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Marguerite Rodgers: A Celebration of Craft
Continue Reading“We’re always looking to incorporate the hand.” So says interior designer Marguerite Rodgers, of her eponymous Philadelphia firm. While many designers are known for discovering and celebrating fine craftsmanship, Marguerite is an accomplished maker in her own right. Already a skilled seamstress by the time she enrolled in college, she planned to become a fashion […]
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Chicago Botanic Garden: Asia In Bloom
Continue ReadingWe’re continually inspired by the Chicago Botanic Garden’s mission to ‘cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life.’ Today we’re looking back on Asia in Bloom, a special exhibition from 2018. Here, we had the honor to show a collection of taihu spirit stones, vessels, and sculpture. “You can’t tell the story of orchids […]
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Claire Staszak: Centered By Design
Continue ReadingClaire Staszak believes that a person’s home should be their sanctuary. Informed by a decade spent teaching yoga, her unique approach marries wellness principles with full-service interior design. “People think the only place they can feel centered is in the yoga studio or on a mountain top,” says the Chicago-based designer. “I want them to […]
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Welcome to the Year of the Dog
Continue ReadingAccording to Chinese astrology, which operates in 12 year cycles, 2018 is the Year of the Dog. If you were born in 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994 or 2006, you were born under this sign. The list of positive attributes is a long one — dogs represent loyalty, honesty and intelligence, and “dog people” are […]
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Ultra-Inspiration from Pantone’s Color of the Year
Continue ReadingWhat’s the simplest way to spot a color trend? Wait for Pantone, the design industry’s premier chromatic forecaster, to name its color of the year. To much fanfare, they recently released 2018’s: Ultra-Violet 18-3838. The vibrant hue has been lauded as a hallmark of experimentation and non-conformity — it was a go-to for musical legends like […]
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20 Years of PAGODA RED
Continue ReadingThough it’s hard for us to believe, 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of PAGODA RED. In that time, we’ve proudly become the design destination for people who love the art and history of storied objects. We’ve been reflecting back on the many ways our gallery has transformed and evolved over the years. As we scroll […]
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Gifts for Those You Love
Continue ReadingIf you follow us on Instagram, you may have already noticed that we’re up to something new. This year, we’ve brought our collection online by posting one-of-a-kind global gifts to our feed each day. Made up of small treasures from far-flung locations across the globe, this group of objects was acquired from an artist and […]
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Through the Looking Glass: The Magic of Mirrors
Continue ReadingCan any decorative element match the impact of a mirror? They make small rooms feel larger, and large rooms feel warmer. They elevate any interior by reflecting its light, artwork, and of course, fetching inhabitants. Mirrors have always been PAGODA RED must-haves — whether they feature symbolic carvings, time-worn details or graceful shapes, we’re most drawn […]
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Autumn Entertaining: 4 Festive Ways to Celebrate Fall
Continue ReadingAutumn invites us to spend the last days of warm weather at home, with friends — what more perfect way to end a dinner party than with cocktails around the outdoor firepit? Whether you’re planning a party for a crowd or an intimate gathering for a few close favorites, these ideas might inspire you to […]
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Show & Tell: The New IIDA Headquarters by Gensler
Continue ReadingA truly global organization, the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) represents 58 countries and more than 15,000 members. Recently, they relocated from their old offices in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart to a 17,000-square-foot space on the second floor of a Mies van der Rohe tower downtown, lined with windows overlooking Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River. The […]
