Category: Art

Why can’t I be a Rolls Royce soccer mom?

The days when there was no reality TV and the dirty laundry was washed inside the house are unfortunately long gone.  No need to say what times we are living now.  One more reason why I love history and am very appreciative of the organizations that have done the work to preserve them.  These images from the Conde Nast Photo Archives speak for themselves.  Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

Veruschka at Piazza di San Giorgio

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Affordable pintings U gallery- belle vivir blog
 Brian Elston
Affordable pintings U gallery- belle vivir blog
 Alan Taylor Jeffries
I’ve been looking for big art to embellish the walls of our new home in Sao Paulo.  Since it’s going to be a rental there’s not much permanent architectural changes we’ll be able to do so,
on art we’ll rely.  Not that that’s a headache to anyone, I suppose.  One of my favorite genre
is abstract expressionism maybe because the stokes are so intense and powerful that there is little they need around them to complement.  Another reason is that expressionism goes with almost every kind of decor. I was lucky and happy to come across U Gallery.
A gallery that sells great original and professional art for ridiculous prices.  They also have a seven day in home trail.   You’ll really know if it works in your environment.  I have found fantastic art that is very similar to well recognized and expensive artists.  I personally
think it’s sad and unfair how many painters become sought-after and famous after they die, that’s why I like to support live artists.

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Without being redundant I can’t resist professing my eternal love for stripes, one more time.  I seriously cannot get enough of it.  It has turned to a point where most of the gifts I’m getting lately either have some stripes or are completely covered by it.  I bookmark all the striped things I come across.  This list here are some of my favorite things in stripes right now.  I’m sure I’ve left some out that I will eventually post.  Enjoy

These Claire Vivier in leather with silk screen stripe are not only chic but they are also really affordable.
 A bold art statement on your walls can literally brighten up any day by Jonathan Lewis here and Coach is designing some seriously cute bangles, this one is hip and bohemian.

Resort Cabanas has really glamorous Beach cabanas.  B&B Italian UP armchair & footstool, striped by Gaetano Pesce is just adorable.

Zara large blouse, I think Zara is making great clothes for this Summer.  I can’t wait.  Prada sandals, you gotta love it.

Cup and saucer here and the tribal stripes on this cotton rug is definitely calling my name, I think I would love it more if it were in multicolu, at West Elm.