Celebrated interior designer Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz has had a busy year. Among his many high profile projects, he completed a residence for Sean “Diddy” Combs (a project that has been 5 years in the making!), a very chic lobby for 160 Wooster which is a new luxury apartment building in downtown Manhattan, as well as the redesign of the showroom and studio for ABYU, the bespoke lighting company he owns with his partner Steve Wine. And that’s just a small sampling of what he’s been up to so it’s no surprise that a little R&R is in order this holiday season! I caught up with Benjamin recently to hear all about his holiday plans which, of course, includes plenty of afternoon naps! Here’s the scoop:
What are you planning for the holidays this year?
I’m staying in fabulous New York City for the holidays…it’s the first time in three years. I plan to exercise, take naps in the afternoon, go out for brunch and dinners, visit museums, go to the movies, go shopping, and above all, spend time with my partner at home by the fire watching old movies…
What’s your favorite gift to give others for the holidays?
Experiences! A great dinner, theater or dance performance, a great trip, a surprise party…anything you can remember later on in life which requires no other storage than your mind.
What’s on your own holiday wish list?
Maybe a new laptop. I might upgrade my iPhone and for sure book a few more trips for 2010.
Photo: Sarah Krulwich/The New York Times
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