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Showing posts with label industrial. Show all posts
Showing posts with label industrial. Show all posts
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Today I am loving
... this teen desk area with its army style canvas wall organizing storage pockets spotted on the always inspiring Milk Magazine. Not to mention the magnificent industrial era desk. J'aime pas, j'adore!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Shop Crush : Produit Interieur Brut
Major, mais alors, major crush on this shop! 'Woohoo' is all that comes out of my mouth, {well, rather 'oh la la' since this is a French shop}. Based in the Paris suburbs, Produit Interieur Brut's selection is a mix of true vintage pieces and industrial reeditions {meaning new but vintage inspired pieces}. Produit Interieur Brut ships worldwide on a per kilo shipping price basis. Go have a look at their entire shop selection ici. J'aime pas, j'adore!
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| Collage realized with original shots from Produit Interieur Brut |
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Today, I am loving...
Today, I am seriously in love with this pic : love, love, love the industrial yet minimal feel of this work space {there's actually absolutely nothing I don't like here...}. And this oversized vibrant red marquee letter is just showing off like a giant piece of artwork. Oh, I love vintage!
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
A loft Place des Monges
This loft, located Place des Monges in Paris, has many industrial features that were kept from the original building structure [will you say oh la la with me about the windows?]. And let's talk about color here : look at this sumptuous palette used throughout the loft. So subtle, yet deep and strong and delicate all at once. Now that's what I call a color statement. This loft is full of personality. And I love it!
{via Cote Paris}
{via Cote Paris}
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Oh la la, j'aime...
Oh la la, j'aime this space, spotted on Brava Casa. I love this mezzanine corner and the rustic wooden floors that contrast with the concrete flooring on the lower level. Of course, the Barcelona chair and Bourgie lamp don't disappoint either :-)
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Oh la la, j'aime...
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Today, I am loving...
Oh la la, j'aime beaucoup, very beaucoup this dining space. Yes, it is very French industrial, a bit too much for some, but the vibrant red touches give this space a warm feeling... C'est beau!
{Photo Nicolas Matheus}
{Photo Nicolas Matheus}
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Bathrooms inspiration
Today, I am loving these bathrooms. I like every detail in each of them : the ethnic chic theme of the first one with its luxurious African fabric towels, the raw concrete and pebble tiling of the second one and the rustic and industrial feel of the third one.
{photos Cote Sud et Cote Paris}
{photos Cote Sud et Cote Paris}
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
At home with Chantal
Chantal is a busy gal : stylist, landscape architect and flea market hunter. Chantal bought an outdated and charmless 1970s building home and transformed it thanks to her magic touch into a cosy and modern home with a luxurious yard. Magnifique!
{Photos Mark Eden Shooley}
{Photos Mark Eden Shooley}
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Today, I am loving...
Today, I am loving this dining corner with industrial windows, high ceilings, natural light and glossy black chairs. Simple and timelessly chic!
{Photo Per Gurnasson - via Moonou}
{Photo Per Gurnasson - via Moonou}
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Shop Crush : Metal & Woods
Oh la la, a friend of mine sent me the link of this amazing shop located in Versailles, France, and I've been drooling over each of their items for almost a hour {nothing else got done, but it's still work, isn't it?} and I thought this was worth sharing. You know very well by now how I fancy industrial era pieces... Well, this is the shop my dear! Welcome to industrial heaven, French style! Magnifique!
{Photos via Metal & Woods}
{Photos via Metal & Woods}
Thursday, January 27, 2011
WoWé : the interview
You’ve probably seen on other blogs the amazing lamps from WoWé, a French online shop that specializes in vintage inspired lamps and lighting fixtures. I had the huge honor to personally meet the genius creator behind the WoWé lamps on my last trip to Lyon, France, back on October of last year. Meet Olivier Abry.
When I saw Olivier’s creative studio, I thought I would lose my balance, industrial bins {yum} and carts, pipes, tubes and lamps, gorgeous, gorgeous lamps displayed on raw concrete walls waiting for the final touch from the master… So beautiful!
This post is long overdue. So here is a little more about Olivier Abry, the mastermind behind the WoWé lamps {one of which is on my birthday wish-list this year, by the way.}
[Translated from French]
What is your artistic path? What has been you career path?
"My path is pretty atypical. I spent a good portion of my career working for Pier-1 Imports in France, then the company got into financial trouble, so it was a big wake up call for me. I had to think about my career again… and went from Pier-1 store manager to light designer almost overnight…"
Tell us about the creation of WoWé your store…
"I debated quite some time over 2 ideas: opening my concept store with design finds, and both new design items and vintage products, or start designing light fixtures… I had always been attracted to light design, and my first creations were made about 20 years ago.
The creative aspect was a deal breaker for me. So I spent 6 months doing nothing but designing lamps, just to make sure I was worth something as a designer, and used any vintage recycled material I could get my hands on…"
Why WoWé? What does this name mean?
"Because when I was small child, when I wanted to say my name, Olivier, all I could pronounce was “O-wo-wé”, hence the name!"
So tell us, how do you make a lamp, from start to finish?
"I gather in my studio all sorts of pieces, industrial components and parts, and assemble them...like you would assemble a Lego construction game. My main inspiration is the OC white lighting system, famously known in the US : pipes, caps and articulating joint… These elements allow a lot of creativity and flexibility in the creation…"
Who are your design heroes?
"Lighting designers Ingo Maurer, Bernard Alain Gras [from the renowned Gras lamp], Jean Prouve, Serge Mouille, Isamu Nogushi and his Akari Lamps. I have eclectic taste, so the list could go on and on, and on!"
OK, now time sensitive questions, answer as fast as you can... ready? 3...2...1!
Scandinavian or industrial?
"Industrial of course, but this does not prevent me from being a fan of Arne Jacosben’s work, Verner Panton, Alvaar Alto or Hans J. Wegner creations."
Black or white?
"Black, always, but white comes right after!"
Spring or Fall?
"Fall for its magnificent colors, its walks in the woods. Fall for kicking the leaves with my feet or jumping on water puddles. "
Just click on the link to see all of Olivier's WoWé delightful lamp collection or to get a bit of Olivier's inspiration everyday through his super cool blog...
Images: courtesy of ©WoWé
When I saw Olivier’s creative studio, I thought I would lose my balance, industrial bins {yum} and carts, pipes, tubes and lamps, gorgeous, gorgeous lamps displayed on raw concrete walls waiting for the final touch from the master… So beautiful!
This post is long overdue. So here is a little more about Olivier Abry, the mastermind behind the WoWé lamps {one of which is on my birthday wish-list this year, by the way.}
[Translated from French]
What is your artistic path? What has been you career path?
"My path is pretty atypical. I spent a good portion of my career working for Pier-1 Imports in France, then the company got into financial trouble, so it was a big wake up call for me. I had to think about my career again… and went from Pier-1 store manager to light designer almost overnight…"
Tell us about the creation of WoWé your store…
"I debated quite some time over 2 ideas: opening my concept store with design finds, and both new design items and vintage products, or start designing light fixtures… I had always been attracted to light design, and my first creations were made about 20 years ago.
The creative aspect was a deal breaker for me. So I spent 6 months doing nothing but designing lamps, just to make sure I was worth something as a designer, and used any vintage recycled material I could get my hands on…"
Why WoWé? What does this name mean?
"Because when I was small child, when I wanted to say my name, Olivier, all I could pronounce was “O-wo-wé”, hence the name!"
So tell us, how do you make a lamp, from start to finish?
"I gather in my studio all sorts of pieces, industrial components and parts, and assemble them...like you would assemble a Lego construction game. My main inspiration is the OC white lighting system, famously known in the US : pipes, caps and articulating joint… These elements allow a lot of creativity and flexibility in the creation…"
Who are your design heroes?
"Lighting designers Ingo Maurer, Bernard Alain Gras [from the renowned Gras lamp], Jean Prouve, Serge Mouille, Isamu Nogushi and his Akari Lamps. I have eclectic taste, so the list could go on and on, and on!"
OK, now time sensitive questions, answer as fast as you can... ready? 3...2...1!
Scandinavian or industrial?
"Industrial of course, but this does not prevent me from being a fan of Arne Jacosben’s work, Verner Panton, Alvaar Alto or Hans J. Wegner creations."
Black or white?
"Black, always, but white comes right after!"
Spring or Fall?
"Fall for its magnificent colors, its walks in the woods. Fall for kicking the leaves with my feet or jumping on water puddles. "
Just click on the link to see all of Olivier's WoWé delightful lamp collection or to get a bit of Olivier's inspiration everyday through his super cool blog...
Images: courtesy of ©WoWé