"Hey There Upper East Siders"

Spotted: A little piece of TEXAS in Gossip Girl Set!!

Good Ol' Marfa TX. If you didn't know there is a Prada store dropped on U.S. 90 in west Texas. Prada, Marfa is a sculpture by the Berlin artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset (http://www.klosterfelde.de/sites/artists/elm-drag/ar_f.html). It is about 26 miles outside Marfa, TX.

"The sculpture is meant to look like a Prada store, with minimalist white stucco walls and window display housing real Prada shoes and handbags from the fall collection. But there is no working door." The New York Times "Prada as desert sculpture" By Eric Wilson (September 30, 2005)

The photo above is an actual picture of Prada, Marfa, TX. And Below is a photo of Gossip Girl Upper East Side Apartment. The "Prada, Marfa Sign" is in the back left. In the next couple of photos you can see the attention to art as well as complimentary swanky furniture and antiques.

The wire basket between the two arm chairs is an interesting complement to the apartment. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing sculpturally by allowing natural light to cast a linear shadow, but it acts as a very functional side table. (http://decorati.com/product/15869/wire-pouf-stool-side-table)

This light fixture below is seen in the seating area above. This light fixture is also functional but sculptural. It is called the "Sarus Sconce", by David Weeks. (http://www.davidweeksstudio.com/lighting.html).

The Study is actually adjacent to the living room area and I think is a perfectly harmonious blend of antiques and modern accessories. My fav is the quintessential flame stitch Eames lounge chair.

The kitchen is defined by a change in flooring and columns. The chairs surrounding the table are Design Within Reach's Cherner arm chairs.

For Serena's room they used less primary colors and more soothing girly, yet mature colors like beiges, and turquoise. Once again I love the contrast of old and new. Example: French settee, and lucite lamp.

The most stunning and unique item in my opinion however is this artwork below. Its sort of shocking to see in a bedroom but I love the glitz of the photo. Quite stunning. This piece is by an artist named, Marilyn Minter.

See Jason Home and Garden for this settee. www.jasonhomeandgarden.com

Bourgie Table Lamp, $362; at conranusa.com.