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Painting The City

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Artist Jeremy Mann's cityscape oil paintings are absolutely incredible. The San-Francisco based artist plays with light and shadow phenomenally well, that each painting looks realistic yet artistic. (ABOVE) "Down the Montgomery", is breathtaking. It looks as though its raining in the city as you can see the reflection of the cars, buildings, etc., on the street. (BELOW 1) "Evening Over San Francisco", highlights the vibrancy and peace of a city on the west coast. The streets are busy, and bright while the rest of the city is darker. (BELOW 2) "Time Square Lights", doesn't Time Square look exciting? The bright lights, people, and energy are so well captured in this painting. (BELOW 3) "New York Night in Blue", this has to be my favorite cityscape painting. New York looks so mysterious in blue! What do you think of Mann's work?

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Views Of The San Francisco Skyline

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Designed by architect Warren Callister, this 9,500 sq. ft. home is situated on Belvedere Island with unobstructed views of the San Francisco skyline. The home is the perfect example of classic luxury. I could see myself waking up in this home any day! (ABOVE) The home's manicured lawns are as breathtaking as the views. Despite the home's large size, the landscaping gives the home an intimate feel. The mansard roof was a great choice as it plays up the home's elegance. (BELOW 1) The home is perfect for one who loves views of the water and one who loves views of the city. The shrubs that are growing on the side of the cliff, soften the home. (BELOW 2) I love the two separate landscaped areas. By having the right side of the property elevated, one can enjoy unobstructed views of the skyline.

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These pieces would look amazing if placed in this home. When choosing these pieces I was inspired by Asian influences and 70s glamour. Mixing styles in a space is always a great way to add a touch of surprise. The 1960s Italian Lucite Drum Chandelier is from Flessas Design. The chandelier is classic with a bit of edge. The 19th century Chinese chair is from Pagoda Red. I am a huge fan of the chair's lines. The vintage 20th century Moroccan rug is from Nazmiyal. The landscaping was my inspiration when choosing the rug. You can add as little or as much to your space as you want. Don't follow rules, just do.

Labels: Architecture

Featured Post: Connecticut Classic

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Yesterday I had the honor of being featured on LDV with this post. Here it is in case you missed it...

I'm so excited to share with you some of my favorite traditional styled homes and elegant looks... Greenwich, Connecticut has some of the most magnificent homes in the world. I love homes in Greenwich, Connecticut because, each home has its own unique style and look. Home I: This wonderful Normandy style estate in Greenwich, Connecticut is surrounded by colorful grounds and greenery making it perfect for a spring getaway. Applying Ivy onto the front facade is a great way to soften brick or stone. In addition, Ivy gives a home an old-glamorous feel. A great way to give the entrance of your home some sprucing up for the spring is by adding flowers. I always love yellow flowers in front of my home as they are very inviting. What do you love about this estate?

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Home II: This wonderful estate is set on eleven acres of well landscaped grounds. The estate looks as if it is set in the European Country side. What fascinates me about this home is the large windows. I love home's with much natural light. The home is very stately and speaks volumes on its own, therefore, I like how simple the landscaping is. What do you love about this estate?

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Home III: This 1930s Georgian colonial is set on over eight acres of land. Whenever I think of estates in the Northeast I always think of home's that look like this, classic, with beautiful detailing. The estate has a very warm and inviting look, despite being so large. To achieve this, the landscape architect applied much greenery both on and around the home. This estate also features a wonderful pool and tennis court, I wish I knew the owners so I could invite myself over! What do you love about this estate?

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Home IV: This home is another example of Georgian architecture. The home was built in 1927, by the acclaimed Twachtman brothers. The estate features many impeccably landscaped gardens in the English park style. I can just picture myself laying on the grass, reading a book here. It feels like such a magical place. What do you love about this estate?

(1) Halston Heritage Pleated Fly Away Dress, (2) Diane von Furstenberg Kimeena Dress, (3) Juliet & Company Mirage Necklace, (4) Elizabeth and James Wooster Sunglasses, (5) WGACA Vintage Vintage Chanel CC Clutch, (6) Alejandro Ingelmo Grace Platform Pumps

The Fashion: For the above looks I was inspired by classic pieces with a modern edge. Whenever I think of classic pieces with a modern edge I always go Halston Heritage. The Halston dress features a wonderful stripe pattern. It's the perfect dress for an evening on the town. The Alejandro pumps are very elegant, but do not go overboard. The color works great with both dresses, the Juliet & Company necklace, Elizabeth and James sunglasses and vintage Chanel clutch. Which piece is your favorite?

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Home V & VI: Home five has wonderful views of the water. I can just image how beautiful the property must look during the fall. Home six was designed for the heiress of Hibernia Bank in 1930 by noted architect, David Adler. Unlike the home's above, this home was built in California. The pool deck is my favorite part of this home. It's wonderfully landscaped and has sweeping views. Which estate do you want to live in?

(1) Thread Eleanor Halter Gown with Grosgrain Belt, (2) Dallin Chase Sal Beaded Striped Dress, (3) Juliet & Company New Pearl Wrap Necklace, (4) Balenciaga Twisted Temple Sunglasses, (5) Diane von Furstenberg Tonda Metallic Clutch, (6) Loeffler Randall Tamsin Stamped Lizard Pumps

The Fashion: For the above looks I was inspired by purely classic elegance. The Thread Eleanor gown is absolutely amazing and captures the whole feel of classic elegance. It's the perfect dress for a formal event at any one of the above homes. The second dress has the most wonderful beading. It's simple and can be dressed up or down. Pair the dresses with a Diane von Furstenberg clutch to add a little flare. Which piece is your favorite?

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Pacific Heights Mansion

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The exquisite Hellman Mansion, located in Pacific Heights, is one of San Francisco's most impeccably designed homes. The home was built in 1902 by architect Julius Krafft in the Neoclassical architectural style. (ABOVE) I love the clean design of this home. It has very Neoclassical touches, but also a modern flare. The front entrance is breathtaking, I like how it's off to the side as to not interfere with the main structure. The flat roof is stunning, I love that strong modern touch. The boxwoods work with the style of the home and soften the stone. (BELOW 1) Over the front entry way is this fantastic outdoor space. I love how the boxwoods carry onto the balcony. The design is simple as to not take away from the architecture. (BELOW 2) The home has views of Alcatraz as well as Angel Island and beyond. What a brilliant place to relax at the end of the day. What do you think of the Hellman Mansion?

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The Earthquake Blend

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Artist Shawn Clover blended images from the great 1906 San Francisco earthquake and 2010 to create impeccable visual images. Clover worked hard to find not only images from the earthquake, but also the exact location where the images were taken. Clover was careful when blending the old photographs and the present photographs so that it looked like the photographs are single images. (ABOVE) "Pedestrians cross Jones street towards a pile of rubble on market street. The Hibernia Bank is burned out, but still standing strong" (Clover). (BELOW 1) "A cable car heads towards the California street incline while shocked residents walk aimlessly through the street amidst the devastation" (Clover). (BELOW 2) "Cable car #455 rests halfway in the partially destroyed cable car barn" (Clover). (BELOW 3) "A bicyclist rides towards the fallen Valencia St. Hotel and a huge sinkhole opens up in the street" (Clover). (BELOW 4) "People stroll by the original adobe Mission Dolores which survived while the brick church next door was destroyed" (Clover). What do you think of Shawn Clover's work?