Magazine Mayhem

This month is chocked full of online magazine launches, specifically Matchbox Mag. that hit the blog scene last week and High Gloss Mag., that's to be released tomorrow.  It also wasn't long ago that we were swept off our feet by the new Lonny and Rue Magazines. These are exciting times in the design world as artists aren't limiting their creativity to solely print exposure.  
Rue Magazine actually just released their third issue and is having a launch party tonight in collaboration with the New Traditionalists. Any New Yorkers attending? They featured some striking photos in the current issue- lots of dark walls and black-framed vintage prints.

Friday Favorites: Mindless Chatter Edition

Happy Friday, everyone! Are you as excited as I am? I hope so. And I hope you are able to dance and drink at least a little this weekend. 

For starters, I'm not quite done being English, at least for now. 

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My favorite image of the week has me so mesmerized, I think I've looked at it at least 10 times!

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I hope you were all good citizens and watched the SOTU speech on Tuesday.  If not, here's a quick re-cap:

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 It's still bloody cold outside. Thank God for weekend trips and summer drinks, otherwise I'd never survive!

 

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In hopes of somehow tricking myself into thinking the weather is more Spring-like, I am wearing one of my lovely scarves today. I referred to Hermes for guidance.

 I have plans to make this soup  along with a lovely tart for my friend CEW on Sunday (I owe her one after ordering us the budget-busting duck last night and not sharing enough of it with her). Cheers!

A Great Resource

For those with an interest in the Decorative Arts, the Metropolitan Museum of Art offers an extensive collections database that serves as a superb resource. If you are trying to identify a style of furniture or  hoping to acquire more information about one of your antiques, The Met's site can also be of use.  I simply love to look at the site for inspiration and am learning so much about collectibles from perusing its various pages. Here are some of my favorite pieces as of late:

Object Name: Exterior Door from Dr. Stephen Thorn House, New Hackensack, New York

Date:1772

Geography: Northeast, New Hackensack, New York, America

Culture: American

Medium: Sweet gum, oak

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Joseph Tuckerman Tower, 1934

Accession Number: 34.79a, b

Object Name: Dressing table

Date:1710–30

Geography: Northeast, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, America

Culture: American

Medium: Black walnut, yellow pine, white cedar, sweet gum

Credit Line: Bequest of Augusta W. Demuth, 1943

Accession Number: 43.60

Object Name: Girandole

Date:1817

Geography: Northeast, New York City, New York, America; Northeast, Albany, New York, America

Culture: American

Medium: Gilded gesso, mirror glass with white pine

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Frederick Moseley, Jr., 1974

Accession Number:1974.363.1

Probably Hobbs, Brockunier and Company (1863–1891)

Object Name: Tumbler

Date: after 1886

Geography: South, Wheeling, West Virginia, America

Culture: American

Medium: Pressed colorless and opaque white glass

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946

Accession Number: 46.140.410

Attributed to John Finlay (active ca. 1799–1833)
Attributed to Hugh Finlay (active ca. 1800–37)
Object Name: Side Chair
Date:1815–20
Geography: South, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Maple, painted and gilded, cane
Credit Line: Purchase, Mrs. Paul Moore Gift, 1965
Accession Number: 65.167.6

The Latest Snow Clobbering

Yesterday's unusual forcast for "thundersnow" ended up turning DC into a chaotic mess of abandoned cars and angry metro commuters. I'm pretty sure driving my car last night can be considered a form of extreme sports. I hope everyone made it home OK- I've already heard some dreadful commuting stories from some of you! Despite the craziness, I was quite pleased to have an evening at home and on my way to work today, I came across this sculptural masterpiece:

It made my day! Stay safe, everyone.  

Wanna Buy It Wednesday: 20 West Jones Street, Savannah, GA

Granduous, charming and meticulously-restored are all adjectives that describe this stunning home! 

20 West Jones Street has maintained the historic details of the late 1800's when it was built, but has been updated to modern standards.  Located in the historic district of Savannah, it has 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and is on the market for $2.75 million. The master bath design is one of the most unique I've seen, and the landscaping is perfect enough to rival any English garden. I love the charming fireplaces, quaint sitting areas, and original built-ins. Not to mention, I can't get over the size of that pool and the wrap-around side porches! Mint-julep anyone?

 

Vintage Luggage

 

 via Apartment Therapy, House Beautiful, Manifold Destiny, French Blue and Etsy

Plain English

Too bad I don't live in England. I just discovered some of the most beautifully-crafted cabinetry I have seen in my life! Plain English is a traditional joinery company that uses the techniques of 18th and 19th century cabinetmakers. Simply stunning. 

Wisdom

 Amen to that. Via Design Chic.