Wanted

I would like this meditation platform from D\ZEN Furniture by CTRLZAK.

“In the past it is probable that these sticks were placed beneath the stones by monks and had sutras carved on them. The exact original meaning of this folk tradition is unclear, although it could be the expression of a request, a vow, or a testimony. Although the different forms of Buddhism have diverse practices, this specific one is unusual. It is certainly a gesture within the Zen spirit, which has been the foundation of this project’s creative process. It also followed Zen principles of slow and fast, movement and stillness, transformation and balance; above all an open process with open results which aims to be nothing more than what it is. D\ZEN’s balanced volumes are inspired by a rare combination of nature and man’s respectful intervention. They are archetypal forms that sustain objects and people, imperfect forms in perfect balance. Throughout the long development process the importance was placed in conveying the essence of nature and the balance of things. The stick is man’s little touch, which supports nature but reminds us that everything is temporary”.

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Wish Upon a Star

Countryside Home in Salento was created by Italian architect, Luca Zanaroli.  Charm and whimsy abound and minimalist furnishings draw attention to the restored barrel vaults and domes constructed with locally sourced stone dating from the late 1800s.  Life is beautiful in Salento…

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Create

private residence, ashbury heights, by nilus designs

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Saturday!

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Inspiration…

…from Mars.  Yes, the surface of Mars.

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Happy Sunday

Hope you find time to relax…

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Explore

shelters for roman archaeological site ~ peter zumthor architect

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Wishing You…

calm…cool.

St Barths residence by Barnes Coy Architects

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Wheels

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Taking It All In

Jamie Beck

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Red

Ginta Lapina by François Nars for Vogue Japan 2011

Pan II, 1980, Cy Twombly

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Artist and Jewelry Designer: Lorraine Pennington

I love the look and feel of artist  and jewelry designer Lorraine Pennington‘s work.  Solid and earthy, pleasing textures and mysterious imagery all add up to…beauty.   Lorraine searches for a balance between color and texture.   She applies many layers of paint and will scratch, sand, and wipe away to reveal what lies beneath the surface of her artwork.  Lorraine is drawn to  “wabi sabi,” the art of the imperfect, and  finds it is often revealed in her jewelry designs and artwork.

I had the pleasure of meeting Lorraine through her fab blog, 2BMODERN.  Lorraine’s work is also featured on her website, Modern Surfaces Art Gallery.

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Red, White, and Blue

Costume National Fall 2011 Campaign: Valerija Kelava by Glen Luchford

Arizon Muse by Craig McDean for Vogue Italia

Dinara Chetyrova by Jamie Nelson for Elle Vietnam 2011

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Tangled Up…

…in blue.

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Smile

This image makes me smile.  My middle name is ‘wrong way.”  I wonder if map heels would wash away this curse…probably not.

photography by jeremy murch

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