Now that school (MBA life and teaching life) is back in session, I’m totally swamped. My days and nights are pretty full, and although I am getting into my routine, things still feel quite hectic.
I feel like I need a breather, so an artful pause, it is!
Pine Cone by Alexis Arnold, Minted
Aspens at Altitude by Kaleb and Marilyn Nimz, Minted
Casa by Annie Montgomery, Minted
Stepping Stones by Little Bird Paperie, Minted
Shadow Shimmer by Design Lotus, Minted
Have a great weekend, everyone!
When I bought my house 2 years ago, my nephews gave me a trio of all white art (seen here). My sister thoughtfully gave them a bunch of white supplies (e.g., paper, feathers, glitter, tissue paper) and let each of them create a piece of art for me. I really love this trio and they have a prominent place on my living room wall.
I find monochromatic art to be interesting, clever, and serene.
Hammock by Charles Pachter, $4000, Caviar20
Phantom Structure IV, Yves Gaucher, $2450
De.Fragment IV, $4500, 1stDibs
Untitled by Franz Klein, $212.99, Art.com
Sparkle by Georgianna Lane, $80+, Citizen Atelier
Time Forgot, $60+, Nicole Cohen
In the most recent issue of Architectural Digest, I read about a new all-white art installation called The BEACH at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. As I often do, I opted to do a bit more research about The BEACH online.
Essentially, a large area was walled off in the middle of the Museum’s Great Hall. The installation, a collaborative effort with Snarkitecture, has covered 10,000 square feet with one million recyclable translucent plastic balls (Remember those from your childhood?).
 
 
The lounge area is outfitted with comfortable chairs and white AstroTurf “sand”. The scattering of rolling plastic balls at the “water’s edge” are reminiscent of real waves.
This beach is only open until September 7, 2015, so if you’re in the area, get there before summer ends!
Learn more about The BEACH, including ticket information, here. Photos via The National Building Museum Flickr.
Decorative sculptures are especially special when they come in animal shapes. There is something lovely and magical about a fox on your bookshelf or a bowl in the long lean proportions of a Dachshund. We’re talking about classics that appeal to all ages and add personality to a space.
Jonathan Adler has really taken the animal sculpture to a whole new place by carving out a collection of pieces that are cheerful while beautifully echoing the geometry and symmetry in nature. I know that Jordana has a thing for these lovely creations, too. I think I can hear the roar of her lion!
Here are the new additions to Adler’s menagerie now available on his website:
Bear, $98
Owl canister, $75
Monkey, $198