Posts Tagged ‘New York’
Weegee (a phonetic play on Ouija board) was the pseudonym of Arthur Felig, a Lower East side press photographer in 1930′s and 1940′s New York. The nickname was supposedly received due to his uncanny knack of showing up at crime scenes only minutes after they were reported to the authorities. However, it is more likely […]
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Tags: crime photography, Lower East side, New York, Weegee
Ace Hotel in NYC
We love the whole aesthetic of Ace Hotel in New York, the blend of modern and vintage is quite refreshing and apparently creates a comfortable vibe as guests often roam the hallways in their bathrobes. Room selections include Cheap, Bunk (yes, with 2 twin bunk beds), Medium, Large, and Loft. Locals love the lounge style […]
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Tags: Ace Hotel, New York, urban
MCM Spotlight: Eero Saarinen
Eero Saarinen Following the footsteps of his parents, Eero Saarinen studied sculpture and architecture. In the late 1930s, Saarinen came to the spotlight when he and another unknown designer, Charles Eames, won awards for a few of MOMA’s furniture design competitions. He worked with Eames until becoming more involved with his father’s architecture firm in […]
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Tags: Airport, Arch, Architecture, dining, Dulles Airport, Eero Saarinen, Furniture, Gateway, Interior Design, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Modern, Modern, New York, Our Favorite Things, Retro, Saarinen, Small Spaces, sofas, St. Louis, TWA, Upholstery, vintage
