Bachelor Pad Update

Maison 21 just emailed and asked what was new with the Bachelor Pad since I hadn't posted about it lately so I thought I should put together a little update. No, that's not it above. That's the fabulous living room that Billy Baldwin decorated for Mr. and Mrs. Lee Eastman. It was your typical white gallery until Billy got a hold of it and made the walls glossy brown vinyl which makes the Rothko, de Kooning and Kline pop. Can you imagine having such an amazing art collection?! I'm swooning!

Anyway, the Bachelor Pad doesn't look that handsome yet but we're getting there. I posted that photo since the brown walls were a bit of an inspiration for the brown entry walls and accents of orange. Some of the furniture has arrived and looks great and more will be delivered on Friday. The lamps are also being delivered and I can't wait since the bedroom is in some serious need of light. The electrician also finally came and pried off the painted over light switches and replaced them so they not only look better but actually work. Woo hoo!

The artwork I bought from Christopher Filley in Kansas City also arrived today and everything looks just as beautiful as it did when I bought it. I will be dropping off one of the pieces along with some others I bought elsewhere at the framer soon. I also bought some great Asian accessories including marble Buddha heads, brushes and a gorgeous horse head from my favorite dealer on 25th Street. If you're lucky, I might tell you exactly where to find them but maybe not until after I go back for some more things. Their prices can't be beat.

After staying with David Jimenez, I realized that the Bachelor Pad needed some books so I've been ordering art books. You certainly can't decorate a straight man's apartment with decorating and fashion books! I can't wait until more furniture arrives I can style everything. I did actually find one thing that even David hadn't thought of...monogrammed matchboxes! The Bachelor now has burnt orange boxes with his name printed on them on brown font. They really are a ridiculously fabulous extra touch that we both got a kick out of. I like them so much that I may have to order blue ones for the bedroom. But maybe with just his initials on those. I don't want to go too crazy!

H is for Horse and Hermes

I went to the Hermes website last night just to check their store hours and ended up finding all sorts of surprises including the beautiful portraits of horses by South African born, British raised photographer Koto Bolofo. They are a testament to his skill and patience as a photographer. Enjoy.

If Madonna Calls, I'm Not Here

I knew Madonna was chic but in her new video for Give it 2 Me directed by fashion photographer Tom Munroe, she shakes her groove thing in what appears to be David Hicks wallpaper. Seeing as it was shot in London, it's entirely possible and looks fabulous regardless of who made it. Funny how I noticed the wallpaper before her thighs. I think I need to go to the gym now. Sigh.

Shiny Happy Feet!

I told you that I never met a pair of gold shoes I didn't like so of course I couldn't resist this pair from the Calypso Outlet on Broome Street. They make me feel like Sienna Miller, albeit a slightly less Bohemian version. They also come in silver. You've been warned!

Oh Yeah!

I think the sign speaks for itself but in case you need more information, it's opening on Broadway this Fall. Right across from Pearl River Mart. I can't wait. It just better be the same good stuff as they sell at Top Shop in London or I'm crackin' skulls!

Happy 4th of July!

This land is your land,
This land is my land,
From California
To the New York island,
From the Redwood Forest,
To the Gulf stream waters,
This land was made for you and me.

- Woody Guthrie

Photo by Moi

JMW Turner: Painter of Light

I am beyond excited that today is the beginning of the JMW Turner exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York which runs through September 21, 2008. Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in London in 1775 and began painting at the age of 14, studied at the Royal Academy Schools later became a member of The Royal Academy of Art. He is classified as a Romantic painter but also a precursor to the Impressionist movement, as well as "a visionary who bridged the gap between "traditional" art and Modernism."

"Light is therefore colour." - JMW Turner

"The mind of the people is like mud, from which arise strange and beautiful things." - JMW Turner

"If I could find anything blacker than black, I'd use it." - JMW Turner

"Painting is a strange business." - JMW Turner