Anthropologie, give some credit, ok?

I just received the latest Anthropologie catalog and from the very first picture I thought I knew where they had set this photo shoot. However, there was no information within the catalog to confirm. I'll have to search the Web for that, but before doing that, here is my guess:

An architectural masterpiece designed by Mexican architect Luis Barragan; Casa Gilardi, in fact? With maybe a few shots of his Cuadra San Cristobal too?

Check out the shots:


Compare them to pictures of his work and it's pretty clear to me. In fact on page 13 of this July 09 catalog there is this quote "Any work of architecture which does not express serenity is a mistake" by none other than guess who? So why not give the location; the incredibly gorgeous location, credit?

I have been a fan since I was a freshman art student in the late 80s. I actually heard of him through a great book that I bought, Casa Mexicana that had pictures of his buildings, his own home, and the homes of many others, including Frida Kahlo and Robert Lopez (aka El Vez!).

Images: Anthropologie July 2009 catalog

Does It Ever End?

Due to some last minute signatures needed from the VA State government, I had to stay home today from work. So, yes even more money I won't get paid this week.

So I am taking the time to get rid of some clutter and stuff around the house. There are so many surfaces, boxes, and closets that need to be dug through and pared down. For the longest time, just the thought of doing this could paralyze me. I've decided to work slow, moving from one area to another, and taking small breaks (like this one!) as I go. Wish me luck.

Talking Flowers and Bramble Vines

My first look at Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland (courtesy of USA Today)

I wrote about the fashion before, now I want them to bring on more behind-the-scenes photos of the set design. Wow.

Images: Disney Pictures

I Found One in Fredericksburg!

Yes, I found another chair similar to my beloved rocking chair and this time I got to see it in person! I was amazed how happy it made me to see that the mechanism was almost identical, except for the fact that with this one you had a choice with how far you could recline by replacing that brass bar. I wonder if that is the original bar (there are no other brass accents) or if it is a substitute? However, the tag for this chair said it was a Morris; a name I've heard before in my research and, therefore, why I think this is much older than mine. Unfortunately, no date was attributed to it.

Oh and also, this one was going for $275 and I got my mine for a sweet, sweet $25.

Look What I Found...and Lost

This post is connected to a series on SHELTER about my trip to the vintage stores in Historic Fredericksburg, VA.

After a false alarm on Route 301, where I saw a metal bustled dress form that turned out to be $225, I came across this sweet model in Carroll's Antiques. How lucky was I to see this one, suspiciously close to my size?



Not much, as the owner uses it for display and would not part with it for less than $250. While in good shape (and in my size!) there was no way I was paying that! I suppose if I were a collector...but then again, the adjustable-height metal one by the side of the road was a much better specimen for around the same price. A little de-rusting and it would have been a great conversation piece.

Other fashion-related items seen in Historic Fredericksburg:

Velvet and tulle costume

This wonderful costume immediately made me think of A Midsummer's Night Dream. That multi-colored tulle skirt was beautiful in person.

Brocade wedding (?) ensemble