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I'm having fun creating digital moodboards on pinterest! It's quite addictive.

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Artist's studio- Stanley Lewis

I am always interested in artists' dwellings, aren't you? This studio is where English artist Stanley Lewis lived and worked in Yorkshire for the last 7 years of his life, until he died at the age of 103. What a remarkable man! He painted every day for 84 years! But he didn't start to become known until the age of 101, having rejected the traditional commercial art market path when he was young. An article about him is here.

Thought this is a tiny peek into his home, I think it's representative of what one often finds when looking into artsists' private quarters. Prints and drawings cover every surface and the walls are filled, maybe a little haphazardly. But in the article, Mr. Lewis says, "I call it organized chaos and I know exactly where everything is." I think that is a common trait of artists. (Photos and quote from World of Interiors, April 2010)

Timber walls

I especially like this shadowbox montage on the wall.

A 1960's East Sussex house was filled with natural wood (reclaimed) and other eco materials. I like homes that look like they could blend in with the outdoors. Love the timber wall behind the bed and the wood-covered kitchen drawers. Also liking the vintage 60's, California vibe in the rooms. (From Living etc. January 2011)

a 17th century Italian farmhouse

  

A time-worn farmhouse owned by artist Sam Miller and his wife Helen in the Le Marche region of Italy. It hasn't even been fully renovated- they've just left everything as is and moved in their furniture.  The sunlight really seems to stream in the windows and give the stone floors and walls a quiet, ancient glow. By the way, take a look at the artist's portfolio here, to see the interesting mirrored glass sculptures and pieces you see on their walls. You can also read the entire article on his site here. (Photos from World of Interiors, June, 2010)

Upholstery choices

from M Naeve in Houston, TX

Lately I've been contemplating upholstery options for a loveseat and chair that needs recovering. The pieces are Louis XVI style reproductions, made in the 1940's. I'm torn between a colorful print that makes the pieces more unusual and a solid, safer neutral. I've found lots of appealing options online.

 Little French Garden House blog

I love the burlap look. But have you ever actually sat on a burlap-covered chair? Not comfortable! 

A few solid choices above. And a red and beige striped option that still looks quite classic, from the home of Carolina Herrerra, featured in Vogue Living Fall/Winter 2007, found on The Peak of Chic blog.

from Nuevo Estilo

Love this clean white sofa. Not very practical for everyday use, but it really mixes well with anything else that happens to be in the room!

An interesting blue ikat print, from Barrie Briggs Spang blog

A suzani covered setee, from House Beautiful, via the blog Design Chat with Kim Lemmon

bright Suzani covered sofa, found on 1st dibs

from House Beautiful

Eye-catching mix of pattern and solid, from Atlanta Homes blog.

from Coastal Living, via the Chicer Antiquer

from the apartment of Kate and Andy Spade

Daydreaming about Italy

that I'm here today.  Would love to be on this very bit of coastline. I've never been to Puglia, have you?