Lower-Priced Design & Italian Family Home NYT House & Home Roundup: 11.22.07

Lower-Priced Design & Italian Family Home
NYT House & Home Roundup: 11.22.07

Design Destination. The Times reflects on Where Design Heads Double-Dip — and covers the recent Manhattan expansions of of Muji and CB2. If you aren't already burnt out on all the Muji/CB2 action, there is a fun graphic showcasing merchandise from both retailers...

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The Journey Home Making a New Life in the Old Country. Angela Paolantonio finds family in the Italian town of Calitri and buys her grandmother’s childhood home, a tiny two bedroom that perhaps measures 250 square feet. Check out the slideshow for images of life in Calitri.
With the Grace of Liberace Go I. Jancee Dunn reflects on her collection of hostess books and entertaining guides and the commands they insist uopn for "gracious living."
Room To Improve: How do I set a great-looking dinner table? Ideas and inspriation (both simple and dramatic).
Personal Shopper: Screens & Dividers.

(Pics: Dave Yoder, Todd Heisler, Lars Klove)

Comments (4)

I just came from both Muji and CB2. Couldn't tell they were separate stores at first. I liked CB2, at least the opportunity to sample their wares after all this time browsing online.

Muji is news to me and the store smells funny. The concept seems to be extremely minimal. Even the clothes have next to no color or embellishment. My twinkly, striped scarf was all the answer I needed to get out of there quick.

posted by Lady J on November 27th 2007 at 9:35am
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The Making a New Life in the Old Country story is lovely! I really enjoyed it. Thanks for posting it.

posted by suziegoombs on November 27th 2007 at 10:20am
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Lots of fun, except I am so scared of breaking something

posted by ElizabethR on November 28th 2007 at 8:39am
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Thanks to AT for posting my NYTimes story!
Kind of strange/fun for my Italian cucina to be out there in the world. If anyone is interested - I can help navigate the buying process in this off-the-beaten-track Campanian town. Please Reply through AT.com

posted by L'Americana on November 29th 2007 at 11:42am
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