You all know that I have a soft spot for anything French. I can wander for hours at…
gerard butler’s new york loft 16 April, 2010
Am I the only one at ahhh with Gerard Butler’s New York Loft. I’m even ready to forgive him the Bounty Hunter. (Seriously, Gerry, don’t sell yourself cheap). But this apartment, if you can call it that, is definitely worthy of the King Leonidas. And may be it’s not completely my cup of tea design wise, I can appreciate the quality “aged” work that so often goes sour Disneyland.
So we are talking about 3,300-square-foot loft in Chelsea, Manhattan located on 6 and 7 floors. the actor worked with architect Alexander Gorlin and film designer Elvis Restaino for years to complete the masterpiece, and for me the time was well spent as the place looks like it’s been there forever.
According to AD, the loft boasts, “13-foot-tall mahogany doors; a ceiling and wall frescos; plaster walls chipped and mottled with age; massive columns supporting limestone lions; crystal chandeliers casting spidery shadows,” and plenty of furnishings from New York décor mecca ABC Carpet & Home.
addicted to addiction collection 11 April, 2010
I just LOVE mirrors, no wonder I have several of them in every room. Let’s take living room, for instance: Rococo-ish mirror above the council, screen divider with aged-mirror inserts, mirrored top side tables, eglomise mirrored coffee table…and 3 convex mirrors I bought for the bedroom but still keep them as display on the shelf in the living room.
Wow, I’ve never though I’m THAT crazy about mirrors. They bring chick and sparkle with the morning sun. So when I found the Addiction Collection, my long life dream came true. Mirrors as art give another excuse to put the mirrors in the space.
But all of us addicted in US have to wait till they open the shop online section, as all the distributors are only in France so far.
<images via www.addictioncollection.com>
san francisco conduit 10 April, 2010
No, I’m not going to give you the tour of SF underground. Conduit is the absolutely handsome restaurant which got its name from the circumstances. When Stenley Saitowitz| Natoma Architects‘ team stepped on the ground floor of the commercial space in a new residential building, all they saw is a low ceiling and a tangled maze of plumbing, sprinkler and electrical conduits serving the residences above.
So when impossible to cover, make it to stand out. Who might have thought that galvanized and copper conduit can look so stylish and unique. Talking about design on the budget, i bet these guys didn’t have to break the piggy bank.
<images via www.archdaily.com>
the old new: malachite 9 April, 2010
As Mr. Wearstler is moving away from her “David-Hicks phase” (on which I’m yet to do the old new post) and into the “Tony-Duquette phase”, this new comparison is quite an obvious one. Malachite and its luscious pattern has been a signature of the world-famous designer. Native Angelino, Tony Duquette was the first American designer to held a single-man exhibition in Louvre Museum, Paris. Then recent burst of interest to the artist has been boosted by the book “More is More: Tony Duquette” published by Hutton Willkinson, Duquette’s business partner.
By the way, don’t forget to vote for your favorite at the end of the post.
The OLD: Tony Duquette (1914 – 1999)
Dawnridge dining (Duquette’s home in LA) featuring malachite wall finish, tableware and his signature malachite cotton pattern tablecloth.
The NEW: Kelly Wearstler (200?)
Viceroy Miami
Malachite veneer, malachite pattern fabric, walnut wood panels, lots of mirrors and even the punch of red…locate 10 differences
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andrea joseph’s sketchbook 6 April, 2010
Thanks to the Richworks’ post on doodle art I came across an uber-talented UK artist and illustrator Andrea Joseph. Her sketches reminded that no matter how advanced the graphic design technologies are, nothing can beat the power of the human made art. Make me feel like pulling out those colored pencils I tucked away with all this Sketchup work. The incredible personality of her sketches make me feel like I already know her. The only thing left to do is to ge the project where I could use her prints.
Visit Andrea’s blog for the endless source of inspiration and a piece of sultry British humor.
<images via www.andreajoseph24.blogspot.com>