a piece of something i was working on earlier in the week at huntlittlefield. avalanche roses
one of the things i love about living in apartments is their ability to change over time. I particularly love so many of the original features that still remain in this 1930's era apartment. Almost all of the san francisco apartments built around this time had ironing board cupboards built in. Somewhere along the line the actual board in my apartment disappeared and when i moved in all that remained was this very lovely but quite shabby ironing board cupboard .... i thought it could use a little sprucing up. I love the little bit of farmhouse appeal it adds
i also started stripping the little knob on the front of the cupboard thinking it would reveal brass or some metal..but to my glee and surprise it revealed a very old little cranberry bakelite knob. i can only imagine its original to the apartment
im holding my breath looking at the gorgeous styling work of scott horne.
im wrapped up in the textures, rich colors and use of fabric.....
part of what i love about the designers of the 20th century is their belief that everyone deserved to have access to beautifully conceived and executed pieces for the home & office. perhaps that is why they have stood the test of time and are still on many of our wish lists....
after spending time with leslie williamson's handcrafted modern, i have been sort of smitten with the designs of russel wright. i feel like ive learned a new word and am hearing it everywhere. perhaps best known are his ceramic designs, elegantly organic in soft color tones. but he also designed furniture pieces and his own home.
pitcher, cups and saucers, tea pot, places setting, 1stdibs andirons, chairs
its friday and i finally have a computer again! it was a long repair but shes back and better than ever. i have lots of posts for next week planned, its been busy here despite the radio silence.
hope you enjoy these figs, not exactly flowers, but they usher in the fall weather we have been feeling here so perfectly.
happy weekends
xx
