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Interesting finds for Outdoor Entertaining.
I can hardly keep myself indoors this season. Warm summer nights (or almost summer here in DC), Sauvignon Blancs, sea scallops, diyas or tea-lights and some lounge music (Buddha Bar maybe?). Creating an ambiance for company, interesting conversations, and relaxation. Here are some inspiring pictures from around the world. I find them elegantly simple.
From Roche Bobois Collection.
One of my favorite places in the world. Royal Mirage in Dubai, UAE. This is such a festive layout for outdoor gatherings – so cozy! I love the tray and lanterns.
We were just here in March this year. This outdoor pool area has really inspiring details. Blue and white are such calming and peaceful colors. See more images of the Oberoi Amarvillas in Agra here.
B&B Italia’s Outdoor Collection
The focus on the lighting of this minimalistic outdoor area in Villa 32 (Taiwan) is brilliant.
Picture courtesy Luxuryculture.com
And some accessories..
Lantern -find from Astroboy 71’s collection on Flickr.
Also take note of the Zen-like place setting.
Sea Urchin Vase from Cerulean
The dimensions are 11″ by 13″. I imagine using 4 of these together and making this a wall accent. In a straight line or a tiled like a rectangle…
Pearl and silver dishes, I’d use them for olives from Cerulean.
More soon!
I just had to repost these from MarthaStewart.com. I stumbled upon this looking for reusable items for my recycle and reuse section. Can you imagine using these for so many other projects around the house. I can, and I’ll reveal those in my DIY section soon. Until then enjoy these and do share what you come up with.
Main material for this is oilcloth. Oilcloth is not machine washable, but Martha recommends washing it with a sponge and water. You can get instructions for this project here.
Speak soon!
New York based Monaco artist Caroline Bergonzi believes art can heal. For her “..art is both a daily exploration within of the mystery of life, and an act of love.” On May 1, Caroline Bergonzi revealed her latest series of paintings in New York.
After years of painting symbolic images with a recurring concentric effect, of circles in squares and squares in circles, Caroline decided to explore the concept of mandalas, the intriguing traditional images known especially as a Tibetan art, where they are made of colorful sand and infinite patience.
FROM SCRATCH is her own new, spiritual and graphic exploration through illusions, beauty and other ornaments, towards authenticity and pure power, as she limits her palette to black (on white). Opposites meet, spar and clash. FROM SCRATCH also refers to the wide range of techniques she uses: black acrylic and Chinese ink, treated in thick or transparent layers, smoothly brushed or scratched with a pointy knife.
Mantra
Growth
Genesis
Flux
If you are in the New York area, From Scratch is on display at the Arium, Meat Packing District, NY May 1-31 2008. Ten percent of all sales are donated to support Tibetan Arts. View more paintings by Caroline Bergonzi and event pictures here.
Not just a piece of wood.
All the pieces at Kings Road Home are selected by owner Christian Carlsen on his many journeys through jungles of Asia and South America.
Large Buddha statue
Organic Wood Headboard
Buddha water fountain
Console table
Wood Sculpture- carved from a single piece of wood
Kings Road Home is worth a visit and a good resource for furniture and accent pieces.
