Of note and to do

I previously posted about Mario Testino's "In Your Face" fashion photography exhibition back in September. I hope to make it to this fabulous show this month. (the back drop paint color is great - I just used something similar in a small powder room). I'm also hoping that they're selling prints of some of his photographs. I definitely want to incorporate a new and vintage fashion photo wall into my new digs when I move.....I just finished up a photo shoot this am. It's kind of fun playing model for the camera. ;)

The Mario Testino exhibit runs through February 3, 2013 at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

and Fashion Photograph inspiration for my new home

Image 2 - from Kelly Wearstler's new book - Rhapsody (awaiting this release!!!)

Inspired - Mario Testino

I love photography! In fact it's on my bucket list to someday take a class and learn more about this art form. I'm very much looking forward to the Mario Testino exhibit at the MFA in Boston this Fall. He's such a creative and influential force. (read more below) It opens on 10.21. I always feel a bit anxious this time of year. The past two Fall seasons have been ones of drastic change and heartbreak for me. I'm focusing on the positive and hoping this Fall will be quite the opposite and turn out amazing. I'm moving from my home, so on that front a big change is in store. This exhibit will definitely be a positive to look forward to. In fact I think I may use some of his work as a starting point and design concept for my new place. (which I need to find, something else causing me a bit of trepidation)

And to all of you who got your kiddies off to school for their first day today, hope it went well!!!

I'm looking forward and remembering: "let your faith be bigger then your fear" and everything will turn out okay!! even better then okay!

I would love to have one of his fashion photographs in my home!

All images from Mario Testino's website.

warm and fuzzy

{would this not look adorable framed in a bedroom? - I'll let you know what i find}

My plan was to post something entirely different today but I awoke to a beautiful three inches of snow.  I love the power of an image. I try to begin my day on a positive note, these images certainly set the tone for me today! This time of year is so magical isn't it? {aside from the craziness}

Images: Encoreuneminute,  Martha Stewart, Pretty stuff 

Because I love a transformation!

One (two) of my favorite aspects of being a designer is transforming your ideas into a reality {and of course my thrilled clients'}. Here's a recent transformation I just read about in the New York Times magazine. Photographer Rachel Hudgins {whose work is amazing btw. see below and her website for more details} downsized from an 2,000 sq foot home in L.A. to an 800 sq foot condo in New Jersey.. In order to display her artwork and photographs Rachel needed to get creative so she employed the help of  David Kassel a professional artist, installer, and owner of NYC based Ilevel. Scroll down for the before and after.

and the stairway before.....

All images: New York Times Magazine.

Newest Sponsor - Conde Nast Art Prints..

{Arthur Elgort}

{Knight Russell}

I'm very excited to share with you, my latest sponsor here at Shelter!

It's the amazing Conde Nast online art store!! Their edited selection of prints and gifts are directly from the pages of Vogue, House + Garden, Glamour, Vanity Fair + a number of other fabulous publications.. They organize the prints very well, so finding what you need is extremely efficient, or simply browse their vast selection for inspirational pieces!! The possibilities are endless.. I once purchased a number of fashion photographs and had them framed for a teenage girl's room. I've included a small sampling of their prints..

{Vogue 1947 - Constantine Joffe}

{Toni Rissell}

{how great and relevant is this lucite accessorized closet? - top right}

{John Rawlings}

{Leombruno-Boni}

{Henry Clarke}

images: Giraffe: Shelia Metzner, Flower: Robin Broadbnet, Lucite closet: Dana Merrill, John Rawlings.

Richard Avedon @ the Peabody Essex..

I've always admired the work of photographer Richard Avedon so I was thrilled to find out that his images of the Kennedy Family are on view at the Peabody Essex Museum. {which is right down the street from my house}

Here's a peek at some of his work..

Fashion

The Famous