Style Story… of Joslyn Taylor – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of Joslyn’s lovely Style Story! Not much has changed around here. I’m still struggling with “edit/post it disagreement” (a phrase I just coined this very moment). Let me explain… edit/post it disagreement |ˈedit pōst it ˌdisəˈgrēmənt| phrase, the overwhelming and often stress inducing disagreement within self when faced with the task of making tough decisions regarding...
Style Story… of Stephanie Casey
Stephanie Casey has a smile that would brighten any room but it’s not necessarily because of her flawless complexion, salsa red lips, or pearly white teeth as you would think. No, it’s deeper than that. Thegenuine joy of spirit that she obviously applies to all areas of her life flows easily from the inside out....
Match Made
Two paintings… one of a professional, another by a child… both artists. When I visited California last month to attend my grandfather’s funeral, I came home with something very special – a beautiful Autumn scene oil painting by my father from years ago (not exactly sure when but almost positively from before my time). I’ve...
Side by Side
Traveling home is wonderful. I grab coffee with old friends, enjoy tea and cookies with my grandmother, discover new shows on Netflix with my family, and surprise numerous others with my unannounced arrival. It’s a good time! Now that I’ve been away from Nashville for just over two years, I’m starting to realize that another...
Blogshop Dallas + The Mine
Last week was just plain yucky… the weather, my work, our cars. But I made a commitment to put all that behind me on Friday and, wouldn’t you know, things improved dramatically from that point on! (that’s what a positive outlook will get ya’) Saturday evening I waged against the torrential rains in my once-again...
Museum Treasure
Last week I modeled for a drawing and watercolor class at the world-famous Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. I was working with another member of Contemporary Dance / Fort Worth on abstracted interpretations of specific topics such as escape and conversation. I’ve never modeled for a drawing class before… lesson learned, it’s exhausting to...
The Importance of Art
Lofty post title, no? You might think that I’m about to expound on the academic reasoning of the importance of art (because i totally could!) . Ha, not so! No, today I’m just going to share a few reflections from a recent daytrip that made me ponder on the role of art in our lives....
Off Stage
As you may have noticed, things have been very quiet around here this past week! My time has been heavily committed to other happenings outside of this blog including my recent participation in a modern dance festival with Contemporary Dance / Fort Worth at The Modern over the weekend (artistically inspiring & a great evening out in Fort Worth). Other ”off...
Art & Life
When was the last time you visited an art museum? Be honest… last month, last year, last century?! If you haven’t recently, I implore you, make it a priority. David and I visited The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, which we are now members of, and left with a renewed enthusiasm for and understanding...
Beyond the Walls
How often do you really open your eyes to the details of your surroundings? Most days, I’m very aware of what’s around me (except when the house needs cleaning and the laundry is piling up… then I’d rather ignore my environment). Today’s photographs were taken while running around town late last week. Each scene struck...
Folding Screen… TAKE TWO
Today’s TAKE TWO post isn’t make believe. It actually happened… to me!! I walked into Berry Good Buys last week and beheld this dusty, aged, tattered old gem. I knew immediately where I wanted to place it in my home and made no hesitation in snatching it up. Our dining table is in a dark...
Weekend Art Seeking
As you all well know, David and I are enthusiastic supporters of the arts in all it’s forms. With busy work and school schedules, a small pocketbook, and in some ways limited resources, it is not always easy to get out and actually do the supporting that we like to talk about! But occasionally things...
One More…
… Ok, there may be more than just one more. In fact, if I can keep myself focused there may be many more paintings to come! What I didn’t mention in yesterday’s post was that my artistic interests have also blossomed now that my freelance schedule opened up. Here’s a quick look at my most...
Pieces of the Process
As two youngsters close to the academic environment, David and I are still very familiar with the idea of process being equally important as product. In school, this is a luxury that is not often afforded in the professional world. While our grades certainly rested upon the shoulders of the work we produced, it was...
Upholstered Art
Ok, it’s time for a little DIY action. A few comments on Monday’s post about Josef Frank’s stunning fabrics reminded me that I had yet to publish photos of a home project I worked on earlier in the month. (silly me… I usually jump at those opportunities to share) Since my days of interior design...
Amateur Artists
Last minute plans usually go one of two ways, really great or really not. This past Thursday evening, David had a last minute idea for a memorable (and affordable) activity to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary. Our hope… that the plan would be great despite it’s impromptu arrangement. Instead of spending a large amount of money on...
Gallery Opening!
Several hours of work and much deliberation later, my paper templates are filed away and my gallery wall of personal photos and artwork is complete!! (or, at least until I decide to make the next batch of changes… things are always evolving around here!) Take a look at the beginning of this project HERE. My...
Work in Progress… Art Gallery
What does one do when the budget is tight? FINISH those projects you once started and left undone!! I am finally taking things to the next step with my collection of framed photos and artwork that I intended to create a wall collage with far too long ago. Now that I’ve set my mind to...
“Raw Color”
I’ve been thinking a lot about color recently. (notice the swatches on my desk in THIS post) I finally committed myself to carefully planning the colors, concept, and design of our home rather than the usual spur of the moment, undeveloped decisions that I usually make. Of course, this is going to take some serious...
Orchid + Art
For some unsolvable reason, I have always secretly admired the pursuit of the minimalist…the aesthete who chooses to pare his or her surroundings and expressions down to exactly the essentials, nothing more nothing less. It strikes me as incredibly noble. Despite my greatest attempts at this lifestyle (although apparently not great enough to be noticeable)...
New Month… Fresh Slate
Since my days of school, which revolved around a semester based schedule, I have adjusted to a slightly different arrangement of time… the monthly schedule. Now, most all of my deadlines and short-term goals hinge on the beginning and end of the month. Needless to say, my wall calendar has become quite important. It stands...
Must-Reads
Part of my “job” here on this blog is to scour the internet globe for resources and ideas (ok, well I do it mostly for fun), things that immediately grab my attention and hold onto it long enough to remember for the next time. That is the trick… next time. Those internet destinations that do...
More Than Meets the Eye
All Photos Credit to Abelardo Morell via National Geographic Life is full of small and curious things that inspire me and it seems as though I run across a new discovery everyday. Occasionally, though, I stumble upon something truly extraordinary…today’s post is about such a discovery. A friend recently alerted me to a fascinating photographer,...
Where Now?
You know how easy it is to procrastinate….we all do it! I would like to think that I don’t, but the sad truth is that occasionally, every once in a while, when I am feeling a bit lazy…I put things off. Up until recently, my artwork has continued to remain sitting on our floors. Well,...
Confessions of a Thrifter
By now, most of you know that I have a keen appreciation for hidden treasures and diamonds in the rough. My favorite pastime is vintage, antique, and thrift shopping. After my “This to That” series, which I am taking a short break from, and other second-hand inspired posts, I thought a brief summary of my...
Finishing Touches
I’m happy to say that my plan to begin sketching and drawing again has not fallen to the wayside like the fate of so many other projects. (…ahem, trying to shirk that reputation). So, here is a recent glimpse behind the scenes of my easel. I chose to work with water color pencils, a favorite...
Bright Idea
Have I ever told you the story about this unusual art accessory? Well, if not…here goes. When David and I moved into our first apartment in Fort Worth, we decided to change out all of our light bulbs from incandescent to fluorescent lights. Less energy, less heat, and lower electricity bills! But what to do...
Waiting Patiently
As I continue to arrange the contents of my life into our new home, it seems as though my artwork and wall decor are taking a back seat in the process. Of course, that makes sense…I can’t know for sure where each piece will reside until I have organized the furniture. So, they wait, patiently,...
Botanic Study
In my recent browsing I came across another lovely Etsy shop, Pretty Little World Vintage, that reminds me of Ms. Herrera’s Spring 2011 line…full of vintage elegance and classic beauty. I love the way Nikita styles her cheerful selection of botanic prints and vintage decor into charming vignettes. I would arrange her entire collection on...
Ambassadors of Style: Episode 1
I am so thrilled to announce the latest venture from Hilary Inspired…a new series of style interviews from a few of my favorite design experts…the “Ambassadors of Style”! In this series, I will have the chance to pick the brains of those individuals who are forging the path of excellent design and style and then...
Chihuly!
Not long ago, one of my readers (thanks for the comment Shaylyn!) commented on the inclusion of some Chihuly inspiration in my Hilary Inspired birthday post. (Sharp eye!) I mentioned my recent exposure to the glass artist during a visit to The Frist Museum in Nashville over the holidays…I was awe-struck by the exhibit! Then, just...
Perfect Mix
I love Etsy! It is a treasure trove of beautiful and unique works from artists and craftsmen around the world…all simply clicks away from my digital portal (aka the laptop). I can’t visit very often, otherwise, several hours later, I will find myself in the same spot still digging my way through more and more...
Jazz It Up!
By now, you are all probably aware of the fact that David and I enjoy supporting the local arts scene and expanding our experiences with music, dance, art and the like. Since our transition from Tennessee to Texas, we have been thrilled to discover a diverse and vibrant arts community in Fort Worth (how lucky...
Home as a Work of Art
I ran across this awesome shoot of Marie Olsson Nylander’s home last week and absolutely fell in love!! I can’t tell you much about Marie (because my source is an article written solely in Swedish and sadly my only current language is English ) but I can tell you that she has a keen eye for...
Step Inside
Wednesday’s post featuring Julianne Moore styled in the spirit of master pieces from the past century made me wonder about a similar interpretation of abstract art. What would it look like to jump “inside” a piece of contemporary artwork? Discovering the work of Kate Long Stevenson inspired this idea and shortly after Lyn Devon‘s classic...
Portrait of a Lady
Continuing with the theme of art and museums, although I’m not much of one for celebrity style or hollywood culture, when I saw THIS editorial that begins with a styled interpretation of Gustav Klimt’s “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I” (one of my all-time favorite artists) and “starring” Julianne Moore, I knew it couldn’t be bad....
A Day at the Museum
While visiting family for the holidays, David and I made a trip to The Frist museum in Nashville, TN with my parents and grandmother. It was a lovely day spent absorbing stunning works of art. (If you’re in the area, you have got to see the Chihuly exhibit!) For those of you that aren’t familiar,...
Hot Off the Press
Joyful holiday celebrations with dear friends and family…DONE. New Year’s resolution…DONE. Un-Goal list…also DONE! So what am I forgetting? Oh yes, of course. My yearly purchase that gives me something special to admire throughout the year as well as keep me on track throughout the week….my wall art calendar! This is something that I look...
My Friend the Modern Muse
I love blogging! And do you know why? Aside from the obvious thrill of self-publishing about a subject I happen to love (design of all sorts), I get the opportunity to connect with inspiring people from across the country! People like my new friend Michelle, who contacted me after learning that we both had something...
Fresh Angle
Architecture meets fashion design…that is exactly what I see in the young designs of Charles Youssef’s latest collection for the Fall/Winter season. The surprisingly mature decorative artist was recently featured HERE. The thrilling thing about design is that its all related! I find these pieces to offer just as much inspiration for interior and product design...
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White Elephant…Part 2
I told you there would be more! By now you’ve probably picked up on the fact that White Elephant is a treasure trove of gorgeous antiques. Here is the last installment of my Antiquing After Dark photos: I am also a huge fan of the silver screen antics of Laurel and Hardy (a favorite watch...
White Elephant…After Dark
Whew! What a crazy last few days! Much apologies for my unannounced departure from daily posts. I will have some very exciting news that I can share with you next week…and it will help you understand my brief absence. But for now, you’ll have to wait in eager anticipation. Until then, let me fill you...
A Cote de l’Art
The work of Jacques Grange was unknown to me until a few hours ago yet in these past few hours, I have fallen completely in love with the individuality, grace, humor, intelligence, and sophistication of Monsieur Grange’s portfolio. Via a name I am much more familiar with, Todd Selby, I happened upon Grange’s stunning apartment...
Moon Impressions
Photography is a relatively new interest of mine. Ever since I purchased my Nikon D5000, I have taken up the hobby for blogging purposes and personal enjoyment. Now that I have had the chance to see things from behind the lens, I can appreciate the immense skill and incredible knowledge it takes to produce photography...
Mondrian Inspires…
…Balenciaga! The innovative French fashion house showcased a stunning collection of cubist style shoes for the current Fall 2010 collection that very clearly referenced artists and designers from the De Stijl movement such as Piet Mondrian and Gerrit Rietveld. Vibrant colors, geometric blocking, attention to proportion and shape relationships…it’s all there! Art and architecture expressed...
Why Don’t You…
…Learn to See the Silver Lining… Rain, rain GO AWAY! We know you’re an absolute necessity but our silly roof is leaking again and you are the reason!…Promise you will only visit semi-regularly and in light spurts of misty showers….Ok, never mind, I understand your duties and will agree to be pleasant. (sigh) Although you...
Power of the “Picture”
Black and white photographs have always held a mysterious ability to evoke drama and intrigue in the viewer. I can’t explain why except that the desaturated colors seem to remove the audience from a sense of attainable reality. Today’s interiors display some of the power & impact that well chosen black and white art can...
