Martyn’s Magic

There is only one thing dazzling designer Martyn Lawrence-Bullard can’t do: boring. Whether it’s designing an apartment dripping in rock-and-roll glam for the Ozzy and Sharon Osborn or creating a sexy beach oasis for Joe Francis, Martyn is the expert in fearlessly chic, avant garde interiors. So when this visual artist was approached by friend [...]

Designer Profile: Victoria Hagan

Class is in session and sassy, classy designer Victoria Hagan has a lot to teach! I think as designers (or aspiring designers!) scouring successful portfolios is a fabulous way to learn the tricks of the trade and train your artistic eye. One of my personal faves: Victoria Hagan. Her portfolio never ceases to inspire me. [...]

Mark Shaw: Glamour Through the Lens

My introduction to iconic photographer Mark Shaw’s body of work can be credited to a project I was doing a few years ago, searching desperately for the perfect artwork to fit a stylish living room. You could say, it all began with a google search: “timeless fashion photography”.  An unromantic meeting, I realize, but it [...]

Happy 130th Birthday, Pablo Picasso

“My mother said to me, ‘If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.’ Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso.” * * 130 years ago today in Málaga, Spain, Baby Picasso made his debut onto the world stage. Little did his mama [...]

Ansel Adams

I was a young little thing in pigtails when I became aware of my Grandpa’s love for Ansel Adams’ work. Perhaps he sensed a kindred spirit, sharing a love of photography and nature. Perhaps, after his many years spent as a park ranger in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, my grandfather enjoyed seeing beloved [...]