Innehållsförteckning för July-August 2013 från ELLE DECOR

Mountains or seashore? The Adirondacks or the Pacific coast? Where we choose to spend the glorious, fleeting days of summer can be as revealing as a page from our diaries, as telling as a therapy session. It makes no difference if your summer retreat is a place you return to year after year, or somewhere you escape to for a precious week or two of vacation. What matters is not the duration of your stay, but the deep connection you feel, whether to a rustic lodge full of twig furniture, a simple shack set amid the dunes of Cape Cod, or a luxurious spa-like haven. If where we live during the workweek is the prose of our lives, our weekend and vacation escapes are the poetry. The homes in this…

As 1960s society pulsed with revolution, hippies—outfitted in psychedelic patterns, ethnic prints, and thrift-shop throwbacks—used clothing as an agent of social change. "Hippie Chic," opening July 16 at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, traces the look from its inception in the late '60s, most memorably during San Francisco's Summer of Love, to its quick adaptation by fashion designers, including the gauzy gypsy dresses by Sant'Angelo shown on Jean Shrimpton in a 1969 issue of Vogue, below right (mfa.org). Today's designers continue to riff on the aesthetic. Missoni, an early pioneer of funky knitwear, has opened its first North American iteration of MissoniHome in Southampton, New York, stocked with groovy accents such as the Vevey outdoor pouf, below (missonihome.com). Meanwhile, ceramic artist Michele Quan channels the Age of Aquarius by weaving…

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? AT PARKROYAL ON PICKERING, A LUXURIOUS NEW 367-ROOM HOTEL IN SINGAPORE, THE GREENERY SOARS HIGH OFF THE GROUND. CONTOURED TERRACES PLANTED WITH SHADY TREES, PALMS, FLOWERS, AND HANGING FOLIAGE—AND INCORPORATING WATERFALLS, REFLECTING POOLS, AND BIRDCAGE-SHAPED CABANAS—HUG THE SIDES OF THE ULTRASTREAMLINED TOWERS. FROM THE INTERIOR, EACH FLOOR APPEARS TO SIT IN THE MIDDLE OF A LUSH LANDSCAPE. WOHA ARCHITECTS HAS DESIGNED MORE THAN 160,000 SQUARE FEET OF OUTDOOR GARDEN SPACE, BUT THE VEGETATION DOESN'T APPEAR ONLY ON THE EXTERIOR. INSIDE THE HOTEL, THE LOBBIES AND HALLWAYS ARE STREWN WITH PLANTINGS AND STEPPING STONES THAT EVOKE THE SERENITY OF AN EASTERN ZEN GARDEN (PARKROYALHOTELS.COM). INDUSTRIAL ARTS Megan Wilson subscribes to William Morris's edict to own nothing that isn't beautiful or useful, and her e-commerce site, Ancient…

Short Striped cup by BTW Ceramics; stevenalan.com. Matra flatweave rug by Ben Soleimani for Restoration Hardware; rhbabyandchild.com. Cadet jacket and shorts by Band of Outsiders from spring 2013; bandofoutsiders.com. Modus Vivendi dishes by Studio Pieter Stockmans; luminaire.com. Tie Dye* linen by Raoul Textiles; raoultextiles.com. Shibori and Rope pillow by Ankasa; ankasa.com. Double Chain necklace by Seth Damm; americandesignclubshop.com. Fluidity* wall covering by Porter Teleo; porterteleo.com. Shoji* cotton by Scion; scion.uk.com. A John Stefanidis–designed kitchen on the Greek island of Patmos. Brushstroke dinner plate by Oscar de la Renta; oscardelarenta.com. Indigo* polyester-cotton by Pierre Frey; pierrefrey.com. Star Atlantico* hemp by Jasper; michaelsmithinc.com. Brush Stroke lamp by Bunny Williams Home; bunnywilliamshome.com. Shibori* wallpaper by Scion; scion.uk.com. Galapagos cuff by Gurhan; bloomingdales.com. Jasmyn dress by Tory Burch from spring 2013; toryburch.com. *Available to…

ELLE DECOR: So how did a ramshackle sheep barn become such a stylish outpost for your country house? DEBORAH BUCK: The old red barn was great to look at. Seen from the house, it had a lovely, pure outline: a triangle on top of a square, with a little square window near the peak of the roof. It was iconic and such a marker on the landscape. We found ourselves staring at it all the time, especially after we installed the Alexander Liberman sculpture next to it. Finally it became a question of doing something with it or just losing the barn altogether. ED: How long did the project take? DB: From planning to finish, about three years. But remember, we weren't there all the time, and we weren't in…

Since the middle of the 19th century, Saratoga Springs has been the northern outpost of cultured and sophisticated New York. Once the summer haunt of well-heeled families drawn to its legendary mineral springs—as well as sportsmen eager to try their luck at its racetrack—the city retains its aura of elegance to this day, with charming shopping streets, handsome Victorian and Queen Anne architecture, and a multitude of cultural institutions. But Saratoga's tradition of urbanity doesn't stop at the edge of town. The hamlets that dot vast Adirondack Park, which begins a few miles to the north and continues almost to the Canadian border, have long provided a different kind of resort experience. Here, Rockefellers, Posts, and other industrialists built their "great camps," where luxury mixed with rustic style. (Deer antlers…

The living area of Glenn and Susan Lowry's Quebec lakeside home, designed by architects Brigitte Shim and Howard Sutcliffe of Shim-Sutcliffe. The banquette is covered in a Nuno cotton, the cocktail table was made by the contractor's son Michael Ethier, and the fireplace base is Caesarstone; Shim-Sutcliffe designed the HAB chair from Nienkämper, the bench is by George Nelson, and the Navajo rug is vintage. FACING PAGE: The Lowrys at the boat dock, which is original to the 1920s property. See Resources. A wall of sandblasted glass backed by stacked cedar logs in the living area; the Montauk sofa is upholstered in a cotton duck, the stool is by Alvar Aalto, and the rattan lamp is by Michael Sodeau. FACING PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The front façade with the wall…

FACING PAGE: Chef Bobby Flay and his wife, actress Stephanie March, in the outdoor kitchen of their house in Amagansett, New York, which was decorated by Tom Delavan. The stools are by Tolix, the stovetop grill and refrigerator are by Viking, and the oven is by Wood Stone; behind them is a wood-burning oven. THIS PAGE: In the outdoor dining area, teak chairs by Restoration Hardware surround a custom-made teak dining table under a pergola of wisteria-wrapped cedar. See Resources. The kitchen's custom-made cabinets and island are painted in Benjamin Moore's Majestic Blue, the brass pendants are by Thomas O'Brien for Visual Comfort, and the French bistro chairs are by Beaufurn. The wall-mounted oven is by Viking. FACING PAGE: On the screened porch, a pair of iron daybeds have mattresses…

KELLY BEHUN While shooting designer Kelly Behun's Hamptons villa (see page 108), photographer William Waldron hit on the idea to capture her two sons underwater, through the glass wall that divides the swimming pool from the gym. "It proved tricky," says Behun, "as the boys were out of earshot." Using walkie-talkies, Waldron and contributing editor Cynthia Frank, who styled the shoot, "directed" the divers. "It was like an Esther Williams movie," Behun jokes. "Bill would tell them when to jump." This fall, she launches a new furniture line inspired by 1980s Italian design. BOBBY FLAY Bobby Flay always has a lot on his plate, and this summer is no exception. His 11th cookbook, Bobby Flay's Barbecue Addiction, has just been released. He's appearing on six TV shows, including the culinary…

CATCH OF THE DAY New York designer Carol Fertig was inspired by vintage prints of fish, crustaceans, and other marine dwellers for her Sea Life collection of colorful melamine tableware, perfect for a picnic or dining poolside. A set of four 8.5" dia. or 8.5" sq. plates costs $30; the 19" dia. crab platter and 19" l. x 14" w. lobster tray are $40 each. 212-346-7890; thesupplemental.com 1 / LIGHT EFFECTS The Milan design team Servomuto looked to classic lampshade forms for its line of Easy Wall sconces. Handmade of cotton with contrasting trims and brightly colored cords, the shades range in price from $470 to $870. 011-44-20-7733-5304; servomuto.com 2 / ON THE WILD SIDE Designer Eileen Johnson pays tribute to 20th-century French master Jean-Michel Frank…

FOR LAFAYETTE, A NEW RESTAURANT IN MANHATTAN'S NOHO NEIGHBORHOOD, CHEF-OWNER ANDREW CARMELLINI, RENOWNED FOR DOWNTOWN HOT SPOTS LOCANDA VERDE AND THE DUTCH, HAS COMPOSED A MENU THAT DRAWS UPON REGIONAL FRENCH CUISINE, FROM DUCK AU POIVRE TO BOUILLABAISSE. THE INTERIOR BY ROMAN AND WILLIAMS EVOKES THE GRAND BISTROS OF PARIS, WITH MIRRORED WALLS, DARK WOOD FLOORS, AND THONET CHAIRS ACCENTING THE SPACIOUS DINING ROOM. AN ENORMOUS CLOCK ABOVE THE ZINC BAR MIGHT HAVE BEEN LIFTED FROM THE GARE DU NORD. THE BAKERY AT THE ENTRANCE IS DECORATED IN GALLIC BLUE AND WHITE, WITH A MARBLE ISLAND FOR SNACKING ON HOUSE-MADE TARTINES AND MACARONS. BUT NOT EVERYTHING IS FRANCOPHILE: ERIC JUNKER'S CHEERFUL FLORAL MURAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO MIDCENTURY AMERICAN DESIGNER ALEXANDER GIRARD (LAFAYETTENY.COM). RENEWED VIEWS Throughout the 20th century, photomontage—the practice…

Compared with other modes of seating, the cantilever chair is a recent invention. Less than 100 years old, the floating chair without rear legs was an obsession among early modernists. Although credit for the first cantilever chair is subject to debate, a handful of leading architects in 1920s Germany—Mart Stam, Marcel Breuer, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe—produced examples that are now classics. Today, designers are pushing the piece forward with new materials and technology. "They're both modernist and contemporary," says designer Jamie Drake. "They can even veer toward the space-age—they look as if they're about to take off." But the feeling of sitting in one, he adds, is decidedly down-to-earth. "A little bounce is a wonderful thing," he says. Designer Kristen McGinnis agrees: "A cantilever is all about ease…

SUSAN SPUNGEN ON SUMMER ENTERTAINING Susan Spungen initially set out to be an artist. "But I didn't have what it takes," she says, "because I don't like to starve." Indeed, her love of food combined with her aesthetic flair has led to a lifelong vocation as a cook, food stylist, and recipe developer. Martha Stewart discovered Spungen, then a young pastry chef, and hired her as the founding food editor of Martha Stewart Living; she stayed with the company for 12 years. She has since worked as a culinary consultant for such food-centric movies as Julie & Julia, It's Complicated, and Eat Pray Love. Her new guide to entertaining, What's a Hostess to Do? (Artisan), arrives just in time to steer us through the do's and don'ts of summer parties.…

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW ESSENTIAL SARATOGA AND THE ADIRONDACKS The area code is 518. Off to the races. Join socialites and sportsmen as they gather to watch the sleekest Thoroughbreds in the nation kick up the turf at the storied Saratoga Race Course (saratogaracetrack.com). The season begins in late July and ends on Labor Day. Drink to your health. There are 17 public mineral water springs dotted around the town of Saratoga—no two taste alike, and each is purported to impart its own benefits. Bring your own cup or bottle, and go on a self-guided tasting tour (saratoga.com). Take a hike. The 6.1-million-acre Adirondack Park, which covers an enormous swath of upstate New York, is a hiker's paradise, with no shortage of terrains and challenges. A good place…

A protégé of Philippe Starck when he was collaborating with hotelier Ian Schrager, designer Kelly Behun knows all about creating comfort amid splendor. She is a master of materials and scale, crafting sleek yet inviting spaces for projects ranging from the Delano in Miami to the Manhattan apartment of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. But midway through building a weekend getaway for her own family in the Hamptons, an ultramodern house nearly as large and ambitious as a five-star boutique hotel, she began to question her sanity. "I looked at the construction, at all those steel beams shooting up through the ground," she says, shuddering slightly at the memory, "and I thought, What have I done?" Several years later, the answer to that rhetorical question is this: Behun has created…

Items pictured but not listed are from private collections. TREND ALERT PAGE 56: Shibori and Rope pillow, $175, by Ankasa (212-226-8002; ankasa.com). Short Striped cup, $40, by BTW Ceramics from Steven Alan Home Shop (646-402-9661; stevenalan.com). Matra flatweave rug, $499, by Ben Soleimani for Restoration Hardware (800-910-9836; rhbabyandchild.com). Double Chain necklace, $175, by Seth Damm from American Design Club (347-422-6326; americandesignclubshop.com). Cadet jacket, $2,250, and shorts, $995; both from spring 2013, by Band of Outsiders (bandofoutsiders.com). Tie Dye linen, in delft, #404B39, to the trade from Raoul Textiles (805-899-4946; raoultextiles.com). Modus Vivendi dishes, $32–$295, by Studio Pieter Stockmans from Luminaire (305-576-5788; luminaire.com). Shoji cotton, in topaz/indigo, #120187, to the trade from Scion (212-319-7220; scion.uk.com). Fluidity custom-colored wall covering, to the trade from Porter Teleo (816-786-7087; porterteleo.com). Brushstroke dinner plate, $46,…

MAIL Susan Hable Smith's home is a Georgia peach! ["Georgian Revival," May] She has a wonderful eye for beautiful colors and stimulating patterns, and each room comes together seamlessly. Plus, she has the perfect canvas in her lovely Victorian house. This is one woman who truly knows how to live! Meg Halstead, via e-mail I have been an avid reader of ELLE DECOR for 20 years, and the recent piece on Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's home ["Riding High," May] ranks as one of my favorites. Their Art Barn is fantastic. The photograph of a woman hanging over the Spanish desk is cited as the work of an unknown photographer. It is actually titled Hands in Lap and is by Robert Stivers. I know this because my husband bought…

One of Japan's most important contemporary designers, Shiro Kuramata, who died in 1991, is best known for his poetic furniture—his angular glass chair has achieved iconic status. But the majority of his groundbreaking interiors, including restaurants, nightclubs, and retail spaces for Issey Miyake and Esprit, have been demolished. Shiro Kuramata (Phaidon), a two-volume monograph by Deyan Sudjic, director of London's Design Museum, serves as a welcome work of cultural restoration, collecting rare photos and sketches of such vanished spaces as the designer's Tokyo showroom for the Edward's fashion label, with its glass-cube elevator and shelves supported by fluorescent-lit columns. Sudjic reveals Kuramata's surprisingly wide range of references—his Revolving Cabinet was inspired by the work of Donald Judd, while his Miss Blanche chair, with its delicate paper roses "floating" in acrylic…

Midcentury teak-and-cane furniture with cushions covered in Perennials fabrics fill the spacious terrace of the duplex apartment of Luigi Caiola and Sean McGill, designed by Fox-Nahem Associates, in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. The plantings are by garden designer Rebecca Cole. 1 At an 18th-century row house in the French city of Perpignan, the window grilles and a keystone are emblazoned with the monogram of the onetime owners, the family behind JOB-brand cigarette papers. The courtyard's rustic wood furniture provides a striking contrast to the home's ornate Victorian interior. 2 Limestone finials by Authentic Provence are the centerpieces of a small, English-style garden created by landscape architect Kate Webster for the San Francisco home of interior designer Courtnay Daniels Haden. The small patch of lawn is enclosed by 40-year-old boxwood hedges. 3…

Stepping into a Billy Reid store is a lot like walking into his cozy, curio-filled home in Florence, Alabama. The Louisiana-born fashion designer, who divides his time between the South and New York City, now has 10 boutiques around the country. Each shop features an atmospheric mix of salvaged materials and flea-market finds, high lighting his women's- and menswear, which combine classic Southern tailoring with modern urban flair. This fall, the award-winning designer will debut an accessories collection for Coach. Inspired by Americana, it will include a guitar case and alligator-wrapped flasks. "We're based in Alabama and work in New York," he says. "It's the balance of those two worlds that our aesthetic is about." BY INGRID ABRAMOVITCH 1 / MY BASEBALL GLOVE I love playing catch. I keep the…

Some of the best tacos I've ever tasted were made in the kitchen of my New York City restaurant Daniel. My wonderful staff comes from all over the world, and we like to challenge one another to create interpretations of our native cuisines for the staff lunch we call "family meal." It's a real treat when our Mexican chefs make tacos. I love the fact that you can wrap your meal in a packet. I also love the classic mixture of ingredients: creamy, crunchy, tart, and fresh, everything mingling in one delicious bite. Tacos are the perfect casual food, and they're ideal for an outdoor summer pool or beach party. This recipe is my own lighter take on the south-of-the-border favorite. I substitute grilled fish for fried, and, because I'm…

New York's Hudson River Valley may not have the swank of the Hamptons, but it's got no dearth of rich, colorful residents, history, and properties. True, certain stretches feature derelict factories and hills smothered in flimsy condos, but the banks of the river have been considered prime real estate ever since Henry Hudson maneuvered his ship, Half Moon, up the scenic estuary in 1609. The mega mansions of the Hamptons are nouveau bling compared with the stately, centuries-old homes along the Hudson. Bill Burback and Peter Hofmann own such a house, a 1793 Federal manse perched on two and a half acres of pretty, gently sloping land in the hamlet of Garrison, directly across the river from the United States Military Academy. In the 1800s, the handsome two-story, gray-green building…

In the great room of a Dana Point, California, home, which was designed by Bob White of ForestStudio and decorated by M. Elle Design, the chandelier and wing chair upholstered in Belgian linen are by Lucca Studio, and the cocktail table and sofa in a Loro Piana linen are custom made; the walls and fireplace are of marmorino plaster, the painting is by Victor Hugo Zayas, the abaca-fiber rug is from FJ Hakimian, and the flooring is French white oak by Exquisite Surfaces. FACING PAGE: The terrace, which is shielded by canopies of woven willow and canvas panels, overlooks Salt Creek Beach and the Pacific Ocean. See Resources. It all started with a good day at the office. The way the wife tells it, her husband came home from work…

Rattan Halma Man side table by Soane Britain, $3,940; soane.com. Campagnard tumblers by Kiss That Frog, $24 for set of four small, $32 for set of four large; blisshome.com. Karlskrona chaise lounge by IKEA, $169; ikea.com. Servers by Frances Stoia Home, $75 for set of two; 516-897-8440. Basket pendant by Currey & Company, $625; zincdoor.com. Paris Bistro dining chair by Palecek, $674; palecek.com. Palla chair by Giovanni Travasa, $4,825; propertyfurniture.com. Jacquelyne bar cart by Pottery Barn, $299; potterybarn.com. Central Park wine carrier by Tiffany & Co., $1,450; 800-843-3269. Wire-and-wicker basket, $78; shopterrain.com. Tart dome with tray by Botanik, $32; botanikinc.com. Lyford armchair by Hollywood at Home, $2,375; hollywoodathome.com.…