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The Philippe Starck Louis Ghost armchair (far right) is now scaled for the wee ones. The Lou Lou Ghost, $133, is available from Kartell. The December issue of Architectural Digest is on newsstands now and it’s an issue not to be missed! Architectural Digest, the international magazine of interior design, always delivers stunning interiors, private retreats and sophisticated spaces to its style-conscious readers. This month is no exception. As expected, the magazine is packed with gorgeous photos and well-written articles, however I particularly love the special section for budding connoisseurs—25 Great Designs for Children.
Hats off to AD for featuring 25 unique ‘gift’ ideas for children that emphasize thoughtful design (some bordering on the whimsical) over plastic, nondescript ‘everyday’ toys. This content breaks the traditional AD mold. Regular readers will know that the magazine does not usually feature designs geared towards children.
The prices range from the $14.99 mechanical paper dragon to the $13,5000 circa 1890 pull-along floor train. A few of my favourites include:
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Early Bird bookends, $89, from Cocoon Couture for little bibliophiles. .jpg)
Walter Ruffler's mechanical paper dragon, $14.99 from Nova 68, would make a great stocking stuffer.Many thanks to Margaret Dunne, executive editor of Architectural Digest, for taking the time to speak with me about the wonderful designs featured. For more imaginative furniture, fabrics and toys see the December issue.
