy" produced by Howard Christian.
Architectural Digest (July 2012). 


"On the second floor landing a mirror from Amy Perlin Antiques hangs over an antique bench from Europa. Reflected in the mirror is an ornate antique rug, gently lit by the star light from Saladino Furniture Inc."
Interior design by John Saldino.
Photography by Antoine Bootz.
"Well-Designed: Soho Apartment by John Saladino" by Catherine Lee Davis.
Veranda.


"To personalize the Nantucket beach house by architect Nathan McMullen, [Frank] Roop created a Moroccan star-shaped side table with a black Tahitian mother-of-pearl veneer. Its bold opalescent hues complement the blues, chartreuses, and browns of the striped upholstery fabric on the armless chair, Larsen's Samba in Caribe."
Interior design by Frank Roop.
Photography by Francesco Lagnese.
"A Nantucket Home Awash in Blues" by Mimi Read.
House Beautiful (April 2008).


"A custom tile floor with a compelling starburst pattern was designed by Frank [Ponterio]."
Powder room of Traditional Home Ritz-Carlton Showcase Apartment.
Interior design by Frank Ponterio, Frank Ponterio Interior Design.
Photography by Werner Straube.
Written by Rebecca Christian.
"Ritz-Carlton Showcase Apartment" produced by Hilary Rose and Jo Ann McVicker.
$400 for women's slippers. $450 for men's slippers.


"An antique scale on the living room coffee table holds starfish."
Nantucket cottage.
Interior design by T. Keller Donovan.
Photography by John Gould Bessler.
"Easy and Crisp in Nantucket" by Lisa Cregan.
House Beautiful (May 2008).

Guest bedroom in a Nantucket cottage.
Interior design by T. Keller Donovan.
Photography by John Gould Bessler.
"Easy and Crisp in Nantucket" by Lisa Cregan.
House Beautiful (May 2008).

 "Two of the dining room's occasional chairs live in the adjacent living room until they're needed. Seat cushions are Le Reveille du Printemps linen from Elitis."
Pennsylvania farmhouse.
Interior design by Jeffrey Bilhuber.
Photography by Julian Wass.

"[Jeffrey] Bilhuber's version of a Pennsylvania Dutch hex sign." 
Pennsylvania farmhouse.
Interior design by Jeffrey Bilhuber.
Photography by Julian Wass.

"The floating tub and walls in brown vinyl grasscloth - Elitis through Donghia - give the master bath an aura of absolute calm."  
Pennsylvania farmhouse.
Interior design by Jeffrey Bilhuber.
Photography by Julian Wass.

"Starfish and a botanical print are the only ornamentation in the adjoining white bath."
Fixtures and farmhouse sink: Rohl.
Tub: Billie Brenner Ltd.
Nantucket home of Charles and Jane Forman.
Interior design by Jane Forman, Jane P. Forman Interior Design.
Architect: Botticelli and Pohl.
Photography by John Bessler.
Text by Krissa Rossbund.
"Nantucket Summer Home" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.

"Starfish and seashells collected on family outings fill a 19th-century cabinet from the family business, Europa Antiques. The cabinet, painted by Helene's son, Arthur, adds unexpected elegance to the casual outdoor space."
Interior design by Helene Aumont.
Photography by Michael Skott.
Text by Leslie A. Westbrook.
"Body and Soul: Perfectly Content" produced by Jenny Bradley.

"Jeff [Andrews, the designer,] sprinkled brass starbursts across one of the living room's longest walls. 'Nothing here takes itself too seriously,' the designer insists. 'These brass wall sculptures just add a touch of glam. We didn't overthink it.' "
Interior design by Jeff Andrews.
Photography by Tim Street-Porter.
Written by Candace Ord Manroe.

 " 'This is one of my favorite rooms,' says [designer Jeff] Andrews. 'It's fun, and not just for kids.' Overscaled pendant lighting adds edginess, flanking artwork by Los Angeles artist Matthew Heller. The painting is the lyrics to Madonna's 'Little Star.' . . . The sofa is covered in a gold chenille. The khaki-gold feel-good rug is forgiving."
Interior design by Jeff Andrews.
Photography by Tim Street-Porter.
Written by Candace Ord Manroe.

"A unique glass starburst light hangs above the sitting area, adding personality and textural interest to the master bedroom."
Ceiling light: "Superior Moravian Star Light" (Shades of Light).
Architect: Paul Moon, Paul Moon Design.
Interior design by Susan Marinello, Susan Marinello Interiors.
Photography by John Granen.
Written by Amy Elbert.
"New Home With Comfortable Charm" produced by Linda Humphrey.

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