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Fashion Meets Architecture: Art Nouveau

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The Art Nouveau, "New Art" movement took place from 1890-1905. Today, designers and architects are still inspired by the movement. In the fashion industry, full skirts and sleeves along with soft materials are synonymous with Art Nouveau. In architecture, the decorative moldings found around the perimeter of windows and doors are molded into a "plant like" form. Are you a fan of the Art Nouveau movement?

(1) Maria Grachvogel Anakin Dress, (2) Zero + Maria Cornejo Chaos Dress, (3) Obsidian Arrowhead Necklace, (4) Adina Mills Design Rosasite Ring, (5) Stella McCartney Oversized Teardrop Sunglasses, (6) Badgley Mischka Gisella Feather Pumps

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Moving In: Italian Art Nouveau Villa

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For this week's "Moving In" post I've decided to move in to this brilliant Italian Art Nouveau Villa, located in Brescia, Italy. The six bedroom, seven bathroom home is just the right amount of house! I imagine keeping the interiors more modern, clean, and simple, with a vintage flair and subtle pops of color. (ABOVE) When you pass the gate and drive up the long driveway you're greeted by classic Italian sculptures. Being that we're actually in Italy, I don't mind the classic sculptures. (BELOW 1) The home has a very classic architectural design. I like how the roof overhangs, as well as the unique details at the top, just below the roof. (BELOW 2) The stain glass windows surrounding the entry bring some character to the home. They make the right statement. I'm curious as to what the inscription above the windows states. Can anyone read it? (BELOW 3) To the right of the home is this patio. I like how the greens are growing above. What a great place to entertain, right by the pool. The space could use a little more furnishings. Maybe a sitting area? (BELOW 4) The property has many green areas. The property is well landscaped and features a pool! I'm sold. Would you move in?

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The Dining Room: (1) Chandelier in Murano Glass from Justine Modern, (2) Tesselated Bone Desk Attributed to Enrique Garcel from Stripe Vintage Modern, (3) Vintage Moroccan Berber Carpet from Art Oriental GmbH, The Living Room: (5) "Cubic" Chandelier Gaetano Sciolari from Modern Drama, (6) Paul McCobb Settee from Converso, (7) Pedro Friedeberg Untitled Painting Signed 6/12

The Casual Look: (1) Peter Pilotto Leena Printed Top, (2) Michael Kors Stretch Shorts, (3) Loeffler Randall Simona Band Sandals, (4) Oliver Peoples Eyewear Afton Photochromic Sunglasses, (5) Hipanema Saint Tropez Bracelet, (6) Marc by Marc Jacobs Natural Selection Alicia Bag, The Formal Look: (7) J.Crew Mia Macramé Dress, (8) Dita Amant Sunglasses, (9) Shourouk Cora Zambia Rainbow Necklace, (10) Plomo Richelle Buckle Pumps

Labels: Architecture, Design, Fashion

Person Of Influence: Gustav Klimt

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Gustav Klimt was born in the Austrian Empire in 1862. Klimt was an Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Succession; a group of artists that broke away from the traditional way of painting. Many of Klimt's paintings incorporate the female body. (ABOVE) "The Kiss" was painted by Klimt between 1907 and 1908. The painting shows the intimacy between two people in love. The elaborate robes that the couple is wearing is influenced by the contemporary Art Nouveau style and the organic forms of the earlier Arts and Crafts movement. The painting is oil paint with applied layers of gold leaf. The painting is arguably Klimt's most popular piece (BELOW 1) "Adele Bloch-Bauer I" is arguably Klimt's most famous piece. Ferdinand Bloch-Baue was a wealthy man who made his money in the Sugar Industry. He commissioned Klimt to paint a portrait of his wife. In 2006, the painting was sold for $135 million dollars. It took Klimt approximately 3 years to complete the painting. The painting shares similar qualities to "The Kiss". (BELOW 2) "Hope II" was painted between 1907 and 1908. "Hope II" is an iconic piece because it was rare to depict a pregnant women in art during that time. I just love all the patterns and textures in this piece, it's very elegant. (BELOW 3) "Death and Life" is one of my favorite piece by Klimt. The Grim Reaper looks onto life with a grin. Life is represented by different people of all ages. Death can take individual people, but it cannot take humanity as a whole. What do you think of Gustav Klimt's work?

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Architecture Around The World: Amsterdam

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Amsterdam is an incredible city in the Netherlands. In 2010, Amsterdam was ranked 13th globally on quality of living. It's a city rich in architectural history. Architecture in Amsterdam has seen many changes throughout the centuries. In the 16th century, wood structures were demolished to make way for brick structures. During this time many buildings were built in the Dutch Renaissance style. In the 17th century, Baroque architecture was the main design. In the 18th century, French culture heavily influenced the city's architecture therefore, Neo-Gothic architecture became the norm. The 19th century was all about Art-Nouveau. (ABOVE) As you can see from this aerial shot, the city has many different architectural styles. The differences in the buildings give the city and incredible look and energy. Despite most of the buildings being attached to each other, each has its own voice. (BELOW 1) The Zaandam hotel is such an interesting hotel architecturally. The hotel is designed to look like buildings stacked upon buildings. The blue building stacked at the top right is the bridal suite. Pretty cool, huh? (BELOW 2) The Oude Kerk is the oldest building in Amsterdam, built in 1306. It's interesting to see the buildings around the church, they almost 'protect' it. (BELOW 3) The city archives building, was built in 1923. I love the modernity and complexity of the structure. If you stare at the building long enough, the stripes start playing with your eyes. The building is a large "Colonnes de Buren" installation! (BELOW 4) The Begijnhof is one of the oldest inner courts in Amsterdam. Many of the facades of the buildings in the court date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, however, the actual framework dates back to the Gothic period. What do you think of Amsterdam?