Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Gloveboxboston.


Welcome Gloveboxboston's innovative online photo show.
Check out my photo entry at Jodie's fascinating site.
This is a fantastic organization which keeps a
ll artists on their toes. I love it.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Eclecticism.

Generally I cringe when someone says to me, "My taste is very eclectic.". Usually, it means a conglomeration of objects with sentimental attachment and some other objects which no real point of view. Ugh!

Mixing it up is a benchmark of my design phil
osophy. Although certain styles continually capture my attention, never would I call myself a strict mid-century modernist, classicist or country designer.

BG Pete, Bonsai and I found ourselves raising our bidding numbers (well not Bonsai) as we continued to discover the meaning of eclecticism. I say, YAY!

Recently we acquired pieces from the Harvey Probber Inc attorneys estate. The first is a sweeping sectional in embroidered turquoise silk, a dramatically comfortable statement in a loft or penthouse. The second is a set of marvelous Probber dining chairs remarkable in their contrast of caned and upholstered backs.







I can see it all with the Aesthetic movement firescreen
with the sculpted turkey work of the white American hawk and various flowers. Hollywood modern meets East Coast Mid-Century chic. Now, there is eclectic!

A
few well chosen pieces with great lines, bountiful drama and color are making the statement. There is no better way to show your personal eclectic elan.



Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Coy Koi!



red M studio exclusively carries a line of wallpaper called Palacepapers by Casey Gunschel. Casey is a a multi talented artist who almost secretly designs the most wonderfully quirky papers rooted in a glorious traditional sensibility. She is so Coy about her Koi!