by kate on September 26, 2012
I know it’s a bit premature to be thinking of the holidays and winter so soon, but I can’t help it. Working in retail and print media has hammered a certain schedule into my brain, and as soon as fall arrives, I’m already pulling out the blankets and cider, and planning my winter crafts. Silly, I know, but it also means that I get a jump start on feeling the childlike excitement that accompanies the holidays. I promise not to bombard you with these kinds of posts from now until March, but I do have to share just a few bits of winter inspiration that we’ve picked up during our winter editorial brainstorming. Hopefully they will provide just a small spark of anticipation for the cozier days ahead, but whether you continue in the holiday spirit or tuck them away for a later date is entirely up to you. Enjoy!
{Images above: Katie Miller shares a simple tutorial for making rustic snowflake ornaments out of branches and winter greens.}
{Images above: An ornate reclining chair receives a new silvery grey coat and beautiful faux bois upholstery from Barb at Knack Studios.}
{Images above: Mimi Thorisson of Manger shares a recipe for these heavenly chocolate swirl meringues.}
by kate on September 7, 2012
We have a few important shoots coming up, and we’ve been busy searching for the right interiors. Unsurprisingly, the more specific our needs are, the harder the quest becomes. Consequently, I have a newfound appreciation for people in the business of scouting locations, and even more appreciation for places like this home in West Sussex, a space reserved for the purpose of film and photography projects.
While it is a shame that such a gorgeous house would be vacant even for a minute, as a member of the group on the other side of the lens, trying to pull together a collective creative vision and needing just the right space to do so, I am thankful that such places exist. I spotted this home on the site of U.K. film location company Wilde & Watson, and it immediately leapt out at me, with its beautiful understated furnishings—and a treehouse in the garden!
I wish I could transport our whole crew to London, but in lieu of that, I’ll just admire the view from afar. If you have a moment this weekend, I highly recommend checking out all of the beautiful interiors on their site: it’s interior inspiration galore! Have a lovely weekend, everyone!
{All images from Wilde and Watson}
by kate on August 28, 2012
I just got a peek at the cover options for Issue No. 9 of Anthology, and while I’m excited for you all to see the one we chose (it’s lovely), I’m also left with an acute case of room envy. There are some seriously covetable interiors in our upcoming issue, but since I can’t show you any of those just yet, and since I’m already feeling the desire, I decided to search for more dreamy homes—after all, what’s the harm in a few more vicarious thrills?
This live work loft is one of many projects by Macro Sea, a real estate development firm located in New York City. In addition to residential designs, their portfolio contains some very interesting public projects, including dumpster and mobile pools for beating the heat in urban areas, a vacant lot turned archery range, and a found object skate park. I couldn’t tear myself away from this beautiful live work loft however. I love the large two-level wood island anchoring the kitchen, and the grouping of mismatched stools is an example of industrial charm at its best. As interior daydreaming material goes, this will do quite nicely.
{Photographs by Jean Bourbon, via Macro Sea}
by kate on August 17, 2012
As is customary in late August, my mind is flooded with images of sand, surf, and an endless blue horizon—all I want to do right now is escape to the beach. But I know that when fall arrives, I’ll be drawn to the city and the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and I’ll probably forget about the beaches until next summer. It’s shameful, really, that I would take for granted my proximity to such a magnificent landscape as the California coastline, but I admit that happens annually. I needed a good reminder of how amazing and enjoyable a walk on the beach can be at any time of year, and these images did just that.
Recently I came across a few photographs taken by Andrew Frederick of a cabin in coastal Maine, and I was so struck by the beauty of his images that I immediately went to seek out more of his work. I honestly fell in love with each and every photograph of his, particularly this series of ocean photographs. It can be difficult for a two-dimensional image to capture the full power of being surrounded by such a beautiful landscape, but for me, Andrew’s works manage quite successfully to convey that uplifting feeling of standing on a shore and gazing out over the vast blue waters. Before you head out today, I recommend a long, leisurely browse through Andrew’s photographs: such a heavy dose of beauty is sure to send you into the weekend smiling.
{All images by Andrew William Frederick, via Flickr}
It may not be June 21st yet, but it officially feels like summer in the Bay Area. The Anthology team is celebrating with some fun local trips, but I wouldn’t mind adding an exotic destination to my summer itinerary as well. A literary friend of mine forwarded me links to the flickr archives for several libraries, including the Boston Public Library, where amidst the black and white photographs, these bold vintage travel posters leapt out at me. I suddenly long to choose one of these destinations and head off immediately.
Wouldn’t it be great to see a resurgence of posters like these, not just online but printed? The graphic design is remarkable; my eyes can travel around these images over and over, just absorbing the colors and shapes. It’s also fascinating to see how countries choose to portray themselves to lure summer travelers. The somewhat abstract imagery and spare language really provides a mysterious and seductive package. I’m not clear on exactly where these “seaside holidays” take place, but take me there!
Are any of you planning to travel this summer? Where are you headed? How did you choose you destination? If you want to travel but haven’t picked a place, I hope one of these posters will make the decision for you. And if you’re heading anywhere, a national park or a tropical island coast, we’d love to hear about it! Happy (almost) summer, everyone!
{All images from the Boston Public Library, via Flickr}
