New Jewelry from Lizzie Fortunato...ugh, so fantastic!
Found thanks to That's Happy.
from {BLACK. WHITE. YELLOW.} by Jessica
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Displaying Collections in the Home - Ben Brougham's New York City Studio
Isn't that a wonderful collection on the wall with a fantastic paint color for
the background? This is Ben Brougham's studio in New York City. Ben
is from over the pond (the UK) and is a prop stylist who moved to the Big
Apple 5 years ago. He now also helps curate for Jonathan Adler stores.
Wall Paint = Benjamin Moore's Surf Blue
Notice that he did not paint all the walls in the room Surf Blue. This
is the other side to the bedroom. As you can see Ben is quite the collector
with all sorts of collections from pillows to wall art, glass and much more.
You can see his mirror collection on this wall.
A wonderful image of the opposite wall
through the view of one of his mirrors.
Ben also collects all sorts of rugs which he uses to completely cover
the floor of his studio. He scours Ebay among other sources to purchase
his rugs. Exceptions are the Union Jack and Zebra rugs which are from
Jonathan Adler.
Ben has some fantastic tips for collecting that he follows.
I love that the kitchen and hallway are painted in a dark color.
It really brings out the color of the paintings and other items
and fabric in the room.
Ben hangs his prized Liberty print bike on the wall. You'll notice that his drapes
are from IKEA but customized with vintage fabric. That's a great tip right there on
a super economical way to dress up any window on a budget.
His collections are curated and displayed in groups.
Midcentury Modern Glass (which I collect as well)
Colored glass bottom vases and a vintage yellow straw phone.
Just a few of the types of items that Ben collects.
I love the different tiered night
stand and portraits on the wall.
I hope you enjoyed Ben's apartment and gleaned some
ideas for collecting and displaying collections. I do
recommend Jonathan Adler's book if you like interiors
that have a bit of whimsy and eclectic flavor. Adler's
interiors or chic but fun at the same time.
So do any of you have collections? I think I'm addicted
to collecting things (not good since I'm probably a hoarder.)
What sort of items do you collect? I've dabbled in everything
from vintage Christmas ornaments to mercury glass, midcentury
modern glass, vintage costume jewelry, tea cups, Fireking... I
wonder of shoes, clothes and books also count as collections...
from Alkemie by noreply@blogger.com (Alkemie)
3 Inspirational Images to Carry You Over the Weekend
I just fell in love with this image. What a way to make
the outdoors like a fantastical and wonderful place!
Dining outdoors under stringed lights and candles? Can
it possibly get any more beautiful and romantic?
The countryside in England and the Cotswolds are definitely not overrated.
Who can resist the gorgeous country side and quaint villages that come
straight out of history? Many of the wealthy and stars like Madonna have
homes in the Cotswolds.
Photos: 1.) Space For Inspiration via Just Splendid 2.) Everything Fabulous
Cath Kidston's London Home
Cath Kidston is a textile and home accessories mogul from London.
She is well known for her vintage inspired floral prints and polk-a-dot
textiles and accessories. In the most recent issue of Lonny magazine,
she opened her London home up and it I must say that it is a very fun
home filled with all the items she loves.
She is not shy when it comes to using bold colors.
I love the chartreuse fabric on the chair.
Her home is very much a home that is lived in.
Classic Cath Kidston styled pillow.
You can tell that Cath loves to scour flea markets
for many of her treasure and inspirations.
Cath had a small toilet room done up in a collage. I
suppose one certainly wouldn't be bored in this bathroom...
Cath Kidston started her line with exactly this type of floral
designs and motifs - around the door and inside the room.
The floral pattern is not dense and it is tempered
by a white floor and white accessories.
The bathroom is classic white and has a
very clean and comfortable feel to it.
Of course paired with Cath Kidston toiletries...
Cath Kidston plate.
Now that is one expansive dining room -
one could definitely hold a party here!
Cath Kidston has a number of books in print but I think
this book of hers fairs better in my humble opinion.
Here' a sneak peak into her book. She has great ideas
and inspiration for what to do with vintage fabric.
I personally would have trouble doing up an entire room
in floral patterns, however I do love having a touch of
floral here and there. Cath Kidston has a wonderful and
fun home. I hope you enjoyed the tour of her home as
much as I did.
Thoughts? Opinions? Could you do an entire room in
floral patterns?
from Alkemie by noreply@blogger.com (Alkemie)
Lifestyle Designer Maria Gabriela Brito of NYC
I recently came across a chic "Lifestyle Designer" named Maria Gabriela Brito.
Maria is originally from Venezuela and her firm is in the Big Apple (New York
City.) She gave up a corporate law career to do what she loves which is art,
interiors, shops and showrooms.
She helps clients in not only designing their home spaces but also tutoring them
about wine, how to purchase art and finding an individual sense of style. (It doesn't
hurt that she's married to a Brazilian wine aficionado.)
I especially liked her choice in art in her own home.
And what she's done for other clients. Love the image on the
wall and the Union Jack chair. As many of you know, I'm a
sucker for the Union Jack and art that features the Queen... And
no I'm not English .
I love how she has pops of color in the room but it's not
overwhelming either and still keeps its sense of poshness
(probably not a word but oh well.)
Definitely can't afford that bag but it certainly makes for a great photo shoot.
Love the scarf.
I'm a magpie at heart so I have to say
the shoes definitely caught my eye.
As with most New York condos, the kitchen is not large but
the space is used cleverly while still leaving one side open
so it still feels airy. Very functional.
Love her outfit in this photo! Super Chic, although
it's not what the main point of the photo is...
Another fantastic choice in art work.
This looks like a homey and lived in room.
The wallpaper is a lot of fun.
Hope you enjoyed a taste of Maria's style
and gleaned some ideas for yourself.
If you are interested in seeing more New York spaces, I highly
recommend this magazine which I subscribe to: New York Spaces.
I have a link to Amazon so you can find information about the magazine
but I would not recommend buying it from Amazon. For some odd reason
the subscription fee on Amazon is unusally high. You can usually get a
subscription for much less (I don't remember exactly but in the $10-$15
range.)
Perfectly Flawed: New Work by Stina Persson
September 9 – October 1, 2010
Opening reception September 9, 7-9 pm
RSVP info[at]galleryhanahou[dot]com
In her new solo show “Perfectly Flawed,” Stockholm artist Stina Persson abandons her digital safety net to create unaltered works that are beautifully imperfect – or imperfectly beautiful – as a response to the increasingly flawless images with which we surround ourselves.
Over the course of 10+ years working as a commercial illustrator, Stina has found herself conforming to trends of narrowing hips and ever-smoother skin by digitally altering her original watercolors, often without prompting from a client: edges have gradually become cleaner, features more defined, and the painterly more photographic.
Fully conscious of going down this “slippery slope of adjusting, fixing, and retouching,” Stina is ready to see the handmade, crooked, and flawed gain appeal, an aesthetic inspired by the 1970s, when social and environmental issues didn’t take a back seat to Botox in the public consciousness. For her newest work, the artist asked herself what would happen if she didn’t scan, didn’t retouch, and didn’t work digitally at all. The result of that question is a series of more than 30 new works on paper, watercolor pieces of women with running paint, unconventional color choices, and skewed perspective – imperfections that are natural, unsettling, and beautiful.
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