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objects of desire

Susan Sears fell in love with France’s cheery, distinctive home accessories during her very first visit there back in 1976. “I told myself that I’d come back when I was a little more flush and do some real shopping,” she recalls.

 

Sears has been lucky enough to turn that passion into a profession. With her aptly named Briarcliff Manor-based website, Quelobjet.com (literally “What an object!” in French), she helps shoppers bring France’s savoir-faire and style into their own homes. (Bonus: no passport required.) Whimsical Provençal chickens, Parisian glass vases, and colorful linens inspired by the heritage of France’s Basque country—tablecloths, napkins, runners, placemats, tea towels, and aprons in shades of fuchsia, orange, lime, persimmon, and periwinkle—are bound to please Francophiles and fashionistas alike. www.QuelObjet.com

good taste

Helping clients put the finishing touches on home décor is one part good design, one part pure psychology. Karen Kline, owner of the recently opened Spice Hill Interiors in Ossining, brings both to the table: an education from Parsons and a BA in psychology (plus a law degree tossed into the mix). Offering private interior-design services to Westchester clients since 1999, Kline now reaches out to a broader clientele with her new boutique, which offers high-end wallcoverings, window treatments, and custom upholstered furniture at below-retail prices. Kline works with high-end fabric companies such as Romo, Osborne & Little, Rogers & Goffigon, Robert Allen, and Kravet, as well as several upholstery lines including Swaim and a custom private line.

Spice Hill Interiors 211 North Highland Avenue Ossining (914) 945-0966