Bright and Shiny

I needed these bright and happy Saarinen tulip stools to balance out the intensity of that chandelier earlier! 

And by the way, the combo of the teal wall color with the gold lampshade color is the hottest new fashion trend in London right now...

image from Hive Modern

Brutal Baby!

This gorgeous brutalist chandelier off of 1stDibs is so intense, isn't it?  I may love it even more when the light is off and you can see the deep recesses, and hear the call of the dark side...

Imagine the many different styles of interior this can fit.  It offers an amazing opportunity for counterpoint with your decor, each highlighting the best of the other...

image from 1stDibs

Fallen Princesses...

Canadian photograher Dina Goldstein has really outdone herself with these.  A series of photographs called Fallen Princesses (click through to the project specific blog) which details what happens after the happy ending, which isn't always ever after.  She reinstates the darker side of fairy tales, which had been Disney'd out, with a modern twist.

photos by Dina Goldstein

King Of The Road...

You know I always have my little Lumix with me, and I try to find interesting details in the most everyday of things...here's my take on a trip on the LIRR.  I liked that little piece of popcorn.

Jet-Set: Parisian Modernist Style

There is never too little time to take in an architectural wonder. . . even on a quick jet-set to Paris: 

Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris

photos by Richard Ishida, Adrian Welch

It was winter in New York...

Now that Spring reared its head for only a day, and we're back to winter weather, it feels very much like this...

Actually, this amazing building has such a power and clarity.  While I don't agree with the politics, this architectural propaganda is undeniably iconic.

photo by Deborah Delaney

Dreamscapes...

I was leavin' on a jet plane and didn't know when I'd be back again...it was so relaxing and inspiring shooting the cotton candy fantasies right outside my window.  Happy Friday everyone!  Have a wonderful and dreamy weekend.

images by Bryant Keller

Shiny happy people...

...like shiny, happy floors!  Bring on the sheen Gene!

image from Veranda

Lost in my thoughts...

Stylish, no?

photo by Scott Schuman

image from the Sartorialist

The Power Of Vulnerability

Happy Valentine's Day...again :)

Happy Valentine's Day

Timeless beauty...

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!  

Have You Any Wool?

Yes, this is an oldie, but what a goodie.  Back in 2006, artist Jean Luc Cornec installed this flock of sheep made of recycled telephones and chords at the Museum Fur Kommunikation in Frankfort, Germany.  How charming and moving.  They speak so much to keeping a mind toward new uses for man-made materials and offer hope for our ever changing future.  Bravo.

Anyone ever feel like this little outsider?

The Grass is Always Greener...

This pavilion, by designer Pamela Pierce, built around a collection of 18th century stone doors and windows, may well be perfect.  I love the symmetry and this simple, stunning structure floating on the gorgeous, green lawn...

thank you to Cote de Texas

image from Veranda

Beautiful things...

I simply cannot get enough of beautiful things, and have both very visceral and very physical responses to them.  Imagine how I much be feeling looking at these items:  

A 40's Monkey fur coat from Torso Vintages in San Francisco.

A set of 6 "Champagne" chairs by Laverne at Galerie Yves Gastou.

A set of Wedgewood breakfast cups, saucers, and tea plates through Bardith. 

A pair of brass geometric form vases from Gustavo Olivieri.

A heavy rope work bracelet in 18 carat gold from Waldman Van Lennep.

All stunning, all timeless, all beautiful, all for sale!  Hide the credit cards, kids.  :)

images from respective vendors

The Invisible Man...

How incredible are these photographs from Chinese artist Liu Bolin?  These are from two different series--'Camouflage' and 'Hiding In The City'.  Mr. Bolin has said he's inspired by not fitting into modern society and his work represents the diminishing humanity of that same society.  Also, he sees his work as a silent protest against the Chinese government's persecution of artists.  Powerful.  I find it has huge resonance long after the initial viewing, giving the viewer plenty of room for interpretation and lots of food for thought.  Astounding, no?...

images from telegraph.co.uk
photography by Liu Bolin