Tuesday, February 1, 2011

ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Molly B Right


Molly B. Right is a self-taught artist from Charleston, South Carolina, whose popularity and praise in the art world comes from her interesting medium of using recycled vintage bottle caps. I guess it's the designer in me but I just love texture that her art brings, I almost want to touch it. These portraits are usually huge in size and start off by an under drawing or painting of the subject. Then Molly carefully adheres the vintage bottle caps with impeccable craftsmanship so that no spots of glue can be seen. She then may use a glaze to further enhance the piece. Her current subject matter is based on her series "Jesus Saves" a collection of religious figures. However, she also does custom pieces! Ahhhh Someday...

Billie Holiday
One of many Medusa pieces
Zodie the dog
Wonder Woman!


Saturday, January 29, 2011

EBAY FIND: Campaign Chest


    Ever since Nicole introduced me to the wonderful world of Ebay, I have become addicted, there are just so many things I come across that I can't find at any retail store. I just bid on this adorable Campaign Chest I found on Ebay, this would be perfect for my office makeover! Starting bid $499, I'm crossing my fingers!


HOSPITALITY DESIGN: Matterhorn Hotel in Switzerland







The Matterhorn is a boutique hotel in the Alpine ski resort of Zermatt, Switzerland. The modern ski lodge is an exceptional 4-star hotel in Zermatt and is perfect for the avid hiker and winter sport enthusiast. The architectural conception and interior design are by local artist Heinz Julen. Julen designed many of the lamps, couches, beds and freestanding bathtubs in the Matterhorn. The gorgeous indoor rim flow pool extends boundlessly towards the outside and you can definitely see such an effortless stride in the execution of the design throughout the hotel. I love the light wood, the cowhide, and the huge endless windows. If you ever catch me at Matterhorn, I’m sure I'll be more likely to be seen in the pool than on the slopes.

-N


How cool are those modern cowhide chairs?

I love when designers use drapes to open and close two spaces

AMAZING!




Don't you just want to get snowed in here!



Switzerland, why are you so far away!!!