You all know that I have a soft spot for anything French. I can wander for hours at…
asian art exhibit 6 March, 2010
Don’t even ask me how I found this images. It was one of those link, following link, following link situations. The Masters of Bamboo art exhibition took place in the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco in 2007. A bit too long a go, but I just find this shapes so gentle and inspirational so I couldn’t help but stick them here in my notepad. Hope you’ll enjoy them just as much as I did.
Flower basket entitled Shimmering of Heated Air, approx. 1969, by Shono Shounsai
Galaxy, 2001. By Honda Syôryû
Spherical Dream, 2003, by Monden Yuichi
Model for Funabashi Shore Park Exhibition, dated 1999. By Kawashima Shigeo
<images via www.asianart.org>
the old new:tree mural 6 March, 2010
I’m a strong believer that everything new is long forgotten old. And being a huge fan of history, I find the past the best source of inspiration. So with that in mind, i decided to start the new category on my blog, called “the old new” where I would post any “now-then” projects that cross my path.
The first one is Mary MacDonald vs. Paul Poiret.
The NEW: Living room of Jennifer and Bert Salke’s house in Beverly Hills. Designed by Mary MacDonald. Mural by Jefferson Miles.
The OLD: 1924. Bedroom by Paul Poiret, a famous French fashion designer, whose passion occasionally has spread into the interior design world. 
Here’s the bohemian bedroom with ethereal Asian-inspired tree and oriental rugs with heavy tassels. 
So which one is your favorite?
<images via www.marymacdonald.com and www.access.decorati.com>
google for vivaldi 4 March, 2010
To honor the birthday of the world famous composer and violin genius Antonio Vivaldi, born in Venice in 1678. He was nicknamed the Red Priest on account of his red hair and ordination in 1703. 
The Four Seasons, a popular series of four violin concerti, is his best-known work and is representative of the baroque period in European art music.
Here are extracts from my favorites:
kensie color 3 March, 2010
I’m absolutely in love with the new collection from Kensie. Dreamy greys, whites and bright coral…can’t wait to turn this color palette into an interior.
When I think of pretty I think of you…
<images via www.kensie.com>
best $4 ever spent 2 March, 2010
I picked up this blooming cherry branch at the local grocery store for $4 and couldn’t be happier this morning when enjoying it every time I pass by the dining. The scientists lately figured out (!) that happiness in life consists of little moments of being happy. This is definitely one of those.
