February 2011 Archives

SCAD Students Always Create Interesting Products!!!

February 28, 2011 1:00 AM

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Love, love, love Savannah College of Art & Design!!! 
And industrial design student Corey Green's "happy" vases .....
created from "humble" balloons, made me laugh 
@ the NY Intl. Gift Fair!!!

He uses balloons in any color or shape, 
that are all inter-changable & re-useable!!!
And the sizes of the acrylic geometric frames change,
depending upon the size & shape of the balloons!!!

"And you'll always know when you're due to re-water .....
the balloon shrivels!!!"

I Have Finally Been Struck Speechless!!!!

February 25, 2011 1:00 AM

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IF BRICKS WERE BIRDS 2011, 84 x 72 inches

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THE FUTURE 2010, 78 x 156 inches, in two parts

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EMPIRE 2011, 108 x 84 inches

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A SLIGHT DISAPPEARANCE 2010, 84 x 96 inches

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HORRID TORRID TIMES 2011, 84 x 84 inches

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TEXOMA 2011, 84 x 144 inches, in two parts

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CURTAIN 2010, 84 x 108 inches

LA based artist Tomory Dodge's show, 
February 24 to April 2,2010,
at CRG Gallery NYC,
is extraordinary !!!!

Words & photographs cannot do it justice .....
it's a must see ........ SPECTACULAR!!!

Totems ......... A Sudden Trend or Just Eye-Candy????

February 24, 2011 1:00 AM

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I have been seeing a number of  "totems accessorations" ......
both interior & exterior, 
in neutrals & colors, 
as single works & in multiples of 3 or 5!!!!

They include works by known & unknown artists .......
ceramic totems by Joseph Conforti, 
sculptural totem by NYC artist Carmen McLeod, 
recycled plastic totems by Australian artist John Dahlsen, 
and ethic totems by African, American Indian, & Eskimo carvers!!!!!

I have seen them in Aspen, Australia, Boston, Brooklyn, & NYC ......... 
and even in the lobby of my apartment building!!!!

Am I really seeing a trend ........ or am I creating one ?????

John Dahlsen website                ,

Jitish Kallat Installation @ Chicago Art Institute!!!

February 23, 2011 1:00 AM

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Indian artist Jitish Kallat's amazing site-specific installation, 
Public Notice 3, is an LED "accessoration"
on the 118 risers of the Grand Staircase 
at the Chicago Art Institute. 

Kallat's LED text on the risers connects two key historical moments ...... a speech reflecting religious tolerance made by Swami Vivekananda on September 11, 1893, at the First World Parliament of Religions in Chicago & the horrendous terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Written on the staircase's 108 risers is the text of Vivekananda's speech, in the LED colors matching the terror alert system designed by the US Dept. of Homeland Security after the 9/11 attacks. This work reflects the monumental lack of tolerance that has continued for 108 years. 

When I saw this heart-stopping commentary, 
reflecting the "non-evolution" of religious tolerance,
I was reminded of how much further we have to go in the world, 
to stop this hate driven intolerance surrounding all of us!!!

Sometimes an "accessoration" is much, much more .......
than an "accessoration"!!!

Available in Aspen, Where Dogs Rule ....... WUF!!!!!

February 22, 2011 1:00 AM

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My friend Minette's car had this fabulous vanity plate ...
and divine "auto accessoration"!!!

The state of Colorado has made available 3,000 of these divine "Adopt A Shelter Pet" license plates. They have been on sale since Jan. 3, 2011, at local DMV's. $30 of each plate is given to Colorado shelters & rescues. The purpose of the plate is "to raise awareness for the need to adopt shelter pets and raise much needed funding, so that these animals will find loving, forever homes."

This is a brilliant idea & I would do anything to get this plate ....
maybe, even move back to Aspen!!!!!

Let's start a petition to make this plate available everywhere!!!

On Trend ...... Flame Stitch, New @ Jonathan Adler!!!

February 18, 2011 1:00 AM

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I haven been endlessly finding flame stitch everywhere!!!!
(blog 5/13/10, 9/16/10, 9/23/10, 9/27/10)
                                
Here it is again at the NY Intl. Gift Fair ......
this time it's needle point & bargello pillows .....
from Jonathan Adler for Spring 2011!!!!!

DEFINITELY ON TREND!!!!!!!

Hoda Baroudi's Angels Come in All Sizes & Shapes!!!!!

February 17, 2011 1:00 AM

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This delightful ceramic angels were made by Hoda Baroudi,
one of the talented partner's at Bokja Designs,
a favorite Lebanese furniture company!!!!
 (blog 1/21/10 & 4/20/10)  

This collection of ethereal visions is titled "Order of Angels".....
& was inspired by Hoda & her husband's passion for ceramics!!! 

According to Hoda, they have no religious meaning, 
but are "linked to an unknown reality" ......
& were inspired by Emperor Qin's terracotta warriors at Xian!!!

Each divine angel is unique ...
some are glazed natural, some have color, 
& some are unfired or painted ......
one even has it's own pearl necklace ......
But, everyone is magical!!!

By the time I saw the angel's at the Beirut Art Center,
they had all been sold and I was devastated!!!!
But, I begged & begged ......
And finally managed to grab two!!!!!
YIPPEE!!!!

Lollipop, Lollipop, Oh Lolli, Lollipop ... Oh, Speakers!

February 16, 2011 1:00 AM

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 These "lollipop speakers" from Molla Space are soooo adorable!!!

The MP3 speakers plug into an earphone jack & 
has it's own USB recharger.
The rechargeable speakers give you 6 hours of continuous play.

Molla Space is an LA based company that produces designs 
by young Japanese & Asian designers ......
giving them a chance to expand their market abroad.

My problem, as usual, is I can't decide which color I want .....
and in this case I really don't need all 5!!!

Jennifer Rubell's "Engagement" Fuels Wedding Fever!!!

February 15, 2011 1:00 AM

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NYC artist Jennifer Rubell's work is always "engagingly" witty!!!!

Her first London exhibition "Engagement" at 
the Stephen Friedman Gallery 
doesn't disappoint ..... 
"engaging" it's viewers to England's favorite fiancee!!!
 
In addition to a collection of paintings, "Rubell presents a minutely detailed, life-size was model of Prince William (sculpted by Daniel Druet), mounted off-centre on a low white plinth. William stands in the exact stance seen in coverage of the wedding announcement. The famed engagement ring rest empty however affixed to his forearm. Rubell invites the public to step up into the plinth, slide their arm through William's and slip their finger through the iconic sapphire and diamond ring, first made famous by the Prince's late Mother, Diana."

FYI ...... William & I are already in a frame, sitting on my desk!!!!

Color Brightens Up Madison Avenue @ DKNY!!!

February 11, 2011 1:00 AM

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I love color but .......
I'm really not sure what I think about DKNY's store front!!!

Any opinions?????

Nicola Malkin's Charming Bracelet For Your Wall!!!!

February 10, 2011 1:00 AM

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British ceramicist Nicola Malkin sent me an image of her newest
whimsical, over-sized, award winning charm bracelet .....
chock-a-block with 30 divine charms!!!!

Nicola's work is inspired by the nostaglia of everyday objects. 
This piece reminds us of every little girl's prize possession,
her charm bracelet, where every occasion or experience 
was marked by the addition of a charm!!!

But, Nicola's oversized pieces are not for the wrist, 
but rather they are "jewelry for the home" or "giant accessorations!!! 
They can be hung on the wall, draped over furniture, 
or placed on a table.

This 6' long piece is covered with handmade ceramic charms.
The charms are attached to a giant brass chain, 
that is closed by a giant ceramic lock!!!

This piece won the UK Jerwood Contemporary Makers prize
and has been touring England!!!

Hopefully on it's arrival back in London, it will be sent to NYC ......
to accessorate my living room wall!!!

Eva Schildt's Umbrella Stand Comes with an Umbrella!

February 9, 2011 1:00 AM

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I love this quirky black lacquered metal umbrella stand .....
 with it's own umbrella!!!! 

It was part of the collection presented by Scandinavian 
"design publisher" Design House Stockholm .....
at the NY Gift Show last week!!!

The eccentric, cartoon-like piece was designed 
by Swedish designer Eva Schildt.
It stands 2' 4" and uses an artificial sponge as it's base.
It is both sculptural & functional!!!

A delightful design and a wonderful "accessoration"!!!!

Luscious Lamp @ Dries Van Noten Pour Homme, Paris!!!!

February 8, 2011 1:00 AM
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This vintage floor lamp at Dries Van Noten's store is spectacular!!!

The brass lamp stands approx. 6 feet tall, 
has an ecru pleated silk shade ......
with a geometric, hand cut, hammered brass overlay.

Unfortunately, the manager didn't know it's provenance,
and of course, it wasn't for sale!!!!!

Since it wouldn't fit into my bag, I had to settle for a picture!!! 
Does it look familiar to anyone????
If so, please let me know!!!
THANKS!!!

Dries Van Noten
9 quai Malaquais
Paris 75006

The Power of Pink @ House Beautiful, March 2011!!!

February 7, 2011 1:00 AM

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The March color issue of HB is out & it's absolutely fabulous!!!!
A "must-keep" for all accessorators!!!
 
And my first "flip book" for Housebeautiful.com
is now online!!!!!

Please take a look & let me know what you think!!!

There's a new one going up every month!!!!

Seletti Moves Patterns off the Bureau & Onto Chairs!

February 4, 2011 1:00 AM

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I love this collection of patterned chairs, as much as I loved 
the faux vintage chests (blog 2/3/10) in the same patterns!!!! 
Both are odd & unusual "accessorations" & 
they're definitely on trend!!!

I used my picture of the stack of chests on the traveling 
House Beautiful trend panel ....... 
& they will appear again in my newest venture .......
Flip books on www.housebeatiful.com!!!

Starting next week "theaccessorator" will go viral once a month 
on the HB website!!!
I am so excited and hope you'll all take a look!!!

Anyway, these chairs are very special 
& would look divine around my white dinning table!!!

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