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20th Century Travel: 100 Years Of Globe-Trotting Ads
A great collection of travel ads. Especially love the ads from the 20s.
Friday, February 24, 2012
leave it, i say
One of our clients specified a charging station in the coat closet of the entry hall of their home
In our home we leave our shoes at the door.
Our worries? My husband can do this easily but I am not quite as successful.
Our devices? Jesse's iPhone might as well be his mistress and I am notorious for never having my phone on me. My iPad however is a different story, although I have made it a rule never to bring it to bed with me. When I used to I would feel like the Technology Loop skit in Portlandia and I would fail to fall asleep until the wee hours of the morning.
I don't know how many people out there can live by this mantra in this device driven world.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
The Gingerbread Man
Can't help but love Urban Electric Co.'s holiday video.
The Gingerbread Man song set to Teach Me How to Jerk
HAHAHA
love love loooooove!
The Gingerbread Man song set to Teach Me How to Jerk
HAHAHA
love love loooooove!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Imagin8ion
Imagin8ion project.
Produced by Ron Howard and directed by his daughter Bryce Dallas Howard, the short film "When You Find Me" is inspired by a photo contest submission. Winning photos represent parts of the film: setting, time, character, mood, relationship, goal, obstacle, and the unknown.
The trailer is intriguing but the premise of the project is a mixed bag of emotions for me. On one hand I think it is absolutely sweet to see daughter and father work together on a project but that's the family girl inside of me talking. And while I do appreciate seeing random photogs gain hollywood fame, I can't help but feel the whole project capitalizes on other people's talent. I suppose that's the point? Give away your intellectual property for free and gain a little recognition now instead of spending most of your career waiting to get noticed.
In any case, the cinematography is quite enchanting.
I will have to follow and watch the full short film!
My favorite photo by Kelly Shipp.
Watch the trailer.
Produced by Ron Howard and directed by his daughter Bryce Dallas Howard, the short film "When You Find Me" is inspired by a photo contest submission. Winning photos represent parts of the film: setting, time, character, mood, relationship, goal, obstacle, and the unknown.
The trailer is intriguing but the premise of the project is a mixed bag of emotions for me. On one hand I think it is absolutely sweet to see daughter and father work together on a project but that's the family girl inside of me talking. And while I do appreciate seeing random photogs gain hollywood fame, I can't help but feel the whole project capitalizes on other people's talent. I suppose that's the point? Give away your intellectual property for free and gain a little recognition now instead of spending most of your career waiting to get noticed.
In any case, the cinematography is quite enchanting.
I will have to follow and watch the full short film!
My favorite photo by Kelly Shipp.
Watch the trailer.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Estes Twombly
One of my most adored firms thus far.
Though my personal aesthetic is modern, my work at George Penniman Architects has more than influenced me in the New England tradition ranging from the shingle style to early colonial styles.
Based in Newport, RI, Estes Twombly's work is a most happy marriage of my two diverging aesthetics. Like yin and yang they balance each other and create absolute harmony in the landscape. The firm tends to use the simple vernacular roof forms and materials of New England- gable roofs, exposed rafters, and wood shingles or clapboards along with more modern details- minimalistic windows, flat stock trim at eaves and rakes, and stainless steel hardware and connections.
Add to this duo a good dose of sustainability and you can say this is how I would practice architecture.
What great inspiration.
Though my personal aesthetic is modern, my work at George Penniman Architects has more than influenced me in the New England tradition ranging from the shingle style to early colonial styles.
Based in Newport, RI, Estes Twombly's work is a most happy marriage of my two diverging aesthetics. Like yin and yang they balance each other and create absolute harmony in the landscape. The firm tends to use the simple vernacular roof forms and materials of New England- gable roofs, exposed rafters, and wood shingles or clapboards along with more modern details- minimalistic windows, flat stock trim at eaves and rakes, and stainless steel hardware and connections.
Add to this duo a good dose of sustainability and you can say this is how I would practice architecture.
What great inspiration.
The Wind and the Sun
The Wind and the Sun were disputing which was the stronger. Suddenly they saw a traveller coming down the road, and the Sun said: "I see a way to decide our dispute. Whichever of us can cause that traveller to take off his cloak shall be regarded as the stronger. You begin." So the Sun retired behind a cloud, and the Wind began to blow as hard as it could upon the traveller. But the harder he blew the more closely did the traveller wrap his cloak round him, till at last the Wind had to give up in despair. Then the Sun came out and shone in all his glory upon the traveller, who soon found it too hot to walk with his cloak on.
Kindness effects more than severity.
Aesop's Fables
Kindness effects more than severity.
Aesop's Fables
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Jim Denevan, Urnatur, and PE Guerin
Found out about The Anthropologist by Anthropologie via DesignMom
My favorites:
The golden ratio on nine square miles of ice on a Siberian lake
Swedish eco lodge hermitage, check out the green roofs and stone piers!
Fabrication process
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Haystack Rock
Last weekend we watched The Goonies and we had this debate over whether or not the beach in the movie was a matte painting or a real location. Sure enough with a bit of googling I found the film location of the very surreal beachscape of One Eyed Willy- Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach, Oregon. I keep seeing images everywhere of these beautiful beaches surrounded by lush evergreens and monolithic coastal features and for some reason it always seems to be Oregon. For years now I've been infatuated with Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy hmmmmm...
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Maple Kettle Corn and the Wadsworth Mansion
For five years now I've been wanting to go to the Wadsworth Open Air Market and this year we finally were able to go.
Lots of good eats. Free face painting, music, samples of local honey, cheese, veggies, hand spun wool yarn, artwork and all that good stuff! Jesse was even able to do a bit of networking with all the art guilds present.
Ana and I thought about how much we miss European markets and I wish we had something like this on a weekly basis. The more I thought of it, the more I realized there are a ton of festivals and markets in CT but I think they are so poorly advertised that no one really finds out about them unless you know people who have grown up in the area. You also have to drive at least 20 minutes to get to farmer's markets or festivals. Realistically life in America seems much too fast to be able to integrate something like this into your weekly routine. Or maybe it is possible and I need to force myself to live slower? After all CT living IS much slower than Jersey. Maybe it's the city girl in me? In any case, the Wadsworth is great because it's literally 5 minutes down the road from our house. I need to keep a running list of all these happenings...
It was cold and coffee was sold out by early afternoon. We found a tent selling mulled cider, which Millie treated us to. ;) I know; very sweet. The entire time I raved about buying kettle corn but Ana beat me to it right before we went to leave. Why do I have such generous and thoughtful friends?
We watched Into the Wild once we got home, ate kettle corn, and drank beer the rest of the afternoon.
Honestly.
How much better could it get?
Lots of good eats. Free face painting, music, samples of local honey, cheese, veggies, hand spun wool yarn, artwork and all that good stuff! Jesse was even able to do a bit of networking with all the art guilds present.
Ana and I thought about how much we miss European markets and I wish we had something like this on a weekly basis. The more I thought of it, the more I realized there are a ton of festivals and markets in CT but I think they are so poorly advertised that no one really finds out about them unless you know people who have grown up in the area. You also have to drive at least 20 minutes to get to farmer's markets or festivals. Realistically life in America seems much too fast to be able to integrate something like this into your weekly routine. Or maybe it is possible and I need to force myself to live slower? After all CT living IS much slower than Jersey. Maybe it's the city girl in me? In any case, the Wadsworth is great because it's literally 5 minutes down the road from our house. I need to keep a running list of all these happenings...
It was cold and coffee was sold out by early afternoon. We found a tent selling mulled cider, which Millie treated us to. ;) I know; very sweet. The entire time I raved about buying kettle corn but Ana beat me to it right before we went to leave. Why do I have such generous and thoughtful friends?
We watched Into the Wild once we got home, ate kettle corn, and drank beer the rest of the afternoon.
Honestly.
How much better could it get?
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Simona and I walking through
the Open Air Market at the Wadsworth Mansion
For more photos of the market check out the Middletown Patch
Simona and I walking through
the Open Air Market at the Wadsworth Mansion
For more photos of the market check out the Middletown Patch
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
KOHL-I-NOOR and Czech Art Supplies
Had a geek out session with the hubby this weekend over our brand new Kohl-I-Noor lead holders. We plan on buying another set so one can hold blue lead and the other graphite. He likes his HB but I prefer B.
Full metal body but still light on your hand. Feels soooo good.
He surprised me with my own this past Saturday and I have to admit it made me so excited I almost peed on myself and had to pretend I was not completely ELATED. Sigh. It reminded me why I married this man. Is that sad?
Anyhow, it's very economical when you buy from Czech Art Supplies. Products are cheaper but shipping rates are high and the lead time is long since you're purchasing from abroad. However when you buy from other vendors their markups are so high you're better off buying in bulk straight from the Czech Republic.
I mean at $4.50 each?? What a STEAL!
Full metal body but still light on your hand. Feels soooo good.
He surprised me with my own this past Saturday and I have to admit it made me so excited I almost peed on myself and had to pretend I was not completely ELATED. Sigh. It reminded me why I married this man. Is that sad?
Anyhow, it's very economical when you buy from Czech Art Supplies. Products are cheaper but shipping rates are high and the lead time is long since you're purchasing from abroad. However when you buy from other vendors their markups are so high you're better off buying in bulk straight from the Czech Republic.
I mean at $4.50 each?? What a STEAL!
Sample Sketch
Renaissance Motif Spanish Geometric
Friday, October 7, 2011
Kitchen Clock
Funny Funny
The following is an unfinished entry that's been sitting in my queue since September. Today I received my daily email from The Foundary and lo and behold! George Nelson clocks sale!
I'm placing my order by the end of today!
happy birthday tooooooo meeeeeee.
;)
9.27.2011
Our Ikea kitchen wall clock died (R.I.P.) about three months ago.
The empty space on our wall where it used to reside is lonely and is begging for a friend.
I've been looking for a good replacement.
The contenders...
The following is an unfinished entry that's been sitting in my queue since September. Today I received my daily email from The Foundary and lo and behold! George Nelson clocks sale!
I'm placing my order by the end of today!
happy birthday tooooooo meeeeeee.
;)
9.27.2011
Our Ikea kitchen wall clock died (R.I.P.) about three months ago.
The empty space on our wall where it used to reside is lonely and is begging for a friend.
I've been looking for a good replacement.
The contenders...
What I would really love of course would be a George Nelson Sunflower or Ball Clock
Sori Yanagi
Surely one of the greatest living designers.
During hurricane Irene we had no power for almost five days. On the very last day, my boss' wife invited the office to their house for dinner. We helped set the table with Yanagi flatware that they had bought from the MoMa Store and once we started eating we all raved about the look and feel of the knives and forks. They are heavy and seem to conform to your very hand. Anne said she had the same flatware for 25 years and it was finally time to treat herself. It is certainly worth it! I can't wait to own a set myself... one day.
During hurricane Irene we had no power for almost five days. On the very last day, my boss' wife invited the office to their house for dinner. We helped set the table with Yanagi flatware that they had bought from the MoMa Store and once we started eating we all raved about the look and feel of the knives and forks. They are heavy and seem to conform to your very hand. Anne said she had the same flatware for 25 years and it was finally time to treat herself. It is certainly worth it! I can't wait to own a set myself... one day.
Yanagi Flatware
also available with a birch handle
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Butterfly Stool
another Yanagi classic
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In search of Yanagi flatware I came across this cute store.
Tortoise General Store
Butterfly Stool
another Yanagi classic
In search of Yanagi flatware I came across this cute store.
Tortoise General Store
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