tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66278906523025969302024-03-14T04:08:09.064-04:00Design IdiomInspiring creativity, Angela Hicks shares her thoughts on art, architecture and product design via Design Idiom.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-84342138915808753382016-10-20T17:05:00.001-04:002016-10-21T13:19:47.737-04:00Mike Tesch: Ad Man or Artist?<div style="text-align: left;">
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You might remember the award winning ad campaign that put FedEx on the map, "When it absolutely, positively, has to be there overnight." We have Mike Tesch to thank for that clever TV spot. We can also applaud Mike Tesch for his involvement in some very memorable Dunkin Donuts and Tonka Toys ad campaigns.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Tesch has won over 500 awards and was voted to ADWEEKS All American Creative Team. His work can be seen in the Smithsonian Institute and more recently, his work has become available to the public! His artwork that is! </span></div>
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After his departure from the advertising world, Mike Tesch picked up his paintbrushes and seemingly never put them down. His abstracts have been exhibited at galleries in Wynwood (Miami) as well as Art Basel Miami. His affinity for Folk Art can be seen in some of his pieces and more recently, his love for animals has manifested in his newest company endeavor: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/teschpets/?fref=ts" target="_blank">TeschPets</a>. You send him a photo of your beloved pet, and he paints it! </div>
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In addition to TeschPets, some of his works have become available to the public - and they're moderately priced! You can now own a piece of original "Mad Man" art! If you're interested, you can contact Billie Vilano Taylor at billievilano@gmail.com for more info.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Talking Heads" paintings - 24" x 24" - available for purchase.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Talking Heads Painting, "There are 3 kinds of people, the haves, the have nots, and the have-not paid for what they haves."<br />
24" x 24" - Available for purchase.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Talking Heads Painting, "Be sure to taste your words, before you spit them out."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two of Tesch's abstract paintings - L 36" x 48" | R 48" x 60" - available for purchase.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I believe there are 12 paintings in the Quote Series. Seen here, 3 of the Quotes - 24" x 24" - available for purchase.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the Quote Series, "Egotist; A person more interested in himself than me."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the Quote Series, "When you take stuff from one writer it's called plagiarism; when you take it from many writers it's called research."</td></tr>
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-82004369329281720292015-03-24T20:25:00.001-04:002015-03-24T20:27:45.041-04:00For Your Eyes OnlyAbout a month ago, I went to the optometrist for my annual eye exam. So when it came time to pick out a new pair of glasses, I knew I wanted to do something fun and different from what I've done the past two years, i.e. Ray-Bans.<br />
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So, I shopped around for a bit and thought I knew what I wanted - Blonde Tortoiseshell Cat Eyes. But I stumbled into an eyecare shop near our house that flipped my optical world upside-down: <a href="http://www.eyecontactwest.com/" target="_blank">Eye Contact West</a></div>
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The shop is set up like a jewelry store - that's right, jewelry for your face! - so initially I had the inclination to turn around and leave because I didn't necessarily want to work with someone just to try on glasses. But boy am I glad I stayed! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable and they genuinely love assisting people to find the perfect pair of glasses. <i>Plus they carry an amazing selection of high end, boutique designer frames. </i></div>
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I truly must have tried on 150 pairs of glasses! And during the process I learned that my current Ray-Bans don't actually fit me properly at all! <i>They have a poor temple fit and are also ill-fitting throughout the temple.</i></div>
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After spending roughly 2 hours playing dress-up, I narrowed my selection down to 5 frames. <i>No easy feat, I must add</i>. I tried on <a href="http://dita.com/" target="_blank">Dita</a>, <a href="http://www.wwol.de/en/" target="_blank">Wissing</a>, <a href="http://www.rogereyedesign.com/Home.html" target="_blank">Roger</a> and so many other brands including the following five finalists:</div>
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From <a href="http://www.framesdirect.com/" target="_blank">FramesDirect</a>: Prada glasses are the perfect fit for people who
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From <a href="http://www.eye-candy-optical.com/" target="_blank">Eye Candy Optical</a>: With love and passion, Patty Paillette creates a
beautiful product made in Italy all hand made by artisan people. The creativity and energy that is a Patty
Paillette frame becomes a bright and magical piece of eyewear that will
generate a plethora of complements from friends and strangers.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">From </span><a href="http://www.faceaface-paris.com/?lang=en" target="_blank">Face à Face</a>: <span style="font-family: inherit;">Far from standardized fashion diktats and
conformist trends , each collection
</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">asserts its artistic temperament , drawing its inspiration from the
sources of Modern Art, architecture and contemporary design.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Face à Face frames are developed within the
design studio directed by Pascal Jaulent resembling small subtle pieces of
architecture, playing with volumes, shapes, material and textures.</span><br />
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AND THE WINNER IS:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rose and Navy Frames from <a href="http://www.dior.com/couture/en_us/womens-fashion/accessories/eyewear?gclid=CP3cr4WUwcQCFdgPgQodsWUAZQ" target="_blank">Dior</a></td></tr>
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From <a href="http://www.eyewearbrands.com/" target="_blank">Eyewear Brands</a>: Dior eyewear can seduce anyone who comes across them.
Thanks to their sophisticated lines of vintage style and couture trimming, Dior
has managed to remain at the top as a fashion legend. Dior Glasses pay
attention to detail, lavish use of layers of expensive materials which is considered
to be extremely extravagant. Dior Glasses have a unique colour palette, the
styles define elegance and accentuate all face shapes. The brand keeps its
luxurious heritage to heart.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-17667531162474727802012-12-01T22:14:00.000-05:002012-12-01T22:39:21.370-05:00"Heavy as a Horse!"<div class="MsoNormal">
Last night, I was browsing through the local estate sales
online, and came across a sale which seemed promising.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since moving to Florida, Josh and I have only
been to one sale where we found some good items, and to be honest, we struck
gold!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We bought 9, yes 9, “Lord Yo”
chairs for $90.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s $10 a piece for
indoor/outdoor chairs designed by Philipe Starck for Driade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Insane!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">But I’ll save that story for
another post…</i></div>
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So anyways, we set our alarm this morning (not too early,
who are we kidding) and had some coffee and buttered biscuits before hitting
the road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sale was down in
Pinecrest, a “Suburban Village” just South of Miami, and took us about an hour
to get to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The whole reason we wanted to go to this sale was because
the listing said there’d be folk art for sale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And obviously we’re total nerds for folk art.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So we get there (mind you 2.5 hours after the
sale started) and went immediately into the house to find the <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">pièce de résistance</span>…a <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/268386459015299987/" target="_blank">Jimmy Lee Sudduth alligator painting</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We didn’t see
it and figured it had been sold, but asked a sales-girl if she knew anything
about it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She didn’t, so we asked
another woman and that started a whole whirlwind of activity and
discussion! </div>
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Long story short, all of the folk art being sold at the sale
belonged to one of the sales-girls, but she didn’t actually have any of it at
the house, save for an amazing primitive horse salvaged from an old carousel
which was a tad out of our price range.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So after discussing a couple of the pieces we had seen online, we agreed
on some prices and she left the sale to go get them for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Meanwhile we were just hanging out in the
front of the house like total creepers waiting for her return, when it started raining.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We decided to head back in the house to shop
around some more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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My mom was with us too and she went in to look at some
jewelry while we were checking out a beautiful hand crafted frame that looked
to be from the late 19<sup>th</sup> century.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For $20, we decided it was a good buy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail of Frame | Handcrafted Frame with Portrait of Young Boy</td></tr>
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My mom found a great beaded necklace that she was purchasing
as our girl, Billie, returned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She came
in with the two pieces we were so excited about in addition to other items she
thought we might like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The first piece was an amazing whirligig from the 1890’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It depicts a woman washing clothes and is
fully functional.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s missing a blade
and possibly a clothes drying rack, but it’s in great shape otherwise.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unsigned Whirligig - Woman Washing Clothes. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail of Whirligig.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail of Whirligig.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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The second piece was an awesome painted sheet metal dog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Depicting a Boston Terrier, there's a stake welded to the bottom so he can sit in the yard, but of course we will not leave him
outside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The piece is unsigned, but I believe
Billie said her husband, the accomplished artist and famed ad man, <a href="http://www.teschart.com/MIKE_TESCH/ABOUT.html" target="_blank">Mike Tesch</a>,
created the piece from scrap metal he found up North, but I need to verify
that.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front and Back Views - Painted Sheet Metal Folk Art Dog.</td></tr>
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As we were digging through the additional items she brought
for us to see, my mom walked up to us and hands the primitive carousel horse to
Josh and says, “Merry Christmas!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
were shocked!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sneaky little devil
bought us the horse while she was "buying a necklace" and we were none the wiser!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Antique Carousel Horse.</td></tr>
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The horse came from a small carousel ride and is estimated
to be from the mid to late 1800’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
hand painted, handcrafted solid wood construction and heavy as a horse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hehe!</i></div>
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At this point, I was so excited!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aside from the <a href="http://www.cargofolkart.com/Artist%20Pages/SudduthJL.htm" target="_blank">Jimmy Lee Sudduth</a>, we now had
everything we had come for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But as we
sifted through Billie’s other boxes, we picked out a hand painted bird from
Africa (kind of broad, I know, but I don’t know anything else about it).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also bought a contemporary South African telephone-wire
woven glass bottle, crafted by Zulu people.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hand Painted Bird - African.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijA8-yfagEaw6wBHIQJr7tJSxRObLU1O3b7gu8TdznVG9w1MXXuoBcdyVQ7O0Y2myQsVkHDi4URSZXGWSP8ZO5aDOjYMuQHlkIIvqyNck7Qm5PJLmX7h1roXnR4pfkdW8jUkzNL0F93aS9/s1600/African+Bottle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijA8-yfagEaw6wBHIQJr7tJSxRObLU1O3b7gu8TdznVG9w1MXXuoBcdyVQ7O0Y2myQsVkHDi4URSZXGWSP8ZO5aDOjYMuQHlkIIvqyNck7Qm5PJLmX7h1roXnR4pfkdW8jUkzNL0F93aS9/s640/African+Bottle.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Telephone-Wire Woven Bottle - South African.</td></tr>
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And as a thank you, Billie gifted us a small hand painted
nativity set she had gotten in India.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She was such a sweet and gracious person and we feel blessed to have met
her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We exchanged numbers and we look
forward to meeting her husband and hopefully acquiring some of his artwork in
the future.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hand Painted Nativity Scene - India.</td></tr>
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-87693645182503972372012-11-13T11:56:00.000-05:002012-11-13T12:10:58.025-05:00A Dog and a Preacher Man<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
While checking out a local Antique Mall recently, I came across an <a href="http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-2576" target="_blank">R A Miller</a> "Preacher Man" tin cutout. At the time I felt the dealer had it priced a little too high, so I decided not to purchase it. However, that quirky little cutout kept pestering my thoughts. I began looking online for more of his work and came across an awesome auction house in Georgia - located not 20 miles from where we used to live! The auction house had quite a few pieces by R A Miller, and hundreds more by the likes of Bill Traylor, S L Jones, Herbert Singleton, Purvis Young, Howard Finster, etc. etc. etc. But best of all, the <a href="http://www.slotinfolkart.com/index.html" target="_blank">Slotin Folk Art Auction</a> would be holding their semiannual art auction in just a matter of days!</div>
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So after getting over the initial annoyance of not having known of the Slotin Folk Art Auction House while living in Georgia, I prepared myself for the day of the auction and waited patiently for my lots to come up. <i>If you've ever bid online during a live auction, you know how nerve-wracking the process can be! </i></div>
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In addition to the R A Miller lots, there was a Howard Finster piece I had to have, but as expected, all of his work was closing for much higher than my pocket book could afford. And by the time you add taxes, commissions and shipping, you're in for much more than you want to be anyways, so I passed on the lot. Then, much to my dismay, the R A Millers were closing higher than they ever had historically! So from an investment standpoint, it didn't make sense to move forward on them either. </div>
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The auction was a bust. I was really bummed out that we wouldn't be hanging any new folk art anytime soon. But! Coincidentally, the <a href="http://www.hillsboroantiquemall.com/" target="_blank">Hillsboro Antique Mall </a>began advertising a 15th Anniversary Sale through November 15. So yesterday, I decided to head back over there to check it out. The particular dealer I was interested in was offering 15% off, so the price was right on the Preacher Man and I decided to get it. <i>After seeing how high everything was going at the Slotin Folk Art Auction, I ended up getting a pretty sweet deal. Plus, I only had to pay taxes. No commissions. No shipping fees. Score!</i></div>
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And in addition to the Preacher Man, the dealer had a Dog by R A Miller that was offering a 15% discount as well...so I got it too! What a difference a day makes! I am elated!</div>
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-75847015609062384382012-09-22T14:51:00.000-04:002012-09-22T14:52:33.925-04:00Paint! Paint! Paint!This weekend, we took advantage of <a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/special-offers/sales-and-coupons/" target="_blank">Sherwin-Williams' Four Day Super Sale</a> and bought 7 gallons of paint and a handful of painting supplies. If you're in the market for paint, this is a great deal - 40% off paint and 30% off supplies! All-in-all, we spent under $200 and have enough paint to cover 2,500 square feet. For now, we're only painting the dining room, the hallways and all four bedrooms. We'll get to the rest of the house later...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left to right on paint paddles - <a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW7030-anew-gray/" target="_blank">SW 7030 Anew Gray</a>, <a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6470-waterscape/" target="_blank">SW 6470 Waterscape</a>, <a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6878-animated-coral/" target="_blank">SW 6878 Animated Coral</a>, <a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/catalog/hgtv-home-by-sherwinwilliams-paint/" target="_blank">HGTV Home White Interior Paint</a>, <a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6479-drizzle/" target="_blank">SW 6479 Drizzle</a>.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-16440436961266767452012-09-18T11:00:00.002-04:002012-09-18T11:00:45.914-04:00Guest Bedroom MakeoverGenerally speaking, I have an eclectic eye for style. But that being said, I can tend to get caught up in a single design idiom for long periods of time and then find myself trying to mash-up items I already have to create a cohesive, well balanced space.<br />
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Now that we're all moved into our new house in South Florida, we've been working on getting all of our rooms up to par. There's tons of work to be done all throughout the house, but we are going to focus on the bedrooms first, since those will require the least amount of effort.<br />
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First up, Guest Bedroom #1. This room is pretty basic. <i>Other than the king size bed and the little library, there isn't much else going on in here besides a small chair and two "side tables". </i> We don't have to do too much to this room, but we are going to add crown molding and drapes after we paint the walls and a ceiling fan - an essential down here. And I think it goes without saying, the vertical blinds have to go! We'll also be adding a few more pieces of art to the room once it's all buttoned up as well as a lamp or two.<br />
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As a quick little study, I threw together this design board to see how everything we already had in the space (or will have soon) would work together. Right now, the only thing I'm waiting on is the Marimekko Kivet duvet cover - which will be here Thursday! As you can see, the palette is pretty modern, so I'll need to find some fun little antiques to throw in here to keep the vintage modern vibe we've got going on throughout the rest of the house.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1. Blue-Green Sheet Set 2. <a href="http://www.vitra.com/en-un/home/products/panton-chair-classic/overview/" target="_blank">Panton Chair</a> 3. Coral Painted Wooden Side Table 4. <a href="http://www.finnstyle.com/marimekko-black-kivet-bedding.html" target="_blank">Marimekko Kivet Duvet Cover</a> 5. <a href="http://www.bebitalia.it/#BEBITALIA/SOFAS/GEORGE_1_577_1_1" target="_blank">B&B Italia "George" Low Table</a> 6. <a href="http://www.aliasdesign.it/" target="_blank">Alias Tamar Tables 1 & 3</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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I also photoshopped some down and dirty images to help us make some decisions concerning the drapes and a headboard. Excuse the crappy executions, and give me your thoughts. <i>I think we're leaning towards the white drapes and a tufted headboard, but in white instead of black as shown below.</i><br />
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-83260384794575338352012-09-14T16:48:00.005-04:002012-09-14T17:36:17.090-04:00What's Your "Design Idiom"?I was just working on my next blog post when I made a reference to my design idiom and realized that I have yet to identify my design idiom on here, nor have I offered to define "design idiom" in general for those of you who aren't quite sure what it means.<br />
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I guess I've put off doing this for so long because I'm no etymologist and I've yet to find a definition online that I could plagiarize - I mean "reference". <i>Joking! </i><br />
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So I guess I'll give it a shot. Here goes:<i> </i><br />
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<u><b>Design Idiom</b></u><b>: A language one uses to describe their design aesthetic.</b><span class="pr"><span class="unicode"></span><span class="pr"><span class="unicode"></span></span></span><br />
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Or in other words, your design philosophy - or style. For example, if you want to create a space that evokes images of the industrial era, but you want to maintain a sense of warmth and livability, you might define your design idiom as "Industrial Chic". <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Via <a href="http://curatedstyle.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Curated Style</a>.</td></tr>
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Other popular design idioms are: Art Deco, Spanish Colonial, Shabby Chic, Mid Century Modern and so on. But most of us tend to marry one or more styles together, creating our own unique aesthetic. So, I ask you, what's your Design Idiom?!<br />
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Mine? Well it's pretty eclectic. Maybe you'd say, Vintage Modern.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-91663720883197745642012-09-13T18:53:00.002-04:002012-09-16T20:19:21.919-04:00Just Like Christmas!After renting for the past two years where most of our artwork and furniture was in storage, I've felt like a kid on Christmas uncrating everything! It's so exciting to see all of the pieces we've collected over the years again and although our new house is as vanilla as it gets - beige walls, beige floors, beige doors, beige cabinetry - it's already starting to feel like home with all of our furniture out and some of our artwork hung.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Sitting Room - We still have to wrap up some styling in here and need some artwork to fill in the empty frames and a frame to finish off the George Washington, but it's getting there.</td></tr>
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Over time, we will replace the original beige tile and carpet in our home with hardwoods and the outdated kitchen will be gutted and revitalized with modern cabinets/appliances, but in the meantime, we'll start adding character to our house with a bit of color on the walls and updating light fixtures and window treatments. <i>Our house was built in 1991, and while the original owner meticulously maintained the home, e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g is original! </i><br />
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Stay tuned for updates and photos as we make progress...Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-87359004007285165152012-09-13T12:18:00.002-04:002012-09-13T12:21:18.608-04:00Back in Business!The past couple of months have been absolutely hectic, but now that things have settled down, I'm ready to rock! Back in May, my husband was promoted to General Manager of Document Management in South Florida. A few weeks later, Josh moved from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale. He lived in hotels during the week and flew home on the weekends.<br />
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Meanwhile, I was frantic - trying to find a home in an area I'd only visited once - and had just two house hunting trips to do so. Thankfully we were hooked up with an AMAZING realtor who not only helped us find a great home, but became a friend along the way and supported us in every way possible! (Thanks, Robert!) <i>If you find yourself looking for a realtor in South Florida, please let me know and I'll pass his information along to you!</i><br />
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So, now that we're moved in, and (almost) everything's in its place, I'm excited to get back to blogging! Getting acquainted with the art/design industry down here is gonna take some time, but I've already started networking at estate sales and look forward to really getting nestled into the design community.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-42577370453215590842012-05-01T23:40:00.000-04:002012-05-01T23:40:39.066-04:00"He Experimented in Horror!"As promised in my <a href="http://www.designidiom.com/2012/04/sci-fi-horror-b-movie-memorabilia-where.html" target="_blank">last post</a>, I spent the better part of my Saturday this past weekend at <a href="http://www.fsagallery.com/">Four Seasons Auction Galleryand Event Center.</a> The Rare
Sci-Fi, Horror & Movie Memorabilia Auction was a hoot! Steve White, the chief auctioneer, kept the mood light with his poignant jokes and quickly became my favorite auctioneer!<br />
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While there were hundreds of amazing movie related memorabilia to bid on, at the end of the day, I won just 4 lots - 3 original half sheet movie posters and 1 original window card as shown below. Enjoy!<br />
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The <a href="http://www.fsagallery.com/">Four Seasons Auction Gallery
and Event Center</a> just up the street from me in Alpharetta, Georgia is hosting
one of the sweetest auctions I’ve come across in a while: <a href="http://www.fsagallery.com/?az_feed_pos=http%3A//www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi%3Flid%3D1396772%26feed%3D129%26group%3D0%26state%3D%26kwd%3D%26zip%3D%26category%3D0%26nojava%3D0">Rare
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This Saturday at 11:00am, I’ll definitely be in attendance
at this auction. There will be over 500
rare and unique items relating to sci-fi, horror, mainstream (and my favorite)
B movies. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Many of the pieces even sport autographs. </i>If you’re not lucky enough to live in or
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Die Monster Die! via <a href="http://www.fsagallery.com/" target="_blank">Four Seasons Auction Gallery</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Invasions of the Star Creatures via <a href="http://www.fsagallery.com/" target="_blank">Four Seasons Auction Gallery</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Signed Beverly Garland print from It Conquered the World via <a href="http://www.fsagallery.com/" target="_blank">Four Seasons Auction Gallery</a>.</td></tr>
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Kollwitz’s death. So in her honor, I
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artists of the modern age, Kollwitz's art speaks a language universally
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Born in Königsberg, East Prussia (in 1867), she began taking drawing
lessons at just twelve years old. When
she was old enough to attend college, she enrolled in the Women’s Art School in
Berlin. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Traditional colleges and other academies did
not accept women at this time. </i>In
1891, she married Dr. Karl Kollwitz and the two of them settled in one of the
poorer sections of North Berlin. Her
daily life in this working class area offered invaluable inspiration for her
work. The dark, oppressive subject
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Although her life was riddled with heartache and hardship, she
transformed her pain into timeless works of art which we can truly appreciate
today. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> I am lucky enough to own a later
edition etching of her piece, The Prisoners, from the series, Peasant War.</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Prisoners, 1921 via <a href="http://etchingfitness.blogspot.com/2011/12/kathe-kollwitz.html" target="_blank">Etching Fitness</a>.</td></tr>
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To read more about the fascinating artist that is K<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ä</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span>the
Kollwitz, visit <a href="http://www.kaethe-kollwitz.de/museum-en.htm" target="_blank">K<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ä</span></span>the-Kollwitz-Museum Berlin</a> online.</div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"></span></span>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-60577509518542189222012-04-20T15:29:00.000-04:002012-04-22T22:53:26.025-04:00I Love You Very MuchI recently found a great little book shop near my
house. (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Okay, in actuality, I discovered the book department at Goodwill. I never realized they sold books but the
location nearest me has a phenomenal book section.) </i>Now I find myself popping in over there
at least once a week. I walk straight
back to the book department, have a look, then peruse the nick-knacks to see
if there are any good treasures. There
never are. But before I leave, I always
check out the furniture and “frame” section - I would honestly die if I found a
valuable painting stacked on the jenky metal shelves in a thrift store like the
man from South Carolina who recently bought a painting for $3 and sold it for
$190,000!!! <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Check out the story here: <a href="http://www.wistv.com/story/17090435/3-goodwill-purchase-earns-190k-at-auction">$3
Goodwill purchase earns $190K at auction</a>.
</i>Seriously.
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I’ve yet to find anything that looks even remotely valuable,
but I did come across a great hand-crafted frame yesterday that caught my
eye. It’s 36 inches square. Wood.
Modern. And it was cheap, so I
bought it. At first glance, the matted
print mounted behind the glass struck me as corny and childish. But the more I looked at it, the more I began
to think there was something to it. And
that’s how I became familiar with Sister Mary Corita (also known as <a href="https://corita.org/corita-kent.html">Corita Kent</a>). <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">How I’ve never heard of her or seen her work
before now is perplexing, but what’s important is that I am in the know now!</i></div>
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Corita Kent is known for her vibrant serigraphs that she
produced during the 60’s and 70’s. As a
nun, she ran the Art Department at Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles
until 1968 when she left the order and devoted her life to art in Boston. An advocate for peace and social justice, her
art reflects her spirituality and her love of…well, love. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L - Sister Mary Corita via <a href="https://www.corita.org/" target="_blank">Corita</a>, R - Love Stamp via <a href="http://precipitatejournal.com/home/2012/03/learning-to-love-one-another-an-idealists-philosophy-for-promoting-environmental-health/" target="_blank">Precipitate</a>.</td></tr>
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Although she often borrowed phrases from the Bible for her
earlier iconographic works, she began using pop culture references by the 60’s
with material ranging from song lyrics to ad slogans. The art created by Corita expressed her
support of social causes and disdain for conflict. She remained an activist until she lost her
battle with cancer in 1986.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Damn Everything but the Circus" Book Cover by Corita via <a href="http://wildandgrace.wordpress.com/tag/sister-corita-kent/" target="_blank">wildandgrace</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Juciest Tomato of All by Corita via <a href="http://drawn.ca/archive/sister-mary-corita-kent/" target="_blank">Drawn</a></td></tr>
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<br /></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-29309432797158897352012-02-10T16:25:00.002-05:002012-02-10T19:43:02.185-05:00Folk Art Friday - Feed Bags!This morning, I was out antiquing when I came across these 3 feed bags. I was immediately drawn to the colors and the images screen-printed on the bags but wasn't sure if I "needed" them. After walking through the entire store, I couldn't stop thinking about how fun these bags would be on a wall of an informal dining room. I decided to get them, hoping I could find more info about them online, but I really haven't been able to dig up too much. <i>If anyone out there reading this has any info on "Border Brand" or "Polka Dot Brand" feed bags from the "Clement Feed Mill" in Waco, TX, printed by "W. Freeman - now Freeman Printing Company" please shoot me an e-mail! </i><br />
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Regardless of their value, I like them! They appeal to me. So I'm declaring them folk art and I'm looking forward to displaying them soon. <i>I'll update this post with additional photos when I get them up!</i><br />
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</tbody></table>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-8940010659785220082012-02-03T15:12:00.014-05:002012-02-03T17:56:54.502-05:00Hallelujah!<div class="MsoNormal">My third and final blog post concerning our recent visit to the <a href="http://www.high.org/Art/Permanent-Collection/CollectionDetails.aspx?deptName=Modern%20and%20Contemporary%20Art&objNum=2010.303&pageNumber=3" target="_blank">High Museum of Art</a> in Atlanta, will focus primarily on their tremendous Folk Art collection. But before I get to that, I want to highlight two other pieces from their permanent collection that literally took my breath away.</div><div class="MsoPlainText"><br />
</div><div class="MsoPlainText">The first piece is this white marble sculpture of Rebekah (Isaac's wife from the Book of Genesis) titled: <a href="http://www.high.org/Art/Permanent-Collection/CollectionDetails.aspx?deptName=European%20Art&objNum=27.23&pageNumber=4" target="_blank">The Veiled Rebekah.</a> It’s gorgeous! How anyone can carve a rock to look like a woman wearing a sheer veil is beyond me. Phenomenal. </div><div class="MsoPlainText"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoPlainText">The second piece (also a sculpture) is a stainless steel, concave dish titled: <a href="http://www.high.org/Art/Permanent-Collection/CollectionDetails.aspx?deptName=Modern%20and%20Contemporary%20Art&objNum=2010.303&pageNumber=3" target="_blank">Untitled</a>, who’s surface is patterned with fractured triangular reliefs. I loved walking past the dish and watching the reflection of the hardwood floor trickle over the surface of the metal. It was kind of mesmerizing! </div><div class="MsoPlainText"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoPlainText">Admittedly, I kind of hurried through the European and American Art collections so I could get up to the Folk Art collection and begin drooling on myself. The High strongly supports folk and self-taught artists from the South and it’s the only general museum in North America which has a full-time curator dedicated to folk and self-taught art. At nearly 800 pieces, it’s easy to see why!</div><div class="MsoPlainText"><br />
</div><div class="MsoPlainText">My favorite piece was a carved wooden church door painted by <a href="http://www.high.org/Art/Permanent-Collection/CollectionDetails.aspx?deptName=Folk%20Art&objNum=1996.185&pageNumber=3" target="_blank">Herbert Singleton</a> to depict the events of a New Orleans jazz funeral. Complete with mourners, gravediggers, angels and Jesus greeting the soul of the departed in his afterlife, as well as musicians, buck jumpers and line dancers, the celebration of life (as carried-out by the Cajun culture of New Orleanians) is clearly illustrated.</div><div class="MsoPlainText"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoPlainText"><i>I would have posted more photos, but of course, they’re too blurry!</i></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-81931880722665796262012-01-25T23:09:00.002-05:002012-02-03T17:55:46.479-05:00The Kitchen to Campbell's Soup Cans<div class="MsoNormal">Although there were several remarkable works of art showcased in the <a href="http://www.high.org/moma.aspx#/Picasso-to-Warhol/landing" target="_blank">Picasso to Warhol</a> exhibit at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/highmuseumofart" target="_blank">High Museum of Art</a>, one of the most charming things I saw while there a couple of weeks ago, was this little boy sitting on the floor in front of a Picasso, sketching away on his pad of paper. In a sea of giant art-goers, this kid blocked-out all of the commotion around him and focused on the task at hand – reproducing the intricate maze of lines on the painted canvas in front of him. If that kind of concentration could be bottled, I’d accomplish a hell of a lot more!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal">But hands down, the most impressive installation was <a href="http://www.warholfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Andy Warhol’s</a> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Campbell’s Soup Cans. </i>32 canvases, each depicting a variety of Campbell’s soup offered at the time (1962) were hung neatly in two long rows. The paintings are among Warhol’s first silkscreened productions and are easily some of the most recognizable works of pop art. Mind you, I’m a sucker for repetition (and pop art) so this wall of soup cans truly took my breath away. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>If you’re going to be in or around Atlanta this weekend, the museum is partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the Campbell Soup Company and will be holding a canned food drive. <a href="http://www.high.org/Programs/Programs/Events/2012-Events/Special-Event/CampbellSoupEvent.aspx" target="_blank">Canned Food Drive at the High</a> will be running this Friday (Jan. 27) through Sunday (Jan 29). For every can you donate, you’ll receive $1 off the price of admission, up to 10 cans!</i></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-807541835859346342012-01-22T22:22:00.001-05:002012-02-03T17:55:05.045-05:00It's "High" Time We See Some Art!<div class="MsoNormal">A couple of weeks ago, Josh and I finally ventured out of the suburbs and made it down to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/highmuseumofart" target="_blank">High Museum of Art</a> in Atlanta. I really wanted to see the <a href="http://www.high.org/moma.aspx#/Picasso-to-Warhol/landing" target="_blank">Picasso to Warhol</a> exhibit, but I also hadn’t been to the High since the completion of the expansion designed by Renzo Piano in 2002. Josh had never been there, so a visit to the museum was very much in order! Over the next week, I’ll highlight a few of my favorite pieces...</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">One of the first works of art you encounter is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">House III</i>, located prominently in the Museum’s outdoor sculpture garden. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">House III</i> is one in a series of House Sculptures created by American pop artists, <a href="http://www.lichtensteinfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Roy Lichtenstein</a>, between the years of 1992 and 1997. The fun thing about this piece is that upon your approach, the painted aluminum structure appears as though it’s protruding toward you. But as you continue walking along the path towards the museum, you realize the corner of the house is actually inverted. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">If I had been using my brain, I would have shot a video to share. </i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">If you’re into his work, be sure to check out the upcoming KAWS exhibition: <a href="http://www.high.org/en/Art/Exhibitions/KAWS.aspx" target="_blank">Down Time</a> (February 18 – May 20, 2012) at the High. </div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-18300333039045367332012-01-21T13:14:00.003-05:002012-03-27T11:29:36.452-04:00Love is the "Essence" of Life<div class="MsoNormal">
Earlier this week, I blogged about a set of dining chairs we bought when we purchased our first house. Designed by <a href="http://www.alfredo-haeberli.com/" target="_blank">Alfredo Häberli</a><span class="normal">, the curvilinear lines of the <a href="http://www.designidiom.com/2012/01/segesta-armchair.html" target="_blank">Segesta</a> chair are clean and (to use an trite word in the design industry) sexy. Häberli has a knack for designing functional yet beautiful objects as can be seen in his <a href="http://www.iittala.com/web/iittalaweb.nsf/en/products_drinking_wine_essence" target="_blank">Essence</a> collection of glassware for <a href="http://www.iittala.com/web/Iittalaweb.nsf/en/home" target="_blank">Iittala</a>. </span></div>
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<i>“My personal heritage was essential for this project. Knowing the gastronomic business well (restaurant & hotel in my family), my aim was to integrate this knowledge in a modern shape. Not losing the scientific functionality of a shape in relation to the liquid. The idea for the glass range was to create a balance between tradition and modernity, between celebration and daily use, a balance with one and different uses. In a way, I tried to find the essence in-between. The shape was a challenge for production. The most difficult detail was the stem going into the completely flat bottom plate. This detail with the trapeze shape of the bowl gives the unusual character of the glasses. The water glass is without a stem and can be used as a shot glass or table wine glass in a daily function. The carafe has a pinky colour inspired by having some wine drops in a glass that reflects in the whole body. Sometimes drops on a table line leave the same pinky colour.” </i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L - Alfredo H<span class="normal">ä</span>berli via <a href="http://www.wogg.ch/?page=designer+alfredo+haeberli&id=82&setlang=de" target="_blank">Wogg</a>, R - Essence Pitcher 100cl Sweet Pink - Alfredo <span class="normal">Häberli via <a href="http://www.iittala.com/web/Iittalaweb.nsf/en/home" target="_blank">Iittala</a>.</span></td></tr>
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My favorite piece from this collection is the “pinky colour” carafe. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I’m lucky enough to have snagged one of these before they went out of production along with the tumblers, red wine and champagne glasses.</i></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-42813983674083405582012-01-18T22:43:00.005-05:002012-03-27T11:22:51.232-04:00The Segesta Armchair<div class="MsoNormal">
Back in 2006, when Josh and I were first-time homebuyers and didn’t have loads of money (not that we do now!) we still wanted to buy a few pieces of furniture that were at least a little cut above the rest. We decided that dining chairs would bring us the biggest bang for our buck, so we went down to the Central West End to visit our buddies at <a href="http://www.centro-inc.com/" target="_blank">Centro Modern Furnishings</a> to see what would fit within our budget.</div>
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At the time, I wanted 6 matching dining chairs. <i> </i><i>In the past few years, my taste has changed a bit, and I prefer the look of 4 matching chairs with either a bench or 2 complimentary chairs to accent the table.</i> Nevertheless, we wanted to find a chair that was unique, and not overused (think Eames, Stark, Bertoia). Ultimately we decided on the <b><a href="http://www.alfredo-haeberli.com/products/segesta/1.html" target="_blank">SEGESTA ARMCHAIR</a></b> designed by <a href="http://www.alfredo-haeberli.com/" target="_blank">Alfredo Häberli</a>. </div>
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Produced by <a href="http://www.aliasdesign.it/" target="_blank">Alias</a>, an Italian furniture manufacturer, Segesta is a multipurpose chair made from a high-tech plastic (Hirek©) that can be used both indoors and out. The back rest has a flexibility to it which catches most people off guard initially, but it’s a pleasant little surprise! And one of my favorite things about this chair is its ability to stack.</div>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">The first modern lamp I ever possessed was a gift from two of my favorite people, Todd and Ginny at <a href="http://centro-inc.com/" target="_blank">Centro Modern Furnishings</a> in St. Louis, Missouri. <i>I spent a few of my Winter and Summer breaks throughout college working at this amazing shop in </i>St. Louis'<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <a href="http://thecwe.org/" target="_blank">Central West End</a>. </i>The utilitarian light fixture, called <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.flosusa.com/individualProduct.php?type=Decorative%20Products&cat_name=Table&seriesID=274&cat_id=39&Dname=&family=&related=&tag=&tag_name=" target="_blank">MAY DAY</a></b> (designed by <a href="http://www.designboom.com/eng/interview/grcic.html" target="_blank">Konstantin Grcic</a> for <a href="http://www.flosusa.com/" target="_blank">FLOS</a>) is not intended to be used in one sole location. Instead, it can be quite handy in a plethora of situations – for use in a garage while working under the hood, out on the deck hanging from a tree, or as a flashlight when looking for the boogie-monster under your bed! It's such a fun piece! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">The second lighting fixture I think I got was a pendant designed by <a href="http://www.achillecastiglioni.it/en/projects/arch-3.html" target="_blank">Achille</a> and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, called <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.flosusa.com/individualProduct.php?type=Decorative%20Products&cat_name=Pendant&seriesID=373&cat_id=1&Dname=&family=&related=&tag=&tag_name" target="_blank">SPLUGEN BRAU</a></b> (also produced by FLOS). My husband and I purchased this pendant (from Centro Modern Furnishings) when we bought our first house but lost it shortly thereafter when we had a house fire. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Although the fixture survived the fire, the idiot demolition contractors we had hired cut down the light and threw it in the dumpster with all of the rubble and debris from the fire. Thank you very much!</i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">For our wedding, my husband and I were once again graced by the amazing crew at Centro Modern Furnishings when they presented us with the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.flosusa.com/individualProduct.php?type=Decorative%20Products&cat_name=Table&seriesID=190&cat_id=39&Dname=&family=&related=&tag=&tag_name=" target="_blank">GUNS BEDSIDE</a></b> lamp (designed by <a href="http://www.designboom.com/eng/interview/starck.html" target="_blank">Philippe Stark</a> for FLOS). We were floored! It was absolutely one of the coolest gifts we’ve ever received. The 18k gold-plated aluminum table lamp is imprinted with the saying, “Happiness is a hot gun”. Hehe!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">And another lamp I’ve loved since its release is the chrome-plated <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://kartellstorela.com/shop/bourgie/" target="_blank">BOURGIE</a> </b>(designed by Ferruccio Laviani for <a href="http://www.kartell.it/" target="_blank">Kartell</a>). I took advantage of an inventory sale that Centro had a few years ago, and bought myself one. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">If you can’t tell, I <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">love</b> Centro and wish I could buy everything they sell! </i>The baroque inspired base is whimsical yet ironic (especially in chrome); it’s truly one of my all-time favorite lamps.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Take by Ferruccio Laviani via <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=qsS&sa=X&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1366&bih=648&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=K8TXFA6U7IgfzM:&imgrefurl=http://www.ylighting.com/krt-take.html&docid=Hh-8pB_C9eJJmM&imgurl=http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/ylighting/krt-take2.jpg&w=500&h=500&ei=GWIsT6fLN6fY2gWB55yWDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=194&vpy=222&dur=2152&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=51&ty=127&sig=108400658126672910039&page=1&tbnh=163&tbnw=172&start=0&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0" target="_blank">YLighting</a>.</td></tr>
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For some time now, I’ve wanted to chronicle the works of art and pieces of furniture that my husband and I have collected over the years. We have bought directly from artists, through auctions, in stores, online…you name it, we’ve done it. But for me, personally, I like working directly with an artist/designer. Although I haven’t had any work commissioned per say (not counting tattoos) I have, as I mentioned, contacted artists directly to see what they’ve got, and have ended up with some great pieces as a result of this method of shopping. </div>
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One of the first artists whose work we had to have, is a gentleman by the name of Tim Mancinas. We first started seeing his work around St. Louis in, oh, I don’t know, 2006? 2007? I remember one of his paintings, “Career Woman” was displayed in one of my favorite shops in The Loop – <a href="http://www.shopphoenixrising.com/" target="_blank">Phoenix Rising</a>. And he had done a mural for another shop in The Loop (now closed, unfortunately) – Fifi’s.</div>
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We ended up getting his number from the owner of Fifi’s, I believe, and contacted him about his work. He was actually setting up for a show, and met us for a preview where we ended up purchasing two pieces before his opening! My husband, being a big Johnny Cash fan, opted for "Cash" and I, being a longtime admirer of Marylin Monroe, went for "Marylin". <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I must admit, it was kind of fun seeing SOLD stickers on two of his paintings the first night of his exhibition. </i></div>
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Although many of his paintings are portraits of pop icons, he draws inspiration from a wide variety of origins. Mancinas mixes pop art with low brow art, abstract expressionism with spiritual and religious beliefs, all of which have become key ingredients in making Tim Mancinas the artist he is today.</div>
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-92183320176002326972011-12-08T01:31:00.020-05:002012-02-03T16:59:39.201-05:00Be the Best Party Guest!<h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">After publishing my post on <a href="http://www.designidiom.com/2011/12/hosting-perfect-holiday-party.html" target="_blank">Hosting the Perfect Holiday Party!</a> it only seemed fitting that I write about the etiquette of <i>attending</i></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">a party. Now, I know this topic is less about design and more about manners, but with all of the Christmas shopping I’ve been doing lately, I’ve been in gift mode. And since part of this discussion is related to hostess gifts, I figured I’d post away! </span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Please click on the link below for the full story!<br />
<a name='more'></a> </span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">But before we dive into the fun stuff (gifts) I want to cover a few simple but important rules that’ll ensure you’re an appropriate and fun guest at any party. </span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">First of all, don’t be a schmuck, RSVP in a timely fashion! Whether you’ve received a formal invite which requires you to respond via snail mail or an informal invitation which simply requires you hit reply in your e-mail to say yay or nay, do not wait until the day before the party to reply. The hostess has a million other things to worry about (menu planning, food prep, cleaning, etc.) and certainly doesn’t have time to track down all of her invited guests to get an accurate head count. <i>Also, before you think about bringing an uninvited guest, phone the hostess to be sure it’s okay!</i> </span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">The second rule to being the best guest you can is to show up on time! This is especially important if you are attending a dinner party or an event which might have a schedule of events (think White Elephant gift exchange, birthday party or shower). If something unexpected comes up and you’re running late, get in touch with someone at the party to let them know you’re running behind so as not to disrupt the flow of the evening. </span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Onto the third rule - bring a gift! With all of the preparations the hostess will be consumed with in an effort to orchestrate the best party, the least you can do is bring a little something to show your appreciation and thanks. To some of us, this is a no brainer. We were taught <i>not</i> to show up empty handed as a guest. But this gesture isn’t always taught. Some of us operate on a ‘taking turns’ level. <i>For example, you host this party, I’ll host the next</i>. While I think this is a great idea, we’re talking about being the best party guest, and the best party guest always come bearing gifts! I have put together a little idea board for hostess gifts, but we’ll get to that in a minute. <i>There’s a great little article over at <a href="http://www.emilypost.com/social-life/hosts-and-guests/772-should-i-bring-a-hostess-gift" target="_blank">www.emilypost.com</a> which digs a little deeper into the topic of gift giving. </i> </span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">The fourth rule…one of which I’ve broken many times (but let’s not talk about that!) pertains to hogging! Whether you’re pigging out on all of the food at the buffet or slamming drink after drink at the bar, it’s a no no; be considerate of others. Before you take seconds (or thirds) wait until everyone has had a chance to nibble. Also, be mindful of how much alcohol you’re consuming. Not only do you <i>not</i> want to be the drunkest person in attendance, but you also don’t want to come off as though you’re taking advantage of the ‘free’ drinks. It’s impolite. </span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Last but not least, the fifth and final rule is so easy but can often fall off our radar. Thank you notes! If you had a great time, let the hostess know! And if you didn’t, lie. Thank them anyways. It is my own belief that a hand written note is more thoughtful than an e-mail or call, but sending a text is better than nothing. </span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">The overall concept is simple. Remember the Golden Rule - Do unto others as you would have them do unto you? Well, if you keep this in mind as you prepare for a party, you’ll be fine. </span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Now, for the fun stuff! When shopping for a hostess gift, keep in mind the tone of the party. It may be appropriate to simply bring a bottle of wine or fresh cut flowers, but take into consideration the overall objective for the party when gauging what to bring. <i>And of course, if you’re an out-of-town guest who’ll be spending the night, choose your gift based on the length of your stay and how elaborately you’ll be entertained. </i>Below are some gift ideas which can all be purchased for $50 or less. And if you have any suggestions, feel free to share them in the comments! </span></h3><h3 style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuovaN_W49oqOoZzk_hDssYGPUWy0nCFMbZqqV8gHy1lygYhSg_nrzITuqOMI8QpD4GB_mQn148-B2XME8fomcyz7-RIgcWxTN7g8nfOrqF1jnFHRcIB1_IhV4Gpu32p9EtMOASuvtcBD/s1600/Hostess+Gifts+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuovaN_W49oqOoZzk_hDssYGPUWy0nCFMbZqqV8gHy1lygYhSg_nrzITuqOMI8QpD4GB_mQn148-B2XME8fomcyz7-RIgcWxTN7g8nfOrqF1jnFHRcIB1_IhV4Gpu32p9EtMOASuvtcBD/s640/Hostess+Gifts+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: small; text-decoration: none;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><h3 style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></h3><h3 style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61826927/aheirlooms-georgia-state-cutting-board" target="_blank">Georgia State Cutting Board by AHeirloom</a> 2. <a href="http://hivemodern.com/pages/product109/aalto-savoy-vase-iittala" target="_blank">Small Aalto Savoy Vase by Iittala</a> 3. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6627890652302596930&postID=9218332017600232697" target="_blank">Signature 9.4oz Lemongrass Candle by Henri Bendel</a> 4. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24076895&catId=HOME-TABLELINENS&pushId=HOME-TABLELINENS&popId=HOME&navCount=42&color=040&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-TABLETOP-NAPKINS" target="_blank">Tear-off Luncheon Napkins - Linen-Blend by Anthropology</a> 5. <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/le-creuset-honey-pot-gift-set?ID=512513&CategoryID=23403&LinkType=#fn=spp%3D57%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D2%26rid%3D52" target="_blank">Honey Pot Gift Set by Le Creuset</a> 6. <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/antique-bamboo-4-piece-cheese-knife/?pkey=e%7Ccheese%2Bknives%7C9%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH%7C%7CNoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-buy%20more%20save%20more%20event%20-%20copy-_-" target="_blank">Antique Bamboo 4-Piece Cheese Knife Set by Williams Sonoma</a> 7. <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/elephants-salt-and-pepper/?cat=726&initial" target="_blank">Elephants Salt and Pepper Shakers by Jonathan Adler</a> 8. <a href="http://www.katespade.com/cute-stationery/stationery-paper/pop-fizz-clink-notes/TF6118,default,pd.html?dwvar_TF6118_color=445&start=8&cgid=paper" target="_blank">Hand Engraved Pop Fizz Clink Foldover Holiday Cards by Kate Spade</a></span></h3><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript">
</script>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-89716018862293939352011-12-06T16:57:00.004-05:002012-02-03T16:55:50.720-05:00Hosting the Perfect Holiday Party!<div class="MsoNormal">If you’re planning to host a holiday party, first things first, make sure you get organized. Of course you’ll need to decide on a menu, for both food and drinks. And you’ll want to be sure to have appropriate decorations/serving wear, not to mention ample seating for your guests. But one thing that is often over-looked, is music. Don’t fall victim to procrastination; take the time to gather festive holiday tunes and put together a playlist. Then, let your iPod do the rest! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Last but not least, prepare <b>yourself</b> for the party as well. We often get so wrapped up in the details that we hardly leave time to for ourselves. My advice? Get as much done the day before the party (i.e. cleaning, cooking, table setting, etc.) to allow for your own pampering the day of the throw-down. It’s important to look as put-together as possible, if only to convince yourself that you have nothing to stress about. Ladies, the morning of your party, get a manicure. Hell, gents, do the same. Your hands say a lot about you…so let them say, “I look amazing!” Next, pick out a fabulous pair of shoes. If you have to sacrifice comfort for fashion, do it! It’s only one night and you’ll impress everyone with your dedication to style in addition to everything else. And finally, break out the jewelry. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Men, this means cufflinks and watches…you’re not off the hook.</i> It’s these special occasions that warrant a bit of bling, so don’t be shy.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Now, with all of this having been said, my biggest piece of advice is to enjoy yourself. You’ll find yourself mingling and much more relaxed if you've taken the time in advance to be sure you're prepared. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Which means you won’t have to cling to a bottle of bubbly all night!</i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Below are a few of my picks that’ll help turn your party into a successful night to remember.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">1. <a href="http://lippmanncollection.stores.yahoo.net/allproducts.html" target="_blank">Stairway to Heaven</a> 2. <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/bernardaud-louvre-chip-dip?ID=74078&CategoryID=23403&LinkType=#fn=spp%3D42%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D2%26rid%3D52" target="_blank">Bernardaud “Louve” Chip & Dip Platter</a> 3. <a href="http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/digital_music_systems/sounddock_systems/sounddock_portable/index.jsp" target="_blank">SoundDock Portable digital Music System</a> 4. <a href="http://centro-inc.com/" target="_blank">Alias Segesta 500</a> 5. <a href="http://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity-lifestyle/articles/drinks-cocktails-recipes-christmas" target="_blank">Mocha Nog Punch</a> 6. <a href="http://www.ippolita.com/shop-by-category/snowman-post-earrings-in-clear-quartz.html" target="_blank">Snowman Post Earrings in Clear Quartz</a> 7. <a href="http://www.steinbachnutcracker.com/product/ES1379/Steinbach-Chubby-Gingerbread-Baker-Nutcracker.html" target="_blank">Steinbach Chubby Gingerbread Baker Nutcracker</a> 8. <a href="http://www.deandeluca.com/handmade-vanilla-marshmallows.aspx" target="_blank">Handmade Vanilla Marshmallows</a> 9. <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod144400017&parentId=cat13410734&masterId=cat13030734&index=0&cmCat=cat000000cat000141cat13030734cat13410734&isEditorial=false" target="_blank">Swan Embellished Satin Pump, White</a></div>Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-89216205862187098782011-10-24T16:23:00.002-04:002012-02-03T16:54:40.974-05:00Antique Furniture Cart Rant - RevistedA long time ago on a <a href="http://angela-hicks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> far away, I wrote about antique furniture factory carts and how everyone and their mother was beginning to utilize them as coffee tables. Initially, I was frustrated with a couple of large retail chains due to their recent introduction of similar carts in their catalogs. I wasn't upset because the carts-as-tables were being popularized, I was irritated at what the stores were charging for items they had found in old warehouses. I received a lot of feedback on my post and received quite a few e-mails about furniture restoration in general, so I thought I would re-post it here and re-open the conversation.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://angela-hicks.blogspot.com/2009/04/couple-of-years-back-i-saw-photo-of.html" target="_blank"><u>The Rant</u></a></div><br />
A couple of years back, I saw a photo of this old cart which was used in an upholstery shop and thought it would make a beautiful coffee table. If my memory serves me correctly, it was constructed out of stainless steel and cast iron. So, after our house fire last year (and the subsequent destruction of <span style="font-style: italic;">my</span> coffee table that I designed and built - shown below) I thought, "How great would it be to have one of those carts!?"<br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-style: italic;"></span>It took me months and months of constantly researching online, but alas! I found one! Well, it wasn't like the metal one I had seen but it did have the cast iron wheels and instead was constructed of wood. I found it at <a href="http://www.woodstocksupply.com/excess.htm" target="_blank">Wood Stock Supply, Inc.</a> out of South Dakota, where I had seen an advertisement for their excess inventory, to included their antique lumber carts. I didn't waste any time. I immediately ordered two! One of which we are using as a coffee table, and the other of which I plan to hang on the wall above the stairwell.<br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-style: italic;"></span>Interestingly, just last month I received a catalog from Pottery Barn with this <span style="font-style: italic;">shitteous </span>interpretation of a "salvaged dolly". The resemblance is almost offensive, but hey, I guess you have to get your inspiration from somewhere!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wheel Coffee Table | $699.00 Pottery Barn</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span> More disturbing than the similarities is how this table sells for seven hundred dollars! Seriously? I bought two <span style="font-weight: bold;">antique</span> carts and had them shipped from South Dakota for under three hundred!<br />
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So if that wasn't bad enough, last week I received an e-mail from a friend of mine (who lives in Kansas City) inquiring about my coffee table. As I was responding to her, letting her know who to contact if she wanted one, my "new mail notification" pops up with an e-mail from her with the following link: <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1558003&categoryId=cat1544013" target="_blank">Furniture Factory Cart</a>. I checked it out and I noticed two things right away.<br />
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One - this cart is EXACTLY like the one in my living room.<br />
Two - this cart has a price tag of $910!!! <i style="color: red;">Now it's listed for $1095!</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Furniture Factory Cart | $910.00 Restoration Hardware</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
</tbody></table>The amazing thing about this is that Restoration Hardware is selling ANTIQUE carts that have been "restored by a Northern California craftsman". Oh! Now I understand why I would pay 9 times it's value! <span style="font-style: italic;">Don't get me wrong...by no means do I think I'm the first person in history to want to use a lumber cart as an occasional table, but I just find it funny that after a good hundred years, all of the sudden this style is being perceived as "trendy".</span><br />
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Well, it's getting late, so I'll wrap things up. Hats off to Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn for raking their customers over the coals. In the meantime, I will continue to enjoy the carts I bought from Wood Stock Supply, Inc. and hope that interested parties will look to them for their purchase as a means of saving money and supporting ma and pa shops!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03722889588744578906noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6627890652302596930.post-60861617580583254502011-10-21T19:14:00.006-04:002012-02-03T16:52:44.103-05:00Barn Owls, Cardinals and Eugene Levy!<div class="MsoNormal">Last month, two of my amazing friends were joined together in marriage. Because both the bride and the groom have artistic backgrounds, I wasn’t about to pull something off their registry for their wedding present. So, in an attempt to find something creative and unique, I found myself googling “folk art”. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Over the past couple of years, I have developed a weird obsession for outsider art…I can’t really say when or why it started, but I remember seeing something about <a href="http://www.museumofwonder.com/" target="_blank">Butch Anthony</a> on American Pickers and thinking, “That’s it. I’m <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">in love </b>with folk art!”</i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">One of the hits I got when googling “folk art” was <a href="http://www.yarddog.com/" target="_blank">Yard Dog</a>, a contemporary folk art gallery located in Austin, Texas, and right away I saw a piece that blew me away. It was a painted <a href="http://www.yarddog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/brawn83s.jpg" target="_blank">Hank Williams</a> woodcut by <a href="http://www.lisabrawn.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Brawn</a> and instantly I needed to know more. After spending an hour (or more) on her website, I decided that I had to have at least 20 of her painted woodcuts! Lisa Brawn's work is truly captivating. The colors are so vibrant and her one-of-a-kind technique is clever. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">She makes woodcuts out of Douglas Fir, but she doesn’t print them - she paints them, creating a nice layering of texture.</i> Another thing I like about her work is the subject matter - in addition to owls and loons, she's painted everyone from Ghandi to Joe Strummer. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">In the end, I didn’t purchase ANY folk art for my friends, but I definitely found a new favorite artist! Let me know what you think, and go check out the rest of her work on her website: <a href="http://www.lisabrawn.com/" target="_blank">www.lisabrawn.com</a>.</div><br />
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