y thoughts and prayers go out the people of Japan and the communities so devastatingly affected by the earthquake and tsunami.
Acute Case of Francophilia
egarding indoor lighting, my strong preference, when applicable, has always been candlelight. It's flattering, mysterious and romantic. Of course, the most romantic of all cities is Paris. As a self-proclaimed Francophile, I feel the perfect marriage of these two beliefs I carry have been realized in the form of these "Bustes de Cire" by the French royalty of candle-makers, Cire Trudon. Problem is, they are so wonderful I'd hate to light them!
Riveting Wallpapers
hat butch lesbian Miss Rosie aint got nuthin' on the latest collection by Phillip-Jeffries Ltd. I'm addicted, in the best way possible, to the new line aptly named "Rivets". So masculine and hard, but the underlying texture seems to lend a Japanese-like simplicity and calmness. I love the grid patterns the rivets create and I could easily imagine this in my bathroom above the chair rail height tile. It would extend the "tile" look all the way to the ceiling. And perhaps make ME seem a bit more butch. No? Yeah, you're probably right.
Fossil Fantasy
or whatever reason, and don't try to analyze it, I am recently drawn to natural elements. Course, it all has to have that ULTRA modern, sleek, slick edge to it in order to send those shivers up and down my bony spine. This side table certainly helps get my rocks off on that level. I mean, caveman chicness to the max. Those monkeys from 2001 Space Odyssey had the same reaction to that modern black obelisk so I'm pretty sure I'm having the correct reaction regardless of evolution. I'd love to evolve this amazing table by Matthew Studios right next to my bed.
Giving me a woody!
ou would be hard pressed to find the activity I hated most out of all my experiences as a young lad than the time I was forced to go camping in the mountains of Santa Cruz. The dirt, the lack of running water, bugs and the paranoid fear that Michael Myers was going to leap out at me any moment all conspired to turn me into the eternal "city boy" I am today. Now, I enjoy nature and all it's beauty, but only in controlled environments. What's more controlled than Lucite!? And what could be more beautiful to said self-proclaimed city boy than these "petrified" stools by Bleu Nature. I've said it a million times and I'll say it again - French just do it better.
Oral Fixation
here is something very delicate, but dirty (think blow up doll mouth meets M&Ms) about these little "utter" mouth pots by Thelermont Hupton. I think I would prefer to use them as ashtrays, of course. I'll come up with any excuse not to quit smoking!
Stark Raving MAUDE
aude re-runs have become a staple in my household and the image of Maude and Walter Findlay on barstools a familiar image. The catchy theme song has been thoroughly ingrained in the DNA of both my cats, to be sure. Not only is the humor incredibly dry and politically (for the time) charged, I'm constantly delighted by the fashion and interiors. I can imagine the dwelling to be the birthplace of Jonathan Adler. The mixing of traditional furniture, wild wallpaper prints and shag rugs somehow all works. Or perhaps that's my twisted mind at work. Do the actors even notice given the complexities of their outfits? In the end, I don't care and draw a lot of inspiration from the eclectic set design and color combos that never cease to astonish. Here's my interpretation of a modern spin on this unique design point of view.
As all the family "discussions" (mostly arguments) centered around the bar in the living room, I take my first journey into 70's decor with this lovely Chinoiserie bar from Penny Long Antiques via 1stdibs.com A dark shag rug from Marc Phillips underneath gives the area the quintessential disco vibe upon which two "wonton" inspired bar stools showcased on the CSN site Allbarstools rest. As a backdrop, some vintage wallpaper courtesy of 5dm. The drink of choice for the Findlay's were Martinis, but they drank them in small glasses. Moser makes some very retro looking, high-society gems in a lovely rose color. Add liquor and EVERYTHING will look rosey!
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