The Skirted Roundtable: Chatting with Mario Buatta

It's been a fabulous, but busy week! I hope you've had a good one too! We were thrilled for the opportunity to chat with Mario Buatta over at The Skirted Roundtable over the summer and we finally were able to publish the podcast this week!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisC94iPKPiHKMQIgedluWbP-HffHvnhKg9wIJL87gVp8WqNdv1o3vQ3I93VgD1WqChareI23QLBhEIlJvcgxnmrk_BjqCv9m541BtCGeJWWM_tOXSDoeCco364Q9Y-SWGfP2ZMVszEhQ/s1600/Mario+montage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisC94iPKPiHKMQIgedluWbP-HffHvnhKg9wIJL87gVp8WqNdv1o3vQ3I93VgD1WqChareI23QLBhEIlJvcgxnmrk_BjqCv9m541BtCGeJWWM_tOXSDoeCco364Q9Y-SWGfP2ZMVszEhQ/s640/Mario+montage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> When you google Mario Buatta, the result in Google Images is astonishing. His body of work is large and truly a feast for the eyes. His personality is infectious - he's very punny! - and he's a true design legend. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUIXWN6ADvff8WJ1_AMXI51QGyEQ9wu7vWl0EZXhq8w-ev35qyRSC0OjMtr6PyCaU05719963XFQOnSl2AkPVt-uRhRjfyOIRWKsux_ru0oO1vAhr2ObwoofL69_0MdFXMPfecyxXyhNo/s640/MarioBuatta_p386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUIXWN6ADvff8WJ1_AMXI51QGyEQ9wu7vWl0EZXhq8w-ev35qyRSC0OjMtr6PyCaU05719963XFQOnSl2AkPVt-uRhRjfyOIRWKsux_ru0oO1vAhr2ObwoofL69_0MdFXMPfecyxXyhNo/s640/MarioBuatta_p386.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><br />Mario has published his first book - FIRST! - with Rizzoli in honor of his 50 years in the business - and it's a wonderful read - filled with bits from his life, family and amazing career. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7l2VU4TEXSjR0JX0gXF4JtJSYbaC3T3dzGiS5fbBH9JT8UMdIR5pApHrE3bx6ZXKXCi51y5MlUsStfJOSWb1JmN51JfoPwMurNl1XBmcvSD3dedgvjBmhw6gVwGiMcN9sGcp3DcNeQZE/s1600/MarioBuatta_cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7l2VU4TEXSjR0JX0gXF4JtJSYbaC3T3dzGiS5fbBH9JT8UMdIR5pApHrE3bx6ZXKXCi51y5MlUsStfJOSWb1JmN51JfoPwMurNl1XBmcvSD3dedgvjBmhw6gVwGiMcN9sGcp3DcNeQZE/s320/MarioBuatta_cover.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><br /> Buy the book: <iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?t=chameleoninte-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0847840727&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><br />Listen to the podcast <a href="http://skirtedroundtable.blogspot.com/2013/09/chatting-with-mario-buatta.html" target="_blank">here</a>.

The Skirted Roundtable: Chatting with Mario Buatta

It's been a fabulous, but busy week! I hope you've had a good one too! We were thrilled for the opportunity to chat with Mario Buatt...

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It's almost Fall - Time for a Seasonal Giveaway!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/product_images/logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="105" src="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/product_images/logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />The lovely ladies at<a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/" target="_blank"> LoveFeast Shop</a> - a new ::Surroundings:: sponsor - are offering this adorable trio of pumpkins in Ocelot velvet as a giveaway! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/63/75/39/63753927b02fe8c8a29de949e6d0e725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/63/75/39/63753927b02fe8c8a29de949e6d0e725.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />The velvet <a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/velvet-pumpkin-ocelot-trio/" target="_blank">Plush Pumpkin Ocelot Trio</a> set of 3 pumpkins include a 6", 5" and 4" Ocelot pumpkin. Each velvet pumpkin is finished with a natural, organic stem.  The value is $98 and the timing could not be more perfect. Not your usual Halloween decor!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/" target="_blank">LoveFeast Shop</a> carries the full line of the exquisitely handmade Plush Pumpkin velvet products plus a whole lot more. From art and accessories, table top to draperies - they have a wide selection of romantic and whimsical items.<br /><br />In order to be entered, please visit <a href="http://www.lovefeastshop.com/" target="_blank">LoveFeast Shop</a> and select your favorite item on the site. Come back here and post in the comments (please note, I use Disqus). Please note that I have to have your email in order for you to win. US residents only, please.<br /><br />Drawing will take place on Friday, September 13th! Boo!

It's almost Fall - Time for a Seasonal Giveaway!

The lovely ladies at LoveFeast Shop - a new ::Surroundings:: sponsor - are offering this adorable trio of pumpkins in Ocelot velvet as a g...

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Hot Topic: Designer vs. Decorator, my thoughts

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGjfbG470d2jeMSjhsgHa4yYLGRzfkUYfO8vdjju2CS59cSOzrGXNVOrMQDuNS-sT3mzzmOLSG2QBg0r9W9_ROK44E6QNLbV95xFo5HOUOtZZp2V8hGBDMWRJpAFgwSTm-KSr3xODZr2I/s1600/Designer+Mk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGjfbG470d2jeMSjhsgHa4yYLGRzfkUYfO8vdjju2CS59cSOzrGXNVOrMQDuNS-sT3mzzmOLSG2QBg0r9W9_ROK44E6QNLbV95xFo5HOUOtZZp2V8hGBDMWRJpAFgwSTm-KSr3xODZr2I/s640/Designer+Mk.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />My latest on Williams-Sonoma Designer Marketplace. <a href="http://www.wsidesignermarketplace.com/content/designer/Design_Blog/2013/08/the_designer_vs_dec.html" target="_blank">Read here</a>. <br /><br />If you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! Please <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com">email me</a>. Thanks!<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

Hot Topic: Designer vs. Decorator, my thoughts

My latest on Williams-Sonoma Designer Marketplace. Read here . If you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with y...

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