Joe Ruggiero's Blog

Celebrate The Fall of the Berlin Wall! My hope is: to tear down...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:16:00 -0500

Celebrate The Fall of the Berlin Wall! My hope is: to tear down all walls and live united in Peace!

Enjoying the same view from Sir Noel Coward’s retreat in...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:37:47 -0500

Enjoying the same view from Sir Noel Coward’s retreat in Jamaica called Firefly. I get inspiration from visiting the homes of artists to see how or where they have been inspired to create.

Sir Noel Coward looking at the spectacular view from his...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:33:05 -0500

Sir Noel Coward looking at the spectacular view from his Jamaican retreat Firefly. I had the pleasure of visiting this incredible house which is now a museum.

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Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:44:35 -0400

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Report on our new Sunbrella Fabric: Bene and a new finish for...

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:24:15 -0400

Report on our new Sunbrella Fabric: Bene and a new finish for Miles Talbott:Driftwood. All new at the Fall 2009 Furniture Market.

Here’s a look at my new Showroom at Miles Talbott...

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:38:31 -0400

Here’s a look at my new Showroom at Miles Talbott Furniture in High Point. The new hot color is Stone in the patterns Kenya & Dots Nice in my Sandstone group for Sunbrella.

The Kids Stay in the Picture or any room in the house with my...

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:35:00 -0400

The Kids Stay in the Picture or any room in the house with my Sunbrella fabrics & Miles Talbott furniture there is no worry where to sit or eat a snack. Easy care for heavy wear! So kids enjoy your home!

Here I am in my showroom at Miles Talbott. Report from High...

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:40:26 -0400

Here I am in my showroom at Miles Talbott. Report from High Point, North Carolina.

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Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:13:25 -0400

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LUNCH & LEARN IN BEVERLY HILLS. I will be conducting these...

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:37:34 -0400

LUNCH & LEARN IN BEVERLY HILLS. I will be conducting these lunches in major cities to present my latest fabric designs for Sunbrella to Interior Designers.

Presenting my Fabric Collection to the designer guests.

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:34:52 -0400

Presenting my Fabric Collection to the designer guests.

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Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:33:53 -0400

Roma one of my new Sunbrella fabrics in two colors greeted...

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:32:55 -0400

Roma one of my new Sunbrella fabrics in two colors greeted guests.

My collection of Sunbrella Fabrics were displayed on statues in...

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:29:42 -0400

My collection of Sunbrella Fabrics were displayed on statues in the garden as guests mingled.

MALIBU MIST! My most favorite color scheme this fall. Inspired...

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:17:32 -0400

MALIBU MIST! My most favorite color scheme this fall. Inspired by early mornings on the Malibu beaches. It is an easy color to live with;punch up with color accents. My Sunbrella Poka/Taupe is featured.

MY DAUGHTER MEG’S WEDDING DAY. WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY FOR...

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:05:45 -0400

MY DAUGHTER MEG’S WEDDING DAY. WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY FOR MEG AND MONTANA OVIKIAN. WE ALL SHARE IN THEIR LOVE AND HAPPINESS!

I CALL IT MALIBU MIST! The gray color of the water & sky in...

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:43:04 -0400

I CALL IT MALIBU MIST! The gray color of the water & sky in early morning Malibu has inspired me to create fabrics,sleek upholstery, wood stains and accessories to create a serene environment of furnishings for my JR/LIVING collection.

THE BALI LAMP IS NEW TO MY LIGHTING COLLECTION. This lamp has...

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:30:00 -0400

THE BALI LAMP IS NEW TO MY LIGHTING COLLECTION. This lamp has been added to my collection. I have been inspired by many shapes I have seen in museums and fine homes throughout the world. These classic shapes make them appropriate in any decor.

THE PERFECT REFRESHMENT CHEST! I designed this chest to hold...

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:16:18 -0400

THE PERFECT REFRESHMENT CHEST! I designed this chest to hold refreshments and barware. The inspiration came from a similar one I saw in a 1930’s stylish movie musical. The size makes it perfect for any room.

SALEM/TAUPE NEW SUNBRELLA STRIPE! Really like this stripe the...

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:13:22 -0400

SALEM/TAUPE NEW SUNBRELLA STRIPE! Really like this stripe the way it configures on the upholstery. It was inspired by an Early American textile I found in a remnant shop.