Fantastic new book, Lars Bolander's Scandinavian Design

I'm so excited about the pending publication of Lars Bolander's Scandinavian Design by Heather Smith MacIsaac. There has been terrific early buzz for this title, including today on Kevin Sharkey's blog on MarthaStewart.com and last week on Made by Girl. And great coverage in the September issues of Veranda, Style at Home and Luxe Interiors + Design. I love that fabulous green on the book's cover!

Chilean Earthquake Relief

Thanks to all who attended last night's fundraising event at Puro Chile! NESsT reports that over $70,000 have been raised this week for the Levantando Chile Fund to benefit earthquake victims. SoHo's Puro Chile was packed to overflowing! If you missed the event but would like to donate go to www.levantandochile.org.

Here's a link to a New York Times story about the event. NY 1 sent a crew, and NESsT's Lee Davis was interviewed.