David Weidman

Happy Monday! Remember last week's post about Angie Hranowsky's home? In one of Charleston Home's images (one I didn't show) we see this sweet print on the wall...In the magazine's resources section, we learn the print is by David Weidman. Hmmmm. Now I want them all. Especially these....I will surely buy The Whimsical Works of David Weidman, a collection of his career works, for my coffee table. In case you are unfamiliar with him or his work, there is this synopsis from the book: "Weidman began his career as an animator in 1950s Los Angeles, painting backgrounds for Hannah Barbara and setting the standard for the look of cartoons of that era. However, like a true entrepreneur he soon began to work for himself, and went on to establish a style that is today instantly recognizable and iconic. A printmaker, ceramicist, font designer, painter, cartoonist, and silk screener, Weidman never stopped experimenting as an artist. Today at age 87 Weidman's staggering body of work is just as modern and visually stunning as it was forty years ago. His graphic sensibility and expert use of saturated colour palletes evoke the vintage modern look while remaining completely relevant to contemporary designers."

Maison Des Reves

Moving into the weekend, I'm inspired by the dreamy, exotic Maison des Reves. Last week, Mandarine featured this serene casbah, which I believe has been restored into a luxury resort. What a breezy, cool escape from the heat of Summer. I hope you have a beautiful weekend.photos Marie Claire Italia.

Charleston Mid-Century Glamour

Many of you may know the work of Angie Hranowsky, the talented and successful Charleston-based interior designer. During my trip, I saw a fantastic spread of her own home in Charleston Home magazine. So beautiful. See more images here.

Home Again

I had a quick, busy, lovely visit with my father. Dewees Island is a special place. South Carolina is so different from Colorado!

Happy Weekend

I'm off until Tuesday. I'm heading to this beautiful place to do some heavy packing work with my Dad...I hope you have a beautiful weekend!
Photo of Lavender Point on Dewees Island, SC. Copyright by Tomcatbo, found on flickr.

Declutter Day #2

Remember our last declutter day? Well, we had another one today. I LOVE declutter day! (Easy to please, huh?) These spaces, designed by Deborah Berke, inspire me to stay uncluttered....
I hope you've had a liberating day, too!

Mid-Century Classic

My husband has a new favorite site called Bring a Trailer. There, he found this...

Beautiful. At a site for selling cars? Yes! Because this is the very place of the horrendous Ferrari mishap in Ferris Beuller's Day Off (what a tragic, hilarious scene... watch it at the end of this post), a scene not quickly forgotten by any car buff, hence the interest in this home on Bring a Trailer. More importantly, it's a classic mid-century beauty by A. James Speyer and David Haid and this home is for sale here. I just love the house, the setting and much of the furniture...

The photos below appear to be the second, or garage, building...Fun. And, here is the scene. I so highly recommend it!

Cabin in the Northwest

Before I moved to Colorado, I somewhat seriously considered moving to Seattle. While it seemed like a beautiful city, it was the lush countryside that really inspired me. It was the threat of rain that kept me away (I remember weeks of rain and a huge flood in the news after my visit). Here in Colorado, we have 300+ days of bright sun a year and I love it. But I DO miss tree canopies and lush ground cover. And moist air. If I'd lived in Seattle (and garnered some high-power position) I'd surely have this very cabin in these very woods!

Photography by John Granen for Metropolitan Home.