Making good use of a long flight connection in Paris by visiting this intimate exhibition at the Chateau de Versaille. See link here: http://www.chateauversailles.fr/les-actualites-du-domaine/evenements/evenements/expositions/18e-aux-sources-du-design/design/quelques-chefs-duvre-1 I was quite intrigued by the idea put forward that 18e century might be a revolution in design as well: that styles like Louis XV and XVI styles could be seen as […]
Another much publicised area, but this time a complete flop as far as I am concerned, as the so called design district is just an outlet of the big brands with very little individuality, and it sounds like an excuse to open up one luxury shop behind the other. Even the Moore building with it’s
We thought of going back to THE Delano, but decided to try another sacred monster of design’s latest venture: a hotel redesigned by Paola Navone sounded like a passport to a blissful stay, and so it was..
Wasn’t expecting to find Hubert Le Gall’s excentric poetry in the middle of central France, but here it is, and it was well worth the trip!
Although the name is not very glamorous, the place is absolutely perfect, and in the end, the title does describes it, partially. What it doesn’t say, is how well designed is the place, how large and cosy are the common spaces, and how glam the rooms actually are with floor to ceiling walls opening on
A fascinating exhibition of Marc Held‘s work at Galerie A. Pentcheff: archives, black and white photography taken by Marc in the 50’s, vintage culbutos, designs from the 70’s for IBM, mini museum, and cherry on the cake: the limited edition of the iconic Primo culbuto, only shown once in the 70’s as a prototype, here on sale
Niched under ancient oak trees, the wood shed was a little ruin. Here brought back to life and to good use with the addition of a built-in bench. A welcome napping spot at the back of the garden. In front of the shed, the traditional lavender field…
Sorry, only a few pictures, was late, had to rush as I stopped by the just opened MUCEM on my way to Aix, promise will be more thorough next year…… A pick of my favourite stands in this 2013 edition of Salon Cote Sud, with much to my liking, Marseille well represented here. Rock
Ravel’s family business opened 1837, and is now ran by the fifth generation. The offer goes from terracota pots in classic shapes, to the designers pieces: Jean-Marie Massaud just signed the Uluru collection. It also spans all shapes and sizes, from the 10 cm herb pot, to the enormous 1m diameter pot that can safely hold
Just relooked by the Campana brothers, it epitomises cool and functional. Their scrap/recycling design style works marvels here in the lobby, and in the much published breakfast room with « trees » of recycled wood furniture elements dressing up the supporting columns. In the bedrooms, the Campana brothers reinterpret the traditional shadow theatre, the « Karagiozis »
A much anticipated visit to the grand master of design’s showroom. Starting with lunch (with a great wine list dixit my other half who can be trusted on this matter) in the in-house restaurant headed by young genius Stevie Parle’s, with Dixon’s design everywhere in sight, an overall wonderful experience!! The
Our Christmas decoration is on Chilean time zone: Chilean Ceramist Carmen Jerez creates this nativity and the « Tree of live » on the left is manufactured in the Araucania region. The summer Christmas tree.. I designed and edited this tree while living in Chile, were Christmas is in summer, and pine
Some pictures of Salon Cote Sud 2012:
keeps getting bigger and better, many interesting stands, noticeably Brocantes, manufactured goods, and landscape.
Second week-end of february might not sound like an obvious date for an outdoor furniture photo shoot, but thanks to the blessed Provencal skies, and my impatience…it just had to be done! So here they are: Outdoor/indoor furniture, MB design, stainless steel and Ipe. The outdoor lounge has seating fitted with washable linen covers
Este edificio creado por Le Corbusier durante el periodo de reconstrucción es un hito arquitectural, pero aquí la gente le dio el apodo de edificio del « fada » (loco) ..! Ahora es muy cotizado por los aficionados del genio suizo y las « unités d’habitation » salen raramente a la venta. El piso de la « calle de negocios », donde
A little visit of Mei Line’s showroom nestled in an ancient building of Santiago’s Barrio Brazil, through our pictures and others taken from various publications in decoration as well as fashion and lifestyle magazines. The property consists in a terraced house build in 1913 in adobe with an internal wood structure, that allowed this venerable
Cabaret Nono El Teatro Nono, basado aquí en Marsella, presenta un mundo onírico, totalmente loco y diferente: sorprende, alegra y da a soñar. Este invierno fuimos a ver el espectáculo de circo con los niños y quedaron totalmente fascinados, lo pueden visionar en el “repertoire” de la página web del teatro. A continuación unas