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old never dies 20 May, 2010

In proof my “perpetual historicity of the design” theory, I came across this article in NY Mag. NeoVictorian, NeoVersailles, NeoCountry…everything old is new again. It’s just a circle of life, which means that quality vintage will never go out of style. Transformed, reinvented, repurposed, reupholstered but it WILL go on. Make it a new investment.

Babel chair by Dutch design phenom Marcel Wanders ($530 at xo-design.com; available in late 2010).

Vintage chair with painted linen seat by Caitlin Conlow ($375 at Funkiture).

Baroque-style frames in translucent plastic ($12.95 at Site)

Sawhorse-leg table made of oak and powder-coated steel by South African design team Egg ($5,800 at Amaridian).

Bollywood mirror with digitally printed designs by Paola Navone ($2,690 at Property)

Customizable brass hanging candelabra by Lindsey Adelman ($4,800 at Matter).

Glass table with turned-column legs ($7,995 at ABC Carpet & Home).

Louisa settee with ragged cotton-and-linen upholstery ($2,498 at Anthropologie).

Acrylic Julius Caesar mini-bust by Jeffrey Harris ($30 at Hadley Antiques)

White lacquered-wood table by Romani Saccani ($4,200 at Property)

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farrow and ball wallpapers 17 May, 2010

It seems like the aftermath of the Legends of La Cienega will feed my blog posts for quite a while now. But with my weakness for all sorts of wallcoverings, I couldn’t not to write about the fabulous Farrow and Ball, a European paint and wallpaper company. Large variety and colorways, generous samples size but what really made me stand and stare is the quality. The printing techniques allow the paint to have the textured vintage, almost nostalgic, feel as if every ornament was pressed in by hand. A truly European quality.

Don’t know where to start? Or, like me, getting lost in too many irresistible choices? flip through online inspiration magazines “Key Looks with Color” and “Feel Good Rooms” by Homes and Gardens with association with Farrow and Ball.

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erin petson 14 May, 2010

My recent art find that I can’t get over is amazing Erin Petson, a Brit artist and illustrator working with mixed media.

Her love of drawing, mark making and montage create powerful and provocative images.
Her subjects have a mystical energy that is ethereal and edgy.
Erin’s delicate creations have a paper doll like quality they have been described as bondage leaning Glam Fashion-vintage assemblages.

And I couldn’t have said it better. Now you know what’s on my computer wallpaper background.

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mecox on la cienega 13 May, 2010

I’m sure anyone of you have ever felt at home when entering a furniture showroom. Well, I just discovered my furniture heaven last weekend. Even though my personal style changes pretty often, Mecox is the representation of everything ME this summer from the accessories, to the books, to the dog. The only thing missing is the ocean view.

Relaxed yet sophisticated, pared-down yet intellectual… I know which site I’ll be checking quite often.

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restoration to basics 22 April, 2010

The spring collection of Restoration Hardware is really fresh and inspiring. For a while I lost RH from my view as their blue-brown color palette got, let’s be honest, jaded. I’m so glad to see them revived and back on my top list. Aged woods, natural linens and jutes, intellectual collectibles and TRUNKS…lots of trunks! What else a girl need for a pleasant summery weekend. My mind has already moved in with all these goodies into that French Old Mill House in the Town of Plaisance from the May AD issue. Stop by if you ever in the area:)

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