TOP: One end of the sunny yellow dining room is furnished with a sofa and
armchairs, the large painting above the sofa is by Renee Demsey
LEFT: Three large chrome-framed prints are displayed against the deep turquoise
walls of the master bedroom above a chest of drawers laden with interesting
objects
husband of clothing designer Isabel, hangs in a guest room that, in
a neat twist, is currently on long-term loan to Demsey’s pal Cornelia
Guest, the engaging actress daughter of the best-dressed socialite C.Z
Guest and source of his new dog, Winston, a sweet Jack Russell puppy.
And Demsey’s office features a chair and rug by designer Andree
Putman, a fashionista favourite.
As for the collection of monkeys, however, fashion has little to do
with it. ‘I was a big Curious George fan as a kid,’ Demsey says of the
assemblage of simians spread around the house, including vintage Kay
Bojesen monkey toys found on eBay as well as Gagnon’s whimsical
depiction of a solemn-faced primate in a Thom Browne suite. Hey, even
John Steed has his secrets.
Bibi Monnahan
www.bibimonnahan.com
106 Bridge for Design December 2015