LAZY TUESDAY

 

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Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller give a private dinner for Yves Montand.
Photos by Bruce Davidson (Hollywood, 1960). Also I squeezed in a few stills from Tortilla Soup (I’ve been watching a lot of foody films lately, hence food close ups). I’d like to think that they had something similar that day. I know
I would…

 

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MYSTÈRE À BROOKLYN

 

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I’m not that much into editorials
and such. I think  I grew out of
them, naturally. It took me only
thirty two years. Or should I say twenty twelve? Anyway…

Recently I stumbled upon a Adriana Lima cover on M L Monde September 2014 edition, shot by legendary fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh and I felt my heart beating like it used to, long time ago, with Going grunge from December 1992, photographed by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia.

I was mesmerized by this strange juxtaposition – understated, toned down beauty that is yet so opulent and loud. The shots are so powerful that they transcend this particular moment. I’m not sure about the place they represent either. Italy after WWII? France 200 years ago? New York right now? 60’s, 70’s, or better yet – 80’s? Could be…

 

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SUNDAY BLIP

 

Today I’m going to share with you my favourite food channels on youtube. Because it’s Sunday and you can’t have enough of good food.

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1. EATER

Eater is the one-stop-shop for obsessors of the restaurant industry, coming
to you from 24 cities across North America. Restaurant and dishes reviews, really nice to watch. You can also check out their site for food photography, investigative reporting, broad features, cookbook coverage, videos, essential maps, and more. Good stuff.

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2. FOOD WISHES

Chef John officially started his culinary career by enrolling at Paul Smith’s College, New York, in 1981. His youtube channel (my absolute favourite
foody one) features these fun to make, and easy to follow recipes, and you'll improve your culinary skills dramatically! Visit foodwishes.com for the story, ingredients, and details that go along with these recipes.











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3. MUNCHIES

Munchies is a new website and digital video channel from VICE dedicated
to food and its global purpose. It chronicles the wide spectrum of the global culinary experience and the diverse voices that are pulling us forward: chefs and home cooks, makers and consumers, the politics and policies of food,
front and back of house restaurant life, old wives tales and innovative news, and culturally significant indicators in our modern world.

RUSSEL WRIGHT’S HOME & STUDIO

 

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Russel Wright


(1904 – 1976) was an American craftsman
and industrial designer. His tableware designs revolutionized the American home and the
way people lived in the mid 20th century.

 

His American Modern dinnerware was introduced in 1939 and had sold some 250 million pieces by the end of the 1950s. The original colors were Seafoam Blue, Coral, Chartreuse, Grey, White, and Bean Brown. A second set of colors included Cedar Green, Cantaloupe, Glacier Blue, and Black Chutney. Today the line is produced by Bauer Pottery of Los Angeles, for whom Wright designed after World War II.  (*)

Dragon Rock, his home and studio sited on Manitoga’s hilly woodland adjacent to an abandoned quarry in Garrison, New York. He purchased in the Hudson Highlands in 1942 and built in 1950s, first during weekends and holidays, later full-time when he made Manitoga his permanent residence.

All these pictures are from Artists' Handmade Houses, a book collection of 13 homes handcrafted by the finest artists and craftsmen in America, including Russel Wright. These homes were each designed and built by the artists as an expression of their aesthetic sentiments, and in many cases, as extensions of their artwork. As such, these private domains are utterly unique and deeply imbued with each artist's singular vision and talent.  (*)

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Photography by Don Freeman

RANDOM CRUSH

 

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“Lights”, a series of illustrations turned to animated gifs,
by Vasya Kolotusha

HOUSE OF HOLLAND SS 15

 

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Predictable as always, as soon as I saw these
cheerful patterns and brilliant colors – I was hooked. House of Holland’s newest collection was inspired by 1970’s, groupies and free love.

"She's a groupie on a mission" said Holland about his muse this season. "She knows what she wants, and how to get it." Super heavy prints, bunch of florals (spectacular ones, may I add), A line minidresses, suede fringing, polo tops and kick flares made it happen for me. I can see Kate Hudson in “Almost Famous” rocking these acid glam ensembles.

pics are courtesy of
Sonny photos and style.com

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