Modern Art Everyday does just that – a giclee print a day (either paper or canvas) is produced and posted in this Etsy shop, designed at a home-based studio by a New Jersey based husband and wife team. Outside of the usual suspects, birds and trees, Modern Art Everyday gives you dozens of other designs to choose from, dogs to cats, deer to dahlias. If your walls look a little drab, add splashes of color and bold graphics with some affordable art while showing support to a small business owner. Good for you, good for them, good for us all. I love using art like this in an entry space. A bright green pear above a wooden bench or table, with a cute pair of green rubber boots on the floor for those April showers, a fun rug, and a few wall hooks like these, and you’ve just created a happy little welcoming spot on a budget.
(images from modern art everyday)
[This is a little shout out to a friend whom I admire... She doesn't even know I'm posting this, but I am so proud of her that I just have to.]
We’re almost in the month of April and you know what that means… Beautiful weather and a mailbox full of invitations (hopefully letterpressed) to some of the best parties, weddings, and patio cocktail hours that include lots of sashaying around the dessert bar eyeing the chocolate truffles and champagne… And whether you are attending, or playing hostess, there will be flowers, because at the best events, gorgeous flowers are always on display.
Recently, my friend Tammy stopped by while she was in town, leaving behind a note with her business card in my door. Sad to see that I’d missed her, I glanced at her card and felt an immediate smile on my face because she’s the Manager of Anne Bruno Floral + Event Design in NYC.
Tammy is a big apple success story and I’m proud of her. She left behind her home and large family, with whom she is extremely close to, all in the name of floral design in Manhattan. Something a girl in her early 20′s would only dare to do all alone. I remember when she left, I was both sad and proud, sad to see a friend leave, but happy she was on a mission – not as another hopeful girl jumping to see where she lands, but heading out with a game plan and a passion, and from what I can see, she’s making it in old New York.
Tammy has real talent, she’s been obsessed with flowers as far back as her early teen years. I’ve seen her work numerous times at events, and most recently at a large wedding and reception where her gorgeous blooms nearly took our breathe away. Only the bride was more revered.
Here’s some of her recent press.
You can contact her at tammy{at}annebruno{dot}com or directly at 212.766.5660.
I was just having the nicest chat with reader Andy who is relocating to Boston and needs help designing his condo. He let me know about a terrific sofa he’s nuts about called the Giselle from Boston Interiors. The Giselle is such a fabulous price (on sale for $799-), great design, love the tufting detail and exposed legs, and it’s available in many additional fabrics and colors at the same price as stock. Totally worth checking out, Boston locals!
Psst: There’s also a chair, loveseat, and ottoman to match. The chair is only $499, another steal.
Personal notes: I’ve shopped Boston Interiors before, once back in 1994 when I purchased a sofa for my apartment, and then again in ’05 for a client I was working with at the time. Both transactions were painless and I found the staff extremely helpful and delivery a breeze.
(images from boston interiors)
I first heard about St. Jude’s from Bloesem and Design Milk, and after clicking around St. Jude’s for awhile, I noticed their fabric used on these reclaimed treasures from Retrouvius, where I spent ages clicking and clicking and well, you get the picture. Obsessing, drooling, craving… All those typical reactions you have when you find things as dreamy as these Race Rocking Chairs. Their price is slightly horrifying with the dollar being so weak, ?395.00 is nearly $800 USD (and I doubt shipping will be a bargain). But I’d love to have one anyway. Or at least find something over on this side of the pond that I could slap some fancy fabric on and make it look nearly as sweet.
I’m also bonkers for their vintage Anglepoise lamps from the 1930′s. They’ve polished, rewired, and quite rare and totally worth ?250.00 each. I’d love one for my desk, as vintage lighting has been a huge obsession of mine for many years now. Metal letters and clocks that resemble the German DB (Deutsche bahn) ones in train stations have my attention too. When I was in Berlin last November, I wanted to climb up and grab the DB clock and run off with it under my coat. I love the crisp black/white with the little DB letters. (This is what they look like.)
And of course, they have the super-sized version of those Anglepoise desk lamps for ?1,450.00, especially of interest if you have ceiling height working in your favor. I love this thing, especially since I’m 5’10″ and it would be fun to feel small standing next to anything for once. I’d feel like a little mouse beneath an illuminated umbrella. More about Anglepoise lamps here.
Another major perk about Retrouvius (I love their name by the way, don’t you? Good name for a cat, I might add), they work on design projects for clients. I love when stores offer design services, but especially ones that specialized in vintage and antique goods because often clients are stumped when they get these items home and try to incorporate them into their more modern rooms. Mixing old with new can be a challenge.
Is this credenza amazing or what? I love it’s long legs.
(images from retrouvius)
decor8 reader Jennifer needs our help. She writes, “Last night on Top Design, in Carisa’s room, there was an AWESOME white ceramic poodle on the floor at the foot of the bed. I absolutely have to have it. Do you have any clue as to who makes it or where I can find it? Thanks so much!” -Jennifer
Jennifer – For the first time all season, I missed Top Design last night. I have to leave this in the capable hands of readers to help you out. I pulled the above image off of the Bravo website, but can barely see the poodle. I’m sure it came from the PAC, but with so many showrooms to choose from on their website, it’s hard to narrow it down. Did anyone notice which showroom Carisa shopped last night? Jennifer, have you searched Ruby Lane or eBay? Maybe you can call around to your local antiques dealers to see if they have a life size ceramic poodle?
Can anyone help out Ms. Jennifer?
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