A thing of Beauty?

I've never really been very interested in Agyness Deyn. This is for no particular reason other than I tend to think that models are rather dull. Is it just me?
Anyway today I saw these photos of her New York loft which she is selling (why?) and I was literally slack jawed with amazement.

The article I saw the photo's in was criticising the style saying it was all sorts of hideous. But I disagree most strongly. In fact I bloody love the style and would happily move in if I had the money to spare.
It may not be everyones taste but I fear that more often is not because many people have the dullest taste imaginable when it comes to decorating their home.



I think the use of colours and patterns here is truly fantastic. Leopard print carpet is suddenly seeming not such a crazy - Jackie Collinsish choice anymore.


Hello bath of dreams!



As a child 'The little Mermaid' was my favourite film, apparently Agyness was a fan too judging by the beautiful wall panels in her bedroom.





There is a definite Oriental feel to the scheme which I love. This circular opening really reminds me of traditional Japanese houses where shaped openings are used to reveal views.







I suppose I must offer Agyness an apology, a woman who put this apartment together couldn't be dull.
Or maybe she IS dull with a great interior designer?! Hmmmm

A new classic and a retro favourite

I'm always trying to find a great new album to listen to and at the moment nothing is really floating my boat. While on the hunt I ran across this amazing video for Fleet Foxes the shrine and an argument. The video is absolutely stunning, so lush and atmospheric. I'm not really sure what it's about but when something is this great I don't mind!















The screen caps really don't do it justice, so check it out.

I have also recently been introduced to the fantastic work of Charles Schridde.This was thanks to a great programme on BBC 4 called 'Selling the Sixties. The images were created for advertising campaigns for Motorola from 1961 to 1962. The images are so resonant if this era; the suburban utopia, the optimistic aspirations of new household products. I love the amazing cantilevered fantasy homes. When you see images like this you realise the future could have been more more exciting that it has turned out to be - in design at least. I mean honestly, who has a living room with a swimming pool window these days?

























Amazing!