After watching Rocketman this weekend, all we’ve been listening in the office is Elton John. The crowd favorite will always be Bennie and the Jets, which always make me regret quitting my piano lessons. The [...]
The Hollyhock House is Frank Llyod Wright’s first Los Angles commission, which is an ode to California and it’s natural beauty. Built between 1919 and 1921 for Aline Barnsdall, an oil heiress, in the California [...]
There is something so comforting about Mediterranean architecture. It is the warm colors and textures. Ibiza’s Fincas exude this warmth. Fincas are traditional cottages that were built on agricultural land. A lot of these old [...]
I recently visited Seville, Spain and it is such a magical place. Seville is the Andalusian capital, filled with history and it is architecture clearly reflects that. As it was under Islamic rule for several [...]
Most cultures and societies have historically been fascinated by the stars. Astronomy is the oldest of the natural sciences, dates back to antiquity. There has a mythological connection to the stars and the planets since [...]
While researching alabaster, I found beautiful ancient vessels and statues from the Middle East made from the stone. My favorite pieces I found are the Ancient Egyptian jars that were used for mummification and were [...]
There is something magical about old Hollywood couples. They always look absolutely gorgeous and glamorous. Their affairs always seem to come out from the movies they acted in. Above are a few of my favorite [...]
Vintage maps are so beautiful. The fact that they were hand-drawn makes them more decorative. Definitely inspirational, and would make wonderful prints someday… Hussah (Images courtesy of ecru)
Baya Mahieddine’s primitive and surreal art was quite radical for its time. A prodigy of her time, she had her first exhibition in Paris at 16 years old. She gained the attention of Picasso, later [...]
It’s that time of the year where the fireplace or staircase decorated by Christmas stockings. Here are a few playful vintage illustrations of families hanging stockings.
