Author Archives: The Bohmerian

Brooklyn Made : Hand Cut Soap Stones

Recently I bought some of these fun soap stones, designed and hand cut by Brooklyn based husband and wife duo, Oliver and Jean Pelle, for their design and architecture studio Pelle design. These gem like soap stones are super minagant … Continue reading

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White Jeans & Spritzer Dreams

Two things I really miss most about my recent trip to Italy; aperitivo spritzers and white jeans. Why? After a few glasses of the orange stuff (and I should mention strong), keeping white jeans clean becomes careless fun, while in … Continue reading

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Sketches : Summer Stripes and Color Likes

Although I really cant say which has influenced the other, these are some of the colors I have recently become very fond of, both for my wardrobe, and when sketching ideas for paintings and interiors. What are some of your … Continue reading

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Styled : Easy Artist Shirt DIY

By far, this has to be one of the easiest fashion DIY‘s ever. Using any old dark shirt (I used an inexpensive denim one), simply wrap strips of your favorite colors and or patterns of duct-tape to cover the button … Continue reading

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Recipes : Chicken Doodle (Not Noodle) Soup

Inspired by the last few days of surprisingly cool NYC weather, I made my favorite, my mothers traditional chicken soup recipe fused with several unique ingredients to make this “doodle” of a soup, which resulted to have the flavors of … Continue reading

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Inspiration : Falkenstein Doors for Peggy Guggenheim

At the Peggy Gugenheim Collection museum in Venice, Italy; these are the amazing entrance doors to the museums main entrance compound, designed and made by American sculptor and artist, Claire Falkenstein. About the Museum: Once the private home of Peggy, … Continue reading

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Bohemianism : Colors of Peru

South Korean actress Han Hey Jin, photographed by Peruvian born fashion photographer Alexander Neumann, for the July 2012 issue of Vogue Korea. How amazing are these outfits and photos? ___ Follow me on: Facebook – Twitter – Bloglovin – RSS … Continue reading

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Craving : Kelly Wearstler “Head Sculpture”

Super chic, and super fun; super blinged out head sculptures, designed by chic meets hip, LA based, interior, and fashion designer Kelly Wearstler. $5,600 at Kelly’s LA shop and at Bergdorf Goodman’s in NYC. For more info call: 323.895.7880 ___ … Continue reading

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Fashion Inspo : Navy Tan Curly Man

Everything but the cigarette are exactly how I am now feeling about bohmerian dress up days. The hair, my fav, the vintage gold Timex, I crave, and for the bag, I save. I think if the belt were to serious … Continue reading

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On Display : Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations

On display until August 19, 2012, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations, explores the affinities of the the two Italian designers, Elsa Schiaparelli, and Miuccia Prada, both born in different eras, both from conservative backgrounds, and both who’s work, and designs … Continue reading

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Art Finds : Robert Irwin

Some abstract photos I took today of , So. Cal, a 2010 florescent light sculpture by American installation artist Robert Irwin on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. Follow me on: Facebook – Twitter – Bloglovin – … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day!

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Inspiration : Doors of Italy – Part 1

From the Lake Como area of Italy, a variety of doors that I found to be unique, and interesting, either because of their design, color, or hardware. See these and more of my door inspiration on Pinterest. Please credit responsibly! … Continue reading

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Bohemian Finds : The Hawley Side Table

Designed by the cool Brooklyn based Egg Collective, these Hawley side tables are made of brass and marble, can be used singularly, or grouped together to make a larger surface. They come in polished brass, polished nickel, and satin brass … Continue reading

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Art Finds : Bryan Nash

Woodblock relief prints by Hartford Connecticut based America artist and sculptor Bryan Nash. Buy his book “Woodcut” here. ___ Follow me on: Facebook – Twitter – Bloglovin – RSS – Tumblr

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The Manhattan Project

While traveling, it never seizes to amaze me how genuinely excited people are to tell me so much about my city, even when they may never have visited it before. For an intimate glimpse of Manhattan, check this amazing time-lapse … Continue reading

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On Display : Diana Vreelander at Museo Fortuny

On display until June 26, 2012 ; the Diana Vreeland after Diana Vreeland exhibit at the Museo Fortuny in Venice, Italy. ___ Curated by Judith Clark and Maria Luisa Frisa, this small but amazing exhibit highlights some of the French … Continue reading

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On Display : Les Lalanne at Paul Kasmin Gallery

On display until June 16, 2012; Paul Kasmin gallery is showing some of Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne’s amazing and extremely rare furniture pieces. You may have already seen one of their amazing crocodile desks in the NYC, Madison avenue, Tom … Continue reading

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Trending : Neon Fade at Concorso d’Eleganza

Last week, at the 2012 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Cernobbio Italy; designed by Paul Bracq, the 1972 BMW Turbo concept sports car in burgundy with a orange 70’s-neon fade. So sexy! __ The events selection of exotic and rare … Continue reading

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Milan Italy Suggestions?

Next week I shall be spending a few days in Milan, Italy,  and would love to know if anyone has any “must visit” suggestions of their own? Please feel free to email me or leave your suggestions it in the … Continue reading

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Inspiration : Red Brick Ivy

An ivy covered red brick building and door in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. __ Many don’t realize how terrible ivy really is for buildings, slowly eating its away through the facade, eventually brittling and destroying the brick or wood it has for … Continue reading

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Bohmerianism : Art & Experience

__ Genius, the esteemed title of a master artist, once reflected by his gracious strokes of realistic perfection, but now, no longer desired, rather uncared for, instead, replaced by his and her expressions of honesty, gestures of vulnerability; art today, … Continue reading

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Staged : Feast or Fashion?

Salad Days; From the April 2012 NY Times Sunday style magazine, models Julia Nobis, and Hanne Gaby Odiele, styled by the awesome Robbie Spencer and photographed by Richard Burbridge. Read full NY Times Style mag article here. ___ Besides all … Continue reading

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Design Library : Glamour – Making It Modern by Michael Lassell

Glamour – Making It Modern : Written by Michael Lassell, forward by Donna Warner, and edited by Julie Gray. Published by Filipacchi Publishing. ___ From Metropolitan Home (currently Elle Decor) magazine; another great interior design book featuring sleek, chic, and … Continue reading

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Street Art : Liu Bolin & JR NYC Mural Collaboration

Another great door inspiration; check this super cool street-art collab, between French street artist JR and Chinese camouflage artist Liu Bolin. Watch the video to see how these two great street artist create this fun and unique collaborative piece in … Continue reading

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