A few of my favorite things: Matte Stephens
I’m Matte Stephens from Brainiac the Art and Life of Matte Stephens blog and shop and I’m visiting while Holly is moving and these are a few of my favorite things.
These little wooden eggs designed by Alexander Girard. They just make me smile :D
This is of a detail from George Nelson’s China shop Pattern on a vintage Boltabest tray. It was designed by Irving Harper I have had the pleasure of getting to spend time with him at his home in New York and learning a lot about design from him over the last few years. This tray always makes me think of him.
This photo sums up the last 15 years of my life. I love design although my paintings are not industrial design it has been a source of inspiration for me for as far back as I can remember. I think I just love the feeling something that is really well designed has.
The 1955/56 Herman Miller catalog. A wonderful book that was very illusive.
Our home Vivienne and I love being at home and working at home so having inspiring things to look at makes it fun. We have always liked the idea that modern doesn’t have to be cold and uncomfortable. Actual we just really love knickknacks way too much.
I’m inspired by everything in my life from our cats and Vivienne to collecting movies and knickknacks. It has always been important to me to make paintings that feel like my life feels, happy… – Matte
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August 27th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Hiee Matte! Those eggies are sooo cute…they made me giggle! You home is soo beautiful and cozy! Thank you for sharing your favs with us…very inspirational! Have a lovely merry happy day to you and dear Holly! Love to the both of you!
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August 27th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Hello Matte!
First, LOVE your illustrations. I´ve just returned from your shop, just wonderful!
Your home looks so nice and lots of fun.
Thanks for sharing!
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August 27th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Nice post, Matte, though it is always a bit disorienting to see one’s living room online :D
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August 27th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Hi Matte! Your illustrations do always feel full of happy living!! I love them—there’s so much personality and everyday humor in your work! Thanks for sharing this peek into your home!
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August 27th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Thank you holly for posting this! Thanks for the nice comments also :D
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August 28th, 2009 at 3:55 am
Those egss are the cutest :) And what a great find that vintage Herman Miller catalogue is!
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August 29th, 2009 at 12:54 am
Such happy pictures and I love your living room!! Thanks for sharing with us!!
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August 29th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Hi Matte! Very nice decor, an inspiration I would say. Very cozy, airy and lively! I love the posters, it adds colors to plain walls :D
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September 1st, 2009 at 10:30 am
I love Matte & Vivienne’s space a whole lot – the colours and the lovely furniture is an absolute joy to behold!
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