I have a few loose ends that desperately need attention right now. As soon as I can come up for air, I will! See you in a bit :)
xoxo,
Andrea
Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Circle of Influence • My Favorite Designers
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Earlier this week, I was reading Jan Showers' blog––a MUST read if you're a Jan-fan. This week she chronicled 10 of her design influences, which many of her choices are designers that I admire myself. It got me to thinking about who I love design-wise and as Ty Larkins says "Can do no wrong."
Of course, Jan and Ty are high on the list! But today, I'd like to start with a designer that I think we'll be hearing and seeing tons more about: Amy D. Morris. of Atlanta. I identify with her refined, sophisticated and fresh approach––I'd call it southern-forward. I admire her restraint and ability to liven up the classic bones of the familiar while incorporating nuances of the unexpected.
Photo Courtesy of amydmorris.com
Photo Courtesy of amydmorris.com
Photo Courtesy of amydmorris.com
If there is anything that supersedes perfection, this living room is it in my book.
Photo Courtesy of amydmorris.com
So refined. So classic.
Photo Courtesy of amydmorris.com
Amy has a love for intaglios just like myself.
I've had this file for years upon years now, and this image is how I became aware of Amy. I'm not sure if there is a bathroom out there that I love more than this one! That tub!!! Gorgeous!
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Every now and then, I come across a design-soulmate and I'd say that Amy is most definitely one of them. I think her career is just going upupup and I can't wait to see more of her talent unfold, don't you?
Stay tuned for more of my favorite designers––believe me, I have so many I could likely fill a month's worth of blog posts!
Have a great weekend, everyone.
xoxo,
Andrea
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Sounds Good To Me Music Series: Happy Vday • Are You As UnSappy as Moi?
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But first! A lil' pretty from me to you :) My camellias are in full bloom! So beautiful :)
Some Kind of Love by the Velvet Underground (je taime le Velvet Underground)
Be Mine by R.E.M from the album New Adventures in Hi-fi (excellent album that I've had for forever!!!)
True Love Waits.... a rare one from my favorite band, Radiohead. This is supposedly the 1st time they ever played this in public. I have this version on some raggedy bootlegged CD from 1998 with an obvious home-computer created label. They have other versions, but this one is hands down my favorite.
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Eat a ton of chocolate! Drink some champagne! And whatever you do: don't give a rats a** if you're "in" love or not, just know that you ARE loved. Because really, that's all that matters in the end anyway.
XOXO,
Andrea
Monday, February 7, 2011
Atelier-Magasin • A Louisiana Artists' Collective in New Orleans
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My pal, the fantastic artist, George Marks is not a man to rest on his laurels. George is always creating, always sinking his teeth into a new project, always working on something exciting in his world. A few months ago, he mentioned that his dream of having a studio in New Orleans was closer to becoming a reality. At the time we spoke, he was conceptualizing, dreaming and working the details out for this new endeavor, and I just knew it was going to be top-notch. George dreams big and has the energy and enthusiasm to go after it all. So admirable!
He set out to create an artists' collective; a place where Louisiana artists––whether they be painters, sculptors or designers of custom home accouterments––could showcase their brilliant efforts. Securing an adorable space on Magazine St. in New Orleans with great bones and tall ceilings, George quickly banded together with like-minded folks and Atelier-Magasin was born!
So far, the collective features some of the most sought after names buzzing around today. Check out all of the fabulous talent housed under one roof!
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JULIE SILVERS
I'm in lovelovelove!!!!! With both the plaster sculptures and the painting by Julie Silvers.
I'm just discovering Julie and I must say, I have to meet this lady!!!!
These vessels are to die for. I'm already plotting the perfect space for them in my home. Absolutely gorgeous.
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KATHY SLATER
These spectacular custom cocktail tables from Kathy Slater Interiors are the cat's pajamas. Kathy is an incredibly talented interior designer who has harnessed her great taste and keen eye by designing a line of furniture that I am quite smitten with. Atelier-Magasin is housed in one half of a double-shotgun with Kathy being the neighbor in the other half. Smart combo, if you ask me.
photos courtesy of kathyslater.com
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KELLY GUIDRY
Kelly Guidry (I realize that some of you won't know how to pronounce his last name, so I'll help you: {Gidj-Ree}) is a very well-known artist in South Louisiana. For as long as I can remember, he has been a part of the buzz here in Lafayette. Using chainsaws and other power tools, he sculpts in such fine detail, as if it were by hand. Just imagine that for a minute! I'd love to watch his process one day.
Photos courtesy of kellyguidry.com
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FIFI B. LAUGHLIN
Fifi's lighting has graced the pages of Southern Accents (sniff. I still cry); the tables of Emeril Lagasse; and the halls of the Ritz-Carlton among other generous nods. Her hand-blown creations are so representative of the "New, New Orleans" aesthetic––fresh, breezy, crisp. Beautiful!
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CLAY JUDICE
Clay's works in charcoal have such depth and realism within them. He captures the human spirit beautifully and in such great detail––according to his website, watching his children grow has become his biggest inspiration. Clay is a native of Lafayette, and I am so thrilled for him to be a part of such a great cadre of artists.
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GEORGE MARKS
The brainchild behind it all. George has always been one of my favorite local artists, not to mention favorite people! A true breath of fresh air, he is. As I stated earlier, he is one that never stops moving, never stops generating ideas and is always forging new alliances with other artists. I admire his zeal!
I've used George's artwork in a recent post on Pantone's Color of the Year 2011. See it here.
George has this wonderful combination of primitive sophistication that I just adore. His use of color is especially interesting––pairing soft pastel hues with moody and dramatic tones. The results are so striking. His layered approach and play of positive and negative space within his paintings makes me want to just dive into them.
Photo courtesy of annconnelly.com
Photo courtesy of annconnelly.com
Photo courtesy of annconnelly.com
Want to stop in? Stroll over to 3954 Magazine Street in New Orleans when you have a chance! I know that I'm dying to go, and it better be soon.
You can also find Atelier-Magasin on Facebook here.
"Like" them to make sure that you stay abreast of all that is going on. Just last weekend they had the 1st of many gallery openings, which sadly I was not able to attend. George did let me know that he has great things planned coming up soon, so to stay tuned.
xoxo,
Andrea
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