Photography:Yoshinori Mizutani
“When I saw the hordes of parrots of several hundred birds, I was very scared, it was like, I had fallen into the movie “bird” directed by Hitchcock.
Birds in this photo were brought to Japan as pets from the tropics in 70’s, and went feral; settling in Tokyo. Parrots should not be in Tokyo.
I was shocked by this strange spectacle, felt uncomfortable and continued taking photographs.”
I was a little surprised by this quote from Yoshinori Misutani’s website but then I thought while we are quite immune to the generally neutral robins, sparrows, and everyone’s favorite, the pigeon around us everyday how would we feel if they were replaced by the vibrantly colored parrot? I think we might be a little freaked out as well. pb
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Greg Klassen : River Collection
I can’t take my eyes off these stunning tables by Greg Klassen! He takes wood pieces found on rotting trees or construction sites and marries them with glass to mimic rivers ambling along their shores. Beautiful. See more if his work here. pb
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Seeing the Lighting
You have to admit that no matter how dynamic a space is the lighting can make or break the look. Here are some lovely interiors from MH1, a Toronto based firm, that illustrate the important role lighting choices play in the overall ambience of the room. Where does one obtain a fantastic choice of lighting options and still benefit a local business? My favorite is Alcott & Bentley, located in my beloved city of Louisville in the delightfully eccentric Highlands neighborhood. They are experts in all aspects of lighting both inside and out and are always ready to help with any questions. pb
You can check them out/order online at alcottgallery.com
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Tags: Alcott & Bentley, lighting design, lighting in Louisville KY, Louisville KY
Modern Bungalow
Dwell Studio and Robert Allen continue their collaboration, this being the fourth, with a new line of vibrant indoor/outdoor Sunbrella fabrics with catchy names like “Jungalow” and “Finmark”. The best thing about most of Sunbrella fabrics is that they can be cleaned with soap and water and many can be cleaned with bleach, so say goodbye to mold or mildew. View the entire collection here. pb
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Tags: color, color schemes, Design, Dwell Studio, Modern Bungalow, Retro, Robert Allen fabrics, Sunbrella, Upholstery, using color in home
Moki
Having spent her childhood between two nature preserves in Brilon, Germany had to serve as inspiration for the artist Moki. Her relationship and understanding of the landscapes surrounding her is evident in the surreal paintings that often depict humans being one with or emerging from nature. To see more of her work, which also includes comics, photography,and animation, visit her website. pb
Images:Lustik/Content:Eclectic Living Home
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Sleeping Beauties
All of these bedrooms have one thing in common, they all personify the style of their owners. Whether it be through a dynamic color scheme or the dramatic contrasts through the use of accessories, fabrics, and wallpaper, they all enjoy their own unique brand of personality. Many feel the bedroom should be filled with neutrals and whites to allow one to obtain the most restful night’s sleep and that’s all well and good, but I personally find neutrals quite boring and all white rooms make me nervous. I have learned that I crave color and drama to enjoy my surroundings. If you feel the same way here are some great examples of making a statement in your bedroom’s design. pb
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Tags: accessories, Bedrooms with personality, color, color schemes, color schemes for bedrooms, decor, Design, design ideas for bedrooms, Eclectic Living, Interior Design, Louisville KY, Sleeping Beauties, using color in home
Marta Biesla
These beautifully surreal illustrations are the work of Marta Bielsa of Madrid, Spain. I love them all but my favorites are the classic children’s portraits that also feature Furbys and Trolls and who hasn’t had a bad hair day like the one above? Visit the website or Behance to see more. pb
Images:Behance/Content:Eclectic Living Home
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Little Owl Design
Marcello de Simone and Bruce Wayland created Little Owl Design in 2009 and both share interests in the fine arts, as well as art history, fashion, and of course, design. In the series “Altered Perspectives” they take fairly ordinary plates and pair them with paintings to create an extraordinary new look for upcycling with a twist. Be sure to also check out their line of unique Dutch Sky wallpaper which features photos they took in The Netherlands. pb
Images:Little Owl Design/Content:Eclectic Living Home
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Tags: Art, artists, arts, Eclectic Living Home blog, Little Owl Design, Louisville KY, mixed media art, plates mixed with paintings, upcycling
Brazilian Creative
Cristiane and Marcelo Rosenbaum, both designers, created the interiors of this 1960’s house with Brazilian folk art as the inspiration. Their main purpose was to show appreciation of Brazilian heritage, crafts, and arts. The pair did not stick with traditional surface options either, they actually created some of the coverings for the floor and walls, The end result is that they love the house and neighborhood so much that they rarely dine out, instead preferring to invite friends over to dinner “which always ends in a big party”. pb
Images:Milk Mag/Content:Eclectic Living Home
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Sagmeister and Walsh
Stefan Sagmeister and Jessica Walsh are the creative forces behind this campaign for Aizone, a Middle Eastern department store, that will be featured in newspapers, magazines, and billboards all over Lebanon. The pair are a NYC based design firm that “creates identities, commercials, websites, apps, films, books and objects for clients, audiences and ourselves.” Click images to enlarge. pb
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