Just got back from a nice NYC trip. Lots of interesting things to see, and happened to bump into the talented Stanlee Gatti while flexing our retail therapy muscles. It was a thrill to run into one if our favorite people.
Although he is best known for creating grand aesthetic experiences for countless events, we find his installation at San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers, very poignant. One: An Earth Installation (2007)
We exhibited at the SF Art Deco & Modernism show this weekend. Looked at some nice collections, and marveled at the snazzy attendees in vintage dress. The guys put together a great looking booth, and here was the result.
Apartment Therapy recently did a House Tour on our very own Sam's Victorian flat. They did a lovely write up, and the feature turned out quite snazzy. We are right chuffed! Sam has a knack for mixing a dash of slick Mid-Century Modern here, with a bit of Hollywood Regency there, peppered with unusual vintage art finds, and antique objects -- all curated in a cohesive flow. I know, sounds methodical, but Sam will just tell you he's been collecting since his first baby steps.
Coffee table display. Swarovski crystallized antler, made by a friend, plays nice with brass, quartz, zebra and bugs. Note the cast-wood like texture on the table base.
Living room view. Mixed metals meets natural materials.
Art corner. An amazing coiled wood sculpture, C.Jere owl, figure studies and the sweetest German Sheperd face.
Cocktails anyone?
Front window display. Ceramic, paint, glass, wood and shell make a nice tableau.
A wee turtle shell
A very distinguished hound
Paul Frankl dining table looks on the 1950's Baker sideboard with lamps to die.
Sideboard owl & forest creature collection, and more lamp love.
The little Bertoia corner that could, with the mini Saarinen marble-topped side table holding it down.
Amazing vintage pen & ink drawing. Very tattoo art!
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