CATEGORY: Art & Books

Home Chic by India Mahdavi

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I’ve been a fan of India Mahdavi for a long time which won’t come as a surprise to you if you’re familiar with her offbeat, international style. So when I read she had a new book coming out, I pre-ordered it and even though I only received it last week, it’s already becoming a favorite so I wanted to share it with you. (I’ve been enjoying it with my morning cup.)

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I would put Home Chic in the category of how-to books (but with better photography) and the city guide section with her favorite shops around the world is something I’ll be consulting for sure. Oh and I love the sofcover too. It feels like a journal more than a book.   Plus it’s gold. www.fromtherightbank.com

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There are plenty of inspirational images, many from her own home, along with great simple tips and design rules for you to use or break. Like I said, it’s more of a guidebook but executed really well (which can’t be said for a lot of books in this category).

And speaking of books, I’m working on another edition of Design Library Essentials too so look for that soon.

(Photos: 1.FROM THE RIGHT BANK 2-5.from Home Chic by India Mahdavi with Soline Delos)

Contemporary Art + ArteBA

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This is just the tip of the iceberg of designer Waldo Fernandez’s enviable art collection. It’s ridiculous – in a good way. You can see more of it and his home here.

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I’ve had contemporary art on my mind lately for a couple of reasons. 1) I’ve been looking at a lot of art for projects these days and 2) I’m also getting really excited for ArteBA when I go to Buenos Aires next week.

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ArteBA is the largest contemporary art fair in Latin America and it just happens to coincide with my trip. Gotta love when that happens. They’re expecting over 120,000 people and I’ll be one of them! I can’t wait…..

(Photos by Roger Davies/Architectural Digest)

 

Thank You For the Mention, Abigail Ahern

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Well this made my week. Actually my whole month. You know what a fangirl I am of Abigail Ahern. I’ve blogged about her an embarrassing number of times. Anyway, her second book, Decorating With Style, was just published and lo and behold, she includes FROM THE RIGHT BANK in the section titled “Little Black Book – the coolest interiors stores, antique fairs, online boutiques, bargains and blogs from around the world.”

Seriously geeking out over here, you guys.

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I’m also kicking myself right now because remember I went to visit her store when I was in London in March? I’ve never seen her when I’ve visited the store in the past but this time, she came in right after me. (She’s as cute in person, in case you’re wondering.)  Anyway, I was all set to say hello when two women got to her before I could. So I browsed the shop as I waited for them to stop talking but those women went on and on and on. And on and on. And on and on some more. I should have interrupted at some point but I just didn’t want to be rude. Well, after having been in the store for what seemed like ever, I finally had to leave. I mean you can only linger in a store for so long! The clerk was starting to wonder what was wrong with me, I’m sure. Well, the book came out like the following week and knowing what I know now, I totally should have interrupted! Politeness is for suckers. I’m going to learn to be rude from now on(!)

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But, I’m beyond thrilled for this mention so thank you so much, Abigail!

I also have to thank Sue who tipped me off to this via Twitter as I was waiting for my copy of the book to arrive.

If you haven’t gotten your copy, do it! It’s filled with beautiful photographs and great tips written in her friendly, approachable manner. And I’m not just saying that because FTRB is in it(!) You can get it through Amazon or if you want a signed copy, go to Abigail’s site.

See you all Monday!

(Photos by Graham Atkins-Hughes)

Art Wall, Part 23

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If you’re really observant, you may have noticed the title of this post is Art Wall (singular) as opposed to Art Walls like all my previous posts. There are two reasons for this. 1) This wall is so, so good, it deserves to be on its own. The composition and the colors are just perfection. 2) I think I have finally exhausted my archive of art wall images! I know! Is that really possible? I guess after 22 roundups, this day was going to come at some point. Not to worry though, there will always be more. After all, what would FTRB without art walls?

(Photo via analogdialog tumblr)