tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61123099224517340022024-03-12T21:08:34.888-05:00T h e - C o u n t r y p o l i t a n ReportLiving an Artfully Curated Life...The-Countrypolitanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14452307017722380930noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-22818866046981780682016-07-12T09:52:00.000-05:002017-07-27T17:13:08.803-05:00Swiss Bliss...A lot can be said for being able to escape the summer heat in Texas...<br />
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I am so fortunate to be in that situation... especially since I have never acclimated to the Texas summer heat, even though I grew up there from the age of one! Summers before air conditioning were the worst for me! Basically, I have always had a lack of tolerance for extreme heat or cold...but the heat reduces me to a lifeless, dizzy, fair skinned fille.<br />
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So...I can't complain when I have to add a few layers of clothing to counter the mountain chill...but it is usually pretty perfect between 50-80°f. Just right for walks into town or spending time at my easel...<br />
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These are some of my recent paintings while here in Switzerland...hope you enjoy...<br />
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My continued journey has given me the opportunity to combine my past disciplines, work, and passions ...into my current pursuit of creating at my easel...</div>
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My work is divided between my living 6 months of the year in Texas and the other 6 months in Switzerland. My work is represented by figurative paintings...influenced from my life as a dancer and later as a fashion illustrator with the respect and beauty of the human body...</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fall is my favorite time of the year...</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and I love reconnecting with all the local design activities when </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I return from </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">summers in Switzerland.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">her latest business savvy design venture...a hand-painted fabric line with <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.colemantaylortextiles.com/home.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Coleman Taylor Textiles</span></a> </span></span></span></div>
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The new fabric line is really beautiful. I anticipate seeing the new fabrics incorporated into spaces with Segreto's custom wall finishes to coordinate with the fabrics. All the designs and colorways are timeless...but it was the dark, dramatic fabric grounds that really drew me in right now. Maybe it's just that time of year!</div>
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The Foundation Pierre Gianadda puts on two major exhibits each year...and this summer's exhibit is another well curated collection in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou in Paris and Swiss private and public collections.<br />
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The main idea of this exhibition is to show Matisses's work in a new light...that of his relationships and exchanges with his fellow artists. The show includes works by Picasso, Gris, Braque, Derain, Bonnard and others.<br />
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Depending on the style or art movement, my observations show a strong similarity in color palettes between the various artists. Matisse, born in 1869, had a career that spanned several styles/periors till his death in 1954: Class of Gustave Moreau, Fauvism, Cubism, the Odalisques, Figure and Color, the Studio, Modernism, and his final phase which he did little in the way of painting was "to draw in colour field" which involved color cut-outs.<br />
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Lunch on the square was a perfect ending to the afternoon where the fun and colorful plastic wine coolers caught my eye...along with the colorful metal industrial style cafe chairs (which I recently used for a breakfast nook project) in bright colors, that were mixed with various other styles of bistro chairs. Inexpensive ways to add color to an interior...or exterior...</div>
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<br />The-Countrypolitanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14452307017722380930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-64123643218344172432015-02-08T14:47:00.000-06:002015-02-08T14:47:34.850-06:0050 Shades of Grey...<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">the shades of silvery grey from the heavy frosty mist are breath taking...Switzerland 2015...the scene can change several times within a single day as the clouds drift in an out ...playing hide and seek with the mountains in the near background...</span></div>
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Venice, or Venezia, is a special place, like no other... so it is no wonder that this was the location that George Clooney and his fiancé chose for the celebration of their love for each other.<br />
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This is a place where you want to experience it with a special person...who is equally enchanted by the essence of the city...!<br />
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I attempted to put the photos into a slide presentation to make you feel more like you are experiencing the stroll through the streets and riding in a water taxi or gondola first hand...but instead you will find the photos at the end of this post...I hope you enjoy them!<br />
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The Caffé Florian, right in the St. Mark's Square was a real treat! The Florian is recorded as the very first coffee shop to exist in history, established in 1720. It was patronized by the best of philosophers, poets, politicians and artists of the time. I wrote a blog some time ago on coffee shops that you can see <span id="goog_1968489103"></span><a href="http://thecountrypolitan.blogspot.com/2009/01/world-is-split-into-two-categories.html" target="_blank">here</a> with additional information and photos. Today it is still a vibrant and important part of Venetian life...<br />
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Another post I did based on Venetian tradition and inspiration of the "Carnevale" is <a href="http://thecountrypolitan.blogspot.com/2012/02/carnevale-inspiration.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Everywhere you go in Venezia there are gorgeous displays of masks and costumes that one can wear for the event or make a treasured memento... <br />
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Venice is about a five and a half hours drive from Crans-Montana Switzerland. To make the destination even more special...we had lunch on our way there at Da Vittoria in Brusaporto, Italy...just outside of Bergamo on a beautiful country estate. Da Vittoria is a 3-Star Michelin Restaurant...you can find information about their menu and amenities on their website <a href="http://www.davittorio.com/en/" target="_blank">here </a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Awe....Venezia...!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ciao...</span></div>
The-Countrypolitanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14452307017722380930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-3038140742227179472014-07-09T10:50:00.001-05:002014-07-09T10:50:55.163-05:00Recent Houston Installation...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I installed it just in time,</span></div>
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Maria and George were an absolute delight to work with! For them I created a blend of classic and modern elements and pieces for a sophisticated and tranquil space. We wanted pieces that could easily transition into other spaces when they eventually move to a larger family home...which may be sooner than later since they became expecting parents during the project! But with that in mind, I had all the fabrics treated to be child friendly...</div>
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I designed and had fabricated this daybed as a piece to transition the living area and the dining area. You can see the Saarinen dining table with R.H. dining chairs and Mirror. The chandelier is the classic <span class="irc_su" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Zettel'z 5 Chandelier</span></div>
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Maria is a beautiful woman, of Greek heritage...so I did this painting for the project as an impression of her walking along the beach in Greece...</div>
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Dedicated to Saint John the<b> </b>Baptist, it was built during 1491–1498 (photo taken 1860)</div>
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The focus of my visit to Turin was the Egyptian Museum, the second largest in the world after the one in Cairo. The artifacts there are so incredibly preserved and the way they were displayed was primo...! From objects used in their every day lives to objects of grandeur and magnificent entombment's for the Royals' journey to the afterlife. Here are some photos that I took which should give you a good idea of the quality of the museum. If you ever visit Turin, be sure and see the exhibit...you will not be disappointed...!</div>
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<br />The-Countrypolitanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14452307017722380930noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112309922451734002.post-83659057431914518592013-06-16T16:15:00.000-05:002013-06-16T16:26:43.755-05:00Reflecting on Paris...<br />
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These photos taken during my trip to Paris remind me of the watercolor effects of an impressionist painting. The reflections in the glass give greater depth to the subject, as it draws in the surrounding life from the other side...making them far more interesting...</div>
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It has been a little over a year now that I have been working on this current project. Being able to begin a project while in the planning stages, before construction begins, is very rewarding in terms of being able to make substantial changes to a plan and implement ideas that would otherwise have been difficult to include. Even more rewarding is to see the project evolve and to know that my client is just as excited about her new home as I have been in working together with her on it.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I want to thank the most charming and talented Marsha of Splenderosa for the beautiful earrings that I won on her her most recent give-a-way! I was so thrilled when she contacted me to tell me that I had won...!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Marsha is known for her fabulous sense of style and styling, and her gorgeous jewelry that she designs.</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I love the images that she shares on her <a href="http://splenderosa.blogspot.com/">blog</a> and the music that accompanies them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">and most important of all... you can tell what a wonderful and caring person Marsha is... she always has a kind and generous word for all... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">of all her wonderful jewelry pieces... </span></div>
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Luxe Lodge | Wovens</h1>
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"Rustic yet refined, the Luxe Lodge Collection brings a modern
spirit to the rural retreat. A perfect balance of rough-hewn
sensibility and an urbane aesthetic, this collection offers a new level
of sophistication and luxury to getaway environments, from mountain
chalets to country estates. Plush mohair, wool blanket plaids,
menswear-inspired patterns, velvet, embroideries and stitched leather
are created in shades of charcoal grey, denim blue, stone, java and
raven, giving a contemporary twist to the colors, patterns and textures
traditionally associated with pastoral abodes.<br />
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From strong wool plaid perfect for a snowy hearthside retreat to
refined Italian cashmere that lends quiet elegance to a cozy library -
each textile in the Luxe Lodge collection bespeaks sophistication and
worldliness."
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Here are some snippets to give you the flavor of a project that I have been working on since last October. It is a new construction project, which I love because it gives me the opportunity to make substantial changes to the layout and design of the spaces...in fact, this project started out as a blank slate because all I had to work with was a floor plan that the client saw and liked... no elevations, no material or finish schedules, nothing but lines on a piece of paper that indicated where the rooms were located.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> "Les 5 Sens"</span></div>
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The owner and chef, Thierry Baucher, holds the highly prized recognition of Meilleur Ouvrier de France. The menu combines local French cuisine and Fusion</div>
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Traveling from Paris to the south into Provence and then back to Paris over a two week visit offered a lot of variety.! One of my favorite visits was to Seguret France. I know that I'm jumping into the middle of my trip as far as showing you photos... but I think you will enjoy it and see why it was so special.<br />
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The photos are of an estate owned by Walter, an old dear friend of my travel companion where we stayed as his guests. The estate overlooks the acres and acres of vineyards of his winery...<a href="http://www.domainedemourchon.com/">Domaine de Mourchon</a>. Walter is the epitome of the English Gentleman. Unfortunately his wife was on holiday in London and I did not get to meet her. She is quite a talent, and the home and interiors is a reflection of that. She and Walter designed the estate. You would assume if you didn't know better, that it was a very old chateau that had been updated. The photos are mostly of the exterior and a few of the kitchen. I did not want to invade their privacy by showing all of the interiors... but they were fantastic! I fore warn you that I have shown <i>a lot</i> of photos. For some it will be more than you want to scroll through... for others who enjoy lots of information, you will appreciate the different and varied angles that I have provided. I don't think the photos need many comments from me as you will just enjoy them as they are... a slice of heaven...<br />
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OK... I know that is a lot of photos, so thanks for your patience! To give you a break, I will post the photos of the winery processing rooms and tasting room in another post...<br />
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Upon returning from France I was sorting through my stack of mail and came across a premier issue of a new magazine that was sent to me... </h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is one of the newest publications</span> added to the collection of other magazines by <a href="http://www.modernluxury.com/">Modern Luxury Media </a></div>
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Seeing the publication reflects an optimistic move forward for the interior design industry and I was also pleased to see the diversity of design displayed in the magazine to illustrate that Houston interior design is much broader and sophisticated than the "decorating formula" of slip covers and sea grass rugs that many blog readers are led to believe...</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And to that point..</span>. last night's launch party for the magazine took place at the private home of interior designer Lucinda Loya, in an exclusive gated community in Houston's Memorial area. I was so glad that I had made the event, as seeing her home was quite a treat, in and of itself. To say the home is fabulous is an understatement. The contemporary home is a canvas to her amazing collections of art, art objects, and unique furnishings. The whole house was completely open to the guests, which had a tremendous turn-out.</div>
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The launch party was a lot of fun and a success, and I'm looking forward to seeing "Interior's" future issues of Texas interior design.</h3>
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