Talking Tiger Lily's with Samantha Knapp

Talking Tiger Lily's with Samantha Knapp

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The Talk @ Tigerlilys is West Coast Design Heavy Weight!

March 25, 2010 at 7:20 pm by Samantha Knapp

The Talk of Tigerlily’s 03-23

WARREN TRICOMI TALKS TIGERLILYS

Talking Tigerlily’s kicked off this Tuesday with wet weather. The type of weather that turns your hair from fabulous to frizz in the elements.  Fortunately, we were joined by Margo of Warren Tricomi Salon of Greenwich on this day of Hair Horror!
Margo gave us the dish on the latest trends for haircuts and styling offer three hot tips:
1. Clothing and runway trends go hand and hand with hair style trends. There are ways to match your hair to clothing and style trends. Runway looks translate into the salon.
2. Hair trends aside, Margo suggests going with the look that best fits your face.
3. Thermal reconditioning (also known as TR, Magic Straight, Ionic Perm, Bioionic Straightening, Yuko System, Liscio, and Rebonding), is a popular solution to hair management. The Straightening procedure uses heat to change the shape of the hair. After the cuticle is broken down with chemicals, locks are ironed straight with a hot iron. A neutralization process then closes the cuticle, causing hair to stay straight. Another benefit says Margo, the treatment grows out evenly, as oppose to root to end.
Margo’s not the only reason to check out the East Putnam Avenue Salon! Other reasons to visit include a special Spring into March incentive on manicures and pedicures and the opportunity to participate in the Cut & Color Classes. For $25.oo you can participate in cut and color classes overseen by top stylist. The classes are booked by Rudy Sprogis who can be contacted at 203 863 9300. You can also visit www.warrentricomi.com for more information.
BARCLAY BUTERA DISHES DECORATING
Famed, fashionable and trend setter in luxury decorating, Barclay Butera put some California sunshine in our gloom weather day sharing his story of success and the creative inspirations that have built his name into highly recognizable and sought after brand. Butera shares a family passion for decorating like us, with a mother who set the pace and helped him to pave his way into the industry. From that starting point, he has carefully and creatively made his own way by using fashion elements and couture in his designs.
He shares these tips:
Wallpaper adds depth and texture to a room.

Combine color (esp. different shades of the same family), pattern and texture in unexpected ways.

Use an area rug as a grounding aspect to a room.  Above living room features Tartan pattern by Barclay for Kravet.
Every room requires a splash of red.
For more info, check out Barclay’s website http://www.barclaybutera.com. You can also view and select prints, textured solids and color stories from his creative partnership with Kravet. We carry the collection at Tigerlily’s Greenwich!
LISTEN UP!
For more on the show, listen to the pod cast below. If you have any questions, topics you want to cover, please reach out to us via our websites tigerlilysgreeenwich.com, samanthaknapp.com, talkingtigerlilys.com

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Samantha Knapp

News travels fast– any story that takes longer than two minutes to tell is over before it starts. I should know I made my living telling stories as news reporter. My compensation was humble, but the experience was priceless. The best interviews come from reporters that are able to get to the truth of the story faster then others. Before anyone will tell you anything, it necessary for that person to trust you– to trust you are going to retell their story without bias. That is what drew me to reporting, my natural ability to bond with others. I considered it a gift, and I used to make a difference in the community. One day it could be as simple as giving a bargaining tip and the next day I could be at police headquarters pressuring police to solve a murder. Reporting will always be my passion, and in my heart. I found however, that there is more then one way to connect to people. As the daughter of the dynamic decorating duo Betsy & Robert Knapp, I laughingly say that I am genetically predisposed for creating beautiful accessories and living spaces. With a touch of their guidance and drawing on my inspirations, I created my decorative pillow collection, Samantha Knapp Atelier at Maisonettestore.com. Design gives me the chance to bond with clients on a personal level and build a partnership. Together we craft their living space that expresses my client’s personality and best vision of themselves. The idea for my book came as a natural progression-interactions with people..sprinkled with a few lessons torn from the pages of my “Sex in The City”. I have kissed a lot of frogs sitting on bachelor pads and am still searching for my prince in a “modern-day” castle. Though tough at times, I love the journey of being single. It is a time to celebrate. It is a time to be free of boundaries but not free of good taste. I hope it brings just as much enjoyment, smiles and helpful tidbits as it did to write it. What’s next? If you read this far, I believe I’ve hit the two minute mark and I am all timed out!
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Sam on the Scene with Better TV

March 17, 2010 at 12:17 pm by Samantha Knapp

Help in the Home Office

Always happy to help, I was thrilled to be invited into the home of Better TV correspondent Rhiannon Ally to dish on decorating. What seemed like a challenging project to redesign a home office for more function and personality fit was made simply by sticking to the basics and incorporating a few new ideas.  Check out how we went from basic to beautiful on a small budget.

http://www.better.tv/videos/m/29684068/home-office.htm#q=home+office

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Samantha Knapp

News travels fast– any story that takes longer than two minutes to tell is over before it starts. I should know I made my living telling stories as news reporter. My compensation was humble, but the experience was priceless. The best interviews come from reporters that are able to get to the truth of the story faster then others. Before anyone will tell you anything, it necessary for that person to trust you– to trust you are going to retell their story without bias. That is what drew me to reporting, my natural ability to bond with others. I considered it a gift, and I used to make a difference in the community. One day it could be as simple as giving a bargaining tip and the next day I could be at police headquarters pressuring police to solve a murder. Reporting will always be my passion, and in my heart. I found however, that there is more then one way to connect to people. As the daughter of the dynamic decorating duo Betsy & Robert Knapp, I laughingly say that I am genetically predisposed for creating beautiful accessories and living spaces. With a touch of their guidance and drawing on my inspirations, I created my decorative pillow collection, Samantha Knapp Atelier at Maisonettestore.com. Design gives me the chance to bond with clients on a personal level and build a partnership. Together we craft their living space that expresses my client’s personality and best vision of themselves. The idea for my book came as a natural progression-interactions with people..sprinkled with a few lessons torn from the pages of my “Sex in The City”. I have kissed a lot of frogs sitting on bachelor pads and am still searching for my prince in a “modern-day” castle. Though tough at times, I love the journey of being single. It is a time to celebrate. It is a time to be free of boundaries but not free of good taste. I hope it brings just as much enjoyment, smiles and helpful tidbits as it did to write it. What’s next? If you read this far, I believe I’ve hit the two minute mark and I am all timed out!
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Shopping that is easy to Digest!

March 16, 2010 at 5:53 pm by Samantha Knapp

Like fashion with its big show under the tents of Bryant Park, where sneak peaks are plentiful and new inspirations charge down the runway,  Interior Design has its revered week of resourcing under the careful direction of Architectural Digest and The New York Times. For four days this month, beginning this Thursday the 18th, the team at Architectural Digest kicks off its ninth collaboration of the interior inspirations with 300 vendors at this year’s Home Design Show. Packing Pier 94 until Sunday it is a design diva’ or dudes’ paradise.

I had a chance to sit down with Megan Reilly, marketing director of the event, to get an early scoop on the shopping what consumers can expect.  Reilly explain’s this year’s show as eye candy for both established decorators and those who like to dabble alike. The key to this year’s show, she says is accessibility translated in more then one way. First and foremost there is pricing that ranges from the highs to the lows with cash and carry items like a fire-engine red cappuccino machine that rivals Starbucks.

Making the show easy to navigate, the team devised a version of a pier mapquest with curated tours from members of the American Society for Interior Designers. Indeed, folks will be on hand to help you forge a direct path to the vendors that best suite your needs.  What’s more before you even get to the show floor, you can look at your own floor. Floor plans, that is with complimentary one on one consultations. Design professionals are  scheduled around the clock to lend their expert eye to your project at no cost.

Add to the mix, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, design seminars by industry leaders and a strong showcase by 1st Dibbs and there’s has never been a better way to spend the weekend.

I plan on heading out myself and hope to see many familiar faces, get new design ideas that I plan to share with my friends on Talking Tigerlily’s.

For More Information:

  • PIER 94
  • 12TH AVE. AT 55TH ST.
  • NEW YORK CITY

March 18 – 21, 2010

Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 10am – 6pm • Friday: 10am – 7pm

Thursday: Open to Trade and Preview Ticketholders

Website:http://www.archdigesthomeshow.com

Talking Tigerlily’s:

We love to hear from our listeners and readers. If you have ideas for our radio show or blog, reach out at samanthaknapp@me. com. Also listen to us every Tuesday 9:30AM-10:00AM on WGCH.COM. You can also visit the websites: samanthaknapp.com or tigerlilysgreenwich.com>

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Samantha Knapp

News travels fast– any story that takes longer than two minutes to tell is over before it starts. I should know I made my living telling stories as news reporter. My compensation was humble, but the experience was priceless. The best interviews come from reporters that are able to get to the truth of the story faster then others. Before anyone will tell you anything, it necessary for that person to trust you– to trust you are going to retell their story without bias. That is what drew me to reporting, my natural ability to bond with others. I considered it a gift, and I used to make a difference in the community. One day it could be as simple as giving a bargaining tip and the next day I could be at police headquarters pressuring police to solve a murder. Reporting will always be my passion, and in my heart. I found however, that there is more then one way to connect to people. As the daughter of the dynamic decorating duo Betsy & Robert Knapp, I laughingly say that I am genetically predisposed for creating beautiful accessories and living spaces. With a touch of their guidance and drawing on my inspirations, I created my decorative pillow collection, Samantha Knapp Atelier at Maisonettestore.com. Design gives me the chance to bond with clients on a personal level and build a partnership. Together we craft their living space that expresses my client’s personality and best vision of themselves. The idea for my book came as a natural progression-interactions with people..sprinkled with a few lessons torn from the pages of my “Sex in The City”. I have kissed a lot of frogs sitting on bachelor pads and am still searching for my prince in a “modern-day” castle. Though tough at times, I love the journey of being single. It is a time to celebrate. It is a time to be free of boundaries but not free of good taste. I hope it brings just as much enjoyment, smiles and helpful tidbits as it did to write it. What’s next? If you read this far, I believe I’ve hit the two minute mark and I am all timed out!
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Sam on the Scene: The Young Collectors’ Antiquarius After-Party @ Ron Rosa’s Louie’s

January 25, 2010 at 7:12 pm by Samantha Knapp

Sam on the Scene: The Young Collectors’ Antiquarius After-Party @ Ron Rosa’s Louie’s

Join Sam on the Scene and the Greenwich Young Collectors for some good old fashion fun. The Young Collectors went MAD!!! Mad-Men, that is to raise awareness for the Greenwich Historical Society’s Antiquarius opening night by hosting an After Party at Ron Rosa’s Louie’s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ-FKHjeQRk

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Samantha Knapp

News travels fast– any story that takes longer than two minutes to tell is over before it starts. I should know I made my living telling stories as news reporter. My compensation was humble, but the experience was priceless. The best interviews come from reporters that are able to get to the truth of the story faster then others. Before anyone will tell you anything, it necessary for that person to trust you– to trust you are going to retell their story without bias. That is what drew me to reporting, my natural ability to bond with others. I considered it a gift, and I used to make a difference in the community. One day it could be as simple as giving a bargaining tip and the next day I could be at police headquarters pressuring police to solve a murder. Reporting will always be my passion, and in my heart. I found however, that there is more then one way to connect to people. As the daughter of the dynamic decorating duo Betsy & Robert Knapp, I laughingly say that I am genetically predisposed for creating beautiful accessories and living spaces. With a touch of their guidance and drawing on my inspirations, I created my decorative pillow collection, Samantha Knapp Atelier at Maisonettestore.com. Design gives me the chance to bond with clients on a personal level and build a partnership. Together we craft their living space that expresses my client’s personality and best vision of themselves. The idea for my book came as a natural progression-interactions with people..sprinkled with a few lessons torn from the pages of my “Sex in The City”. I have kissed a lot of frogs sitting on bachelor pads and am still searching for my prince in a “modern-day” castle. Though tough at times, I love the journey of being single. It is a time to celebrate. It is a time to be free of boundaries but not free of good taste. I hope it brings just as much enjoyment, smiles and helpful tidbits as it did to write it. What’s next? If you read this far, I believe I’ve hit the two minute mark and I am all timed out!
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Antiquarius Opening Night

January 21, 2010 at 1:07 pm by Samantha Knapp

Antiquarius Opening Night

What’s Old is New Again! It’s been said hundreds of times over and never more true when it comes to antiques, re-purposing family heirlooms or trying to bring period pieces into current interior settings. The business of collectables continues to buzz, with experts scouring the four corners and bringing their wares to highly anticipated, yearly Antiquarius Antique Show.  I had the pleasure to be on the red carpet opening night. Link to the youtube video is below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2W6IZoWFH0

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Samantha Knapp

News travels fast– any story that takes longer than two minutes to tell is over before it starts. I should know I made my living telling stories as news reporter. My compensation was humble, but the experience was priceless. The best interviews come from reporters that are able to get to the truth of the story faster then others. Before anyone will tell you anything, it necessary for that person to trust you– to trust you are going to retell their story without bias. That is what drew me to reporting, my natural ability to bond with others. I considered it a gift, and I used to make a difference in the community. One day it could be as simple as giving a bargaining tip and the next day I could be at police headquarters pressuring police to solve a murder. Reporting will always be my passion, and in my heart. I found however, that there is more then one way to connect to people. As the daughter of the dynamic decorating duo Betsy & Robert Knapp, I laughingly say that I am genetically predisposed for creating beautiful accessories and living spaces. With a touch of their guidance and drawing on my inspirations, I created my decorative pillow collection, Samantha Knapp Atelier at Maisonettestore.com. Design gives me the chance to bond with clients on a personal level and build a partnership. Together we craft their living space that expresses my client’s personality and best vision of themselves. The idea for my book came as a natural progression-interactions with people..sprinkled with a few lessons torn from the pages of my “Sex in The City”. I have kissed a lot of frogs sitting on bachelor pads and am still searching for my prince in a “modern-day” castle. Though tough at times, I love the journey of being single. It is a time to celebrate. It is a time to be free of boundaries but not free of good taste. I hope it brings just as much enjoyment, smiles and helpful tidbits as it did to write it. What’s next? If you read this far, I believe I’ve hit the two minute mark and I am all timed out!
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Help for Haiti

January 20, 2010 at 6:05 pm by Samantha Knapp

Help for Haiti


While a distant problem, it is not beyond a local solution. We all have the power and the purse to do what we can to recognize the truly leveling course of events that the already impoverished Haiti  down on its knees.

I will be attending the attached event and hope to see many familiar faces and new ones who understand that community is the basis for all great things. When recognizing and supporting the efforts our own, we do in fact showcase what is truly wonderful about American and what can begin to develop for Haiti. Phoenix rising from the gift of giving in a devastated region forced to start anew.

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Samantha Knapp

News travels fast– any story that takes longer than two minutes to tell is over before it starts. I should know I made my living telling stories as news reporter. My compensation was humble, but the experience was priceless. The best interviews come from reporters that are able to get to the truth of the story faster then others. Before anyone will tell you anything, it necessary for that person to trust you– to trust you are going to retell their story without bias. That is what drew me to reporting, my natural ability to bond with others. I considered it a gift, and I used to make a difference in the community. One day it could be as simple as giving a bargaining tip and the next day I could be at police headquarters pressuring police to solve a murder. Reporting will always be my passion, and in my heart. I found however, that there is more then one way to connect to people. As the daughter of the dynamic decorating duo Betsy & Robert Knapp, I laughingly say that I am genetically predisposed for creating beautiful accessories and living spaces. With a touch of their guidance and drawing on my inspirations, I created my decorative pillow collection, Samantha Knapp Atelier at Maisonettestore.com. Design gives me the chance to bond with clients on a personal level and build a partnership. Together we craft their living space that expresses my client’s personality and best vision of themselves. The idea for my book came as a natural progression-interactions with people..sprinkled with a few lessons torn from the pages of my “Sex in The City”. I have kissed a lot of frogs sitting on bachelor pads and am still searching for my prince in a “modern-day” castle. Though tough at times, I love the journey of being single. It is a time to celebrate. It is a time to be free of boundaries but not free of good taste. I hope it brings just as much enjoyment, smiles and helpful tidbits as it did to write it. What’s next? If you read this far, I believe I’ve hit the two minute mark and I am all timed out!
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Talking Tigerlily’s Hits the Streets!

January 12, 2010 at 2:23 pm by Samantha Knapp

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Talking Tigerlily’s was proud to among the team helping SUSHISAMBA debut its Graffiti Gone Global art installation. Hot off the streets from Miami’s Art Basel weekend to the first ever showing of the international street fair exhibition in New York, SUSHISAMBA’s Graffiti Gone Global offers a multi-cultural exhibition that pays homage to street art interpretations from around the world.  Curated by James and Karla Murray and conceptualized by SUSHISAMBA’s Shimon Bokovza along with managing partners Danielle Billera and Matthew Johnson; the show offers works from more than 18 artists.

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Don’t miss your chance to see the works, meet the artists, speak with the curators, buy our first ever hardcover book and embrace the history and culture of street art at its best as the ladies of the lil help bring the design to the National Arts Club on Jan. 12th.  You can also listen to our podcast on wgch.com.  For more information visit “http://www.graffitigoneglobal.blogspot.com” www.graffitigoneglobal.blogspot.com


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Samantha Knapp

News travels fast– any story that takes longer than two minutes to tell is over before it starts. I should know I made my living telling stories as news reporter. My compensation was humble, but the experience was priceless. The best interviews come from reporters that are able to get to the truth of the story faster then others. Before anyone will tell you anything, it necessary for that person to trust you– to trust you are going to retell their story without bias. That is what drew me to reporting, my natural ability to bond with others. I considered it a gift, and I used to make a difference in the community. One day it could be as simple as giving a bargaining tip and the next day I could be at police headquarters pressuring police to solve a murder. Reporting will always be my passion, and in my heart. I found however, that there is more then one way to connect to people. As the daughter of the dynamic decorating duo Betsy & Robert Knapp, I laughingly say that I am genetically predisposed for creating beautiful accessories and living spaces. With a touch of their guidance and drawing on my inspirations, I created my decorative pillow collection, Samantha Knapp Atelier at Maisonettestore.com. Design gives me the chance to bond with clients on a personal level and build a partnership. Together we craft their living space that expresses my client’s personality and best vision of themselves. The idea for my book came as a natural progression-interactions with people..sprinkled with a few lessons torn from the pages of my “Sex in The City”. I have kissed a lot of frogs sitting on bachelor pads and am still searching for my prince in a “modern-day” castle. Though tough at times, I love the journey of being single. It is a time to celebrate. It is a time to be free of boundaries but not free of good taste. I hope it brings just as much enjoyment, smiles and helpful tidbits as it did to write it. What’s next? If you read this far, I believe I’ve hit the two minute mark and I am all timed out!
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Tigerlily’s Talks Antiques with NBCs Scarboroughs!

January 9, 2010 at 12:03 pm by Samantha Knapp

Talking Tigerlily’s: Sam  Shops with NBCS Scarboroughs!

The Talk at Tigerlily’s brings us back to 2009 when Sam hit the Scene with NBC’s Chuck Scarborough and his wife Ellen for a night of antiquing.  We tagged along with the dynamic couple at the Greenwich Historical Society’s Antiquarius opening night. From small antiques to large statement items, the Old Greenwich Civic Center was packed with world renowned antique dealers.  The Scarboroughs shared inside expert advice on what’s best to buy as a couple and why fundraising for a good cause is so important.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPsXt27St6M

If you want Tigerlily’s to Talk about you and want Sam to come to your Scene, visit our website, tigerlilysgreenwich.com and email us! Don’t forget to listen to Talking Tigerlily’s every Tuesday between 9:30-10:00 AM onWGCH.com.


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Samantha Knapp

News travels fast– any story that takes longer than two minutes to tell is over before it starts. I should know I made my living telling stories as news reporter. My compensation was humble, but the experience was priceless. The best interviews come from reporters that are able to get to the truth of the story faster then others. Before anyone will tell you anything, it necessary for that person to trust you– to trust you are going to retell their story without bias. That is what drew me to reporting, my natural ability to bond with others. I considered it a gift, and I used to make a difference in the community. One day it could be as simple as giving a bargaining tip and the next day I could be at police headquarters pressuring police to solve a murder. Reporting will always be my passion, and in my heart. I found however, that there is more then one way to connect to people. As the daughter of the dynamic decorating duo Betsy & Robert Knapp, I laughingly say that I am genetically predisposed for creating beautiful accessories and living spaces. With a touch of their guidance and drawing on my inspirations, I created my decorative pillow collection, Samantha Knapp Atelier at Maisonettestore.com. Design gives me the chance to bond with clients on a personal level and build a partnership. Together we craft their living space that expresses my client’s personality and best vision of themselves. The idea for my book came as a natural progression-interactions with people..sprinkled with a few lessons torn from the pages of my “Sex in The City”. I have kissed a lot of frogs sitting on bachelor pads and am still searching for my prince in a “modern-day” castle. Though tough at times, I love the journey of being single. It is a time to celebrate. It is a time to be free of boundaries but not free of good taste. I hope it brings just as much enjoyment, smiles and helpful tidbits as it did to write it. What’s next? If you read this far, I believe I’ve hit the two minute mark and I am all timed out!
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