ART.COM: WALLS & ART
When wandering around Union Square last Christmas, we had the chance to discover the ART.COM pop up shop. I've ordered a couple of items from art.com in the past, but it was cool to see so much of their art in person. The store features curated collections from some pretty famous artists/designers like Nigel Barker, Jonathan Adler, and Rex Ray. It's always better to see things from the website up close and personal. I especially like the first floor where they feature vignettes organized by color and mood. The art is framed in innovative ways and printed on diverse materials, from canvas to plexi.
I predict this store is going to be a Gateway Drug for many of us who may not have shopped art.com previously-- but now that we're been able to see what we've been missing may become pretty active patrons.
January 30, 2014 JONATHAN ADLER: COOL MENAGERIE
A visit to Jonathan Adler always yields an explosion of color. The Fillmore boutique is one of my favorites. The products are updated pretty often, but they are always fun and refreshing. Whimsical with a sense of humor and a dash of mod/60's happy style, the Jonathan Adler shop carries unique items for the home, including lighting, furniture and furnishings for every room.
On my last visit, I especially liked the "Sumi Menagerie" by Jenna Snyder-Phillips. According to the bio, "NYC-based artist Jenna brings to life a menagerie of graphic black and white exotic animal paintings. In this series of original large-scale Japanese sumi ink works, harsh charcoal lines juxtapose fluid brush strokes for a blending of drawing, sketching, and painting techniques." Zebra patterns are always a hit, but these pieces truly stand out.
January 27, 2014 JONATHAN ADLER: WHIMSY AND FUN
Orange is my favorite color, and this orange bedroom set at Jonathan Adler delivers quite the burst of cheerful citrus. Happy, chic, uplifting, and creative are the key mantras at Jonathan Adler, and every time I visit one of the boutiques I am super inspired. The Mod/Hollywood Regency/60's vibe always bring a smile to my face. From leather rhino footstools to ceramic owl vases, the products are the perfect blend of style and fun.
January 27, 2014 DVF: IT'S A WRAP
According to Publisher's Weekly, "In 1973, Diane Von Furstenburg introduced her now famous wrap dress, an outfit she estimates has 'found its way into almost every closet in America,' becoming a cultural icon, symbolic of women's growing sexual and financial freedom."
As Diane says, "Feel like a woman, wear a dress." Diane brought the dress to America during the time where women were celebrating their newfound liberation. It's pretty amazing that today, 40 years later, the dress still speaks to all generations of women. It's become not just a dress, it became a lifestyle.
Well, after featuring Diane's super bold patterns all week, it's a wrap. Hope you enjoyed the show!
January 24, 2014