Category: Uncategorized
-
Cozy, snugly, enveloping, embracing, cloaking, swaddling… these are some of the words that come to mind when I think of this quaint 1790 whaler's cottage near Sag Harbor Village, New York (interior: Michelle R. Smith, Studio MRS). The chilly weather is a reminder to savor nourishing, small moments like a hot cup of tea, whether…
-
There's still time to catch the exhibit The Keeper, through September 25th at the New Museum (235 Bowery, NY), curated by provocateur Massimiliano Gioni. "Densely packed with thousands of objects and images lovingly preserved by artists, collectors or hoarders…" — "It conveys the devotion of the various caretakers, questions what it means to be an artist and serves…
-
I'm always open to expanding my knowledge of recycled book art. I was at the local library the other day and they had a great exhibit on folded book art that drew me in instantly. A random opportunity presented itself. The artist was having a workshop at a neighboring library just down the coast in a…
-
Chilean born maestro of interiors has a new book coming out from Assouline press, focusing on his own homes in France and New York: Juan Pablo Molyneux: At Home Molyneux in his office at his 12thc. château. The Régence chair is from 1735; the walls are covered with embossed leather. "Whether in the city,…
-
My new (ancient) house in France is featured in World Of Interiors magazine (see cover). They also included a barn conversion that I did in Provence. Details to follow!
-
I'm rushing to get this post in! There are only three hours left in the month, and luckily it's a leap year or I wouldn't have made it! I started my blog, a friendly place for me to visit, ten years ago: February 2006. More on this later. Merci. 2006 2016
-
**NOTE** Get in touch if you're interested in joining us for Claire Basler's Open House, September 2018. www.artfulfrance.com If you've ever wanted to visit Claire Basler's magical home and studio in France you have time to make plans. This year's dates are June 4-5 and 11-12, at Chateau de Beauvoir. Inspiration awaits you! …
-
merci merci merci merci merci merci merci merci
-
Announcing Marcel's Designs, cool street wear, skateboarder, hipster t-shirts for kids and adults, handmade by Marcel! He'll be debuting his line at Winterpalooza at the Museum of Art & History December 18th, downtown Santa Cruz! He's happy to make baby shirts too. Bulk custom orders are welcome. Cheers!
-
There's some new inventory in my Etsy shop. Here's the Winter 2015 LookBook! vintage alpaca sweater purple crinkle silk outfit men's vintage wedding coat, made in bangkok antique cloisonné bangle 19th century iroquois beaded pin cushion antique silk brocade sherpa hat men's vintage pendleton camel coat …
So Sylvie 