By Erin Ferucci
Celebrity Lifestyle Designer
It seems like everyone is talking about the Super Jet, and with good reason. The Airbus A380, AKA the "Super Jet" is the largest passenger plane in the world. With 2 full levels and 239 feet of length the Airbus has the equivalent space of two full tennis courts put together. It's huge! But it's size isn't the only thing that makes it distinctive. It is the epitome of luxury travel.
Designer, Marc Newson, a London based designer but native Australian was hired by Qantas to head the project. Newson is known for his retro aesthetic and extremely wide variety of projects, everything from interiors to the fuel efficient cars of the future. On the Qantas Airbus there are 14 exclusive first-class cabins, each with personal storage a dining table that seats two, a leather chair that contains converts to a bed and a 17 inch LCD television. In business class there are 72 private lounges with leather sofas, sky bed seats, large video monitors and self serve bars. 
The Super Jet has already changed the way in which we travel, and I’m not just talking about the windows in the first class bathrooms! It seems that the new plane is so gianormous that additional service roads and runways have to be closed in order to land the Airbus at LAX, causing disruptions for other airplanes and general traffic!
In every culture, in every shade...
it's all about PURPLE!
They are able to enhance any space in a really creative way.
These door frames are from India and could be used as mirrors.
I also love the idea of just incorporating the door frame in your own doorframe at home 
or in a restaurant or hotel. 
Anywhere would look great.....
I’m a little in love with doors right now. 
As a design element they’re really fun and flexible.
They are economical and environmentally sound. 
And best of all they are almost always a conversation piece.
Whether they are functional doors that separate spaces….
or displayed artfully on the wall.
Doors are the hit of the season!
In 1991, I was living in Paris, as often as I could I would check out the windows of a shop owned and named "Christian 
Most girls were checking out the collection in the windows of 
I am sure this too happened to Jeff 
The Four Seasons in Beverly Hills gave Jeff his first break. After four years The Four Seasons Hotel in Paris called. George V, came calling.
Jeff moved to Paris, and the rest is History.
Now you see, the first thing I do when I land in Paris is get a chocolate croissant and walk the Hotel George V and admire the flowers. 
One of the easiest and least expensive ways to dress up any table is with fresh flowers. And it’s so easy to get great results! 
I love Calla Lilies; they come in a wide variety of colors and can artfully be thrown into unique glassware. Move them around creatively and .....Viola!
Presto! For only a few dollars you have a beautiful centerpiece. Don't be afraid to push the flowers around, they aren't going to get mad at you. Push them around until you've reached a creative balance. You'll know when you get there. You don't want to over do floral arrangements. Have some confidence and keep it simple.
Choose colors that go with central theme. 
I love these amaryllis blooms submerged in cool water in a lovely glass bowl. 
Quick, easy and inexpensive, these flowers elevate any table from ever day to special occasion. .jpg)
The great thing is you don’t have to spend a fortune to pull it off with panache! And it’s a great excuse to do a little spring cleaning. Make your home inviting by clearing away any leaves that have accumulated during the winter.
Here in California it’s time to open up the house and let the fresh air in. I love these pivot doors, talk about bringing the outside in and the inside out! I love it! 
Simple food, with seasonal fresh ingredients from your local farmer's market will keep costs down. It's beautiful, healthy and affordable.
You can even have guests bring a side dish, but take the time to display the food on beautiful, simple white dishes. White dishes are my favorite. They allow the food to shine and they're available everywhere from Cost Plus World Market to Crate and Barrel. They're inexpensive and elegant, totally cheap and cheerful. 
Presentation is everything! 
Gather with good friends and enjoy! 
Is there anything more fun than having friends for dinner? Every one needs support and encouragement right now. This is a great time to get together casually with friends and enjoy good food. You don't need to recreate your dining room or spend a fortune. You can easily create a dining room that sets a mood without having to break the budget.
Adding color to your simple dining table is easy...with colored glasses, plants, food, and flowers...
Stay tuned to the next blog when we discuss simple floral arrangements that will make your table look like a million bucks for just a few dollars.
For many years, I have been purchasing these rugs from 
They are designed by Teddy Sumner, the grandson of the late legendary Frank Michaelian, one of the true pioneers of the 20th century carpet industry.
Out of India rugs are hand woven with the Mahindra weave, using a Persian knot, approximately 121 knots per sq. inch. 
The wool yarns are hand spun and dyed almost entirely with vegetable dyes indigenous to India. 
Michalean & Kohlberg is committed to seeing that any labor associated with their rug production is legal-no underage workers- and that the workers are treated with dignity and fairly compensated. 
A percentage of the total proceeds received for these rugs shipped out of India is donated to a children's welfare program overseen by the government.
