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Sound in Color: Baroness – Blue Record

11 Tuesday Jun 2013

Posted by melissaoconnor in Color Inspiration, Sound in Color

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Art Deco, Baroness - Blue Record, blue, color, fine art, fish, flowers, illustration, john dyer baizley, music, nature, nude, ocean, palette, sea, women

You will be seeing a lot from Baroness in the sound of color palettes. I can’t get enough of Baizley’s work, and with each album it seems to get better and better. The Blue Record is full of what else but tons of blue hues, all in various tones and shades. The organic line work flows throughout the piece giving the characters life. And the colors blend so well, yet stand out boldly. This is one of my favorite pieces for sure.

Color in Sound: Baroness - Blue Record

Guest Post: Top 10 Antique Trends of 2012

29 Thursday Nov 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Guest Posts, Shopping, The Home

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2012, ancient Rome, Antique Furniture, Antique toys, Antique Trends, Art Deco, auction, Bottles, Carnival glass, childhood, Christian Davies, christiandaviesantiques, cigar bands, Coca-Cola, Collectibles, decor, dolls, Franz porcelain, French Neoclassical, Glassware, gum wrappers, interior designer, jewelry, Lamps, Ming Dynasty, Occupied Japan, Porcelain, Pyroglaze, Qing Dynasty, Roccoco-style, Space Age

Furniture
Antique furniture is usually a mainstay of the antiques trade. This year, décor has found its inspiration in French Neoclassical designs, with sweeping curves and voluptuous legs – only toned down a little more than usual. Despite the more understated look that buyers went for, gold scrolling and embellishments were still a feature. Space Age furniture was also popular and would make a striking statement juxtaposed with older pieces. Indeed, a number of interior designers have experimented in this way in 2012.

Guest Post: Top 10 Antique Trends of 2012

Glassware
This year, Carnival glass has been snapped up in the auction rooms. With a vast array of stunning patterns, the glassware’s iridescence has proven very popular. Ironically, given its popularity this year, Carnival glass gets its name from being offered as prizes at carnival games when the style became less popular. Due to its striking look, it’s usually a good idea to team it with simpler pieces or against a plain backdrop.

Guest Post: Top 10 Antique Trends of 2012

Porcelain
Also known as china, the highly-prized ceramic includes some of the most sought-after items ever created, such as bowls and vases made in the time of the Qing and Ming Dynasties. More recently, Franz porcelain and porcelain dolls have sold very well. For a whimsical look, try arranging some French porcelain house numbers across your mantelpiece or in a frame.

Coca-Cola
Collectible items from this popular drink manufacturer aren’t set to disappear any time soon. With a collectors’ club set up in the mid-70s, the brand has appeared on a huge variety of goods. Particularly popular Coca Cola items in 2012 include trays and advertisements – the bigger, the better. Rare pieces include cigar bands and gum wrappers. Owners of Coca Cola pieces report that the brightly colored items bring an instant cheer into a room.

Jewelry
Big, chunky and colorful has inspired collectors this year, as has nature-inspired jewelry. For an unusual but up-to-the-minute look, try draping long and colorful beads from tall vases, mount brooches onto box frames or use oversized pins as curtain tiebacks.

Guest Post: Top 10 Antique Trends of 2012

Occupied Japan
A huge variety of items made during the Occupied Japan (OJ) period, 1945 to 1952, has sold well this year. So that Japan could recover after WW2, it was required to mark half of its exports with ‘occupied Japan’. The most OJ items popular today are vases and porcelain items. If you think you have an OJ antique, look after it – this trend is set to stay for a little while yet.

Lamps
This year, the trend in lamps has become bolder and bigger. With a particular nod towards 1930s Art Deco bronze, lamps this year need to offer a ‘wow’ factor. If you’re lucky enough to find a lamp in a muted orange shade, try pairing it with eggshell blues and nutmegs.

Bottles
Bottle collecting is usually a popular hobby in the States and 2012 was no exception. From household containers to bitter bottles and decorative offerings, collectors have been keen this year. If you’re checking bottles to buy, remember that the ‘ABM’ mark means the bottle was made on an automated machine in 1903 or later. Pyroglaze, if you come across the ‘Pyro’ marking, means the bottle was made after 1935. Bottles first became popular in ancient Rome and China too – unsurprisingly being used to store liquids, most of the time.

Toys
Antique toys represent some of the most fascinating insights into bygone childhood pastimes. Dolls and board games are particularly popular this year, as are teddy bears. If you have children – or even if you don’t – you could use anything from tin toys to puppets to inject some playfulness into a room.

Guest Post: Top 10 Antique Trends of 2012

Dolls
Dolls represent some of the world’s most ancient playthings and have been used from before the history books began, when dolls were likely to be made from wood and clay. From Barbie to Eskimo dolls, 2012 has seen a wide variety of the popular toy pass by the auctioneer’s gavel. Doll clothes and accessories too have been very popular this year.

With 2012 almost wrapped up, it’ll be interesting to see what next year’s trends bring. Some are likely to stay firm favorites with collectors for years to come – which will they be? I put my money on pieces of antique furniture. They’re functional, stunning and change the very dynamic of a room. Antiques are always being reworked to represent some nod to the present day, such as the current trend to paint Roccoco-style furniture or upholster with more modern fabrics.

{Christian Davies is head of a self-named and family-run antiques firm based in the North West of England. He has over 25 years of experience in the antiques trade and has a particular passion for furniture from the Arts and Crafts period. For more information, visit www.christiandaviesantiques.co.uk.}

Art Inspired Palette: John Dyer Baizley

17 Tuesday Jul 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Art Inspired Palette, Color Inspiration

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a perfect monster, Alphonse Mucha, animals, Art Deco, baroness, earth, eyes, flowers, john dyer baizley, music, nature, owl, romantic, trees, women, woodland

I had to showcase John Dyer Baizley eventually, considering he is such an amazing artist and his band, Baroness, is one of my favorites as well. Since their new album, Yellow and Green, just came out I figured this would be the perfect time. If you don’t know who Baizley is then I am happy to introduce you to his work.

The artist resides in Savannah, Georgia but grew up in a small town in Virginia. After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design he moved to Georgia and formed the band Baroness with friends from back home. They have been creating amazing music ever since then. All their albums are designed by Baizley which really gives them a signature look. He also designs cover art for other bands like Pig Destroyer, Flight of the Concords and Blask Tusk.

His work is reminiscent of the art deco style with remnants of gritty texture and clean lines. There is always beautiful movement in his work which keeps it fresh and spontaneous. The fantasy element is a major part as well. With a mixture of nature, animals, women, skulls and other elements, his work is a story of imagination and grace. Clearly influenced by Alphonse Mucha, the softness to this style is uniquely showcased through bold lines and color as well as intricate details.

I chose the cover Baizely did for the band Kvelertak for this first palette because of its earthly colors and romantic feel. There is a sense of power and love that shows through this piece that I connect with. The details and shading are flawless and the colors are soft, feminine and woodland inspired. Then to top it off, the eyes of the owl are intense and captivating as they lure you into the fantastical world of John Dyer Baizley’s mind. That’s what I call a work of art.

{You can listen to Baroness’ new album on NPR and purchase it from iTunes. I highly recommend you check it out as well as all their other albums. Every single one is filled with amazing music that will not only inspire you but get you amped. You can also see more of Baizley’s art at his official blog, A Perfect Monster.}

Art Inspired Palette: John Dyer Baizley

Shop of the Month – Rejuvenation

08 Friday Jun 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Shop of the Month

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antique, Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, Classical Revival, Colonial Revival, decor, doors, exterior, exterior home, hardware, home, Industrial, lighting, lights, mailboxes, Mid-Century Modern, old world, Period Basics, rejuvenation, victorian, vintage

Rejuvenation is a lighting shop I came across a couple of months ago. Once I saw their products I was in love. They had tons of options from many different time periods which is right my alley. Now that Dan and I own an older home, dated around 1916, looking for vintage and antique items to fill it up is a must. Plus, we adore the vintage style and love to be surrounded by pastime goodies.

The shop carries lighting and hardware within nine collections: Period Basics, Mid-Century Modern, Classical Revival, Industrial, Art Deco, Victorian, Arts & Crafts, Colonial Revival and Old World. I am sure you will find something you love!

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation

I also appreciate the clean and modern design of their website as well as their beautiful photographs of their products. It’s also organized and easy to navigate which is very helpful when you offer so much to your customers.

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation

Besides their inventory, Rejuvenation also offers restored antiques. They also have a blog that showcases the many things that surround their products such as architecture, artists and real spaces that use their lighting. And for any advice or inspiration you may need on the subject, the shop has that too. All of this makes your shopping experience fun and exciting while learning a thing or two in the process.

Check out some of these inspiration photos from their gallery.

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation

Now for some of my favorites! I hope this post inspires the Thomas Edison in all of you and gets you thinking more about lighting and how important it is in a space. Maybe it will remind you to make the exterior of your home just as nice as the inside. With all its hardware and door sets its certainly easy to! Shop around and look at what Rejuvenation offers. I can guarantee you will find something that will look beautiful in your home.

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation: Rose City

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation: Jefferson

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation: Alexandra

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation: Industrial

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation: Holywood

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation: Wildwood

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation: Arts and Crafts

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation: Old World

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation: Door Hardware

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation: Cabinet Harware

Shop of the Month - Rejuvenation: Mailboxes

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