Category Archives: Artwork

04.07.11

Oh Hells Yeah!

In looking for inspiration for some artwork in our upstairs foyer, I came across this:
Isn’t it magnificent?  It’s from Black Crowe Studios.
They create custom wallpaper, stretched canvases, fabrics and pillows.
 I am thinking of painting my own piece similar to this.
Love the map.
 If a pattern is more to your liking.
Perfect artwork for a masculine office space.

03.04.11

Jujulicious

I have been yearning for a feather Juju Hat for what seems like ages.  What the hell is a Juju hat you ask?  Behold:
Traditionally worn by Village Chiefs in the Cameroon region of central Africa, Juju hats have since gained popularity with interior designers, and are often used as an eye-catching accessory for the home. Beautiful bird feathers are painstakingly hand sewn onto a raffia fiber base/basket that splays out into a huge circle. Feathers are considered rare objects of beauty and a symbol of prosperity and wealth associated with the positive qualities of birds. 
 
Very much a trend of the moment, the concern is that by the time I save up to buy one, that they will be yesterday’s trend.   But I truly believe that I love the pop of color and the layers of texture so much that this is not something I will stash away in my storage room in a year.  I think it would look gorgeous over a guest bed, mantle or piano.
The lovely Louise has plenty in stock.  I just can’t decide if I want the orange or pink.

12.30.10

Slim Aarons: Once Upon a Time.

Known as a high-society photographer, Slim Aarons captured the likes of Kings and Queens, Presidents past and present and the who’s who of Hollywood. As a lifestyle photographer he worked for many publications such as Life and Town & Country to name a few.
I asked for the Once Upon a Time collection of Slim Aarons‘ for Christmas, and I have so enjoyed flipping through the pages. What an escape- to see how the other half lives with lavish pool parties, royal picnics outside of their castles, and extravagant vacations in the Mediterranean. Aarons passed away in 2006, but this book gives you such a great feel for his personality, as he describes each shot in his own words.
His photographs are so beautiful, many people are using them as artwork in their home. You can buy his prints here.  Here are some of my favorites from the book:
Nice Pool, 1955.
Jackie Kennedy, April in Paris Ball, 1959.
A Man’s Work– a young Hugh Hefner surrounded by Playboy Bunnies at the Playboy Club in Chicago, 1960.



A Lilly Flower– Lilly Pulitzer in 1968. Opposite: The models in Palm Beach, modeling Lilly’s spring line for Town & Country, 1964


All Mine, 1968



Pool Gossip (Palm Springs), 1970.

Joan Collins on her pink bed, with her pink poodle, 1955.
If you are a coffee table book person.. I suggest adding this one to your collection. It’s a great escape into the most extravagant of fairytales.

09.30.10

Riding That Train….

Vintage Subway signs were a coveted item two years ago. What started as a phenomenon in NYC signage has now gone mainstream. Now, there are a plethora of replicas out there, some manufacturers will even customize to your own city. Why splurge on the real thing when you can fake it? Here are the subway signs that made it onto Kiki’s List:


1. Boston Subway Art– $39

2. Subway Sign Art– $795 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
6. Tram Banner– $295
7. Paris Subway Art-$39 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
9. NY Streets– $39.95 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE
10. New York Scene– $89.95
11. NY Sign– $379.95 ***KIKI’S LIST FAVORITE