Sunday, 29 September 2013

Living With Ghosts

I have taken a temporary part-time position helping a local retailer sell Halloween costumes, so goblins and ghouls are on my mind. I love helping people find the perfect costume. Action heroes have been favorites for boys, pirates have been popular with people of all ages and Harry Potter still has plenty of fans looking for a Nimbus 2000. Adult women want to become bumblebees and Minions, and grown men are intrigued by morphsuits. No one has asked me about a ghost costume, though. A white sheet with cut-out eye holes may have been the trick-or-treating disguise of choice in It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, but today, ghosts seem to be staying home  - "Ghost" chairs by Philippe Starck, that is. Take a look . . . 

"In the small master bedroom, a floating desk and Louis Ghost chair keep bulky and leggy furniture to a minimum."
1950s Birmingham, Alabama, cottage of designer Lindsey Bond.
Interior design by Lindsey Meadows (formerly Lindsey Bond).
Photography by Jonny Valiant.
Interview by Lisa Cregan.
"Modern and Easy" produced by Doretta Sperduto.
House Beautiful (October 2010).

"Encrusted with mirrors, the woman's dressing table is high-glam; Philippe Starck's clear Louis 'Ghost' chair adds to the effect."
Designer: Robert Young, Traditional Home's senior design and projects editor.
 Co-Designer: Toshie Lim, Wacworks Design.
Photography by Greg Scheidemann.
Text by Candace Ord Manroe.
“One Beautiful Bath” produced by Robert Young. 
Traditional Home.

"Essentially one long rectangle carved up three ways, the room features a decadently roomy tub for two in its central shared section, with his-and-her areas holding court at opposite ends. . . . 'That shared area, with its tub for two, isn’t a typical bathroom concept so much as it is a lounge concept — a space where the couple can relax together. That’s a step in a positive direction not only for bathrooms, but for relationships.' An extra-high freestanding Kallista tub is the centerpiece. “One of my goals in designing the bath was to provide ideas,” says [designer Robert] Young. 'Showing people that Corian isn’t just for 
counters is one of them.' In the common area, he outlined the oversized tub with Corian. 'The Corian "rug" protects the wood floor around the tub,' he says."
Designer: Robert Young, Traditional Home's senior design and projects editor.
Co-Designer: Toshie Lim, Wacworks Design.
Photography by Greg Scheidemann.
Text by Candace Ord Manroe.
“One Beautiful Bath” produced by Robert Young. 
Traditional Home.

“Black and white stripes extending across the ceiling, down the walls, and over the floor literally delineate the 9-by-10-foot entry foyer. [Joseph] Abbati borrowed the idea from an exhibition he saw at the Dallas Museum of Art and re-created it himself with paint. 'I like the look of taking the stripe all the way around, and using that space as my own art installation,' he says. An ornate, Venetian-style looking glass and a ­mirrored desk amplify the effect; the table lamp and a Philippe Starck Victoria Ghost chair, both in clear polycarbonate, allow the pattern to show through them.”
Dallas loft of graphic designer Norman Kolpas.
"Graphic Quality" by Norman Kolpas.
Elle Decor (September 2007).

"Instead of bookcases, designer Christine Ralphs displays her fashion books on top of wardrobes so she can find inspiration every day while getting dressed. Framed art is layered on the floor, leaving wall space for a dressing room essential: an oversized mirror."
Interior design by Lloyd Ralphs Design.
Photography by Virginia Macdonald.
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 "A West Elm Parsons dining table in designer Mary McGee's Los Angeles living room does double time as a desk and cocktail table for entertaining. McGee put mostly white furniture against the brown bookshelves 'to lighten up the area,' she says. 'I kept everything clean and modern, but with classical lines.' A pair of lamps from House in Rhode Island is paired with Louis Ghost chairs and a French antique armchair that McGee covered in China Seas Lyford Background in Brown on White - 'as close to a floral as I'll ever get.' "
Beverly Hills bungalow of designer Mary McGee.
Interior design by Mary McGee.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna.
"Fashion Forward" interview by Alexandria Abramian-Mott.
House Beautiful (April 2008).

"A simple sofa upholstered in brown fabric adds a masculine touch to an otherwise feminine environment. Clear lucite pieces, such as the Ghost chairs and the curved coffee table, allow the light to flow through. An oversized mirror is perfectly proportioned for the space and, adjacent to the windows, bounces light across the room."
Interior design by Lloyd Ralphs Design.
Photography by James Tse.
"On-Trend Living Room Design"

"Homeowner and emerging designer Sarah Callanan stained the maple tops of the banquettes and the floors the same ebony for a practical and tailored look. The oversized pendant accentuates the ceiling height, while the shapely Saarinen pedestal table and modern-classic Ghost chairs keep the corner open. Pink and olive throw pillows jazz up the black and white scheme."
Interior design by Sarah Callanan.
Photography by Virginia Macdonald.
Canadian House and Home (September 2011).
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“Bamboo laundry organizers from  The Container Store were used as [Carrie] Fischer’s clothes and shoe racks. The middle partition was removed from the left unit so longer dresses and coats could be hung from it; the other is suitable for shorter items like shirts. The round ottoman is from BoConcept, and the glass lamp and stainless steel shelves and tables are from IKEA.” Louis Ghost chairs.
Carrie Fisher's dressing room in Broadway's Studio 54 theater.
Design by John Gidding.
Photographer: Joshua Thomas, JThomas Fine Art.
"Carrie Fisher's Dressing Room Makeover" by Carla Jordan.
Elle Decor.

“Designer John Gidding felt that the acrylic of the Louis Ghost chairs tended to look a little antiseptic in a dressing room filled with color and pattern, so he had their backs imprinted with an eye-catching image.”
Carrie Fisher's dressing room in Broadway's Studio 54 theater.
Design by John Gidding.
Photographer: Joshua Thomas, JThomas Fine Art.
"Carrie Fisher's Dressing Room Makeover" by Carla Jordan.
Elle Decor.

“We repainted the walls and the wood paneling. The brilliant white finish looks like car polish,” she says of the entrance, which now doubles as the dining room. She found the Milo Baughman sideboard on eBay. The rug is from Crate and Barrel." Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chairs.
Dallas apartment of designer Laura Hunt's son.
Interior design by Laura Hunt.
Photography by Ira Montgomery.
"A Lot of Look for a Little" text by Jeff Turrentine.
Architectural Digest (April 2006).

"Philippe Starck's Louis Ghost chairs keep kitchen's breakfast area airy. Simon Pearce glass bowl on table. Conran stainless steel shelving displays white china and heirloom silver. 'The look is more hard-edged,' says [Deborah] Lipner, 'but the reflective surfaces capture the morning light and help you wake up.' "
Interior design by Deborah Lipner.
Photography by John Grover.
"Well-Lived: Charleston Restoration" by Victoria Amory.
Veranda (May 2008).

"In the sitting area, Philippe Starck's Louis Ghost chair becomes a perfect desk chair with a cushion from Design Within Reach. Markham equally mixed two Benjamin Moorewhite paints: White Dove cut the starkness of the BM01."
Home in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Interior design by Sally Markham.
Photography by Pieter Estersohn.
"Romantic is Tailored" by Stephen Henderson.
House Beautiful (November 2006).

 "Charm was the operative word as Jennifer Markanich created a multifunctional mudroom, which serves as a back entry from the garage. A utility sink skirted with a yellow, cream, and gray paisley fabric carries the charm banner, but it's super functional as well. A wide drainboard makes it a good work surface when loading laundry into the nearby washer and dryer. Shelves above the sink are stocked with vases, simplifying flower arranging. And for a fun twist on traditional, the designer covered a modern Philippe Starck 'Ghost Chair' in paisley fabric." 
O'More College of Design Showhouse in Franklin, Tennessee.
Design: Jennifer Markanich, Timeless Interiors.
Photography by Werner Straube.
"Living on Campus" written by Amy Elbert.
Traditional Home (July - August 2013). 

"A cabinet was designed by Andrew [Howard] to anchor the large wall. Four Ionic columns separate the living room from the spacious foyer, which features a Greek key-motif area rug from Tai Ping Carpet."
Armchairs: “Louis Ghost Chair” (Design Within Reach).
Ponte Vedra Beach home of Jennifer Ward and Peter Sleiman.
Interior design by Andrew Howard, Andrew Howard Interior Design.
Photography by Jessie Preza and Colleen Duffley.
Written by Amy Elbert.
"BoldAll Over" produced by Elizabeth Beeler.
"Electric turquoise and lime green star in the sitting room. The cool colors pop against the rich wood surrounding. The faux Warhol down the hall from her office is from the film “54,” in which Sela co-starred."
Black "Louis Ghost" chair by Philippe Starck, Kartell. Wall paint "Pea Coat Blue" by Benjamin Moore.
Interior design by Ann Runyon Carter, Ann Carter Inc.
Photo credit: Dominique Vorillon.
"Sela Ward's Stylish Bel Air Home with a Southern Soul" written and produced by Jenny Bradley.
Traditional Home.
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Friday, 27 September 2013

Toorak Indeed!

"Chastleton" Toorak

General Features
PRICE RANGE:  $10M+ (unconfirmed)
  • Property Type: House
  • Bedrooms:  6
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Land Size:  1720 m² (approx)

Outdoor Features
  • Garage Spaces:  2

    Hi Guys, 
    Glad to be back at AVOD,
    I'll be sticking to my one a week from now on,
    like the old days, things are getting better for me to cope with at home/work.

    Anyway, I thought what a lovely little place to kick us back off with
    in Toorak, Chastleton, these days, the prices for Toorak are so high
    they no longer list the prices, so I'm guessing a bit, but I think I'm probably right!
    Leave your thoughts below too!







     Now that's what I call a Master Bedroom above!

     The above outdoor pic almost looks fake it's so picture perfect!



     

     And here's the Master Plan


     And here's what the Agent said about it!
    "CHASTLETON"
    A CLASSIC ITALIANATE GRAND RESIDENCE REFURBISHED BY ALLAN POWELL (includes 767 Orrong Road, TOORAK)
    A remarkable Toorak residence of stunning proportions featuring a superb northern orientated pool set amongst grounds by Paul Bangay & allowing the inclusion of a North/South Tennis court.
    This beautifully restored family home has a wonderful blend of formal and informal rooms which complement the 6 bedrooms including a magnificent master bedroom suite.
    Total land size approx. 1,727sqm

     :) Kate
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Sunday, 15 September 2013

Bronze Age

Bronze is an alloy composed of copper and tin. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the Bronze Age, which fell between the Stone Age and the Iron Age, is defined as that time when a specific culture started using bronze to make tools - a breakthrough that occurred at different times for different people. While the Bronze Age began before 3,000 B.C. in Greece and China, it did not start in Britain until approximately 1900 B.C. Ancient cultures used bronze not only for tools, but also for weapons and coins. 

Today bronze adds beauty to many homes. The metal can be fashioned into fantastical furniture, such as the crocodile benches and ginkgo chairs created by artist Claude Lalanne. Bronze statues and drum tables add weight to rooms, while bronze grills and grids function like delicate jewelry for a space. Bronze doors and basins recall antiquity. Take a look . . . 


 "A bronze basin by Ann Sacks on an old desk transforms a windowless bath."
Interior design by Benjamin Bradley and David Thiergartner, Bradley Thiergartner Interiors.
Photography by Francesco Lagnese.
"California Style in a New York Apartment" written by Krissa Rossbund.

 "Eighteenth-century Venetian bronze doors [from Matt Camron Rugs and Tapestries] flank the dining room archway."
Interior designer: Sandra Lucas, Lucas/Eilers Design Assoc. LLP.
Architectural designer: Robert Dame, Robert Dame Designs.
Builder: Mission Constructors Inc.
Photography by Werner Straube.
Text by Candace Ord Manroe.
"Christmas in the Heart of Texas" produced by Susan Fox.

 "The marble-topped bronze coffee table is from Matthews and Parker."
Interior design by William McIntosh, William McIntosh Design.
Photography by Ann Stratton.
"It Takes a Village" written and produced by Sabine Rothman.

 "Bronze-and-leather stools flank a limestone table in the atrium; the wood sculpture is a 1985 piece by Mario Dal Fabbro from Maison Gerard, and the hanging lantern and tile floor are original to the home."
Villa Maria, the Long Island estate of fashion entrepreneurs Louise and Vince Camuto.
Architectural renovation by Andre Tchelistcheff.
Interior design by Carol Egan, Carol Egan Interiors.
Landscape architect: Edmund D. Hollander.
Photography by Scott Frances.
Styled by Howard Christian.
"Guiding Lights" written and produced by Mitchell Owens.
Architectural Digest (July 2013).

"A reclining bench upholstered in leather provides extra seating in the den."
Bronze rain drum by Bjorling and Grant.
Lynn Haven, Florida, home of Gene and Renee Evans
Interior design by Phillip Sides, Phillip Sides Interior Design.
Architect: Eric Watson, Eric Watson Architect, P.A.
Photography by Tria Giovan.

"Working with M. Brian Tichenor of Tichenor and Thorp Architects, designer Kelly Wearstler created a bold new look for a family’s 1930s Bel Air, California, residence. The entrance hall revolves around a Pedro Friedebergtable and a Jean de Merry chandelier; the statue in the corner is a 19th-century bronze, and the inlaid floor includes black rainbow, honey onyx, cappuccino, and Calacatta gold marble segments.
Interior design by Kelly Wearstler.
Photography by Roger Davies.
Text by Peter Haldeman.
"Kelly Wearstler Designs a Bold Bel Air Home" produced by Robert Rufino.
Architectural Digest (January 2013).

"Dark walls make a small guest bathroom look larger: 'It obscures the boundaries. And it's more glamorous. Liquid wax gives the brown paint depth — and it's easier than glazing.' The bronze-and-marble vanity with P.E. Guerin fixtures picks up the bronze theme that runs through the apartment. 1950s chiseled glass mirror by Max Ingrand."
Interior design by David Kleinberg, David Kleinberg Design Associates.
Photography by Pieter Estersohn.

"A Modern and Warm Manhattan Apartment" by Christine Pittel.

House Beautiful.

"The paneling in the library of this New York apartment is inset with bronze in a square motif, echoed by Roger Thibier's gilded coffee tables. A Chanel-style sofa is covered in Classic Cloth's Kansas."
Interior design by David Kleinberg, David Kleinberg Design Associates.
Photography by Pieter Estersohn.

"A Modern and Warm Manhattan Apartment" by Christine Pittel.

House Beautiful.


 "The façade is painted in Benjamin Moore's Super White, the door is painted in the company's Steel Wool, and the custom-made grills are cast bronze."
1970s Los Angeles house.
Interior design by Chad Eisner.
Photography by Joe Schmelzer.

 "Highlighting Brahler's Dutch heritage, the kitchen has a fireplace adorned with 17th- and 18th-century Delft tiles and bluestone columns from Breda. The zinc architectural finial (at left), double-door cupboard, and bronze chandelier also come from Holland, where gray-painted floors like this are traditional. Brahler treasures the worn upholstery of her 18th-century French armchair. She beefed up a vintage demilune chest by adding rear cabinets and a marble top to create the central island. Stainless-steel range and hood by Thermador."
Annie Brahler's Jacksonville, Illinois, home.
Interior design by Annie Brahler, owner of Euro Trash.
Photography by Bjorn Wallander.
Styled by Philippa Brathwaite.
Written by Douglas Brenner.
"Overdoing It With One Thing is Kind of Not Overdoing It" produced by David M. Murphy.
House Beautiful (May 2012).

 “Armchairs upholstered in linen velvet by Quadrille, a custom-designed ottoman by Jonas Upholstery, and a Claude Lalanne bronze bench used as a cocktail table in the library; decorative artist Jean Carrau painted the paneling to resemble pine and treated the knots with gold leaf.”
Interior design by Brian McCarthy.
Photography by William Waldron.
Text by Mitchell Owens.
"The Transformers" produced by Anita Sarsidi.
Elle Decor (December 2007).

 “Design firm Stephen Sills Assoc. worked with John B. Murray Architect to renovate an apartment on New York’s Upper East Side. In the living room, matching circa-1700 French mirrored bookcases from Galerie Steinitz flank one window; a John Chamberlain sculpture sits on the left cabinet, in front of a Pablo Picasso work, and an Andy Warhol silkscreen hangs above the one on the right. The Sills-designed club chairs are clad in a Lee Jofa fabric, and the bronze Ginkgo chairs are by Claude Lalanne.”
Photography by Bjorn Wallander.
Text by Dan Shaw.
"Shining Through" produced by Howard Christian. 
Architectural Digest (October 2013).

 "In the 700-square-foot, cathedral-ceilinged library, gilt-bronze vines created by Claude Lalanne frame the bookcases. The work above the sofa is Paradise 4, a 1998 C-print by Thomas Struth."
Ty Warner's penthouse suite at the Four Seasons New York.
Architecture: I. M. Pei, FAIA.
Interior architecture and design: Peter Marino, FAIA.
Photography by Durston Saylor.
"Manhattan Suite" text by Therese Bissell.

"A Candida Höfer photograph surmounts the living room’s custom-made sofa, which is flanked by vintage floor lamps by Gaetano Scolari (left) and Stilnovo; pre-Columbian objects stand on the Yves Klein cocktail tables, and the bronze crocodile side chairs are by Claude Lalanne."
Handbag designer Nancy Gonzalez's Columbian apartment.
Interior design by Jean-Louis Deniot.
Photography by Anita Calero.
Text by Mitchell Owens.
"Uncommon Species" produced by Carlos Mota.
Architectural Digest (September 2013).
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