Friday, April 16, 2010

A problem that began at the Musee Carnavalet





I took or found these pictures as inspiration for the aesthetic for my future home. Why is everything simple/minimal/Japanese-inspired/neutral/subdued, when all I want is elaborate, layered, complementary/mismatched-patterns and portraits hanging in from of mirrors?










Also, I love/Lowes does not carry these floor tiles from some place in Paris, which I believe had a golden dome. Why are there no dinner plates that follow this color scheme? Why do people cringe when I seem to think more than one pattern of wall paper + patterned drapes + these tiles would make for a lovely home?



















I probably should not have taken this picture of a portrait hanging the Louvre. But the West probably should not have colonized the East.


This painting should not seem out-of-place in any future home of mine.





I hope to recreate this Salon aesthetic, minus all the French dudes.




Did you know I cannot find bedsheets in this beautiful shade of green? Because I cannot.


Did you know the only dinner plates that are embellished just enough to be just a little over-the-top are not microwave safe? Did you know I will not deal with dinner plate that is not microwave safe?





Looking at these photos has led me to conclude:
1) I have to learn to reupholster my own chairs
2) Neema and I will get to go to flea market to find antique furniture.
3) Hanging portraits in front of mirrors has got to be possible in this day and age.


Monday, March 22, 2010

occupational hazards

1. paper cuts
2. the only cloud in the sky was dark and ominous, from what must have been a distant fire

Monday, February 15, 2010

February on Trial

In fifth grade, I acted in a play called February on Trial. The month of February was put on trial because the other months, particularly March and January, thought she wasn't doing her part, having so few days and all.

I initially played the part of February, and then was promoted to being the prosecution lawyer. Although I played the part of the play's antagonist/ruined the play with a fit of giggling about halfway through, I'd like to reprise my role.

I hate the month of February! It is gloomy and school is boring. The only thing it does have going for it is that it is short and will be over soon.

Honorable Jury, please sentence February to cheeriness. I'm sure December's Holiday Spirit or June's Endless Sunshine would be great mentors. October's Chilly Energy would make an effective probation officer.

THE END BYE