Tuesday, April 1, 2014 6:31pm 41 degrees

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I love a good party and John Rosselli on East 61st presented a damn good event.

More than 90 design sophisticates gathered for a book signing for Furlow Gatewood.  I spied Bunny Williams, Jeffrey Bilhuber, Michael McGraw, Lemeau and the Vaughan Showroom ladies (sounds like a sultry singing group).

“I don’t care what some say about publishing and books – give me a good coffee table book and I will put down my ipad immediately”. Long live PRINT. Obviously, the design world agrees,“One Man’s Folly” sold for $60 and sold out at the party.

When it comes to interiors style, antiques, and Southern vernacular architecture, Furlow Gatewood is a one-of-a-kind classic- – – this book presents his magical private enclave for the first time. Antiques expert Furlow Gatewood’s highly personal property in bucolic Americus, Georgia, where he has meticulously restored his family’s carriage house and added intimate dwellings and outbuildings . . . . several rescued from demolition-has evolved over decades to become a sublime expression of stylish living.  The book is a southern delight.

There was a limited but generous open bar, black tied waiters and scrumptious nibble stations everywhere. Inspirational conversation and gossipy chatter filled the stylishly appointed showroom.  Thank you John Rosselli Inc. and 90+ year old Furlow Gatewood for your chic and sophisticated gathering.

Today is April Fools Day – believe nothing and trust no one – just like every other day !

ladies of design Lemeau and Paula Brice Jackson

One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name  Thomas Osbert Mordaunt

Alexandra (Bunny Williams) and Gail Williams (Gail Williams Designs)

Duane Hampton, Paula Perlini and Richard Keith Langham

enchanting Betsey Ruprecht and delightful Christa Carey

vital Victoria with Vaughan Lighting

handsome Michael McGraw, Virginia Pitman and David Duncan

Paparazzo / Night Life Blogger – Miguel Dominguez

charming Anthony Hadaway and astute Ed Lobrano

books, books, books with Haynes Wheeler and Darcy Fulton

James Andrew (What James Wearing) with Diane and Porter

Über chic designers – Jeffrey Bilhuber and David Kleinberg

Interior Designer, David Ripp, stands with Martin and Nancy Kuckly

design friends  . . . .Cece, Keith and Betsey

Curiosity is one of the great secrets of happiness