August 23, 2013
August 18, 2013
February 6, 2013
family photos
I once read in a home design magazine that family photos were meant to be displayed in the more private rooms of homes, such as bedrooms, and were not appropriate for the more public rooms, such as living and dining rooms. I remember thinking "Wow, I'm totally doing this wrong," on reading that helpful bit of decorating advice. I think family photos ground our homes in those things that are most meaningful - family and love and history. That's why I love these homes, all filled with photos of family and friends, children's artwork and other prized possessions, all proudly on display both on the walls and in the heart of these homes.
Eclectic Living Room design by Amsterdam Media And Blogs Ninainvorm
Here's a portion of a wall of family snapshots in my office...
...and on our mantel.
Here's a portion of a wall of family snapshots in my office...
...and on our mantel.
January 31, 2013
January 22, 2013
get the look / vintage ceramics from west germany
Modern Dining Room design by Toronto Interior Designer Shirley Meisels
Clockwise from upper left: Scheurich pottery vase 284-19, Scheurich vase with Fabiola glaze, Haldensleben vase from East Germany, small green and brown ceramic vase, and vase made by Steuler Keramik.
Vintage
German pottery adds color and texture to this dining room designed by
Toronto-based interior designer, Shirley Meisels. I love the strong punch of
color and chunky lava-like feel of this group of vases juxtaposed against the
silvery-grey of the wallpaper, chairs and chandelier and the warmth of the wood
table.
Companies
such as Scheurich, Carstens, Ruscha, Baykeramik, Jopeko and Dumler &
Brieden created vibrant, highly-textured “fat lava” pottery vases in both stock
shapes and sizes and unique hand-thrown pieces, throughout the 1950’s, 60’s and
70’s. Although these pieces fell out of
favor after the 1970’s, there has been a resurgence in popularity over the last
few years.
Here
are some German ceramics, of both East and West German origin, that pack a
sophisticated, and affordable, punch:
Clockwise from upper left: Scheurich pottery vase 284-19, Scheurich vase with Fabiola glaze, Haldensleben vase from East Germany, small green and brown ceramic vase, and vase made by Steuler Keramik.
January 16, 2013
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January 13, 2013
January 12, 2013
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July 23, 2012
a sybarite's dream
The first in an occasional series spotlighting places I'd rather be...
Grace Santorini Hotel, Santorini, Cyclades, Greece courtesy Tablet Hotels
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