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: : red.house on apartment therapy
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: red.house
: : I'm not in Sweden quite yet.....my plane leaves in a few hours. and I wanted to share some exciting news before I left.my friends .eric & abby. just informed me that our apartment has made it onto .apartment therapy.! how fun it was to read someone else's description of our place! thank you apartment therapy!! I'm thrilled and honored!
okay, now I'm leaving....for real this time. see you in a few weeks!!
Peter Pennoyer
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: desire to inspire
Peter Pennoyer is a classicist in the manner of the master nineteenth century gentlemen-architects - "elegance in the manipulation of traditional forms". His buildings are beautiful and classic based in historical fact, referenced by historical taste and style but truly livable and relevant in the twenty-first century. Beauty, utility, fitness - words that his multifaceted and holistic architectural firm hold as central principles
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Madame Butterfly at the Met!
11/21/2008, 15:00 | Original Site: ::Surroundings::
Sara Krulwich/The New York Times
I'm so excited as tomorrow I'm heading off to NYC with my friend Rob to hear Madama Butterfly at the Met! Several years ago I played in the orchestra for a local production. But... The Met! I wrote about the newly refurbished Swarovski chandeliers a couple of months ago and I now I get to see them in all their dazzling brilliance in person!
I'm also very excited to see the work of world renowned set designer Michael Levine. Michael has designed sets and costumes for major opera companies in North America and Europe including Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Teatro alla Scala, Vienna State Opera, and Paris Opera. Levine received his early training at the Ontario College of Art in his native Toronto and London?s Central School of Art and Design. His many awards include a Gemini award for Best Production Design for the movie September Songs, Paris Critics? Prize for Britten?s Midsummer Night?s Dream at Aix en Provence, and Edinburgh Festival Music and Arts award for the Canadian Opera Company?s production of Bluebeard?s Castle/Erwartung.
Here are some images from the 2006 Met production, courtesy of Seen and Heard International.
The role of Butterfly's 3 yr. old son was played by a puppet, handled in the Japanese Banraku puppetry tradition of direct manipulation of head and body parts by puppeteers.
The late Anthony Minghella with "Madame Butterfly"
And here is a fun little montage I pulled together in anticipation of my adventure! I love the Fornasetti Opera dishes!
Madame Butterfly by Surroundings
A Fantasy Movie Set
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: The Peak of Chic
On a whim, I decided to play set decorator and throw together a fantasy 1930s bedroom. I think Carole Lombard would look quite smart in this bedroom. I don't envision Joan Crawford in it though. I hear she was quite the rounder, and my pristine bedroom set might end up in shambles!
How about these velvet roman shades from Pottery Barn? White and grey were de rigeur back in the 1930s (and still are in my book!), and the velvet provides just the right amount of sheen. Shine, shimmer, and gleam are very important when one is designing a decadent boudoir!
And of course you've got to have some satin and silk, such as these quilted silk throws from Schweitzer Linen. I'd use either the cream or white.
I would have to find some place for Jonathan Adler's Montmartre table, because you have to have some type of Neoclassical element in the room. Or maybe you need a few...
...in which case I would use the Athena stencil and paint this Greek motif on every door in the room.
This acrylic pedestal from Richman Design would look fabulous in a corner with some type of urn on top. Perhaps a ceramic one with lilies in it? Or, what about an alabaster urn lamp?
I might use this old Western Electric rotary phone, but I would prefer it in white. If you're going to schedule social engagements or liaisons, you really should do it in style.
The leading lady would have to wear the appropriate attire for such a room. No flannel pjs!! But we wouldn't want our leading lady to dress (or undress) like Gypsy Rose Lee either, so this robe is glamorous but tasteful too.
Keep in mind that the next time you're on television or in a movie, your eyes will really stand out if you use false eyelashes. And as long as we're going with the glamour theme, what about these feather lashes from shu uemura.
Image at top: A still from the 1935 movie "Top Hat"; set design by Van Nest Polglase
Tagged: Five Things to Love About My State
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: katiedid
Stalagmites and Stalactites in the California Caves in the Gold Country
2) I love the extremes, like:
Mt. Whitney, the highest Peak in the contiguous United States
Death Valley, The lowest place on earth, and the hottest in the United States
The Redwood Trees, the biggest trees on earth
Lake Tahoe, the biggest Alpine Lake in the United States
3) I love the varied architecture and architects, like:
Frank Lloyd Wright's Walker Residence in Carmel
Greene and Greene's Gamble House in Pasadena (where I grew up), a prime example of Bungalow Style Architecture
Frank Gehry's Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles
4) I love that we can do all this within a few hours drive:
Horseback ride in the Mammoth Mountains in the Eastern Sierras
Fish at Lake George
Cross Country Ski in Bear Valley
Play wave tag in Newport Beach 
Hang out at the beach in Laguna
5) I love that California has a Cuisine named after it and world famous wine country:
Alice Waters, co-founder of the esteemed restaurant, Chez Panisse, in Berkeley, California is usually credited with originating "California Cuisine". The emphasis on using fresh ingredients in season grown by local farms garnered her reputation as the proprietress of one of the top 50 restaurants in the world.
Photo by Brent Miller, WineCountry.com
Then there is the Napa Valley, or what I like to call "the Valley of the Gods". It is stunningly beautiful and produces some of the best wine in the world.
OK....that is my five things.
But, as much as I have tried, I cannot wittle it down to five. I have to add:
What would we do without it?
And this:
California, the home of The Happiest Place on Earth
Kay....I'm done now. And I am tagging:
Life & Style Magazine...
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: MadeByGirl
Opposites Attract
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: BluelinesI recently added a new book to my illustrated children's book collection, called "Opposites" by Brian Wildsmith.
It was originally published in 1967 and is still in print.
My Breathing Space Continues...
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: * Terramia *
where my mind is
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: red.house
: : more longing......refreshing dips in the ocean, old charm, swedish cinnamon buns, coffee and raspberry lemonade on the patio. Sweden is so wonderful in the summertime!!these photos are from Swedish design magazine .sköna hem. , showing a house in the archipelago outside of Stockholm.
Working a lot now!
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: Karin's Style Blog
Book Klatch
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: The Peak of Chic
For those of you in Atlanta, I'd like to invite you to a talk I'm giving tomorrow night on one of my favorite subjects- design books. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11 at the Barnes & Noble at the Peach shopping center (2900 Peachtree Road). We'll start gathering around 7pm, and the talk will begin at 7:30. The proceeds from sales will benefit the Cathedral Preschool. Come support a worthy cause!
Shop Etsy: Bedside Manner
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: Bluelines
Posted by ScottIf you are like me and have terrible sneezing fits in the middle of the night, why not treat yourself to one of these guys i found on Etsy?
At least you'll be sneezing bedside in style.
I like the lighthearted playfulness of these three, but there are a ton to choose from. Check them out!
Atlanta's Big Read
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: style court
Remember this past post about Francis Cugat's Art Deco work that was used for the original 1925 cover of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby? I thought of it when I heard about The Literary Center's Big Read. Atlantans ages 12 to 112 are encouraged to read Fitzgerald's acclaimed book -- as an individual or with others -- between now and June 2009. A variety of Gatsby-related events including film screenings and performances will take place in coming months. The $10 edition of the book would make a great stocking stuffer too. Click here for more details.
Image courtesy Princeton University Library.
Sol Sugar
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: * Terramia *
Dazzling acrylic paintings by Brandy Saturley of Sol Sugar Designs here in Victoria... I showcased some of her colourful, curvaceous pieces from her Toe collection awhile back.Literally a neighbour of mine (James Bay... yah!!), Brandy's art is incredibly vibrant and full of exquisite detail. She is inspired by the ocean and the colour blue which resonates as a dance of rigorous patterns throughout her pieces. So lively and whimsical... I adore her work.
Jivi Sethi
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: Rang-Decor {Interior Ideas predominantly Indian}
A colonial daybed with vibrant cushions by Jivi, Sadr, Iris & Soleh. Glass paintings of Lord Hanuman & Ganesha on a Kashmiri screen. 
The terrace dining table has black stone platter with patterned jasmine inlay work, sculpture by M J Enas & block print poppy table cloth by Brigitte Singh
Painting by Haku Shah in the dining room, with doors salvaged from an old mansion. ( I love restorations:-)
The dining table all set with black marble inlay side plates, granite & bidri work tea-light holders and old brass oil lamps from Kerala on the consoles & Italian lamp overhead provide lovely light.
Seen here are Chinese Inlay and lacquer work of birds & bedside chest with Antje Weber sculpture.
I am a sucker for traditional oil lamps:-)) Here is a collection of brass lamps from Tamil Nadu, lithograph of a monument on the wall, a Lord Shiva mask from Varanasi & gold plated vegetables are served on a bidri work platter from his "Design Laboratory"(images from elledecor magazine, Feb-Mar 2008)
Modern Economy Online Sample Sale - October 8 and 9
09/28/2008, 10:03 | Original Site: designer's library Sorry, I've been away from this blog. The biggest thing coming up is Modern Economy's (first ever) Online Sale starting Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 9:00 AM (PST).
After getting many requests to bring this sale to cities everywhere, I figured the best thing is just to put practically the entire sale online to give everyone a taste of what our sales are like. As usual, everything will be up to 80% off. Although this is a sample sale, much of our merchandise is first quality overstock. And just like our regular city-based sales, it's only for a limited time. Originally, I had planned for it to be 24-hour sale, but I've extended it another day. This sale is now only 48-hours long. So arrive early to our website for the best selection!
And join our mailing list, too. Individuals on our list will get special privileges and will also be entered in a drawing to win $200 in merchandise.
Here are some of the products you'll find at the sale:
A selection of cotton and wool rugs and bags from Angela Adams.
Tablecloth, napkins, dishtowels from Simrin
Adorable and stylish vases from Joana Mendicino.
Eco-friendly hemp and linen pillows by Balanced Design.
feeling lucky on 080808
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
{that mermaid lamp & painted twisted wood side table ~ yes please, without delay! they were found in a ghislaine vinas brilliantly designed bedroom, but not sure where she found them. hmmm. . . . .}
{the baby le cornue ~ not that i have a kitchen to put it in at this moment but if i somehow acquired this by a fortunate turning of events i'd find a way to utilize it until i have the place to have it properly installed. and it would become a family heirloom for ever more!}
{this armoire for my little girl's things ~it would be the perfect place to display & store, and i really could use this right about now. i've been saving this from my martha stewart inspiration projects folder}
{a carry over from yesterday's post ~ i am ready to spend a week's retreat here, asap. or maybe make this my full-time home even? first off, i adore the ocean ~ i grew up there and always long to return when i'm away. secondly, i love swings and almost any style of swing chair. thirdly, porches that have places to relax with friends are always a part of my "necessities for houses" list. lastly, that view ~ 'nough said.}
{ok, so this is way over the top, but this is a lucky day so i'm just putting it out there for fun. . . . . a 1956 drophead coupe convertible in mint condition. oh my i would die just to be able to sit in it much less drive it. and i swoon just imagining what it would be like to own this beauty. i'd sell everything i own, including my soul, to the devils for that one.}Rockett St. George...
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