ALEXANDER GIRARD is not new.
October 5, 2009
1950s, Artists, Color, Designers, Graphics, Textiles | 1 Comment
I found a perfect quote for NisN while reading about Girard today.
Nothing is new, but personal interpretation can often be so.
- Alexander Girard, 1956
via SFMOMA
GDR Living.
September 30, 2009
1980s, 1990s, Home, Interiors, The East | 2 Comments
Hallo! I just returned from a trip to Berlin and am totally in love with this city. Here are some pictures of ‘typical East German’ interiors right after the Wall fell.
via Spiegel
MAINE PARTY.
September 2, 2009
1950s, Fashions, Interiors, Party, The East | 6 Comments
This is dedicated to Molly & David and their wedding in Maine.
I have no clue what is happening in these photos—I only hope we
party this bizarrely at the wedding!
via LIFE
CONSTANCE WEST ALBUM.
August 26, 2009
1800s, Artists, Books, Graphics, The East, Women | 3 Comments
via George Eastman House – Constance Sackville West album 1867.
Though there is debate that it could be Constance’s sisters Amy’s album. It’s beautiful either way.
MACEDONIAN APRONS.
August 25, 2009
1960s, 1970s, Color, Designers, Fashions, Graphics, Home, The East, Women | Leave a Comment
via the lovely Karen Barbé’s blog
Currently showing Ties with Tradition:Macedonian Apron Designs
at Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia.

















































