Wednesday, May 27, 2009

ColorSnap™ iPhone App


I'm a strict Blackberry supporter who never wanted an iPhone, well that is, until today. The latest ColorSnap™ app is a dream come true. This is an absolute must for designers, decorators, colorists, and those who need color in their lives.

With ColorSnap™, you can discover how coordinating colors and bringing ideas to life is easier than you ever imagined. Find a color you love, snap the photo and receive the matching Sherwin-Williams paint color and coordinating palette. And it’s all FREE!

-Choose a color that inspires you and match it with one of our 1,500 Sherwin-Williams paint colors.
-Receive a coordinating palette that complements your color. Save colors to your "My Saved Colors" library for future inspiration.
-Learn more detailed information, including paint names and RGB numbers.

...Can't wait until Farrow & Ball does an app of their own!

-S

ColorSnap™ iPhone App


I'm a strict Blackberry supporter who never wanted an iPhone, well that is, until today. The latest ColorSnap™ app is a dream come true. This is an absolute must for designers, decorators, colorists, and those who need color in their lives.

With ColorSnap™, you can discover how coordinating colors and bringing ideas to life is easier than you ever imagined. Find a color you love, snap the photo and receive the matching Sherwin-Williams paint color and coordinating palette. And it’s all FREE!

-Choose a color that inspires you and match it with one of our 1,500 Sherwin-Williams paint colors.
-Receive a coordinating palette that complements your color. Save colors to your "My Saved Colors" library for future inspiration.
-Learn more detailed information, including paint names and RGB numbers.

...Can't wait until Farrow & Ball does an app of their own!

-S

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Minimalist By Nature: Luis Barragán






Luis Barragán (1902-1988) was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. His professional training was in engineering, resulting in a degree at the age of twenty-three. His architectural skills were self-taught. In the 1920s, he traveled extensively in France and Spain and, in 1931, lived in Paris for a time, attending Le Corbusier's lectures. His time in Europe, and subsequently in Morroco, stimulated an interest in the native architecture of North Africa and the Mediterranean, which he related to construction in his own country. His work has been called minimalist, but it is nonetheless sumptuous in color and texture. Pure planes, be they walls of stucco, adobe, timber, or even water, are his compositional elements, all interacting with nature.



Barragán called himself a landscape architect, writing in the book, Contemporary Architects, (Muriel Emanuel (ed.) published by St. Martins Press, 1980), "I believe that architects should design gardens to be used, as much as the houses they build, to develop a sense of beauty and the taste and inclination toward the fine arts and other spiritual values." And further, "Any work of architecture which does not express serenity is a mistake."



Thanks to George for introducing me to Barragán's work! More people need to share their inspirations... it is the greatest gift you can give, in my opinion.



-S

Minimalist By Nature: Luis Barragán






Luis Barragán (1902-1988) was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. His professional training was in engineering, resulting in a degree at the age of twenty-three. His architectural skills were self-taught. In the 1920s, he traveled extensively in France and Spain and, in 1931, lived in Paris for a time, attending Le Corbusier's lectures. His time in Europe, and subsequently in Morroco, stimulated an interest in the native architecture of North Africa and the Mediterranean, which he related to construction in his own country. His work has been called minimalist, but it is nonetheless sumptuous in color and texture. Pure planes, be they walls of stucco, adobe, timber, or even water, are his compositional elements, all interacting with nature.



Barragán called himself a landscape architect, writing in the book, Contemporary Architects, (Muriel Emanuel (ed.) published by St. Martins Press, 1980), "I believe that architects should design gardens to be used, as much as the houses they build, to develop a sense of beauty and the taste and inclination toward the fine arts and other spiritual values." And further, "Any work of architecture which does not express serenity is a mistake."



Thanks to George for introducing me to Barragán's work! More people need to share their inspirations... it is the greatest gift you can give, in my opinion.



-S

Thursday, May 14, 2009

BDDW


I've been meaning to post BDDW for a while now. I'm head over heels about their aesthetic. From what I can tell it looks like the company is having fun with their designs, and that's always something I like to support.

Check out their product line and their photo album - BDDW

-S

BDDW
A small American furniture company dedicated to the creation of well crafted timeless designs. Tyler Hays, a painter and sculptor, is the company founder and head designer. BDDW is known for their heirloom quality solid wood furniture, traditionally joined, in select domestic hardwoods. Their finishes are all hand rubbed with natural oils and lacquers. In beds, tables, seating, lamps and storage, BDDW has created dozens of classics and is constantly producing new and innovative work.

BDDW


I've been meaning to post BDDW for a while now. I'm head over heels about their aesthetic. From what I can tell it looks like the company is having fun with their designs, and that's always something I like to support.

Check out their product line and their photo album - BDDW

-S

BDDW
A small American furniture company dedicated to the creation of well crafted timeless designs. Tyler Hays, a painter and sculptor, is the company founder and head designer. BDDW is known for their heirloom quality solid wood furniture, traditionally joined, in select domestic hardwoods. Their finishes are all hand rubbed with natural oils and lacquers. In beds, tables, seating, lamps and storage, BDDW has created dozens of classics and is constantly producing new and innovative work.

Kenneth Josephson




Kenneth Josephson's B&W photographs of "pictures within pictures" laid the groundwork for conceptual photography, bringing into question our notions of illusion and reality. - Rosalia Bermudez

Kenneth Josephson




Kenneth Josephson's B&W photographs of "pictures within pictures" laid the groundwork for conceptual photography, bringing into question our notions of illusion and reality. - Rosalia Bermudez

Monday, May 11, 2009

Catherine Malandrino In L.A.



On Saturday, we attended Catherine Malandrino's fashion show at her Maison boutique on La Cienega. The show was in honor of the LEGENDS of LA CIENEGA event that was all the rage last weekend. The show was a fabulous way to spend the afternoon, and the vibrant colors and prints really set the tone for the summer that's almost upon us.

Later on, Catherine spoke about inspirations... guess what? She's inspired by LOVE... love it!

-S

Catherine Malandrino In L.A.



On Saturday, we attended Catherine Malandrino's fashion show at her Maison boutique on La Cienega. The show was in honor of the LEGENDS of LA CIENEGA event that was all the rage last weekend. The show was a fabulous way to spend the afternoon, and the vibrant colors and prints really set the tone for the summer that's almost upon us.

Later on, Catherine spoke about inspirations... guess what? She's inspired by LOVE... love it!

-S

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Fashion Forecast: Hijabs & Stilettos




hi·jab (h-jäb)n.
1. The headscarf worn by Muslim women, sometimes including a veil that covers the face except for the eyes.
2. The institution of protection of women in some Islamic societies through veiling or seclusion.

Fashion Forecast: Hijabs & Stilettos




hi·jab (h-jäb)n.
1. The headscarf worn by Muslim women, sometimes including a veil that covers the face except for the eyes.
2. The institution of protection of women in some Islamic societies through veiling or seclusion.