There is a road from the eye to the heart
that does not go throught the intellect
-K.Chesterton

10/19/2011

Philippe Starck's Yoo Pune in India


 

" I have never been interested by architecture, nor design. I am only interested by “us”. When working on a project, a place or an object, I always focus on the profit my creation may have on the persons who will use them. For yoopune, I was thinking of bringing something more to my cultural tribe in India by creating a place where they can blossom and be happy " -Philippe Starck


The aspiring, modern India has the Philippe Starck'slatest and first Indian project: Yoo Pune, a residential paradise for families situated in the heart of nature, sustainable, safe, luxurious and .... inspired by Starck .He has chosen Magarpatta city for his project. This is India's first settlement to be certified for its environmental awareness and is located just a few kilometres away from the centre of the district capital of Pune in the state of Maharashtra. Pune looks back on an eventful history spanning more than one thousand years and was the seat of government for various ruling dynasties.


Philippe Starck has developed two interior styles for the future residents of Yoo Pune. “Classic” is elegant and timeless. It is tasteful and inspired by traditional Indian interiors with dark wooden floors and sombre tones.



“Nature” is in tune with the surrounding tropical nature. With light wooden floors and lots of natural light. Light Italian marble creates a sophisticated but understated backdrop and is ideal for showcasing individual elements. For example, the Louis XV chairs covered with animal skins in the dining room, or the designer chairs in the living room. The wall-sized picture is beautifully displayed without detracting from the impact of the accessories.




 The Parisian designer and  Duravit  , the traditional ceramic manufacturer based in the Black Forest have been collaborating on creative projects for more than 15 years. With his own unconventional approach, Philippe Starck created the Starck 1 range in 1994, with shapes clearly descended from their historical predecessors, the bucket, the tub and the washbowl. The success story continued with the Starck 2, 3 and X ranges, and Starck recently designed a series for the kitchen. “yoo inspired by Starck” can be found all over the world


 Philippe Starck continues the principle of combining understated, beautifully finished surfaces with carefully selected individual pieces in the bathrooms. Here, too, the walls and floors are clad in light Italian marble. The bathtub is sunk into a marble block that stands in front of a large window. The tropical views add a further dimension to luxuriating in a relaxing bath. The wash bowl from Duravit’s Starck 1 range is placed on a marble-topped table. Philippe Starck also designed the bathtub and toilets for various Duravit series.



In the parent's bedroom, a combination of colour, lightness and wood creates comfort and a feeling of sanctuary

In the children’s room, furniture and wallpaper featuring bold flashes of colour add a sense of fun to the décor

10/02/2011

When the art of recycling meets the joy of good eating ...




One of the best things to do in the Old Quarter of Valencia is to walk along the old tiny winding souk-like streets which are a reminder of the city's old Moorish past. One of my favorite places is a very small area located to the north east of the Old Quarter called " Barrio del Carmen ".I love the feeling of being surrounded by all the history and culture of this magical city.

Months ago after checking  out a  home remodeling project  I was working on in Valencia I decided to go to the  the bohemian " Creperie Bretonne Annaick " to tried some crepes for lunch ( all of them are delicious ).It's  nice casual place  located in a quiet area right in the heart of the old quarter right  near to the Cathedral of Valencia .This is a creperie which provides a wide range of savoury and sweet pancakes freshly cooked . It has a lovely relaxed atmosphere. As an unusual feature is that you are provided with crayons to draw on your table mat. ....Oh I forgot to say that the meals are cooked in a real bus that is inside the premises.It's SO cool !!!


I first stumbled on this place by accident and couldn’t believe how fabulously bizarre it was. If, like me, you’re a fan of vintage furniture and retro finds, you’ll absolutely love it.



Inside you can find  a couple of amazing recycled siphon bottles chandeliers ... just the art of recycling in its pure state.I fall in in love with them at first sight .


 
 


More information about the Creperie Bretonne Annaick in Valencia here :
 http://creperiebretonne.com/P_Creperie_Valence_G06_ES.html



9/18/2011

Mermaids ... a journey through Moooi’s undersea world .

I have always admired the fantastical interiors of  Marcel Wanders.... product design and architecture, the Dutch never ceases to amaze and inspire me.Now he did it again !


“To be submerged into water is to be in a place free from the constraints of gravity, free to explore a multidimensional universe. Here, like Atlantis, the world of Moooi is enveloped in water, fit for discovery. I invite you to join the mermaids in this alternative state of being” - Marcel Wanders

    
Moooi London Mermaids LDF 2011 from Moooi on Vimeo.




Moooi UK presents Mermaids by  Marcel Wanders at the London Design Festival 2011 .Launching on Monday the 19th at The White Building, Moooi’s West London Showroom, is a debut exhibition of the Mermaids photographic artworks, created by Marcel WandersThe installation opens from 19 to 25 September at The White Building, Portobello Dock, 555 Harrow Road, London, W10 4RH



"Marcel Wanders’ most recent art project Mermaids, immerses us into the world of Moooi. Wanders’Mermaids will enchant you into water and once immersed, it will take you down to the depths where you swim into Moooi’s designs. With this mythical, visual manipulation, designer Marcel Wanders captures the vibrancy of Moooi products and invites you to Moooi’s underwater world - a submerged palace overflowing with allure, innovation and mystery. During the London Design Festival 2011, The White Building – Moooi’s London Showroom – will hosta debut exhibition of the Mermaids photographic artworks. Alongside the photographic project, thegallery space will be transformed and sunk to the bottom of the ocean where Marcel Wanders’ Mermaids willguide you through the Moooi collection. The Mermaids welcome you to their underwater kingdom where Raimond by Raimond Puts, Miyake byArihiro Miyake, Heracleum by Bertjan Pot and Dear Ingo by Ron Gilad grace and light up Moooi’s submarine world. .
Relax and enjoy your journey through Moooi’s undersea world, a place where design, innovation and beauty rule.
The Moooi Team "
www.moooi.com









The association of ideas is a powerful natural process that helps to get new ideas so now I come with  this ;) :

Mermaid Song
by }X{Angel}X{
she cries into the night
a mournful hollow melody
filling the air with echoes
of a once joyful heart
she sings an unknown language
as she combs her hair of grass
tears fall from her eyes in salt drops
mingling with the ocean's churning froth
                                                                                                      Concept art for the Pirates of Caribbean Mermaid 4
Once she was a young beauty
graced with life and laughter
now she can only sing a siren song
a sad tune, destined to lure unwary sailors
to their doom, as they drown in her careless smile

Concept art for the Pirates of Caribbean Mermaid 4
Her heart was broken
in a selfish gesture
by a lover, so untrue
now her unmerciful soul
will lead no-one home
her death in life so real
She lives not, yet she breathes
called to the sea, to drown her tears
she marks not each day, tho each passes so quickly
she sought the peace of the waves
now it's hers
tho not in death
but life again, sheathed in a scaly skin
no respite for travel weary sailor
can be found upon her shores
for she has no heart left
death inside her, reigns strong and free
she slips among the waves and sea creatures
in silent recognition
tho none speak of her
to speak her name would be deat
she acknowledges no creature in her sadness
only the sea weary sailors
lulling them to their eternal sleep
as they drown in her melodic voice
each rise of the sun
day so new, she stares into the blue horizon
as she sits upon weathered stone
amidst the crashing waves and sandy beach
screaming gulls fly overhead
as undrying tears fall into a river of grief
flowing so fast and free
to spread into the sea
in a song of mournful sorrow she waits for the someone
the one she has seen in her dreams
the one who will show her true love again
and free her from this life of death



9/16/2011

Jimmie Martin thinking in pink....

Firstly , I want to thank to my  dearest friend Jane Catania for inspiring me this blog today !

“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."-Audrey Hepburn


Jimmie Karlsson and Martin Nihlmar who have a pretty wild imagination are the founders and creators of the hottest furniture label of the moment,  Jimmie Martin   that brings modernity and rawness to our world design .Each one of their custom pieces will definitely get your attention.You won't find a boring  furniture piece  in Jimmie Martin's   collection .The Jimmie Martin design house can revamp old furniture and give it a new life with custom upholstery or create new pieces available in a wide assortment of finishes. The materials they use are hand painted, guaranteeing the originality of each piece. I LOVE Jimmie Martin !!


I love the glamour and theatrical qualities of his designs. Jimmie Martin has been creating elaborate , amazing , unique furniture since 2004. Jimmie Martin provides an eclectic showcase of one-off pieces of furniture combining the decadent and quirky with the nostalgic and urban.

Today I will show just part of their work ...today we think in pink :)  and I'm keeping in mind the uplifting and optimistic Color of the Year 2011: Honeysuckle

 


















 Sorry but this one makes laugh ...:)




 Our reaction to color is almost instantaneous and has a profound impact on the choices we make everyday.Pink is the color of happiness and is sometimes seen as lighthearted so today I'm  looking through a pink veil .Happy pink  weekend :)




9/02/2011

A white story by Paolo Roversi


"White...is not a mere absence of colour; it is a shining and affirmative thing, ...as fierce as red, as definite as black...God paints in many colours; but He never paints so gorgeously, I had almost said so gaudily, as when He paints in white." -- G. K. Chesterton
I'd always loved white ...it's one of my favorite colors . I feel empowered when I wear white clothes and can be myself .I love white interiors. Some people dismiss white as boring, or think it cold and stark, but to me white is multifaceted, and offers endless possibilities .

I just step into a  fantasy, magical fairytale white world and get ready to meet the new version of Snow White in Paolo Roversi’s mind .I really love the texture feeling ,there's something about this new Snow White that evokes innocence and mystery  to me .It's a delightful mixture of wonderfully moments of exquisite sadness , magic realism mystery and innocence..It's " A white story by Paolo Roversi  

Fashion editor Jacob K takes on a wintery color palette of white with neutral accents for his work in April’s Vogue Italia 2010 . Captured by Paolo Roversi . Sasha Pivovarova and Guinevere van Seenus look like a couple of beautiful goddess in an old painting draped in designs from  Yohji Yamamoto , Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and others.


 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





 
 
 
 
  A White Story

Vogue Italia April 2010

Shot by: Paolo Roversi

Fashion Editor: Jacob K.

Models: Sasha Pivovarova & Guinevere van Seenus

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