Anti Bling :: Jewels of Extreme Creativity

Margarita Mileva is a NY based Bulgarian Architect and . . . much more.
She is a true artist . . . one who looks at obsolete tools in her
office and creates unique pieces of jewelry.


She calls this collection of paperclips, mosaic stone samples,
presentation wire binding , rubber bands and ribbons
"Recycling of the Architectural Office "


For more examples of Margarita's extreme creativity go HERE -
to see additional jewelry , as well as dresses constructed of rubber bands ( ? !! )
and HERE to visit her Etsy shop.

So refreshing. So inspiring.

Here's hoping you have an enchanting & creative weekend.



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With thanks to Trendland for the heads up on this artist

Helen's Big Adventure .. Was Just Beginning

One full month into 2011 . . ...
and the adventure continues.
Here's hoping your travels are unfolding
with great beauty & enchantment.

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Digital collage by me

Resolution . . . Let's Try This One Again

Geraldo vowed to see the world through new eyes .



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Digital Collage by me.

At Last . . . In the Spirit

It finally happened.
The spirit of the season has landed.
Perhaps it was the blanket of snow which started
yesterday and continues - ever so gently - this morning.

Mr. T is outside shoveling . . .
and I'm inside wrapping gifts & making
Christmas cards.

Loved this image of the ever fab Marchesa Casati ... . .
it really does seem as if she wanted to
BECOME
a Christmas tree .

Now that's truly getting in the spirit !

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Digital collage by me -
original vintage photo of Marchesa Luisa Casati .

Christmas Borzoi

Greta and her large friend
were hoping that all the Fa La La would soon commence.


( I'm thinking she's not alone . . . tis the season to anticipate. )




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Digital collage by me.

May I Introduce . . .

These images left me speechless.
I shall simply note that this is the remarkable work
of Christian Tagliavini . . . . who says this about his work -
" I build up stories and dramatize them using photography
and creativity as a skillful artifice, at the same time being
author, stage designer, costume designer, casting director -
and photographer."

Sir -
Were I a contemporary Medici, I would rush to commission you
to create my wardrobe and immortalize the family in portraits
which would hang in my castle . . . . designed by Axel Vervoordt.

But of course !

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All images from the 1503 series : Christian Tagliavini .

The Elephant in the Room

About that elephant.
Really.

Someone needs to mention it . . .
especially when it's the perfect touch of surprise & amusement
in this Hampton's guest room .
He does seem to be standing guard and quite ever ready
for the next group of arrivals.

He brought a big grin to my Monday . . .
and I just had to share him with you.

** You may remember these remarkable topiary elephants
from a previous post. More wondrous whimsy. **
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Photography by Jean-Francois Jaussaud

Ralph Lauren Does 4D

Ralph has done it again. Something very beautiful and very special.
Billed as the world's first 4 Dimesional experience, it premiered in London and
New York on November 10.



Though I never post videos and
rarely even watch a video on another blog, I do hope you'll
take a look at this and . . . . . enjoy.

The Official Ralph Lauren 4D Experience - New York from Ralph Lauren on Vimeo.

Wonder how it was done . . . .
here's a fascinating piece on the technology
and the making of this bit of magic.

The Official Ralph Lauren 4D Experience – Behind The Scenes from Ralph Lauren on Vimeo.

Another Place Another Time :: Daisy & Cecil

We last visited one of Cecil Beaton's ever elegant ladies
whilst having a reflective moment moment here.

Today's grand dame, Daisy Fellowes, is captured lounging
on the deck of one of her yachts.

Don't you think the parasol is the perfect punctuation
for her chic ensemble ?


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Digital Collage by me

Stacks of Pumpkins :: The White House

I adore pumpkins and . . . I adore stacks.
I've even written about my love
of stacks of books and luggage - here & here & here.

So, it will come as no surprise that I was delighted to find the White House
had covered the north lawn and portico with glorious stacks of gourds,
pumpkins and squash for their Halloween event.

So simple - so effective.

Of course, I'm trying to figure out the method for keeping all those
pumpkins standing so tall. I'm thinking . . . cut off top stems and treat
the entire stack like a big shish kabob. Your thoughts . . ?