AESTHETICALLY THINKING

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

"X" MARKS THE SPOT

What is it about an X as a design element that makes it so very effective? I was flipping through pages and my eye kept going to X stretchers, X's on doors, X's on everything! Is the X in the "XOXO" the kiss or the hug? Google that - the X is the kiss! Of course, then when googling X's and O's, I discover that a cross mark or X was the same as a sworn oath. The X at the bottom of a document took the place of a signature. For an illiterate person, they would then kiss the X as a crucifix or bible was kissed to emphasize the importance of the mark! Well, all that being said, kisses everyone!

Maisons Cote' Sud

Hermes

Photograph by Simon Upton - The World of Interiors

Darryl Carter - Elle Decor

Jack Ceglic - Elle Decor

Edwina Hunt - Elle Decor

Photograph by Sang An - Elle Decor

Cristina Grajales - Elle Decor

Photograph by William Abranowicz - Elle Decor

Mariette Himes Gomez

Mariette Homes Gomez

Stephen Sills and James Huniford with Michael Boodro

James Huniford - Elle Decor

Victoria Hagan

Kirsten Kelli LLC - Veranda

Charlotte Moss

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

MARRAKECH EXPRESS

I have not been to Morocco since I was twenty-one years old (in other words, a long time ago), but as far as exotic travel goes- it remains very high on the list of spectacular places to visit before you die! It’s impossible to forget the smells, the sights, the sounds and the flavors of this magical place. The highlight of the trip was sitting by the pool at La Mamounia (I, of course, was NOT staying there on my student’s budget), but I fell in love with Moroccan tile right there and then in this stunning space. I’m keeping my passport on me just in case!

The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge - Interiors by Bill Willis and Jacques Grange

Restaurante San Pedro - Town & Country Travel

La Vitrola - Town & Country Travel

Barbara and Rene' Stoeltie - Mexico Style

Hacienda Style

Dar Es Saada, Marrakech Guesthouse - Style and Substance

Giambattista Valli - Style and Substance

Dar Es Saada - Style and Substance

Sig Bergamin - So Chic

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

ALL LACQUERED UP

Gloss, gloss and more gloss! Love lacquer! Glitzy and glamorous, sleek and sexy....give me some lacquer. Just like glass, a glint of that sheen on a surface adds a glimmer to any space....shimmer and shine!