Monthly Archives: October 2011
Staged : Vixen Magazine @ Bossard Kunststätte
From the March 2011 issue of Vixen magazine: German fashion model Leonie Meyer, styled by Sabine Berlipp, makeup by Sheila-Michelle Rieke, and photographed by Ami Lafleur at Bossard Kunststätte. ___ Built from 1912 through 1950, Bossard Kunststätte was created by Swiss … Continue reading
Inspiration : Personalized Black Door
Another Williamsburg, Brooklyn find: A minimal black door cleverly personalized with a hand drawn orange lightning detail. ___ To me; doors are suggestive of being open to opportunity and closed to any outside negativity. For the most part, a door … Continue reading
Party Time : A Mysterious Invite
For a twenty fifth birthday party I am planning this Halloween weekend, I decided to use Sherlock Holmes as the party theme. The inspiration; a note of mystery to expresses the birthday girl’s anticipation of discovering the rest of her … Continue reading
Rare & Beautiful : Cristal by Jean Arp
Cristal : A mid-century cast bronze sculpture by French born artist Jean (Hans) Arp. Originally conceived in 1938 and cast as a limited edition of 5 in 1959. ___ I love how architectural this piece is and I am paralytically … Continue reading
Ingredients : Mache Greens & Feta
Lately I have been experimenting with different ways to use cheese in dishes and with ingredients that I normally would not have thought to mix together. Although cheese is often thought of as the indulgent sidekick, I am trying to … Continue reading
Inspiration : Window Treatments
Just a few blocks from me in Williamsburg, Brooklyn; I really love these uniquely shaped, tree like wrought iron gates, covering the windows of the Berry Street, Bembe bar and nightclub. Somehow their web-like center shape reminds me of Halloween … Continue reading
Inspiration : Sideboards 1
Often one of the most overlooked pieces of furniture, the sideboard, is to me one of the easiest ways to introduce functional art to any interior. They are low and therefore not demanding, yet are often long enough to withstand … Continue reading
Inspiration : Graffiti Painted Door 1
Just a few blocks from me on Wythe avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn; a graffiti style painted metal door. ___ Design Suggestions: Easily transform any ordinary and inexpensive door by applying your own graphics and patterns using a mix of your … Continue reading
Ingredients : Crunchy Anise salad with shaved Goat Cheese
Growing up I always had friends from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds and often I would be invited for dinners where I would enthusiastically question their parents for the exact ingredients and origins of their favorite dishes. When I was … Continue reading
Styled : Men in Black
Recently I bought my first pair of black jeans and am loving everything about them. Gap jeans and tee, Cole Haan shoes. ___ If you haven’t already: Join my Facebook – Follow me on Twitter – Follow me on Bloglovin
Bohemian Finds : Durot Red
Low Table, 1990: A organically shaped, red lacquered polyurethane table by french designer Louis Durot. ___ I absolutely love how unique the shape of this table is. Because of its eccentric appearance, I think its form and texture would work … Continue reading
Craving : Vegy Stuffed Pumpkin
Pumpkins are one of my favorite fruits/vegy ever. Their orange color is so pretty, their shape unique, their use versatile, and seeing them always reminds me of my favorite time of year, fall. For a fifteen person Halloween Birthday Party … Continue reading