Here's a scenario: You want to redo a room, but you don't want to buy new furniture or deal with throwing out old stuff, or bother with all that expense. What can you do? Here's a thought: think about the walls. Much of how a room appears to us is about the context. A yellow lamp produces on … [Read more...]
Recommendations from That 70′s Show Interior Designer
October 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Jason Miller, the interior designer featured on the NYTimes.com this week, talks about the beauty and simplicity of throwback 70's style. He recommends three things: Polyester, Pop Art, and Plastic. Think Andy Warhol's factory meets Hippie global world views. What do you do with all this throwback? A … [Read more...]
Eco-Friendly Choices: Ten Thousand Villages
July 31, 2009 By 1 Comment
Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit fair-trade organization that sells hand-crafted works of art from over 38 countries in stores across the globe, and of course on their website. Fair Trade is a market-based approach that intends to help producers, artisans and the economy in developing countries … [Read more...]
Super Fly Movie Posters – Vintage Theatre Posters Make Great Decor
January 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I think the right choice of vintage movie posters, if tastefully framed, makes an awesome addition to your home decor. Vintage movie posters say a lot about you and your tastes, they can make a witty and kitschy addition to your game room or hallway or living room. Take this "Super Fly" poster that … [Read more...]
Discount Posters – New York Beat Movie
September 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
In all honesty when I visit someone's home for the first time and see a wall chalk full of unframed movie posters, I usually cringe internally. These home designers tend to be male, and this home decor usually indicates a "slacker/college" forever persona. That is my stereotypical reaction to the … [Read more...]
Andy Warhol Poster
May 22, 2008 By 1 Comment
Everyone knows that Andy Warhol is famous for his Pop Art! From the infamous Marilyn Monroe prints to immortalizing a Campbell's tomato soup can, Andy Warhol was the Prince of Pop in the 1950's! Most people are familiar with his famous works but I came across this poster from Andy Warhol called "Four … [Read more...]
