ALEXANDER GIRARD is not new.

October 5, 2009
1950s, Artists, Color, Designers, Graphics, Textiles | 1 Comment

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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

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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

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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

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via George Eastman HouseConstance 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

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via the lovely Karen Barbé’s blog
Currently showing Ties with Tradition:Macedonian Apron Designs
at Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia.


TRADING POST.

August 16, 2009
1990s, Artists, Graphics, Interiors, The West | Leave a Comment

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via Northern Arizona University – Cline Library

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