Work of Art

Gorgeous Parisian apartment designed by Dimore Studio, has the perfect combination of modern design mixed with unique art, lighting, and furniture pieces.   

Images - Architectural Digest France

Weekend

Had an amazing time this past weekend; we swam, cooked outdoors, and hiked in the mountains for huckleberries.   So lucky!

Outdoors

Don't you just love the outdoors, I can't get enough of the mountains this year.  This picture was taken by me at the lake in Donnelly Idaho.  Its been hot and smoky here, but beautiful just the same.  We are heading there today for a family trip, hope to share more with you next week.

London Games

Excited for the opening ceremonies for the 2012 Olympic Games starting this weekend.  London stepped up in a big way to create some of the most fascinating, Modern, organic, and eco-friendly architecture I have ever seen for these events.   

Olympic Stadium by Populous / Velodrome by Hopkins Architects /  Shooting Range by Magma Architecture / Aquatic Center by Zaha Hadid

Paneling

So I have been watching Twin Peaks on Netflix, and I am drawn to this beautiful mural in what is supposed to be the Great Northern Hotel.  This space is actually the Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington built by the Suquamish descendants of Chief Sealth. 


What an interesting concept to paint a mural over wood paneling. Image via Flickr.

London Calling

I was in London a few years back for my honeymoon, and I absolutely fell in love! These images are of the Rough Luxe Hotel at Kings Cross, by designer Rabih Hage. I love the way the rooms combine modern and traditional styles, celebrating the city and the hotels location.

Images found here.

Seattle in November

Pikes Place Market | Seattle Art Museum (visited the Picasso Exhibit)


Ballard Market | Monster Art and Clothing


Cupcake Royal - Yum!!


Tandoozy at Fremont Market - Delicious Naan!

The weekend before Thanksgiving I went on a road trip from Northern Idaho to Seattle with friends, we had a fantastic time together exploring some new and old favorite places.

Chicago!

Our family just took a recent trip to Chicago three weeks ago... and we had an amazing time. I wanted to share some of my favorite pictures and the places we went.

Our trip to Gino's East, Love the Graffiti on the walls... and some Deep Dish!

Jake Melnick's for beers! | Love this saying...Why go home? You're Here!

My adorable Niece Lily on the Architectural Boat Tour | Marina City

A view of the City close to Navy Pier... Wonderful!

Cubs Game vs. Giants | Us at Wrigley Field for the game

To Hopleaf after the game, to try out beers we can't get in Idaho

Steps at Art Institute of Chicago | Maharam Kvadrat Exhibit

Millennium Park Cloud Gate and The Crown Fountain

Ledge Glass Box at top of Sky Deck, Sears Tower | Chicago Dog

Tiffany Glass Tile Ceiling, Macy's at State Street

Torta via Frontera Fresco (Rick Bayless) | Chicago's Theatre District

Publican, Out and In (where we saw Thomas Keller dining!!)

Beers we tasted or brought home; Brooklyn Brewery: Brooklyn Brown / Local 1, Brouwerij Contreras Valeir Extra, Jolly Pumpkin Bam Bière, Dogfish Head: Punkin Ale /Sah'tea, 3 Floyds: Alpha King Pale Ale /Moloko Plus, Saison Du BUFF (Victory), Half Acre Daisy Cutter Pale Ale, Goose Island: 312 Urban Wheat / Green Line / Honkers Ale / IPA / Demolition.

Luis Barragán

Towers of the Ciudad Satélite

Fuente de los Amantes



Luis Barragán House and Studio (Tacubaya, Mexico City)

Luis Barragán House and Studio (Tacubaya, Mexico City)

One of my favorite architects throughout college until now is Luis Barragán (1902-1988), he created minimalist architecture but broke the rules by using vibrant colors to enhance the forms within space. His work is very different from the other architecture in Mexico City, as it creates a mood and statement through bold design.

Hotel Missoni

I spotted this gorgeous hotel, the Hotel Missoni (for the Italian fashion family) designed by Matteo Thun & Partners. Using color schemes and patterns to match the mood and function they have indeed created a sophisticated style and atmosphere. Makes me want to jet away to Scotland and visit.

images : Hotel Missoni Edinburgh

Wish I was...

here
Lovely cabin in the woods, by Schuchart/Dow


or here
Le Meridien, Bora Bora

When life is stressful... all I can do is dream of that perfect vacation...one full of solitude.