by meg on October 8, 2012
Did you see Erica Tanov’s home and studio in Issue No. 8 (“Lived-Grandeur,” page 22)?
When I stepped into it a few months ago, I was immediately filled with envy; the same kind of envy that overcomes me when I see a woman with that didn’t-try-at-all hairdo. (You know what I’m talking about.)
Truly, Erica’s home is every bit as gorgeous, ethereal, and effortless as it looks in the article. In the words of Rod Hipskind, the prop stylist for the story, “There’s so much soul in this home. It’s a home that styles itself.” (But not to be a man out of job, he did add some of his own touches to the place during the shoot!)
Kelly Ishikawa, the photographer, and I were overwhelmed by how much detail there was in just Erica’s sitting room alone. We joked that we could have spent a full day simply shooting in that small space. So even though we dedicated 12 pages to Erica’s home and studio in Issue No. 8, here’s what we weren’t able to share with you in the magazine’s print pages.
{Photographs by Kelly Ishikawa}
by meg on September 28, 2012
A home often has many layers, but it would be a tall order to explore every layer and detail when we feature a home in the magazine. It’s just not possible. Luckily, the blog gives us the space to share some of those fun bits and pieces that didn’t quite make it into the print article. And sometimes the side story can be just as gratifying as the main feature, as was the case with Meiko Arquillo’s home in Los Angeles.
When we shot Meiko’s home a few months ago for Issue 8 (“Pure & Simple,” page 34) I enjoyed its clean, minimal style with moments of whimsy (case in point, the giant cat painting in her bedroom on page 39). I remember thinking her home was both mature and youthful at the same time—and it worked seamlessly. I also noticed a ubiquitous pattern throughout it: gingham.
So while photographers Julia Galdo and Cody Cloud were busy capturing the images that would eventually make it into the pages of Anthology, I decided to do my own side shoot with my iPhone. My mission: to document all the gingham-emblazoned items in Meiko’s collection that I could find.
And of course, I couldn’t help but capture other cute things, including Meiko and her daughter Maia.
{Images by Meg Mateo Ilasco}
by meg on December 29, 2011
With 2011 coming to a close, we figured this would be the perfect time to round up your five favorite posts from the past year. Recipes and packaging inspiration were big hits!
Winter Recipe Roundup: Cozy Soups
Instead of wearing three layers of clothes and wrapping ourselves in blankets, we’re thinking we should keep warm this weekend with one of these soups.
Glittering Sandwich Cookies
How fun would it have been to leave a plate of sparkly sweets for Santa, along with a glass of milk? Of course, these cookies have an appeal that extends beyond the holidays.
Gift Packaging Ideas from SHIMTOKK
These ideas are so simple yet stylish, you’ll want to bookmark this post for year-round inspiration, too.
Piles of Pancakes from Une Deux Senses
Up the ante on your next pancake breakfast with Une Deux Senses’ amazing variations on the classic morning fare. Spiced peach pancakes, anyone?
Ribbonesia
While ribbons and bows are often associated with gift-giving, we think the Japanese studio Ribbonesia has elevated them to an art form. We love the idea of displaying their creations in a wall-mounted shadowbox.
We’ll be taking a little break over the next few days—relaxing, ringing in the new year, and perhaps heading into the kitchen or craft room (now that we’re re-inspired by the above posts). Happy New Year!
The second issue of Anthology is making its way into mailboxes and stores nationwide. If you haven’t gotten your hands on a copy yet, you’re missing out! Missing out on what, you ask? Here’s just a taste of what you’ll find in Issue No. 2:
Issue No. 2 Trailer from Anthology Magazine on Vimeo.
{A film created by our design intern, Remilla Arcega}
by meg on December 2, 2010
Photographer Thayer Allyson Gowdy—who shot two stories in our inaugural issue—travels all over the world for assignments. Through December, she will be sharing her personal collection of Polaroids (taken with a Polaroid 600) with Anthology readers. These photographs are also on display at Yield in San Francisco.
“A late afternoon shoot with Tyler on a ranch in Altadena, California—it changed my view on the L.A. area. I felt like I was in Santa Barbara: the valley oaks, the tall grasses, the warm light.”
