Home decor
11/12/2012
07/01/2012
California Tile- A Pretty Patchwork Pyramid
Spotted this morning near Larchmont Village. A beautifully committed application of classic California tiles.
06/18/2012
Antique Market Isle sur La Sorgue, France
A few snaps from my recent French trip:
In Provence, the fabulous Sunday brocante market at Isle sur la Sorgue -- although don't go expecting to find bargains -- just plenty of inspiration...
Lots of red and blue checks on vintage kitchenware:
Only noticed the leather boots beside the chocolate boot mold after taking the picture!
04/21/2012
Cocktails, anyone?
Glamorous Dorothy Thorpe silver tipped stemmed glasses -- a small scale version --perfect for sipping mini martinis in a little black dress and heels
If you covet these perfect little sippers, you can get them here:
http://www.nathalieseaver.biz/dothcogl.html
10/14/2011
Instant Heirlooms: Damask napkins
I 'm partial to cloth napkins and one of my favorites is classic white cotton damask. My grandmother placed starched stacks of them in her huge linen closet. As a child, I remember feeling very grown up and elegant when I smoothed mine across my lap at her formal Thanksgiving dinner table. I have some of hers now and happily set them out for special dinners and something about their substantial heft is very pleasing and reassuring and makes even the simplest meal that much more meaningful.
I recently scooped up a cache of lovely vintage damask napkins (circa 1925) that are similar and very soft and drapey. I was told they were stored for years and forgotten in a dowry chest. Hard to know for sure but these nicely preserved 16" x 16" squares can be an "instant heirloom" for your own special occasions. We have a few sets of 6 at the shop or on line:
http://www.nathalieseaver.biz/vilidana.html
10/10/2011
Until I go to Paris...
...I can have a daily smile with this lovely Metro ticket glass tray
At 6" x 12", it's a perfect size for desktop paper clips or for bedroom dispensing of loose change or jewelry.
07/16/2011
Re-use, Recycle and Fond of the Bottle
Drove by this eye-catching installation in Silverlake on the way to a barbecue.
I had to stop and admire this clever and delightful design, repurposing wine and water bottles:
Really like the harmonious choice of blue and green glass and the graceful curves of the bottles when they're stacked together.
06/23/2011
05/26/2011
Perfect Pixels
Can't decide which of these playful, lively fabrics I prefer -- the smaller scale or the larger version on the sofa. They're designed by Christian Zuzunaga in collaboration with Ligne Rosset (the chairs) and Danish design house, Kvadrat (the sofa). I think the chairs win.
02/26/2011
J'adore: Paris Bistro Espresso Cups
These remind me of sitting at a Paris cafe in the late afternoon, reading and watching the passersby...
I like that the graceful porcelain cups and saucers have a nice, light weight but seem sturdy enough for everyday use
Also appreciate a smart idea with an elegant design: The delightful cylinder box swivels to open and close which makes for a great gift package and storage.
