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| Good photography plays such a key role in capturing a designers overall vision. I love discovering and perusing photographer's sites. Jean Randazzo has a great eye. All of her compositions are beautifully composed and layered. She also has the ability to capture the luminescent qualities of natural light. I spy a number of designer's here, don't you? |
My family moodboard is shaping up...
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| Can you even begin to imagine how it would feel to win an oscar? Often times I admire the lives of the rich and famous, although I'm not sure how happy a person can be living in a world without privacy. {maybe I could get used to it} What do you think about last night's results? It's fun, if only for a few hours to be swept away with "their" world. The above photograph of Faye Dunaway was taken in 1977 by photographer Terry O'Neil, Dunaway's then long time boyfriend. Dunaway is relaxing by the pool at The Beverly Hills Hotel the day after she won the oscar for best leading actress in The Network. What do you think is running through her mind? While I'm on the topic of Terry O'Neil, I thought I'd share, a fabulous photo of Brigitte Bardot. The first shot is the original photograph by O'Neil, below is the image blown up in a private residence! I would love to incorporate one oversized photograph by a famous photographer into my home design someday. |
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I had an amazing time on girl's weekend in New York this past weekend, although two days is never enough. I've decided that I WILL live in NYC for at least a year at some point in my life. It may be in 20 years, but I will do it! I hope you enjoy your Valentine's Day! This will be my first one solo in a LONG time but I'm going to be thankful for all the love in my life; especially the sweetest of all, my children. Enjoy! xx, Julie image: flickr. |
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| Greener days! I can't wait for Spring. This image made my morning! via: pursuitofstyle.com |
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| My plan was to post something entirely different today but I awoke to a beautiful three inches of snow. I love the power of an image. I try to begin my day on a positive note, these images certainly set the tone for me today! This time of year is so magical isn't it? {aside from the craziness} |
Don't you love gardlands?? I love them! Especially in Winter....Apparently it is going to snow on Monday....yippee for a white Christmas :-)
I finished painting my bedroom wall. I should be feeling happy but I'm tired and a bit down. It's cold and dark outside and it's Sunday evening. I just had a chat on facebook with my best friend Manu who lives in Paris. I can't wait to see her in January. This beautiful image of Lauren Ward reminds me of her so this is for her and for all the best friends out there.
...well, lost in blogland that it. I went from one beautiful blog to another and ended up chez Labo'M* where I discovered Hipstamatic, an I-phone app that brings back the look and feel of Lomo and Polaroid...If you love photography like me and have an i-phone, you will love this app. On the contrary, if you haven't an i-phone (sorry Lau), you will probably be just really annoyed with me :-(
*Emy makes beau-ti-ful paper garlands by the way...
Last month, I received an email from Ella Sverdlov who won the Best polaroid contest organized by Blur magazine and The Impossible project. Ella told me that Polaroid always gives her a sense of peace and winning The Impossible Project encouraged her to open her Etsy shop.
| “ | Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is nonexistent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery — celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: “It’s not where you take things from — it’s where you take them to.” —Jim Jarmusch, The Golden Rules of Filming | ” |
