The Journal x John Brooks | September 2023

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OS ANGELES–BASED ROSE TARLOW HAS DEFINED CLASSIC CALIFORNIAN STYLE FOR DECADES. KNOWN FOR HER LOVE OF ORGANIC AND NATURAL MATERIALS, ESPECIALLY WOOD, SHE HAS CRAFTED A LASTING LEGACY THROUGH HER STUDIO'S REFINED FURNISHINGS AND TEXTILES. THIS YEAR, THE EPONYMOUS BRAND DEBUTED A COLLECTION OF TEXTILES FOR THE OUTDOORS, SEASONS 2023, AND SEVERAL NEW FURNITURE DESIGNS. ROSE TARLOW ALSO RELEASED HER THIRD MAGNUM OPUS, THREE HOUSES, DRAWING FROM HER PERSONAL ARCHIVE FOR TIMELESS INSPIRATION.

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FOUNDED 20 YEARS AGO BY DESIGNER LISA SPINELLA AND MASTER GLASS ARTIST PAULO DELIMA, STUDIO BEL VETRO’S NAME MEANS

“BEAUTIFUL GLASS.” HANDMADE IN CALIFORNIA’S SONOMA WINE COUNTRY, THE STUDIO CREATES CUSTOM-BLOWN GLASS AND METAL LIGHTING, SETTING A NEW STANDARD IN ILLUMINATED GLASS ARTISTRY.

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LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE SONORAN DESERT, THE SCOTTSDALE SHOWROOM BOASTS THE MOST EXPANSIVE FOOTPRINT OF ANY JOHN BROOKS LOCATION. OUR SECOND FLAGSHIP DESTINATION IS A BEACON OF REFINED CREATIVITY AND REPRESENTS THE LARGEST ROSTER OF INDUSTRY INNOVATORS. THE RECENTLY RENOVATED MULTI-LINE SHOWROOM IS THE FOREMOST DESIGN DESTINATION IN THE SOUTHWEST AND UNDERSCORES THE INSPIRING CURATION OF LUXURY FURNISHINGS WITHIN ITS WALLS.

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WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF ANOTHER MEMBER TO THE JOHN BROOKS FAMILY. KEATON ROED, FROM OUR SCOTTSDALE TEAM, AND HIS WIFE WELCOMED A BABY GIRL,

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Justin Nee

FROM THE DESK OF 1.

POSITION: SHOWROOM MANAGER

TERRITORY: ARIZONA

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR PERSONAL MOTTO?

I have it tattooed on me: “solo per la morte non c'è soluzione”…only for death is there no solution

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CATS OR DOGS? hairless cats. meow.

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IF I WERE A SUPERHERO, MY SUPERPOWER WOULD BE...

to mimic anyone ' s voice. imagine singing like any of the greats! it would also be fun for prank calls :) education! I love all the new things we learn from the artisans we represent. but, I especially love passing on that knowledge through talking to designers in the showroom, student tours, and new members to the team.

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WHAT'S THE MOST INSPIRING PART OF YOUR JOB?

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE THING IN THE SHOWROOM RIGHT NOW?

A. Rudin 2736 sofa specifically in Pierre Frey’s olive Teddy Mohair

BRITISH DESIGNER ALEXA

LAMONT MAKES POWERF

TACTILE AND ORG

FURNITURE, LIGHTING, PANELS, AND ACCESSORIES. COLLECTION IS AN EXPRES OF LAMONT’S DEDICATIO METICULOUS CRAFTSMAN

RARE MATERIALS, AN AESTHETIC TASTE REFINED

LIFE LIVED BETWEEN EAST AND WEST. SIGNATURE DESIGNS ARE ROOTED IN THE EXPERIENCE OF TRAVEL, SMELL, AND TOUCH, USING MATERIALS THAT HAVE A STORY TO THEIR PROCESS AND AN ENERGY TO THEIR SURFACE. HE SEEKS TO BRING A FRESH POINT OF VIEW TO THE WORLD OF DECORATIVE ARTS AND FINE FURNITURE WITH AN UNCOMPROMISING APPROACH TO INNOVATION, ARTISTRY, AND QUALITY. KNOWN FOR WORKING WITH LUXURIOUS MATERIALS LIKE SHAGREEN, STRAW MARQUETRY, LACQUER, BRONZE, GESSO, AND PARCHMENT, ALEXANDER LAMONT AIMS TO UNDERSCORE WHAT IS SPECIAL, RARE, AND PRECIOUS ABOUT EACH CREATION.

Introducing the Space Nugget Side Table, one of several new accessories from JMW Studio for Holly Hunt. The Paris-based studio's foray into furniture and sculptures translates their mastery of glass into innovative and mesmerizing designs.

*Available through our Scottsdale showroom only

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2 | The Callisto Linear fixture is a transcendent fusion of design and illumination by Boyd Lighting. Cascading brass and alabaster moons create a play of light and shadow that evokes an ambiance of tranquility and sophistication. Each alabaster sphere is hand-carved and features innate variations in color and veining to create a unique pattern.

2 | Colors, shapes, and materials are at the heart of Casamance's Fall/Winter 2023 collections. Nature's graphic beauty takes center stage with vibrant colors, abstract shapes, and an exciting variety of luxurious materials.

4 | Introducing the Flute Sofa, the latest embodiment of contemporary design from Mattaliano. Gentle curves artfully balance the sleek lines of this sofa to create a harmonious blend of modern innovation and unparalleled comfort with impeccable attention to detail

5 | Sophie Robinson, the ‘queen of color,’ collaborates with the vibrantly hued Harlequin in an uplifting, playful array of fabrics and wallpapers. This exciting new collection is a masterclass in joyful pattern mixing

6 | Inspired by Southern Spain's rich culture, natural landscape, and architecture, Townsend's Fifth Avenue Cowhide collection brings a renewed sense of vibrancy with saturated hues to complete the new color palette.