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With the coming of Spring, there are several great charity events worth noting. In today's post, I want to talk about Bailey House, an organization founded in 1983, to support and … Continue Reading ››
Tag Archives: Carl Lana
Made in America
Supporting the US economy, maintaining high environmental standards, & committing to conservation
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One of my popular crusades of late is enlisting my industry peers into embracing the "Made In America" stance. I can't stress enough the importance of being aware of how each of us can help rebuild our economy.
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At The Newsstand
5 interiors, 5 products, 15 resources
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Welcome to my new monthly post, on what's caught my eye in the magazines. For years I have scoured through as many magazines as I was able, looking for inspiring interiors, great products, and whatever else … Continue Reading ››
Hollywood Innovator
Cedric Gibbons ~ Art Deco's Guru
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The Golden Age of Hollywood was defined by the excesses of talent, scandal, and fantasy. From the lifestyle of the players, to the creative geniuses who flocked … Continue Reading ››
‘Wabi-Sabi’ – A Japanese Aesthetic
a quiet movement that's time has arrived
Axel Vervoordt
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As last year ended, I began to contemplate what the New Year might hold, and I had the opportunity to focus on a design aesthetic that has been of interest to me, yet … Continue Reading ››
African Art: Contributions to Art & Culture
masks, fetishes, and tribal symbolism
Photo Credit Charles Sheeler 1919
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The appeal of collecting African Art is not a contemporary phenomenon. Colonialists were attracted to tribal art as trophies and for their … Continue Reading ››