snowed in!

experiencing a "historical snowstorm" in the d.c. area this weekend. there go all my shopping plans! i am nowhere close to being done. oh well...i guess i'll just have to be all cozy and lazy today... :)

source: dexterquinto.com

antique d.c. beauties

Pair Grotto Console TablesItaly1970-80sPair Grotto Style Realistic Carved and Painted Wooden Console Tables Depicting Windsweep Cypress Trees in Rocky Outcrop with Doves with Travertine Marble Tops

just noticed a new section on 1stdibs.com for antique dealers in washington, d.c.

according to a report on washingtonpost.com, 1st dibs was scheduled to list the area’s dealers and their items this month. judging by the remarkable selection that is already online, i’m certain many of the pieces will be sold soon.

although the prices are steep, the range and brilliance of the aged beauties is outstanding. from a fine and rare 18th century mirror to a pair of abstract sculptural lamps, the d.c. selection on 1stdibs.com is extraordinary.

Pair Laurel Sculptural Lamps USA 1960s Pair Brass Sheet Abstract Sculptural Lamps by LAUREL LAMPS

Pair of stone columns/pedestals, rosette & lattice detail USA early-mid 20th c.Stately pair of Column/Pedestals w/ wonderful lattice and rosette detail, made from composition stone.

Pair Leather and Brass Armchairs by Maurice Bailey USA 1956 Pair White Leather and Brass Armchairs Designed by MAURICE BAILEY for Monte Verdi Young California

Fine and Rare 18th Century Venetian Giltwood Mirror. Italy circa 1740A Very Fine and Rare Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror. Venetian, Mid 18th Century. A central cartouche over the shaped molded frame elaborately carved with rocaille, ‘C’-scrolls, flowers, and foliage, the pierced sides similarly carved. Retaining the original mirror plate and water gilded finish. Made in Venice circa 1740.

source: 1stdibs.com, washingtonpost.com

fresh

© Carlotta Hester

love this painting by carlotta hester...whose exhibition, titled "fresh," is being shown at the govinda gallery. i'd like to see a design like this on a fun little tee to wear in the coming summer months

source: govinda gallery

little works of art

love in d.c.

cherry blossom season may long be over, but i'm still living in it through these adorable prints from art shark designs, made by local dc artist megan nolton. featured on dailycandy d.c., these little works of art just exude sweet charm and romance. i clicked through nolton's etsy shop as well, and it is full of lovely prints, notecards, and moleskin journals. go check it out! they are perfect little gifts of love.

here are more of nolton's equally cute designs:

love in philly

love in venice

love in paris

love in baltimore

love in new york

sources: dailycandy d.c., art shark designs on etsy, art shark designs blog

in bloom

cherry blossom season is always a romantic time. representing femininity and love, the famous cherry blossom trees bring thousands and thousands of people to washington, d.c., every spring to picnic by the tidal basin shore, stroll through parks, take part in the many festivals and shows, or simply admire the fleeting charm of these gifted beauties

source: vain and vapid

mary mcfadden : goddesses

from washingtonpost.com –

"michelle obama isn't the only one bringing fashion to washington. the national museum of women in the arts will showcase the works of fashion designer mary mcfadden, who has more than 100 collections to her name. the exhibition explores the inspiration mcfadden drew from a slew of ancient cultures, including greece, dynastic china and africa. (march 20-aug. 30)"

extremely thrilled to view this exhibition, as mcfadden's works are described to be a true collaboration of style and culture – giving credibility to the term “fashion is art.”

more information on the upcoming exhibit