Nymphen-mania!

orcelain tchotchkes aren't exactly what one thinks of when thinking modernity.  Or so I thought.  I have always been an admirer of skilled workmanship and old-world details and Nymphenburg certainly has some mad skillZ!  They often partnership with designers of all sensibilities.  I was drawn to the Capitano Spavento figurine from their Couture line, birthed out of a collaboration with fashion designer Gareth Pugh.  It embodies just enough of the funky, punky attitude I love.  Reminds me of the Grace Jones erotic dance scene from her cult(ish) hit(ish) vampire movie - aptly named VAMP.  She's painted head to toe in Keith Haring black and white makeup.  I want this "Nymph" piece for my mantle - which could get very crowded, very soon! 

Tie One On

bsolutely forever!  That's how long it takes to come across a vintage patio chair to match my Eames era vinyl laced lounge chair.  But, my persistence has paid off.  I found two cute little bucket chairs.  Sure, they are in need of a little lovin' touch, but thanks to a site that sells vinyl cording (for $150 - yikes!) I have all the confidence in the world these will look as wonderful as they did in the 60's.  I'll spray the metal body white and then decide on a color for the lacing.  I have been eyeing the Jonathan Adler "Kaliedoscope" pillows.  A pair of the small size propped on each chair would look amazingly adorable. 

May The Forks Be With You

uturistic design never looked so retro!  I'm ever seeking kitch and these plates by Beat Up Creations via their Etsy store just have me rocketing into orbital bliss.  Not only do I have an oddly nostalgic obsession with the original Star Wars trilogy, but in many ways an equally twisted gravitation to anything reminiscent of Little House on the Prarie.  The marriage of which seems to be captured in these quaint dishes.  I'll HAVE to find a spot for them somewhere immediately!

Yardwork

illiamsburg is about to add another tattoo to its village.  And a bit more graffiti.  I'm grabbing my paint brushes and heading to the backyard to create this mural.  I'm super excited about this project as I haven't done anything with size in a LONG time (mind out of the gutter, people!).  My landlords have even agreed to pay for the paint!!!

I'm not sure I'll be donning the jean shorts and straw hat like Tom Sawyer, but welcome any cute young 'burg boys to stop by to check in on the progress.  Jean shorts, however, on the aforementioned are definitely encouraged.  The 70's vintage lawn chairs coming via Ebay will be a fun touch, n'est pas?

Note: Please ignore my lack of Photoshop skillz

Fortunate

ookies and fortune-telling.  Both bring exciting prospects to mind.  I can already foresee the dinner party being held in my backyard where I can utilize these custom fortune cookies by Etsy's "YogaGoat".  A bit pricey at $10 for place-cards, but what an adorable and chic touch that allows each guest to go home with a keepsake.  I think I'll do it for a choice group of my closest pals!  After all, my blessings in the friend department haven't gone unnoticed.  Talk about good fortune!!!

Nice chest!

s is true of most every New Yorker I know, I struggle with storage space in my tiny apartment.  I've gotten more minimalist in my aesthetic as a result and have become to think "everything needs its own place".  Thus, I tend to like to organize in drawers in ways I never thought possible.  The challenge being, adding more drawers to my environment.  My solution will be to buy a cheapo, Hollywood Regency chest of drawers on Craigslist and transform it into a beautiful haven for all my various bits of junk.   I've located a company that will spray in any color Benjamin Moore has to offer.  I'll post updates of the project as it unfolds.  My inspiration pics are shown above.

Outsmarting the feline

 

helley, my evil kitten, is always chewing on various cords causing me much distress. Speaker wires and iPod charger cords seem to be her favorites. Does she have some weird electro-stimulation (yes, I looked it up!) fetish???  Well, I'm one step ahead of her THIS time.

I believe I can fool her with these amazingly cute knitted "power cords" by KnitKnit on Etsy.