A couple of weeks ago I was telling you how I have to trust the artisans I use for Ghost Furniture. Well just take a look at this piece Sabina Rose has finished for me - she took the images below and painted them on the Sewing Table above. I just keep wanting to pick them up.
Now think about this - the background is black, so imagine how difficult it was for her to make them look real without using shadows. I so envy her talents.
Friday, May 23, 2008
I Told You I Trusted Her
The Midas Touch
This bloke - Bernard Faucon goes around gilding stuff then photographing it. I wish he would come here. Look at the bottom picture he'll even gild your bonfire. Go and see some more here.
Anna Thomas Australian Chic
You would be forgiven for thinking these gorgeous pieces were French. Don't you think that have that very French Chic look about them Well they are from Anna Thomas in Australia.
Felicity Finds - Ghost Wallpaper
I'm sure most of you know Felicity of the ever fabulous All Things Bright and Beautiful. Well today she was good enough to send me a link to this - Ghost Wallpaper. I love it and am seriously thinking of contacting the designers to get some as a back drop for some shots I need to do for some new Ghost Furniture pieces.
Thanks Felicity - if I were the Queen I would make you a Lady.
Introducing Lindsay Taylor
Lindsay Taylor lives on the Isle of Wight, where I incidentally spent lots of great holidays when I was a child. Her inspiration comes mainly from her cottage and the pine forest that surrounds her home.
FABULOUS STUFF!
Chanel Takes Me Back
I know for a fact that I had a pair of shoes just like these back in the 1960s. I loved them then and I love them now. From Chanel.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Take a Bath, Any Bath
Whenever I opened a magazine, when I was in Paris last week, there was a big fantastic ad for Devon & Devon bathrooms. Every time I saw one my little heart skipped a beat. Fabulous baths, fabulous rooms and fabulous photography. Go and see loads more on their website just like I did when I got home.
Lloyd Loom In 2008
Lloyd Loom has been around since 1917 and they are still at it. I love these new designs with a retro theme but in up to date bright colours. Did you know Lloyd Loom furniture is made from rolled up paper? These pieces from Vincent Sheppard
Volga Linen
I get so pissed off when people say - oh I don't like linen it creases - IT'S MEANT TO CREASE!!! If linen is of good quality and has weight to it and is cut properly, it is one of the most comfortable materials to wear.
Take a look at these fabulous pieces from Volga Linen in the UK.
Hermes or What?
I picked these slippers up in Paris. I told Harvey I had just bought a pair of Hermes slippers and showed him them. The look of horror on his face was amazing, he really thought I would pay an arm and a leg for them. I put an end to his misery when I told him they were really from Zara Home. Bless him.
Pretty convincing though aren't they?
Looks Can Deceive
At this time of year the UK countryside contains vivid patches of yellow. It all looks very glorious but let me tell you - these fields of oilseed rape stink of pee - but I braved the smell and took this photo for you never the less.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Oh WOW
I really can't think of anything to say about these designs by Miranda Meilleur that will make them any better. OK - FABULOUS!
The Things We Do To Animals
The alpaca that live down the road from my cottage have had their hair cut. Sue them!!!
Don't you think they look like Push Me Pull You's?
No this sheep doesn't live around here it comes from Crafts Collection
Meet Mr & Mrs Hollingsworth
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Daniela Gregis - Divine
I found this designer the other day and just fell in love with the look. Those gorgeous dresses in the top picture look as light as feathers yet have amazing structure. I looked up their shop address and they are in Piazza Vecchia in Bergamo, Italy. Who was in Bergamo and staying in Piazza Vecchia just after Xmas - ME! Duh!
I need to lie down.
Daniela Gregis
Look What I Missed In Paris
I reported last week that when I visited The Marie Antoinette Exhibition at The Grand Palais it was shut. Well apparently you can't take pictures so I wouldn't have been able to show you anything anyway.
I had a little search around the web to see if I could find an image of it and found this. I am even more pissed off than I was before.
Faerie Lights
Light up your life with these quirky lights. I love 'em. Go over to their website there are loads more inventive items. From Emerald Faerie
Frame a Meal
Do you consider your meals works of art? Now you can frame them with these fabulous Frame Plates from D-Vision in Israel
Human Motions
I always imagine it must be difficult to make a realistic human sculpture but to do one in motion must be hell. By Peter Jansen
Art, But Not As We Know It
The works are William Delvoye are so diverse. I love when art is controversial but clever at the same time. Don't worry the Tattooed Pigs are stuffed and I'm going to get Harvey to carve a message in a hill for me.
Monday, May 19, 2008
What a Kitchen!
This kitchen is SO different. Just goes to show how industrial and jewels work together. Love It!
Via Marie Claire Maison
Beautiful Art by Susan Homer
It's not often that I come across paintings done with a palette knife and love them. Susan Homer puts palette knife art into a whole new world.
Just Sometimes
Don't you, just sometimes, want to do this? I bet this bloke is a Hedge Fund Manager in the City.
Via Funtasticus
Wierd Chocolates
A marshmallow with prune kernel oil, sprinkled with chunks of roasted pistachios gives a combination of sweet and savory tastes. They are covered by a thin chocolate layer. Don't you just love the finished article? From Pierre Marcoloni
New In Kiki World
I would love to live in Kiki World. Not only is everything gorgeous but I assume there are no wars, earthquakes or cyclones.
I didn't want to post a depressing picture when mentioning the last three occurrences but my heart goes out to all those people suffering at this time.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
