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In The Press: Betsy Nathan in Architectural Digest
PAGODA RED founder Betsy Nathan was thrilled to take part in AD PRO’s Designer Takeover, which invites members of the design world to tell their personal stories. Betsy shared memories and…
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Tilescapes: Designing with Roof Tiles
Ceramic roof tiles have been used in China for thousands of years. Practically, they’re long-wearing, water-resistant, fireproof, and they can be stacked in endless combinations. Symbolically, they’re associated with dragon’s…
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Nora Schneider: A Study In Contrasts
“I always say opposites attract, and that informs all of my design decisions,” explains interior designer Nora Schneider. “It’s what I most love to do, I love dichotomies.” Call it…
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Patrick J. Hamilton: Making the Mix Work
Interior designer Patrick J. Hamilton is a master of the mix. Specializing in New York spaces, he’s become adept at what he calls “the game of inches,” maximizing limited square…
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Marguerite Rodgers: A Celebration of Craft
“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…
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Chicago Botanic Garden: Asia In Bloom
We’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…
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Claire Staszak: Centered By Design
Claire 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…
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Welcome to the Year of the Dog
According 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,…
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Suzanne Lovell: An Architectural Approach
“I look for pieces that have cultural significance and are excellent in their representation of craft,” says Suzanne Lovell, Founder and CEO of Suzanne Lovell Inc. The Chicago-based designer is…
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Forecast: Betsy Nathan’s Top 5 Trends for 2018
PAGODA RED founder, Betsy Nathan, has been a go-to tastemaker for more than 20 years. Designers and collectors know they can rely on her expert curation to bring them objects…