I discovered photographer Wendy Bevan's work via Sally Jane Vintage. Her photographs have a vintage dream like quality to them.
I'm beyond inspired by this editorial, the images looks like movie stills. Can you imagine how beautiful that film would be?
Images from March 2009 Financial Times
New York home of artist Mark Welsh. Last installment this week of rooms with vibrant patterns, warm palettes and textures. Not to say a house with this aesthetic won't pop up again;)
I love his conservatory, which is decorated with a lucite table, dark brown sheepskin and pillows from John Robshaw.
More printed pillows on a ochre velvet sofa.
A vintage typewriter sits next to a resin piece designed by his partner, artist Jams Salaiz.
I like the combination of soft grey walls and fluffy sheepskin throw.
Images scanned by Moodboard from Australia Vogue Living Magazine March/April 2009
Photography by the ever talented Ditte Isager
Mr. M and I have talked extensively about taking a trip to Buenos Aires. While there, I'm requiring that we take a side trip to Los Alamos, an estancia located at the foothills of the Andes Mountains. Have you heard of it?
In 1926, artist Susana Bombal began working on rebuilding Los Alamos, a home she inherited from her grandfather. He had resided there with his sons after the Mendoza earthquake claimed the lives of his wife and daughters. It also became a haven for European immigrants, who were being attacked by Native Indians, upset their land was being encroached upon.
In the same spirit, Los Alamos became an artists and writers retreat because of Susana. Going through the guests books, you will see the likes of Picasso, Gandi, Charlie Chaplin and Jorge Luis Borges. The estate is still owned by members of the family, and thankfully they have opened it up to the public.
It is now a boutique hotel with seven bedrooms, surrounded by gardens and a pool. The rooms all still bear Susana's touches, including pieces she collected. It is akin to a museum, with original manuscripts, journals and art work from that time period on display.
The room above is my girlhood dream of a bedroom come to life. The mural was done by Hector Basaldua, and Susana acquired it from Harrods in Buenos Aires. She found the art nouveau iron beds at a Paris flea market.
I'm dying over the studded, destroyed leather chairs. Dying. I would also love the original wall hanging of an angel by Norah Borges.
More print, more textiles and gorgeous bed frames. The art hanging above the beds is by Eduardo Hoffman.
Photo of Susana on her wedding day, so beautiful. She also kept guests books, which showcase drawings and letters from artists that dropped in.
How amazing is the mirrored wardrobe in Susana's bedroom? It came from Paris, and there are framed pictures of fashion plates from 1861.
1940's wall mural by Raul Saldi.
Susana's study on the left, which as a floor made from Peach wood circles. The bronze portrait of Susana was done by Coco Quiroga. Images of Susana and writer Borges are in the image on the left. They had a 40-year friendship that was said to be only platonic.
Scanned by Moodboard from Australia Vogue living Magazine October/November 2002.
Photography Henry Bourne, Writer Harriet Anstruther(she can be reached at anstruther@me.com)
The sumptuous Manhattan home of Kym Canter, the former creative director of J.Mendel. Lots of global patterns, lush textures and rich wood finishes.
Sorry some of the images are pixilated, but I edited the pages so you could see more detail.
I love the ornate mirror, and the sequin cape hanging from it;)
Images created & scanned by Moodboard from Domino Magazine October 2006
Photographer Ditte Isager(love) Prop styling Lance Boyd
As promised, more inspirational images featuring pattern, vibrant color and gorgeous wood pieces. This Brisbane home belongs to Lydia Pearson, one half of fashion label Easton Pearson. Her 1960's home was cobbled together from vintage pieces and discarded items. I love that almost every room is filled with art by local artists and family friends.
Vintage wood sofa is covered in pillows from Rajasthan.
A myriad of patterns bring the home's veranda to life.
1960's Hans Wegner sofa and a hot pink cowhide rug.
Vintage rosewood sideboard and 1950's chair.
1940's firescreen shares space with orange chairs designed by Lord Snowdon.
1940's kitchen table and vintage cabinet.
Collection of creamy pottery and brass pieces.
The dining room's windows were constructed from old stained glass found at a junkyard.
The bedroom is a serene oasis with a window seat that overlooks the valley below.
Images scanned by Moodboard from Vogue Living March/April 2008
Photography by Petrina Tinslay
The New York home of Cindy Greene, one half of the design duo behind Libertine. Something about her palette reminds me of our wedding. We used lots of rustic wood, black and creamy whites.
The butterfly wing collage behind Cindy is by artist Damien Hirst. I love the dark color of her floors.
Clean white walls make for a calm bedroom. Lucite lamp, night stand and silver radiator add shine.
Victorian chair upholstered in paisley fabric by Johnson Hartig(Libertine). More of Damien Hirst's work on her table. Hartig has the same sheep's heart sculpture.
Antique ice cream parlor chairs and table.
Scanned by Moodboard from Domino Magazine September 2007
Photography Douglas Friedman
I love the delicate touches in the home of British designer Tamsin de Roemer. She used to design jewelry with Jade Jagger but now has her own clothing company, De Roemer. I've been looking at her site, swooning over the cashmere pieces with bell sleeves. I was also interested to read that a distant aunt was Alice Liddell, the model for Alice in Wonderland.
Open shelving with vintage china. I love those mint green bowls!
Tamsin found the asian style cabinet abandoned on Portobello road.
I own similar vintage frames and I think I'm going to give them a wash in gold paint.
1920's dress hung for inspiration.
A vintage portrait of Tamsin's grandmother.
Sheepskin covered office chairs and calming sky blue walls.
Scanned by Moodboard from Livingetc Magazine June 2004
Photography by Jake Fitzjones/Styling by Mette Johnson
This is the second set of images from the Sasha December editorial. Much more vibrant, with stripes, ruffles, and that gorgeous greenish yellow color.
I could sworn I had posted about this editorial before, but I can't find it in past posts or on my flickr account. Since I love it so much I'll post it again, especially as there are tons of floaty white frocks. It also involves another magical woodland setting, my favorite kind of shoot.
Images via TFS
UK Vogue Magazine December 2007/Photography Mario Testino
I just got done watching Valerie and Her Week of Wonders(odd story, gorgeous visuals), and something about the scary, hiding men and dreamy clothing reminded me of this editorial. It features Lily Cole, and is ahead of its time when it comes to decorative head pieces. It has me thinking about making one of my own, if nothing else I can wear it for Halloween.
Images via Fashionbox
UK Vogue November 2004/Photography Arthur Elgort (love his work so much)
