tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70879164984546973292024-03-14T00:13:13.865-07:00Domicidal Maniac"When Elsie de Wolfe invented the vocation of interior decorator in 1905, she informed her friends and potential clients of the fact by sending out cards engraved with her name and address, and a discreet announcement of her service". This is not 1905, consider this my calling card.Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-63154379149650009662010-08-26T13:50:00.000-07:002010-08-27T14:48:39.737-07:00Jean Paul Gaultier pour Roche Bobois<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgtvL-ugjI/AAAAAAAABos/H7TmKeZntl8/s1600/roche-bobois-jean-paul-gaultier-collection.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgtvL-ugjI/AAAAAAAABos/H7TmKeZntl8/s320/roche-bobois-jean-paul-gaultier-collection.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510204432780788274" /></a><br /><br />Monsieur Jean Paul Gaultier has collaborated with French furniture manufacturer <a href="http://www.roche-bobois.com/">Roche Bobois</a> to curate a limited collection comprised of new designs as well as reinterpreted classics like the Mah Jong sofa, created by Hans Hopfer in the 1970's. <br /><br />Jean Paul Gaultier, often referred to as enfant terrible of the fashion industry, is an undisputed heavy-hitter in the ephemeral world of couture, yet has had no formal training. He started creating collections for his mother and grandmother at age 13, by 17 he confidently sent a series of sketches to famed Parisian designer Pierre Cardin. The drawings impressed Monsieur Cardin enough to hire the young lad as an assistant. After only a few short years, J.P.G. launched his own line. The rest, as they say, is history.<br /><br />After decades of pushing the design envelope in the fashion industry; introduction of the man skirt in 1985, Madonna's infamous cone bra costume in 1990, and corsets for men in 1997 Mr. Gaultier is the latest fashion designer to catwalk his way into the interior / furniture design field. The divide that once existed between the two industries seems to be shrinking at warp speed and I, for one, am excited to see what transpires. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgwxz6sV9I/AAAAAAAABo8/8JJSKeldP7U/s1600/Rochebobois-010-560x840.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgwxz6sV9I/AAAAAAAABo8/8JJSKeldP7U/s320/Rochebobois-010-560x840.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510207776395909074" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgw7ICXfDI/AAAAAAAABpE/U2xdHxF9-0Y/s1600/2010_2_Lit_JPG_det_pdf_ht.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 174px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgw7ICXfDI/AAAAAAAABpE/U2xdHxF9-0Y/s320/2010_2_Lit_JPG_det_pdf_ht.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510207936415628338" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgxFTG_HCI/AAAAAAAABpM/AjiKhEBMzb0/s1600/roche-wardrobe2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgxFTG_HCI/AAAAAAAABpM/AjiKhEBMzb0/s320/roche-wardrobe2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510208111186484258" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgxRLEPbUI/AAAAAAAABpU/sKUJD4jTck8/s1600/2010_2_Armoire_paravent_JPG__det_pdf_ht.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgxRLEPbUI/AAAAAAAABpU/sKUJD4jTck8/s320/2010_2_Armoire_paravent_JPG__det_pdf_ht.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510208315185917250" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgxac27FmI/AAAAAAAABpc/QFiIsGWt-Vw/s1600/Chariot.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 156px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgxac27FmI/AAAAAAAABpc/QFiIsGWt-Vw/s320/Chariot.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510208474580719202" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgxh-j8hpI/AAAAAAAABpk/OAxIzKjgJ74/s1600/ben-hur.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgxh-j8hpI/AAAAAAAABpk/OAxIzKjgJ74/s320/ben-hur.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510208603887011474" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgxr4mp4KI/AAAAAAAABps/QPjIf8VNOwc/s1600/2010_2_Mah_Jong_Matelot_vue_d_ensemble_1_det_pdf_ht.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 79px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgxr4mp4KI/AAAAAAAABps/QPjIf8VNOwc/s320/2010_2_Mah_Jong_Matelot_vue_d_ensemble_1_det_pdf_ht.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510208774086451362" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgx1s4A9jI/AAAAAAAABp0/P3L5Hr5dCHA/s1600/%C2%A9-www_presswall_fr-033-560x372.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgx1s4A9jI/AAAAAAAABp0/P3L5Hr5dCHA/s320/%C2%A9-www_presswall_fr-033-560x372.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510208942736733746" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgx8iJ10nI/AAAAAAAABp8/XwIwHBvb8Ag/s1600/Rochebobois-003-560x840.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgx8iJ10nI/AAAAAAAABp8/XwIwHBvb8Ag/s320/Rochebobois-003-560x840.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510209060117795442" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgyOIvy4YI/AAAAAAAABqE/JzIudBprHgs/s1600/Rochebobois-012-560x840.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgyOIvy4YI/AAAAAAAABqE/JzIudBprHgs/s320/Rochebobois-012-560x840.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510209362535309698" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgyWas-CnI/AAAAAAAABqM/WYy7jfScSoo/s1600/Trunks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 207px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/THgyWas-CnI/AAAAAAAABqM/WYy7jfScSoo/s320/Trunks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510209504794249842" /></a>Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-36302992368728617552010-08-06T18:15:00.000-07:002010-08-07T06:15:39.455-07:00Nicolas GhesquiereFirst off -a thousand pardons. I've been a terribly neglectful blogger. Although I can't promise to be more diligent about postings; I can say that I sincerely appreciate the supportive outreach from so many of you who seem to enjoy the musings of one often tipsy young man in the District.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/TFy8TutGIUI/AAAAAAAABoE/ZBFRy_LfuaU/s1600/Nic.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 195px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/TFy8TutGIUI/AAAAAAAABoE/ZBFRy_LfuaU/s320/Nic.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502479891880616258" /></a><br /><br />All right, I'm surely not the first to announce the possession of an extreme crush on one talented and beautiful Mr. Nicolas Ghesquiere. Creative Director of the venerable fashion house Balenciaga Mr. Ghesquiere, or Nico as I so innocently refer to him, started from humble beginnings.<br /><br />According to The New York Times, Interview, Wikipedia, or some other such stable sounding board for information that I surely briefly perused while finishing off a few bottles of Hoegaarden, Mr. Ghesquiere obtained an internship at Agnes B in Paris at age 15. By 21, he was working for John Paul Gaultier. But, in 1996 (A year within a decade of decidedly unfashionable fashion) Nicolas was hired by Balenciaga, then a house resting in a pit of passe despair, to design uniforms for a Japanese licensing company. Nico quickly climbed the the ranks, and come 2000 his frocks would be seen shrouding the trendiest of all celebrity skeletons; Nicole Kidman, Chloe Sevigne, and the Olsen twins to name a few.<br /><br />Well, while scouring the overflow of photos in my files I came across some of a chic apartment in Paris inhabited by this peculiar creature known as Nicolas Ghesquiere. The maisonette is simultaneously effortless and thoughtful, chic and stoic, old and new. This grand aesthete embodies a style that your timid host can only aspire to one day graze.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/TFy_k7wkflI/AAAAAAAABoM/HHyJ_8e2ERI/s1600/6a00d83539e9ed69e20120a60d26d5970c-500wi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 198px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/TFy_k7wkflI/AAAAAAAABoM/HHyJ_8e2ERI/s320/6a00d83539e9ed69e20120a60d26d5970c-500wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502483485977509458" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/TFy_v4fKNbI/AAAAAAAABoU/hWhlofqRRuE/s1600/6a00d83539e9ed69e20120a5b67958970b-500wi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/TFy_v4fKNbI/AAAAAAAABoU/hWhlofqRRuE/s320/6a00d83539e9ed69e20120a5b67958970b-500wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502483674077738418" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/TFy_3lcZXCI/AAAAAAAABoc/0NPFDsdPI3k/s1600/6a00d83539e9ed69e20120a60d25c8970c-500wi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/TFy_3lcZXCI/AAAAAAAABoc/0NPFDsdPI3k/s320/6a00d83539e9ed69e20120a60d25c8970c-500wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502483806404828194" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/TFy_-la9mII/AAAAAAAABok/_qKwRc3F41Y/s1600/6a00d83539e9ed69e20120a5b678a4970b-500wi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/TFy_-la9mII/AAAAAAAABok/_qKwRc3F41Y/s320/6a00d83539e9ed69e20120a5b678a4970b-500wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502483926657898626" /></a>Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-10436554413611519622010-05-14T06:20:00.001-07:002010-05-14T06:31:23.189-07:00But, he's such a great fashion designer....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S-1Oo6eRxgI/AAAAAAAABn0/B3JxDGRhKwM/s1600/6a00d83451b3d969e20133ed943a49970b-800wi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S-1Oo6eRxgI/AAAAAAAABn0/B3JxDGRhKwM/s320/6a00d83451b3d969e20133ed943a49970b-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471115587123004930" /></a><br />Head on over to <a href="http://thefashioninformer.typepad.com/informer/2010/05/zac-posens-design-for-living.html">The Fashion Informer</a> for a look at a <a href="http://www.zacposen.com/">Zack Posen</a> designed model apartment.... It reeks of imitation <a href="http://milesredd.com/">Miles Redd</a> to me. No offense to his immense talents as a very gifted fashion designer, but this dip into the interior design pool has left me less than impressed. Perhaps one has to see the space in person to fully appreciate it.Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-11773689049983563352010-05-04T07:33:00.000-07:002010-05-04T07:48:24.293-07:00My "Domicidal Haven" as seen through the lens of Baker Street<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S-Azk7inasI/AAAAAAAABnk/Lkx_jWgr9gY/s1600/p1010821.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S-Azk7inasI/AAAAAAAABnk/Lkx_jWgr9gY/s320/p1010821.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467426657178970818" /></a><br />Lovely Brittany Watson, of <a href="http://thehousethatlarsbuilt.blogspot.com/">The House That Lars Built</a>, recently started a new project; <a href="http://bakerst.squarespace.com/dc-people-places/2010/5/3/scott-fazzinis-domicidal-haven.html">Baker Street</a>. This site "documents the lives of people in their places in Washington, DC". She asked me to participate a few months ago, and I did so happily. I recently moved from said little studio to a larger (and, much emptier) flat on the first floor of the same building. So, it's with sweet reminiscence that I share with you my little "Domicidal Haven". Thanks Brittany!Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-49905705900048359162010-05-01T06:22:00.000-07:002010-05-01T07:49:15.947-07:00From the Desk of LolaAt a time post "reality television" and perhaps in the throng of "social networking" I find it far too unnervingly simple to become enamored by virtual strangers. This is, of course, only my personal opinion. Some such endearing connections are often sincere, effortless, and welcome; examples include, but are not limited to: my extreme, and instant, infatuation with the beautiful Lisa Borgnes Giramonti of <a href="http://abloomsburylife.blogspot.com/">A Bloomsbury Life</a> (Honestly, who can resist her?), and Nick Olsen of <a href="http://nickolsenstyle.blogspot.com/">Nick Olsen Style</a>; an exceedingly creative designer, unabashed blogger, and all-around dreamboat. While other less successful artificial connections can leave a person (me) feeling bruised and battered; <a href="http://www.gaelgarciabernal.org/">Gael Garcia Bernal</a> why won't you love me?! Well, I've recently developed a new virtual crush; <a href="http://www.thedeskoflola.com/">From the Desk of Lola</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S9w4BjFRQxI/AAAAAAAABmU/OnYokNCSJYs/s1600/1_6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S9w4BjFRQxI/AAAAAAAABmU/OnYokNCSJYs/s320/1_6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466305646969307922" /></a><br />From the Desk of Lola is an seemingly unorthodox design firm with offices in both LA and NY. They've been talked about and praised in trade publications, the blogging community, and around my kitchen island. Designers Alexandria Loew and Lauren Soloff spearhead the operation, which offers clients "Mood Movies" upon the inception of the design process. What is a "Mood Movie" one might ask... well, it seems as though these dynamic ladies create a multi-media presentation including clips from movies to inspire the job. What a brilliant idea! My modest creativity is perpetually sparked by films; Breakfast at Tiffany's, How to Marry a Millionaire, Age of Innocence, and Marie Antoinette to name a few. <br /><br />Here are but a few images taken from the F.T.D.O.L.<a href="http://www.thedeskoflola.com/">website</a>. To get the full effect you've got to check it out for yourself. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S9w9yqLBc1I/AAAAAAAABmc/-RxZtsVYfvg/s1600/photo+6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S9w9yqLBc1I/AAAAAAAABmc/-RxZtsVYfvg/s320/photo+6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466311988244214610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S9w96MxaqyI/AAAAAAAABmk/P5E9oyCUpKo/s1600/photo+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S9w96MxaqyI/AAAAAAAABmk/P5E9oyCUpKo/s320/photo+5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466312117791140642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S9w-Bey1KlI/AAAAAAAABms/In5Z5ipuD7s/s1600/photo+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S9w-Bey1KlI/AAAAAAAABms/In5Z5ipuD7s/s320/photo+4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466312242887993938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S9w-H_TeILI/AAAAAAAABm0/xvkvCdWugvQ/s1600/photo+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S9w-H_TeILI/AAAAAAAABm0/xvkvCdWugvQ/s320/photo+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466312354694045874" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S9w-O-GYDwI/AAAAAAAABm8/Gfp2ZI-CxkE/s1600/photo+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S9w-O-GYDwI/AAAAAAAABm8/Gfp2ZI-CxkE/s320/photo+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466312474629771010" /></a>Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-42265635957509990092010-04-20T13:03:00.000-07:002010-04-20T15:13:00.818-07:00Well, I don't mind if I do!I was asked recently by <a href="http://sosylvie.typepad.com/so_sylvie/2010/04/redesign-gerard-butlers-loft.html">So Sylvie</a> to participate in a fun little virtual project of redesigning Gerard Butler's Chelsea loft, which is featured in <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/homes/features/2010/05/gerard_butler_article">Architectural Digest</a> this month. It seems that his newly renovated pad has been getting quite a lot of attention on the net. I'm not judging, as a matter of fact I sheepishly admit that I had never heard of Gerard Butler until now. All that I know is that he lives in a space boasting bones as sophisticated and prolific as those that once graced the face of the uberdistinguished Katharine Hepburn. <br /><br />This is my answer:<br />I understand, after having read the A.D. article, that Gerard Butler has played some mighty meaty roles; the Spartan king, Attila the Hun, Dracula, the Phantom of the Opera, and Beowulf. Also, that his interior designer, Elvis Restaino, is a set designer... the photos in A.D. of his apartment are hugely theatrical. No doubt Architectural Digests' ridiculously over-the-top lighting extravaganza plays a part in theatrics of the photos, but all of the columns, many crystal chandeliers, and thrones placed throughout the pad also contribute to the weightiness, and overall phoniness of its appearance. I think that I'd start by cleaning house. Toss all of the "props", paint & paper the walls, and collect furniture with some provenance to appeal to Gerard's obvious attraction to history.<br /><br />dining area:<br /><a title="View Final Dining Room on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/30252863/Final-Dining-Room" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;">Final Dining Room</a> <object id="doc_277684517739439" name="doc_277684517739439" height="500" width="100%" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" style="outline:none;" rel="media:presentation" resource="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=30252863&access_key=key-23l44tpjqi4i03zq9qu6&page=1&viewMode=slideshow" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/searchmonkey/media/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/terms/" > <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf"> <param name="wmode" value="opaque"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=30252863&access_key=key-23l44tpjqi4i03zq9qu6&page=1&viewMode=slideshow"> <embed id="doc_277684517739439" name="doc_277684517739439" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=30252863&access_key=key-23l44tpjqi4i03zq9qu6&page=1&viewMode=slideshow" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="500" width="100%" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff"></embed> </object> <br /><br />screening area:<br /><a title="View Final Screening Area on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/30252905/Final-Screening-Area" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;">Final Screening Area</a> <object id="doc_21346775090017" name="doc_21346775090017" height="500" width="100%" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" style="outline:none;" rel="media:presentation" resource="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=30252905&access_key=key-1o97mhig7ni261fuh1y&page=1&viewMode=slideshow" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/searchmonkey/media/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/terms/" > <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf"> <param name="wmode" value="opaque"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=30252905&access_key=key-1o97mhig7ni261fuh1y&page=1&viewMode=slideshow"> <embed id="doc_21346775090017" name="doc_21346775090017" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=30252905&access_key=key-1o97mhig7ni261fuh1y&page=1&viewMode=slideshow" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="500" width="100%" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff"></embed> </object><br /><br />secondary seating area:<br /><a title="View Final Secondary Seating on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/30252962/Final-Secondary-Seating" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;">Final Secondary Seating</a> <object id="doc_708168209593095" name="doc_708168209593095" height="500" width="100%" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" style="outline:none;" rel="media:presentation" resource="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=30252962&access_key=key-n2kqax5b9d3bsz9pnry&page=1&viewMode=slideshow" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/searchmonkey/media/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/terms/" > <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf"> <param name="wmode" value="opaque"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=30252962&access_key=key-n2kqax5b9d3bsz9pnry&page=1&viewMode=slideshow"> <embed id="doc_708168209593095" name="doc_708168209593095" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=30252962&access_key=key-n2kqax5b9d3bsz9pnry&page=1&viewMode=slideshow" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="500" width="100%" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff"></embed> </object> <br /><br />office area:<br /><a title="View Final Office Area on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/30253008/Final-Office-Area" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;">Final Office Area</a> <object id="doc_816927843668962" name="doc_816927843668962" height="500" width="100%" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" style="outline:none;" rel="media:presentation" resource="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=30253008&access_key=key-28zmrsx2z5rcd3uop11s&page=1&viewMode=slideshow" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/searchmonkey/media/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/terms/" > <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf"> <param name="wmode" value="opaque"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=30253008&access_key=key-28zmrsx2z5rcd3uop11s&page=1&viewMode=slideshow"> <embed id="doc_816927843668962" name="doc_816927843668962" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=30253008&access_key=key-28zmrsx2z5rcd3uop11s&page=1&viewMode=slideshow" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="500" width="100%" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff"></embed> </object><br /><br />bedroom area:<br /><a title="View Final Bedroom Area on Scribd" href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/30253069/Final-Bedroom-Area" style="margin: 12px auto 6px auto; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none; display: block; text-decoration: underline;">Final Bedroom Area</a> <object id="doc_421012154670775" name="doc_421012154670775" height="500" width="100%" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" style="outline:none;" rel="media:presentation" resource="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=30253069&access_key=key-2323h7vd3hajv3ww1px9&page=1&viewMode=slideshow" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/searchmonkey/media/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/terms/" > <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf"> <param name="wmode" value="opaque"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"> <param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=30253069&access_key=key-2323h7vd3hajv3ww1px9&page=1&viewMode=slideshow"> <embed id="doc_421012154670775" name="doc_421012154670775" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=30253069&access_key=key-2323h7vd3hajv3ww1px9&page=1&viewMode=slideshow" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="500" width="100%" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff"></embed> </object> <br /><br />Be sure to check out how these fine ladies would redesign this space:<br /><br /><a href="http://sosylvie.typepad.com/so_sylvie/2010/04/redesign-gerard-butlers-loft.html">So Sylvie</a><br /><a href="http://hautehome.wordpress.com/">Jaclyn Ehrilich of Haute Home</a><br /><a href="http://visualvamp.blogspot.com/">Valorie Hart of Visual Vamp</a><br /><a href="http://www.allthebestblog.com/">Ronda Carman of All the Best</a><br /><a href="http://designersblock.blogspot.com/">Di Overton of Designers' Block UK</a>Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-79337074251805405242010-04-14T09:52:00.000-07:002010-04-15T14:14:33.597-07:00Good Wood<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d45otyZGI/AAAAAAAABk0/TjS7XMUcRb0/s1600/photo-18.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d45otyZGI/AAAAAAAABk0/TjS7XMUcRb0/s320/photo-18.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460466004787356770" /></a><br /><br />Yes, it certainly is an attention grabbing name, but what heralds more heed than the moniker is the shop itself. Good Wood is the brainchild...err... teenager (this year marking its sweet sixteen) of Dan and Anna Kahoe, furniturephiles extraordinaire. A delightfully creative couple who have cultivated a store that is more about a lifestyle than about product for sale. They forage the Eastern Shore weekly for artifacts to be brought back and placed lovingly in ever-changing vignettes. The shop is a constant source of answers and inspiration for designers, local residents, and tourists alike. <br /><br />As if being proprietors of an ubercool DC shopping destination wasn't enough evidence that this duo has style in spades, take a look at their home; <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dc/house-tours/house-tour-anna-dans-white-house-laundry-loft-washington-dc-088793">The Louise Hand Laundry</a>. A former upscale laundry facility which had been used by the cream of District society, as well as White House administrations from the 1930's - 1960's. And, for the cherry on top, Anna is also co-owner of ultra hip design firm "Old School Interiors". <br /><br />I've recently started working at the shop Wednesdays - Fridays, and couldn't be happier. Each week I fall in love with at least a dozen new things. If you're in the DC area, please stop by to visit me and the Kahoe's! <br /><br />A few photos for your viewing pleasure:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d5EcNOTxI/AAAAAAAABk8/K9vGfD5G0xc/s1600/photo-5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d5EcNOTxI/AAAAAAAABk8/K9vGfD5G0xc/s320/photo-5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460466190408109842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d-aehTiYI/AAAAAAAABlE/CvjqnKPi_jM/s1600/photo-11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d-aehTiYI/AAAAAAAABlE/CvjqnKPi_jM/s320/photo-11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460472066544470402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d-qO-GrfI/AAAAAAAABlM/UmfAjEkI-GE/s1600/photo-9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d-qO-GrfI/AAAAAAAABlM/UmfAjEkI-GE/s320/photo-9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460472337248202226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d_QxncnHI/AAAAAAAABlU/MHfnANKOxPQ/s1600/photo-12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d_QxncnHI/AAAAAAAABlU/MHfnANKOxPQ/s320/photo-12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460472999383440498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d_bOl_HGI/AAAAAAAABlc/HZgNjVvFVeE/s1600/photo-13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 277px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d_bOl_HGI/AAAAAAAABlc/HZgNjVvFVeE/s320/photo-13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460473178960632930" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d_kXSvXXI/AAAAAAAABlk/2TQ6grPZHcc/s1600/photo-20.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 198px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d_kXSvXXI/AAAAAAAABlk/2TQ6grPZHcc/s320/photo-20.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460473335914650994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d_2zJcQlI/AAAAAAAABls/BvXSpak_mU4/s1600/photo-14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8d_2zJcQlI/AAAAAAAABls/BvXSpak_mU4/s320/photo-14.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460473652629488210" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8eAngTkcjI/AAAAAAAABl8/eOP00U_FGrA/s1600/photo-10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8eAngTkcjI/AAAAAAAABl8/eOP00U_FGrA/s320/photo-10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460474489385284146" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8eABNoVkZI/AAAAAAAABl0/QKP7U0S7zy8/s1600/photo-16.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S8eABNoVkZI/AAAAAAAABl0/QKP7U0S7zy8/s320/photo-16.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460473831537086866" /></a><br /><br />Good Wood: American Furniture & Decorative Arts<br />1428 U Street, NW<br />Washington, DC 20009<br />t.202.986.3640<br /><br /><a href="http://www.goodwooddc.com/">www.GoodWoodDC.com</a><br /><br />Wednesday - Saturday: Noon - 7p<br />Sunday: Noon - 5pScott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-47032313189313063162010-03-18T06:19:00.000-07:002010-03-18T06:31:08.050-07:00Bringing up Baby<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TjPwX2YC7g4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TjPwX2YC7g4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />One of my Top 5 favorite movies Bringing up Baby is ripe with good times, and was the first slapstick comedy inducted into the Movie Hall of Fame. Katharine Hepburn shrugged off the archetypal strong woman role to play an irresistibly sweet admirer (stalker) of the goofy paleontologist, Dr. David Huxley - Cary Grant. <br /><br />And, in the vein of a recession the song, and story, provides a nice reminder; "I can't give you anything but love, baby. That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby."Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-42635244455051388382010-03-15T16:54:00.000-07:002010-03-15T17:29:35.344-07:00Garrow Kedigian<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S57K436H1BI/AAAAAAAABjs/xY2MeSAHXvE/s1600-h/24habi600.1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 177px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S57K436H1BI/AAAAAAAABjs/xY2MeSAHXvE/s320/24habi600.1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449015677594096658" /></a><br />“Dashing and daring, courageous and caring, faithful and friendly with stories to share.” Okay - maybe I ripped that line from the opening of the 1980‘s cartoon series Gummy Bears, and I know how inappropriately tacky that might sound, but it does, however, describe <a href="http://www.garrowkedigian.com/index.html">Garrow Kedigian</a> brilliantly. I was lucky enough, recently, to have spent a couple of evenings chatting with Mr. Kedigian, and was left feeling inspired. This designer, named one of Traditional Home’s 20 young designers “we’ve got our eye on”, has a passion and drive for his career unlike anything I’ve witnessed. He clocks exceedingly long hours, travels about the globe working on projects here and there, manages a staff at his studio, keeps a beautifully appointed <a href="http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/node/882359">home</a>, and still makes time to meet his adoring fans. <br /><br />Raised in Montreal, Mr. Kedigian studied architecture at the prestigious McGill University after which he moved to Boston to work for the venerable William Hodgins. Six years later, Mr. Kedigian moved to New York City to work with Marjorie Shushan and Eric Cohler before establishing his own design firm. His outstanding portfolio is a visual testament of his timeless and relevant ability and taste. This is a young designer who is on his way to establishing himself among the captains of his industry.Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-18706708655241915882010-03-12T05:07:00.000-08:002010-03-12T05:33:27.946-08:00Sebastian Brajkovic: a contortionist of classic design<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pAR2RWZ_I/AAAAAAAABik/QoEY-3u7utU/s1600-h/sebastian-brajkovic_lathe-viii3.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 282px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pAR2RWZ_I/AAAAAAAABik/QoEY-3u7utU/s320/sebastian-brajkovic_lathe-viii3.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447737374628276210" /></a><br /><br />"Truly new and useful products and ideas unite the future, present and past" -Well said, Sebastian Brajkovic. This innovative and thoughtful young designer, born in Amsterdam, studied cabinet-making before entering the Design Academy Eindhoven with the intention of "melding art and design" -and, meld art and design he did! Brajkovic seamlessly manipulates classic designs into the present. His pieces evoke a strong sense of movement and of continuation. Check out his frenetic <a href="http://sebastianbrajkovic.com/">website</a> for more information and images. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pAdx_9uJI/AAAAAAAABis/ECCmcEuySuI/s1600-h/412d_sebastian_brajkovic_at_carpenters_workshop_gallery_5_brajkovic_lathe_viii_deta.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pAdx_9uJI/AAAAAAAABis/ECCmcEuySuI/s320/412d_sebastian_brajkovic_at_carpenters_workshop_gallery_5_brajkovic_lathe_viii_deta.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447737579640043666" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pAo3jOKeI/AAAAAAAABi0/toPZNnL4PAs/s1600-h/Sebastian-Brajkovic09.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pAo3jOKeI/AAAAAAAABi0/toPZNnL4PAs/s320/Sebastian-Brajkovic09.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447737770108660194" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pBC5maG8I/AAAAAAAABi8/A2TIo9ig3Yw/s1600-h/sebastian-brajkovic-at-carpenters-workshop-gallery-brajkovic-lathe-i-view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pBC5maG8I/AAAAAAAABi8/A2TIo9ig3Yw/s320/sebastian-brajkovic-at-carpenters-workshop-gallery-brajkovic-lathe-i-view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447738217335495618" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pBPAXeMXI/AAAAAAAABjE/lRXLN36exhE/s1600-h/sebastian-brajkovic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 264px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pBPAXeMXI/AAAAAAAABjE/lRXLN36exhE/s320/sebastian-brajkovic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447738425310327154" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pBW0m4BBI/AAAAAAAABjM/lHGVb0gWbxo/s1600-h/big_LatheChairsShow_SebastianBrajkovic_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pBW0m4BBI/AAAAAAAABjM/lHGVb0gWbxo/s320/big_LatheChairsShow_SebastianBrajkovic_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447738559592662034" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pBrnSSbGI/AAAAAAAABjU/Wv-LNmYpnQU/s1600-h/artwork_images_424521042_528892_sebastian-brajkovic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pBrnSSbGI/AAAAAAAABjU/Wv-LNmYpnQU/s320/artwork_images_424521042_528892_sebastian-brajkovic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447738916793904226" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pBzNAZw6I/AAAAAAAABjc/rYS9D-kiUSE/s1600-h/artwork_images_424521042_528899_sebastian-brajkovic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5pBzNAZw6I/AAAAAAAABjc/rYS9D-kiUSE/s320/artwork_images_424521042_528899_sebastian-brajkovic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447739047178519458" /></a><br /><br />***A hugely heartfelt thank you to my dear friend Lyn for sharing this artist with me.Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-79396113411464924092010-03-08T09:59:00.000-08:002010-03-08T10:21:10.606-08:00Summer Lovin'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5U-sUR2OII/AAAAAAAABhs/eXvRAQZGvik/s1600-h/o_cg_furn_seatng_klismos_bnr.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5U-sUR2OII/AAAAAAAABhs/eXvRAQZGvik/s320/o_cg_furn_seatng_klismos_bnr.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446328255453214850" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.RestorationHardware.com">Restoration Hardware</a> has done it yet again. Their collections have been increasingly impressive, and the Spring / Summer outdoor "Garden" collections are sure to please all. Not only are the pieces exquisitely designed, and run the gamut from classic to modern, but the accompanying outdoor textiles and accessories are gorgeous. And, as if this weren't enough good news, the prices are modestly set. My favorite is the newly introduced Klismos collection comprised of timeless silhouettes nodding to an ancient provenance. Check out the <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com">website</a> to see the complete Garden collection including; planters, architectural elements, lighting, textiles, accessories, and tools. ***Caution: be sure to have a handkerchief ready to catch the droplets of drool sure to form as you peruse the collection. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5U-3BvWhbI/AAAAAAAABh0/Eil2_F2hW_A/s1600-h/prod1671023_av3.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5U-3BvWhbI/AAAAAAAABh0/Eil2_F2hW_A/s320/prod1671023_av3.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446328439455253938" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5U_EGlg-hI/AAAAAAAABh8/yyqJ63GJU00/s1600-h/prod1671030_av2.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5U_EGlg-hI/AAAAAAAABh8/yyqJ63GJU00/s320/prod1671030_av2.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446328664094472722" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5U_PCcI_lI/AAAAAAAABiE/XU5ipT3I7SQ/s1600-h/gd_d1_2010_lounge_30_leagrave.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5U_PCcI_lI/AAAAAAAABiE/XU5ipT3I7SQ/s320/gd_d1_2010_lounge_30_leagrave.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446328851959971410" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5U_XbuHyxI/AAAAAAAABiM/oMGSgEso0Wk/s1600-h/gd_d1_2010_dining_52_kingston.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5U_XbuHyxI/AAAAAAAABiM/oMGSgEso0Wk/s320/gd_d1_2010_dining_52_kingston.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446328996185230098" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5U_fA1R_vI/AAAAAAAABiU/2fCraSfESo4/s1600-h/022410_g_dpt_textiles.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S5U_fA1R_vI/AAAAAAAABiU/2fCraSfESo4/s320/022410_g_dpt_textiles.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446329126406455026" /></a>Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-52935735285826913212010-03-01T05:17:00.000-08:002010-03-01T05:29:48.130-08:00spotted<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S4u-pmB1lDI/AAAAAAAABhc/mgQ8vMc0JPs/s1600-h/birds+close+up.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S4u-pmB1lDI/AAAAAAAABhc/mgQ8vMc0JPs/s320/birds+close+up.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443654196399543346" /></a><br /><br />While enjoying a little weekend shopping I clamped eyes on this enchanting little screen, and fell instantly in love. Unfortunately, at $300 and some change it's about $300 dollars out of my price range. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S4u-vTKHx0I/AAAAAAAABhk/a30XVoNlo3M/s1600-h/birds+screen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S4u-vTKHx0I/AAAAAAAABhk/a30XVoNlo3M/s320/birds+screen.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443654294413231938" /></a><br /><br />Available at <a href="http://www.misspixies.com/home/index4.shtml">Miss Pixie's</a> to those with more fruitful economies.Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-85627502785762887632010-02-27T08:00:00.001-08:002010-02-27T08:00:38.091-08:00CocoRosie<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/J4vmAV4OdbM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/J4vmAV4OdbM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-445621618446703432010-02-26T15:05:00.000-08:002010-02-26T15:16:48.611-08:00Terribly Happy?<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qsslA308XV8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qsslA308XV8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br />After having just seen this movie I left the theater with an uneasy feeling.. partly from the 3 Stella's, box of Sour Patch Kids, and popcorn that I had, and partly because Danes make some seriously f**ked up movies. It's well worth a trip to the theater this weekend, as long as it's a theater that serves beer.Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-58979918429764575582010-02-23T13:50:00.000-08:002010-02-23T14:27:49.433-08:00The Importance of Being Self-Obsessed; an interview by Tom Ford<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S4RO9DpnGDI/AAAAAAAABhE/mbygJkJ6zVk/s1600-h/20100120_tomonphone_250x375.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S4RO9DpnGDI/AAAAAAAABhE/mbygJkJ6zVk/s320/20100120_tomonphone_250x375.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441561060629223474" /></a><br /><br />Nicolas Ghesquiere (ni-ko-la gas-ke-yay) An amazing beauty and overwhelming talent, he took to the reigns of the storied house of <a href="http://www.balenciaga.com/us/en/eShopLanding.aspx">Balenciaga</a> at the age of 25. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S4RRJkFe_uI/AAAAAAAABhM/VQzpoesTtvY/s1600-h/4237167352_d76b368280.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S4RRJkFe_uI/AAAAAAAABhM/VQzpoesTtvY/s320/4237167352_d76b368280.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441563474517753570" /></a><br /><br />A brief bio by way of loose timeline:<br />born - 1971: Lille, France<br />age 15 - with the help of his father, landed a position at Agnes B<br />age 16 - worked the summer at Corinne Cobson<br />age 18 - left for Paris<br />age 18 - spotted by Myriam Schaefer (Jean Paul Gaultier’s right hand), she hired him on the spot to be her assistant<br />age 23 - after having left his position with Myriam Schaefer, he worked 2 years as a freelance knitwear designer<br />age 23 - got a position with Balenciaga designing funeral clothes for the Japanese licensing market<br />age 25 - given the main line to design at Balenciaga<br /><br />I've long been enamored of Nicolas Ghesquiere, not just because of his devilish good looks, success at such a young age, influence within the fashion industry, and ability to create truly stunning work, but also because he seems to carry himself in such a mature and confident manner in the media.... well, that was until he was seemingly blindsided in a recent <a href="http://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/nicolas-ghesquiere/">interview</a> by the living EGO that is Tom Ford. <br /><br />Poor Nico... I can't imagine how uncomfortable he must have felt during that phone call. Nico, if you ever feel like calling me I'd gladly ask you about your life, career, interests, and passions. I promise not to sit uncomfortably naked and wax egotistically about how fantastic I am. I'm all ears.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S4RWDs2HLmI/AAAAAAAABhU/UMrrgaNdgxk/s1600-h/alice-wonderland-11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S4RWDs2HLmI/AAAAAAAABhU/UMrrgaNdgxk/s320/alice-wonderland-11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441568871348121186" /></a>Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-46820549788987922812010-02-14T05:40:00.000-08:002010-02-14T05:45:23.161-08:00Saint Valentine's Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3f94X6SIBI/AAAAAAAABgc/WgGlu_ay5ns/s1600-h/val_krampus.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3f94X6SIBI/AAAAAAAABgc/WgGlu_ay5ns/s320/val_krampus.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438094220006137874" /></a><br />"Love, she believed, should strike suddenly, with thunder claps and fulgurations-a tornado out of the heavens which hurls itself upon life, turns it upside down, snatches away volition like leaves and sweeps the whole heart off to the abyss."<br /><br /> -Madame BovaryScott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-71405978226763860712010-02-10T08:12:00.000-08:002010-02-10T09:51:08.366-08:00How to Marry a Millionaire (according to Schatze Page)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LxQv4LYjI/AAAAAAAABfs/QJpbBsxp0H8/s1600-h/b70-3519.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LxQv4LYjI/AAAAAAAABfs/QJpbBsxp0H8/s320/b70-3519.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436672970221904434" /></a><br /><br />Perhaps a foremother to Sex and the City, and one of my absolute favorite movies, not only because it's fun to watch, the costumes are fantastic, the actors amazing, the soundtrack super catchy, and the street scenes of 1950's New York mesmerizing, but the sets...oh, the sets... are aces! How to Marry a Millionaire was released in 1953 and broke a multitude of records in terms of advancement in technology. It starred Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Lauren Bacall. It's a story about three beautiful New York women searching for millionaires, but ending up with true loves. Schatze was the great exception, she found love in a millionaire (lucky gal). <br /><br />At the start of the movie, Schatze shows up at an appointment to look at a penthouse at Sutton Place South and East 55th. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LlJ35CHYI/AAAAAAAABeE/58o7C1ISJog/s1600-h/IMG_0685.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LlJ35CHYI/AAAAAAAABeE/58o7C1ISJog/s320/IMG_0685.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436659657974357378" /></a><br /><br />The ladies are perpetually broke so they contact auto dealerships to "demonstrate rides" for them. It's cheaper than a taxi!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LmgflIoyI/AAAAAAAABeM/nNmYqjnUN4Y/s1600-h/IMG_0681.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LmgflIoyI/AAAAAAAABeM/nNmYqjnUN4Y/s320/IMG_0681.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436661146097066786" /></a><br /><br />Schatze arriving in the sparsely, yet elegantly, decorated entry. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3Lm-BCcLrI/AAAAAAAABeU/hEGgfNU47wI/s1600-h/IMG_0688.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3Lm-BCcLrI/AAAAAAAABeU/hEGgfNU47wI/s320/IMG_0688.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436661653294558898" /></a><br /><br />Schatze first enters the dreamy apartment.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LndOX4BXI/AAAAAAAABec/0R6yQDIe9QM/s1600-h/IMG_0689.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 198px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LndOX4BXI/AAAAAAAABec/0R6yQDIe9QM/s320/IMG_0689.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436662189450069362" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3Ln1Crd3MI/AAAAAAAABek/Ap_of9ip8xA/s1600-h/IMG_0692.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 195px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3Ln1Crd3MI/AAAAAAAABek/Ap_of9ip8xA/s320/IMG_0692.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436662598627876034" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3Ln_Ru5MJI/AAAAAAAABes/4R04xzOQLGA/s1600-h/IMG_0694.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3Ln_Ru5MJI/AAAAAAAABes/4R04xzOQLGA/s320/IMG_0694.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436662774467473554" /></a><br /><br />A view looking out to the veranda and painted backdrop of New York. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LoUOCW3MI/AAAAAAAABe0/TWYksnpzXDw/s1600-h/IMG_0697.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LoUOCW3MI/AAAAAAAABe0/TWYksnpzXDw/s320/IMG_0697.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436663134252620994" /></a><br /><br />Schatze sits to write a check for the deposit; first and last months rent. I love, love, love the dining table-cum-writing table. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LoocTdI9I/AAAAAAAABe8/VYfjvSRiuPU/s1600-h/IMG_0699.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LoocTdI9I/AAAAAAAABe8/VYfjvSRiuPU/s320/IMG_0699.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436663481679815634" /></a><br /><br />Marilyn, Pola, shows up to share the apartment with Schatze. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LrSOE3M0I/AAAAAAAABfE/XzpVK0EVk2g/s1600-h/IMG_0702.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LrSOE3M0I/AAAAAAAABfE/XzpVK0EVk2g/s320/IMG_0702.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436666398438273858" /></a><br /><br />Hot dogs and champagne on the veranda. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LuWKmVpUI/AAAAAAAABfM/JD9e1LA7By4/s1600-h/IMG_0708.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 144px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LuWKmVpUI/AAAAAAAABfM/JD9e1LA7By4/s320/IMG_0708.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436669764759299394" /></a><br /><br />A view of the apartment before the furniture was sold to make money to pay for rent. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3Lu0GCA7rI/AAAAAAAABfU/DEqD-spV7QQ/s1600-h/IMG_0710.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 138px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3Lu0GCA7rI/AAAAAAAABfU/DEqD-spV7QQ/s320/IMG_0710.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436670278929280690" /></a><br /><br />The apartment after the furniture was sold. I'm crazy about that chair in the background. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LvZMp-EbI/AAAAAAAABfc/fYsPRfo5loY/s1600-h/IMG_0715.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 139px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LvZMp-EbI/AAAAAAAABfc/fYsPRfo5loY/s320/IMG_0715.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436670916362637746" /></a><br /><br />In the end they all get married and I suppose live happily ever after.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LxG96gG7I/AAAAAAAABfk/gJgNcYvHTEw/s1600-h/How_to_marry_a_Millionaire_FSM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3LxG96gG7I/AAAAAAAABfk/gJgNcYvHTEw/s320/How_to_marry_a_Millionaire_FSM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436672802191055794" /></a><br /><br />****sorry for the poor picture quality****Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-39048077824316210392010-02-09T08:59:00.000-08:002010-02-09T09:33:46.641-08:00The greatest trip I've never taken.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3GafHbtYRI/AAAAAAAABc0/IymK2E-o-A0/s1600-h/lhotel.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3GafHbtYRI/AAAAAAAABc0/IymK2E-o-A0/s320/lhotel.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436296084574789906" /></a><br /><br />I'm terribly bored, and yearning for a trip. As I write this I'm held up in my small studio surrounded by an extremely lazy cat, Ella, and an equally lethargic dog, Louie. The District has been struck, yet again, by a monstrous snow storm which has rendered her completely unable to host any events, such as work, but has encouraged a noticeably lackadaisical shift in her residents. The novelty of idle weekdays filled with late brunch dates that bled into early cocktails has faded. Not that it hasn't been grand and almost overwhelmingly hedonistic, but one does eventually tire of the "easy life". Plus, with the lack of work, which equates to lack of pay, my shiftless animals and I are about to become homeless! <br /><br />While sifting through the internet on one such slothful afternoon I came across the Hotel Particulier. Discretely located at the end of a small alley in Montmartre, 23 Avenue Junot, Hotel Particulier is exactly what I, Ella, and Louie need. It's a shame that I have no money for the trip. For now I will simply have to be satisfied with looking at the pictures and sipping some cheap champagne while one of my Edith Piaf records plays in the background. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3GaqOHX59I/AAAAAAAABc8/m2vaVqj-J94/s1600-h/salon-prive-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3GaqOHX59I/AAAAAAAABc8/m2vaVqj-J94/s320/salon-prive-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436296275347105746" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3GayGYjD9I/AAAAAAAABdE/pyJAIdSIonE/s1600-h/salon-prive.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3GayGYjD9I/AAAAAAAABdE/pyJAIdSIonE/s320/salon-prive.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436296410710609874" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3Ga_lQ7V2I/AAAAAAAABdM/qHqmc_JBG00/s1600-h/lit-fichefeux.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3Ga_lQ7V2I/AAAAAAAABdM/qHqmc_JBG00/s320/lit-fichefeux.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436296642338445154" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3GbJFNcLjI/AAAAAAAABdU/XijlJTiCWI0/s1600-h/vegetal-room.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3GbJFNcLjI/AAAAAAAABdU/XijlJTiCWI0/s320/vegetal-room.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436296805532577330" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3GbP0OQKgI/AAAAAAAABdc/EFQjS7xaWmI/s1600-h/hair-curtain-room1-ok.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3Gbgju5ggI/AAAAAAAABds/k2NdwFrEu1U/s320/poems-hats-room.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436297208862966274" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3GbqNAj0LI/AAAAAAAABd0/hKYcFqGgC0Y/s1600-h/IMG_1596.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3GbqNAj0LI/AAAAAAAABd0/hKYcFqGgC0Y/s320/IMG_1596.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436297374561718450" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3Gbw4UKZ9I/AAAAAAAABd8/lAXTONPBvnY/s1600-h/jardinbig.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S3Gbw4UKZ9I/AAAAAAAABd8/lAXTONPBvnY/s320/jardinbig.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436297489265878994" /></a>Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-64126642446203742372010-01-30T07:21:00.001-08:002010-01-30T07:51:16.526-08:00Style Inspiration: Spring 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RUpQK1hMI/AAAAAAAABcs/ddnd0vvy1ZQ/s1600-h/00010m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RUpQK1hMI/AAAAAAAABcs/ddnd0vvy1ZQ/s320/00010m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432560118207448258" /></a>{Michael Bastian}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RUUWHZ1mI/AAAAAAAABck/0k5Okimgfl8/s1600-h/00070m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RUUWHZ1mI/AAAAAAAABck/0k5Okimgfl8/s320/00070m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432559759026411106" /></a>{Alexander McQueen}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RUO_LIP0I/AAAAAAAABcc/S9HOEI2wsHk/s1600-h/00120m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; 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height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RUHQrlMUI/AAAAAAAABcU/fTXWveR8y14/s320/00350m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432559534229238082" /></a>{Band of Outsiders}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RT_XFcywI/AAAAAAAABcM/RBeVmERNFYA/s1600-h/00220m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RT_XFcywI/AAAAAAAABcM/RBeVmERNFYA/s320/00220m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432559398509398786" /></a>{Thom Browne}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RTzLh39HI/AAAAAAAABcE/-Wu8sO10U7U/s1600-h/00550m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RTzLh39HI/AAAAAAAABcE/-Wu8sO10U7U/s320/00550m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432559189248963698" /></a>{Ralph Lauren}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RTqkb-gZI/AAAAAAAABb8/3_gGBGh75uc/s1600-h/00190m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RTqkb-gZI/AAAAAAAABb8/3_gGBGh75uc/s320/00190m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432559041316290962" /></a>{Michael Bastian}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RTWAdgYwI/AAAAAAAABb0/uLm2_gpey8c/s1600-h/00160m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RTWAdgYwI/AAAAAAAABb0/uLm2_gpey8c/s320/00160m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432558688061645570" /></a>{Moncler Gamme Bleu}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RTHyN1CMI/AAAAAAAABbs/YqTrPPIaDdA/s1600-h/00180m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RTHyN1CMI/AAAAAAAABbs/YqTrPPIaDdA/s320/00180m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432558443719624898" /></a>{Moncler Gamme Bleu}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RS7rEhkdI/AAAAAAAABbk/dvuwREvEz68/s1600-h/00110m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RS7rEhkdI/AAAAAAAABbk/dvuwREvEz68/s320/00110m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432558235643122130" /></a>{Moncler Gamme Bleu}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RStrg0mgI/AAAAAAAABbc/ubYAMTL_V-U/s1600-h/00080m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RStrg0mgI/AAAAAAAABbc/ubYAMTL_V-U/s320/00080m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432557995243641346" /></a>{Moncler Gamme Bleu}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RSYyNNGfI/AAAAAAAABbU/oZMQnqcp1S0/s1600-h/00140m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RSYyNNGfI/AAAAAAAABbU/oZMQnqcp1S0/s320/00140m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432557636263156210" /></a>{John Galliano}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RSPNyvFsI/AAAAAAAABbM/giQxyyd8hVc/s1600-h/00130m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RSPNyvFsI/AAAAAAAABbM/giQxyyd8hVc/s320/00130m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432557471869638338" /></a>{Michael Bastian}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RRzNmRqkI/AAAAAAAABa0/Kk4OIKXDVtI/s1600-h/00210m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RRzNmRqkI/AAAAAAAABa0/Kk4OIKXDVtI/s320/00210m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432556990781041218" /></a>{Louis Vuitton}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RR7A-7vMI/AAAAAAAABa8/HbtzEfF4WE8/s1600-h/00140m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RR7A-7vMI/AAAAAAAABa8/HbtzEfF4WE8/s320/00140m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432557124833754306" /></a>{Louis Vuitton}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RRqhllp5I/AAAAAAAABas/TYYCIesNq3w/s1600-h/00260m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RRqhllp5I/AAAAAAAABas/TYYCIesNq3w/s320/00260m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432556841528043410" /></a>{Hermes}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RRf3ITEII/AAAAAAAABak/IqbRmmFWDtc/s1600-h/00020m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RRf3ITEII/AAAAAAAABak/IqbRmmFWDtc/s320/00020m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432556658332209282" /></a>{Etro}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RRRmnVg5I/AAAAAAAABac/AKu33fzBlUU/s1600-h/00150m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RRRmnVg5I/AAAAAAAABac/AKu33fzBlUU/s320/00150m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432556413380821906" /></a>{John Varvatos}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RRG_NJEwI/AAAAAAAABaU/zeII-30hOag/s1600-h/00470m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RRG_NJEwI/AAAAAAAABaU/zeII-30hOag/s320/00470m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432556231003280130" /></a>{Emporio Armani}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RQ80j7TaI/AAAAAAAABaM/8vTa2pmUz3U/s1600-h/00070m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RQ80j7TaI/AAAAAAAABaM/8vTa2pmUz3U/s320/00070m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432556056347364770" /></a>{Emporio Armani}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RQfboa2II/AAAAAAAABaE/S6G9AULb4bI/s1600-h/00650m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RQfboa2II/AAAAAAAABaE/S6G9AULb4bI/s320/00650m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432555551439116418" /></a>{Ralph Lauren}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RQVmBpHPI/AAAAAAAABZ8/PrwL65CgRcw/s1600-h/00620m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RQVmBpHPI/AAAAAAAABZ8/PrwL65CgRcw/s320/00620m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432555382430571762" /></a>{Ralph Lauren}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RPjEwPRZI/AAAAAAAABZk/q0vKjjszVmM/s1600-h/00080m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RPjEwPRZI/AAAAAAAABZk/q0vKjjszVmM/s320/00080m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432554514505745810" /></a>{Junya Watanabe}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RPUxvRpPI/AAAAAAAABZc/blCpobBoFBw/s1600-h/00020m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RPUxvRpPI/AAAAAAAABZc/blCpobBoFBw/s320/00020m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432554268883264754" /></a>{Junya Watanabe}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RPEsTFnQI/AAAAAAAABZU/dpk0eX2qdQU/s1600-h/00030m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RPEsTFnQI/AAAAAAAABZU/dpk0eX2qdQU/s320/00030m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432553992544951554" /></a>{Salvatore Ferragamo}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RPyhVLQ7I/AAAAAAAABZs/PqSeq9p2Veg/s1600-h/00460m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RPyhVLQ7I/AAAAAAAABZs/PqSeq9p2Veg/s320/00460m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432554779874902962" /></a>{Salvatore Ferragamo}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RQG7wKUNI/AAAAAAAABZ0/GAFN_VDpFR8/s1600-h/00170m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2RQG7wKUNI/AAAAAAAABZ0/GAFN_VDpFR8/s320/00170m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432555130564792530" /></a>{Salvatore Ferragamo}<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2ROyqQoiWI/AAAAAAAABZM/8eugdC9l-M8/s1600-h/00050m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S2ROyqQoiWI/AAAAAAAABZM/8eugdC9l-M8/s320/00050m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432553682760141154" /></a>{John Galliano}Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-6788259722596871412010-01-17T06:00:00.000-08:002010-01-17T06:48:09.169-08:00Craft Hope for Haiti<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S1Mikax6crI/AAAAAAAABZE/fRab7qNm2wY/s1600-h/iusb_760x100.6964582.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 42px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S1Mikax6crI/AAAAAAAABZE/fRab7qNm2wY/s320/iusb_760x100.6964582.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427719984970887858" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://abodewell.blogspot.com/2010/01/abodewell-is-on-board-with-craft-hope.html">ABODEWELL</a>, blogger and crafter extraordinaire, has introduced me to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crafthope?page=1">Craft Hope</a>, a division of Etsy that sells beautifully handmade crafts to help support worthy causes. <br /><br />Craft Hope has compiled a group (74 items and counting) of crafts specifically meant to support relief efforts in Haiti. According to Craft Hope's site: "All proceeds of Craft Hope Etsy shop will benefit Doctors Without Borders in Haiti. All items have been generously donated by the crafting community." <br /><br />They do have some pretty terrific items for sale. Seeing as Valentines Day is just around the corner (shudders as he types that), why don't you buy something special, thoughtful, and original for a loved one, and help support Haiti. <br /><br />Here are a few cute Valentines Day gift ideas from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crafthope?page=1">Craft Hope</a>. Please visit the site for many more.<br /><br />Hand crocheted red heart on bobby pin -adorable!:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S1MeweoPn7I/AAAAAAAABYU/TWOyOmxkw8Y/s1600-h/il_430xN.116572438.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S1MeweoPn7I/AAAAAAAABYU/TWOyOmxkw8Y/s320/il_430xN.116572438.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427715794115993522" /></a><br /><br />"Hearts" 4x8 photo:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S1MeUiE9UqI/AAAAAAAABYM/n0kCeuoP7Cs/s1600-h/il_430xN.116569179.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 148px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S1MeUiE9UqI/AAAAAAAABYM/n0kCeuoP7Cs/s320/il_430xN.116569179.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427715314005398178" /></a><br /><br />Red Valentine Needle Felted Birdie Brooch. I'd proudly wear this on my lapel!:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S1MfFxgn5uI/AAAAAAAABYc/xhu6F-n9K48/s1600-h/il_430xN.116568626.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S1MfFxgn5uI/AAAAAAAABYc/xhu6F-n9K48/s320/il_430xN.116568626.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427716159961556706" /></a><br /><br />Set the mood with the Twilight Candleholder:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S1MgC47i9zI/AAAAAAAABYk/bbzqXTBeBxs/s1600-h/il_430xN.116566673.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S1MgC47i9zI/AAAAAAAABYk/bbzqXTBeBxs/s320/il_430xN.116566673.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427717209925547826" /></a><br /><br />How can anyone resist this Brown Striped Sock Monkey?!:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S1Mgzl51GPI/AAAAAAAABY0/Muv3CJ_CgxM/s1600-h/il_430xN.116558963.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S1Mgzl51GPI/AAAAAAAABY0/Muv3CJ_CgxM/s320/il_430xN.116558963.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427718046631663858" /></a><br /><br />And, finally nothing I can think of no better way to let a loved one know just how much he/she is cared for like giving the gift of this pillow sporting the likeness of the fine mustache wearing Tom Selleck. The mustache is a furry applique for added texture and realness.:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S1MhtoBZs_I/AAAAAAAABY8/o3Fp1eHBZdY/s1600-h/il_430xN.116533251.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S1MhtoBZs_I/AAAAAAAABY8/o3Fp1eHBZdY/s320/il_430xN.116533251.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427719043632706546" /></a><br /><br />**Please take a moment to check out the site. Even if none of the items shown above tickle your fancy, although I don't know how that's possible, remember there are many more items to choose from.Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-51416805387531569962010-01-12T07:12:00.000-08:002010-01-14T05:46:48.817-08:00Tuxedo Park, N.Y.In 1885-86 Pierre Lorillard IV, the dapper gentleman shown below, along with land planner Ernest Bowditch, architect Bruce Price, and about 1,800 immigrant laborers created a resort for the thick cream of American society. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S08Zy19afqI/AAAAAAAABXk/mrwC3n1_lco/s1600-h/Pierre_Lorillard_IV,_c_1888.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 206px; height: 298px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S08Zy19afqI/AAAAAAAABXk/mrwC3n1_lco/s320/Pierre_Lorillard_IV,_c_1888.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426584437273558690" /></a><br />Located just 40 miles outside of New York City, <a href="http://www.tuxedopark-ny.gov/">Tuxedo Park</a>, became a playground for great social, financial, and political leaders of the day ; Dorothy Draper, J.P. Morgan, Alferd Loomis, and William Waldorf Astor to name a few. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S04rC8illFI/AAAAAAAABW0/bjAVfBavMRc/s1600-h/ice_skating_in_tuxedo_park_ny_1920_poster-p228941341566899457qzz0_400.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S04rC8illFI/AAAAAAAABW0/bjAVfBavMRc/s320/ice_skating_in_tuxedo_park_ny_1920_poster-p228941341566899457qzz0_400.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426321930638955602" /></a><br />Word spread quickly encouraging New York's 400, give or take a few, to establish themselves in this newly fashionable enclave. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S04wwuJTA_I/AAAAAAAABW8/IdkAz10MFVo/s1600-h/Tiff+to+jpeg+Aerial+of+Tuxedo+Lake+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S04wwuJTA_I/AAAAAAAABW8/IdkAz10MFVo/s320/Tiff+to+jpeg+Aerial+of+Tuxedo+Lake+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426328214606906354" /></a><br />Soon, massive mansions began to spring up within the "naturally" planned landscape inside of the gilded walls. The new residents commissioned the best architects of the day, among them; McKim, Mead & White, James Renwick, John Russell Pope, and William Lescaze. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S04yRw7dkxI/AAAAAAAABXE/Uh8H2mtCEeQ/s1600-h/Lorillard_residence_in_Tuxedo_Park.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 223px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S04yRw7dkxI/AAAAAAAABXE/Uh8H2mtCEeQ/s320/Lorillard_residence_in_Tuxedo_Park.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426329881801495314" /></a>(Lorillard Residence)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S04ygT5UH6I/AAAAAAAABXM/RRmT_R-izQk/s1600-h/alindley1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 197px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S04ygT5UH6I/AAAAAAAABXM/RRmT_R-izQk/s320/alindley1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426330131705896866" /></a>(Henry Whitney Munroe Residence)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S04zBhrONTI/AAAAAAAABXU/u5_k9ycSIiU/s1600-h/NYSDHKTuxedoPark.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S04zBhrONTI/AAAAAAAABXU/u5_k9ycSIiU/s320/NYSDHKTuxedoPark.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426330702340568370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S040EUoQMaI/AAAAAAAABXc/izl4Uaf7G1o/s1600-h/South+Side.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S040EUoQMaI/AAAAAAAABXc/izl4Uaf7G1o/s320/South+Side.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426331849889690018" /></a><br />Shortly after the Great Depression many of the Tuxedo Park socialites began to move, leaving behind an architecturally significant piece of American history. Today, Tuxedo Park is considered a National Landmark, and the homes that were built by social giants remain filled with the most prominent members of modern society. <br /><br /><br />Fun Facts about Tuxedo Park:<br /><br />Emily Post's father, Bruce Price, was the original architect to work on the development of the resort. It was at Tuxedo Park during Emily Post's impressionable years that she collected the information for her famous book "Etiquette: The Blue Book of Social Usage".<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S08dIkwAEWI/AAAAAAAABXs/MHfrXTad7DI/s1600-h/BlueBook.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S08dIkwAEWI/AAAAAAAABXs/MHfrXTad7DI/s320/BlueBook.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426588109145903458" /></a><br />Pierre Lorillard is rumored to have designed the tailless evening jacket, or Tuxedo as he called it, for a grand ball held at Tuxedo Park in October of 1886. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S08fSLe6API/AAAAAAAABX0/ISb_rEO2V20/s1600-h/dinnerjacketthornton.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S08fSLe6API/AAAAAAAABX0/ISb_rEO2V20/s320/dinnerjacketthornton.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426590473185263858" /></a>Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-32686119093025732962010-01-08T21:55:00.000-08:002010-01-08T22:07:40.552-08:00Thank you<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0gdDPykj2I/AAAAAAAABWc/7rFN5u9U7n0/s1600-h/table-lighter_rect540.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0gdDPykj2I/AAAAAAAABWc/7rFN5u9U7n0/s320/table-lighter_rect540.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424617692783218530" /></a><br />A special thank you to uber talented <a href="http://rachgrad.com/">Rachael Grad</a> for highlighting my post about tabletop lighters on <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dc/closeup/collections-scotts-table-lighters-105479">Apartment Therapy</a>.Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-46866580458367075672010-01-08T12:59:00.000-08:002010-01-09T05:38:50.771-08:00s.a.t.c.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0eezYI9TSI/AAAAAAAABWM/n7EC3iao3NU/s1600-h/sex-and-the-city-2-poster_400x600.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0eezYI9TSI/AAAAAAAABWM/n7EC3iao3NU/s320/sex-and-the-city-2-poster_400x600.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424478881681591586" /></a><br />Am I the only one who is pee-my-pants excited about <a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/117181/movie-trailers-sex-and-the-city-2">this</a>?!?Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-73470733355214089352010-01-05T15:02:00.000-08:002010-01-05T15:54:43.419-08:00Table Lighters<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PQHQ78wTI/AAAAAAAABWE/cSnFNdRn4gE/s1600-h/IMG_10519.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PQHQ78wTI/AAAAAAAABWE/cSnFNdRn4gE/s320/IMG_10519.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423407199508283698" /></a>(my small collection of table lighters)<br /><br />I'm a self-proclaimed classic movie junkie. I grew up in a very small / very modest town in Appalachia, which never seemed to fit me properly. I would watch these films, or rather study them, and somehow feel right. I wanted to be Paul Varjak, C.K. Dexter Haven, Caleb 'Cal' Trask, Brad Allen (Rex Stetson), and sometimes (or, rather too often) Schatze Page. They were cool. They dressed with such amazing style, spoke with elegant and witty candor, they drank scotch, smoked, drove beautiful cars, always got the girl (or guy), and were all around awesome.... in my opinion. These movies have been such an influence in my life, not just in the way that I design, but in the way that I live. <br /><br />One prop, in general, stands out to me as a symbol of chicness unparalleled in today's films -the table lighter. Smoking, although I'm not a fan of, was not only standard in film, but in life. I don't smoke. I can't stand the smell of it. But, there is something somewhat intriguing about it. It's a sort of classic ritual, and when performed properly and with appropriate accoutrement; a silver cartier cigarette case, a tiffany lighter, etc. can be quite dashing. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPXoYPfBI/AAAAAAAABVM/t5d9Amq6vzM/s1600-h/ASR_Classic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPXoYPfBI/AAAAAAAABVM/t5d9Amq6vzM/s320/ASR_Classic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423406381167246354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPXVFDG3I/AAAAAAAABVE/9VlG5XAaYjY/s1600-h/antiques-lighters-1108-13_lg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPXVFDG3I/AAAAAAAABVE/9VlG5XAaYjY/s320/antiques-lighters-1108-13_lg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423406375986469746" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPXIreWvI/AAAAAAAABU8/qSvtLDaNtY8/s1600-h/antiques-lighters-1108-6_lg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPXIreWvI/AAAAAAAABU8/qSvtLDaNtY8/s320/antiques-lighters-1108-6_lg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423406372657978098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPWip8w0I/AAAAAAAABU0/NTFK5QY7FD8/s1600-h/antiques-lighters-1108-5_lg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPWip8w0I/AAAAAAAABU0/NTFK5QY7FD8/s320/antiques-lighters-1108-5_lg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423406362451034946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPnHHGGcI/AAAAAAAABVs/q1K39IQA3rY/s1600-h/Japan54.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPnHHGGcI/AAAAAAAABVs/q1K39IQA3rY/s320/Japan54.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423406647114865090" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPnP6dSwI/AAAAAAAABVk/lFyRWR7DS4U/s1600-h/egg0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 292px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPnP6dSwI/AAAAAAAABVk/lFyRWR7DS4U/s320/egg0.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423406649477778178" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPm3rPG2I/AAAAAAAABVc/gjf7ntRf0yw/s1600-h/egg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 173px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPm3rPG2I/AAAAAAAABVc/gjf7ntRf0yw/s320/egg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423406642971482978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPmkaNXdI/AAAAAAAABVU/NfSVr08BKYU/s1600-h/cream3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPmkaNXdI/AAAAAAAABVU/NfSVr08BKYU/s320/cream3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423406637799792082" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PP1qVfsAI/AAAAAAAABV8/0jSAnGwCBYU/s1600-h/silvercollection.it+c.1960+florence.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PP1qVfsAI/AAAAAAAABV8/0jSAnGwCBYU/s320/silvercollection.it+c.1960+florence.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423406897088671746" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PP1W76qEI/AAAAAAAABV0/9h3dZ85fJMw/s1600-h/Ronson_Leona.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PP1W76qEI/AAAAAAAABV0/9h3dZ85fJMw/s320/Ronson_Leona.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423406891881113666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPHJEmXeI/AAAAAAAABUs/jKSQ7Q8j_4o/s1600-h/antiques-lighters-1108-4_lg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0PPHJEmXeI/AAAAAAAABUs/jKSQ7Q8j_4o/s320/antiques-lighters-1108-4_lg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423406097885453794" /></a><br /><br /><br />***images provided by: google image search, and <a href="http://www.table-lighters.blogspot.com">table-lighters</a>, with the exception of first photo of my collection provided by my phone.Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7087916498454697329.post-14926313318941509802010-01-03T12:31:00.000-08:002010-01-03T13:03:52.973-08:00An Education<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0EE1MnZRoI/AAAAAAAABUE/QGxcArvvjbs/s1600-h/rtuk_feature_an_education_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0EE1MnZRoI/AAAAAAAABUE/QGxcArvvjbs/s320/rtuk_feature_an_education_02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422620738296825474" /></a><br />What a terrific film! The sets... the wardrobe..... the soundtrack....... the actors...... PARIS! <a href="http://www.sonyclassics.com/aneducation/">An Education</a> is an engaging, sweet, playful, inspiring, and thoughtful film. I'm a notoriously harsh critic, and have ridiculously high expectations. I internally gage a film as I'm watching it. I categorize and archive them in the dusty metal filing cabinets of my mind according to certain criteria; visually stimulating, impressive actors, well written story, haunting score, etc. <br /><br />Movies, for me, have an affect depending on what's going on in my life. I, at 29, can empathize so much with the character Jenny, brilliantly played by the stunningly beautiful Carey Mulligan. Although Jenny is exploring the awkward transitional period between pseudo childhood and pseudo adulthood. I feel like I'm experiencing the same humiliating evolution from pseudo adulthood to whatever the next stage is. <br /><br />This is, of course, only my experience. I'll surely encourage anyone that I know, and some people that I don't, to see it before it leaves theaters. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0EFCZrMOSI/AAAAAAAABUc/uGoyDHkvqwU/s1600-h/an_education29.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0EFCZrMOSI/AAAAAAAABUc/uGoyDHkvqwU/s320/an_education29.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422620965140707618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0EFCcmNs6I/AAAAAAAABUU/crx2NizFeSU/s1600-h/an-education-pic-free-542540444.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 261px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0EFCcmNs6I/AAAAAAAABUU/crx2NizFeSU/s320/an-education-pic-free-542540444.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422620965925139362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0EFCDjOCRI/AAAAAAAABUM/KfJBjvam81w/s1600-h/an_education01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0EFCDjOCRI/AAAAAAAABUM/KfJBjvam81w/s320/an_education01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422620959201691922" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0EFPYkLKRI/AAAAAAAABUk/osCtxxq5w3M/s1600-h/an_education_trailer_gawker.flv.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__53zfqymwR0/S0EFPYkLKRI/AAAAAAAABUk/osCtxxq5w3M/s320/an_education_trailer_gawker.flv.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422621188181141778" /></a>Scott Fazzinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151887908949731535noreply@blogger.com14