As a long time Salone goer - I'm always fascinated by what the "first-timers" think...so I plan to do a series of interviews with first timers - and veterans - to hear what they think and feel about Salone. Linda agreed to be my "first time first timer"....
As your first time to Salone - what are you looking forward to?
Not only have I never been to Salone, but I’ve never been to Milan, so I’m not sure how to separate my giddy anticipation of the two. I’m eager to see the stuff on display, but even more interested in seeing HOW it’s all presented. How might it differ from an American ‘trade’ show of similar concept?
And, of course, I’m salivating at the thought of walking the streets of Milan, just window shopping (given the pathetic state of the dollar.)
My biggest dilemma: how to dress both comfortably and stylishly? Naturally, I’ve been obsessing about shoes.
What are you dreading?
Mostly, these days, I just dread travel. Not the being there: I love to explore new places. It’s the getting there that sucks. I just got off an 8-hour flight to San Francisco (strong headwinds) on Jetblue where the only thing to eat was potato chips and animal crackers. I stupidly thought you could at least buy a bad turkey sandwich on board. Nada. Since I’m flying overnight to Italy in coach, and can rarely sleep on planes, even with drugs, I’m really really dreading that part --- esp. since I have to hit the ground running the next day on no sleep. I’m counting on the power of espresso.
Why do you think design has gotten so popular?
Americans have come late to the design party. I’m old enough to remember when great furniture was hidden away in barricaded Design Centers and you could only get access if you had an interior designer in tow. Thanking Target is a cliché, but they certainly helped. But so did Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, Design Within Reach, Martha Stewart, HGTV, and the Web, which made good design available to anyone, anywhere, who could click a mouse.
What's a great show you have attended in the past - and why?
The best shows I’ve been to lately have been art shows. The Armory Show here in New York was a blast, and I really liked SCOPE at Lincoln Center. And, of course, Design/Miami is a perennial favorite. I adored Tokujin Yoshioka’s installation at the Moore Building at the show in December.
What are your 5 favorite things in life?
Hanging out with my kids
Dozing under a palapa on a Mexican beach with my husband
Reading in bed
Sharing a great dinner with friends
Puttering around in the morning on weekends by myself before anybody gets up.
And, right now, buds on trees.
Copying James Lipton…..when you arrive at the pearly gates - how would like to be greeted?
Yo, Linda! You’re just in time! Take this glass of cab. All your friends are already here, and we just laid out dinner. Tonight’s Italian!
Anything you want to say freely?
These days, the thing I’m finding I value most is generosity of spirit. It’s a rare quality, and I’m humbled and grateful when I’m the recipient, knowing how precious it is.
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