I’ve been away from the computer most of the week because I’ve been
running around like a chicken without head. Hopefully next week will be
an easier and less busy one. I truly wish I had a summer home like
this one to escape for the weekend or maybe forever!
I’ll come back with a regular schedule next week. Until then enjoy it!
This kitchen designed by Miles Redd for a family in Connecticut is in the July issue of Architectural Digest. I love how the blue of the walls and wood color of the cabinets contrast each other. Miles really knows how to make an impact. Enjoy!
“A man’s character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him.” Frederick Douglass
Probably the mirror used by the witch in Snow White was a convex mirror since it’s a mirror with a power of optical illusion. Also referred to as Bulls-Eyes mirrors, curved mirrors and witch mirrors, convex mirrors reflect images in a way that they look to come from a central point, inside the mirror. The curvier the mirror the closer is the reflection. The outward curvature of convex mirrors make the reflected image look sort of virtual. History has it that for centuries convex mirrors were the only ones existing, as it can be depicted in antique paintings. The mirror became popular in the US during The Federal period where the Eagle was added as a symbol of the Country. I would love one as big as possible for our new house in Sao Paulo. The beauty of the federalist convex mirror is in in the ornamentation that many of these mirrors have. They can bring glam and character to any room when needed. They look great as a stand along wall accessory or as part of a gallery wall combined with other curved or round mirrors. These mirrors are also more fun than regualr one-dimension mirror because the images reflected by them have more movements.
Waiting for paint at Lowe’s yesterday while flipping the pages of Veranda, I was splashed with a freshness of color and drama from a Water Mill, NY home designed by Thomas Britt and Valentino Samsonadze. The global chic and collected feel of the house is breathtaking and unique. I think the incredible size of the house lends itself to the feel of drama and grandeur. Enjoy!
As a designer I appreciate all kinds of furniture from very traditional to modern and contemporary ones. An Interior designer should be able to create all different kinds of style for their clients. From contemporary design to traditional, from glamorous to unpretentious ones. My lovely mother-in-law, whose taste is more contemporary, once told me “you don’t like modern” and my response was “I like modern furniture with classical reference.” We find comfort in what we know and/or we can relate to, so these types iconic furniture which are modern but have been around for over half a century are the kinds that offer an incredible balance between tradition and modern. Here are some of my favorite Modern classic furniture.
