Still

1. An Ironstone (Maybe THE) Ironstone Collection via Pinterest

2. William Bailey, Doglio at Betty Cunningham Gallery

3. Ian McIntyre Pottery for Another Country

4. William Bailey, Ceremony at Betty Cunningham Gallery

5. Kitchen Yellow Ware Bowl Collection from Frog Goes To Market

6. William Bailey, White Tower at Betty Cunningham Gallery

7. Michael McCarthy Salt Glazed Stoneware Beer Bottles at Studio 550 Art Center

Sitting Pretty

We've recently been asked for our thoughts on where to find a beautiful, modern dressing table. Not having any immediate ideas, we started our research and found some amazing deco & mid-century references. Our favorites look so modern that we couldn't resist taking a peak back at what "modern" was then... 

Dressing table by Poul Henningsen, 1939

Poul Henningsen at home

Dressing table by Joseph Andre Motte & Pierre Guariche

Joseph Andre Motte's home, 1960

Petite Coifeusse by Eileen Gray, 1929

Eileen Gray designed summer home, E. 1027, in the south of France 

Through the Rabbit Hole

We loved the Angora Rabbits at this weekend's Hartland Farm Fest... the festival was like tumbling into an alternative universe for us, with livestock and organic goods and lovely people living in a place of awareness and sustainability.

2. Via Wellcome Images

4. 1894 Royal Natural History Steel Engraving via Flickriver

6. 1894 Royal Natural History Steel Engraving via Flickriver

Happy Memorial Day

Organic Modernism

We have new clients in Frank Gehry's financial district tower, New York by Gehry. The asked us to create a warm, cozy space that compliments the modern, bold architecture of the building. We were immediately inspired by the organic modernism of the curving steel facade--the soft movement of a grand gesture. And their Persian heritage of art, design and architecture. Here are some early picks that play into the theme...

  

1, 6. Oriental rug pillow

2. Curved American Walnut bench

3. Petrified wood side tables

4. Carmine Bee-Eaters by Michael Poliza

5. Lacquered and walnut credenza

7. Shag pouf

8. Red Chrome III by Gabriele Grossi

Masterclass

When Will Fisher, founder of Jamb,  auctioned off his personal collection of antiques from his 18h century townhouse, it was a masterclass for those interested in decorating and collecting. Mr. Fisher has an unbelievably refined aesthetic that teaches us all how to curate with balance, beauty an quality in mind.

1. Mr. Fisher's hearthside grays via The Telegraph

2. 19th Century Busts from the Christie's Auction

3. Upstairs hallway via The Telegraph

4. Pair of Sofas at the Christie's Auction

5. World of Interiors via Katy Elliot

6. Convex Mirror, Christie's 

7. World of Interiors via Katy Elliot

8. Iron lamp from the Christie's Auction

9. Dining Room from World of Interiors via Katy Elliot

All Of This And More...

Can be yours! Rainthorpe Hall in Norfolk, England is for sale and the price tag is a mere $4,657,897.00 US. Check out the history and more photos at Old House Dreams.

A Firm Grasp

1. 19th century carved eagle plaque

2. Bathroom design by Lyn Gardener

3. Wooden table claw foot legs

4. 1920's Belgium table

5. Modern bathroom with claw foot tub

6. Antique claw foot piano stool