Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Stalked by Sea Vessel Pottery by Erin Ferucci, Island Living Designs

By Erin Ferucci
Island Living Designs

I'm being stalked by "Sea Vessel Pottery!" It's everywhere!!!!It's lovely but not at all inexpensive.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Shell Angel Wings

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer

My aunt was visiting from Hawaii last week.... She has always been such an inspiration to me ... She left behind a pair of angel wings on my bedside table, for an angel to watch over me.
What a wonderful thoughtful gift. My Aunt has such a talent for giving extraordinary, simple, original gifts that are inexpensive and yet lavish. Who thinks to do such a wonderful thing?

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Peony Perfection

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer

In Ancient China peonies were given the distinction of being a flower of "riches and honour"; they are lush, decadent and vibrant. Peonies are a perfect addition to any early summer table scape.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Italian Yacht Eye Candy II

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer

You can see why yacht design is my second obsession! Although it has to be said, "What were they thinking with the shredded bedspread!

Monday, May 25, 2009

Italian Yacht Eye Candy I

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Life Style Designer

Happy Memorial Day! If you can't be on a gorgeous Italian Yacht in the South of France, you should at least get to look at pictures! Enjoy!

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Tales of Tatoosh

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer

I really value my client's privacy, so I never talk about my jobs. However, since Tatoosh has a new owner and the owner is an aquaintance it's okay to tell a little story about my adventures on Tatoosh. But don't ask me to tell any of the naughty stories! My final trip to Tatoosh is one of my fondest memories. The design work was essentially done; all that was left was to add some essential accessories. A helicopter picked me up on the heliopad at the port in Antibes. My Louis Vuittan luggage and I were whisked away like royalty to our destination in the middle of the Mediterranean where we landed on the roof of Tatoosh! There is nothing like landing a helicopter on huge yacht in the middle of the ocean. After years of hard work it was ten minutes of sheer heaven. We landed and I stepped out of the helicopter, the wind was blowing, I was in this glorious setting and I was struck by the fact that I was staring in my own little Prada ad. You know what I mean, glamour, excitement and gorgeous luxury everywhere. The memory still makes me smile. The immaculate crew of beautiful British tanned young men and women whisked my luggage away and my Prada ad fantasy was over. Within minutes I was hard at work doing what I do best creating tasteful interiors.
This is me with my assistant at the time, aboard Tatoosh. Fast forwad several years, I was vacationing in the South of France on a much smaller boat when Tatoosh passed by, I was asleep but my friends woke me up to see her pass. I was so excited to see her. It was great to see the guests on board enjoying all of the sweat and tears that went into making Tatoosh what she is today.Glorious Tatoosh...I miss her.

Friday, May 1, 2009

Tatoosh

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer

There are some love affairs that stay with you for a life time. I spent 3 years designing the interiors for Tatoosh, an amazing private yacht that is currently owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, but at the time was owned by Craig McCaw. Tatoosh was a labor of love for me. She is the ultimate in luxury yachting. The clients really wanted Tatoosh to feel like a stately home at sea. The mood we created was relaxed elegance. Tatoosh was a welcoming haven for friends and family. It remains one of the largest private yachts in the world. With five decks sporting several salons, staterooms, a master suite, (all stone slabs through out the yacht were hand picked in Italy)multiple dinning areas, a ginourmous six foot deep shaded swimming pool that can double as a dance floor at nightand even a movie theater Tatoosh was and is luxury defined. All of the furniture that you see was custom built and or purchased for Tatoosh from various showrooms in Los Angeles, with a small amount added from Miami and the South of France. You can see why Tatoosh is a fond memory.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Dream Destination: Aman Resorts

By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer


In this economy, it may seem frivolous to imagine a decadent Island vacation. But life is short and couldn't we all use a little island luxury right now? If your budget won't accomodate it at least you can take a mental vacation for a few minutes and DREAM of island breezes and warm sand between your toes. While dreaming of Island vacationing you might as well choose the best and no one does it on a more luxurious scale than Aman Resorts. Aman has first class resorts all over the world, many of which feature Island and beach life. A visit to any of their resorts is life changing. It is a reaffirming gift to your senses about how wonderful life on this planet truly is. The pictures shown are of just some of Aman's famous resorts, the amazing Amanpulo on a private island in the Philippines.
Amanusa, in beautiful Bali... Amanwella, on the Indian Ocean.
Amanpulo translates to “Peaceful Island” and if you look at the pictures you can see that is lives up to its name.
White Powder beaches…Crystal Blue waters…Luxury Casitas and Villa… Holistic Spa Treatments… Sumptuous Dining… All in the perfect setting. Treat yourself to an Aman Resort vacation and you will gain a fresh perspective on life.