PHOTOS FOR FRIDAY: EDWARD STEICHEN EXHIBIT


Eclectic cities like New York and Chicago are known for their diversified and sometimes controversial museum exhibits. Although Florida may be known for its' diversity through its' mix of people, displaying this culture or indulging in history is not one of its' strong suits... which is why this particular exhibit will be a delight! This weeks "Photos For Friday" is a tribute to the opening exhibit of Edward Steichen, today at the Museum of Art Ft. Lauderdale (MoFL)






This acclaimed exhibition Edward Steichen: In High Fashion, the Condé Nast Years, 1923-1937 is to make its' Florida debut at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale today. The exhibit will be on display today, February 26 through Sunday, April 11, 2010.  




From the press Release, "Steichen, who served as chief photographer for Vogue and Vanity Fair during the 1920s and ‘30s, is said to have revolutionized fashion photography with his crisp, detailed, high-key style, and changed public perceptions of the American woman. His influence is felt in the field to this day."


To learn more about Edward Steichen go HERE and HERE. Also available is his book: Edward Steichen: In High Fashion - The Conde Nast Years, 1923-1937, available at amazon.com HERE.

Although I do believe photography IS an art form (just as architecture is too), Edward has been quoted as saying, "I am no longer concerned with photography as an art form", I agree with his belief that, "it is potentially the best medium for explaining man to himself and his fellow man."




So if your fortunate enough to be in sunny South Florida this weekend, visit the exhibit and afterwards, head down to SoBE for the Wine & Food Festival


If you're snowed in, take some time
to s-t-r-e-t-c-h
your mind and free your soul by tackling a creative project.
Have a WONDERFUL weekend...


THRIFTY THURSDAY: BRASS TACTICS


Yesterday, the local Salvation Army was like a mall at Christmas! People... LOT'S of people with lots of stuff! My quest was to find a (cheap) simple low pedestal side table, to set next to our Barcelona chair. Although I didn't see that, I saw some other wonderful finds... and with a commonality: brass.


Remembering a tweet this week about a brass JFK bust form someone found in their local thrift shop, and mentioned they were on a brass kick, I snapped a few shots of the brass items I found at my local SA...

brass bamboo serving cart: $59

I'm not a fan of brass, although I really do like the lines of this cart. IF I were to have purchased, I'd have probably spray painted it yellow, turq, black or white.... and maybe even changed out the glass shelves for mirrored...

Already had picked these up for only $5 one other trip..
But sorry brass tweeter: I converted them to white:


Some other white with brass lighting I did see were these lamps

$14.99 matt glass with brass
and a pair of white glass and brass globe lamps


also only $14.99... but pair was not featured together
spotted other while walking around

Although not all brass, this plant stand had a brass edge
(sorry... forgot term of what it's called)


too pricey: $49.99

It must have been half off day! The since the place was more packed than usual with people, along with some purple "50% off" tags predominately placed on furniture.


Chevron-front two door petite buffet
Not brass but fair price:

50% off 59.99

And a white desk... looks like it came from a Florida motel
but it too had possibilities...

LOVED the chair!!

Could leave white and just freshen with new coat, change out drawer pulls (maybe crystal?) and add a sheet of glass over top with a collage (photos, postcards, or inspirations) under it.




But my overall FAVE find wasn't brass at all.... it was a streamlined, chrome and LUCITE bookcase, with white drawers for storage....


'Hello Luvah' (like SATC)

I'm praying it's still there because I was overwhelmed with that 'gut instinct' to purchase... and now am dealing with the remorse of "I shoulda bought it when I saw it". But this Jersey Girl's ideal find was this lovely little mug...


For fifty-cents... I couldn't resist!

Happy Thrifty Thursday!





HOME DECOR ORGANIZING TIPS


Editing the details of a home for looks, moods, or seasons, requires storage space behind the scenes. Working in visual merchandising taught me the importance of space utilization and organization. We all have space, even when we think we don't have anymore. It's just all in the way we use it.

Stack 'em high & watch 'em fly!

color blocking clarity & impact

Keeping like items together, (all glass, all silver, all textiles, all pillows, all accessories, all tools, all paint) makes for quick and easy transitions over a weekend. Featured here is our one car garage at our 1625 sq. ft. Florida town-home...

(can't see) keep a towel or unused area rug under wall art
to keep off concrete floor and avoid scratches

tote without tops acts as drawers on outdoor wire shelves


hang beaded window panels no longer in use, to avoid getting tangled

keep seasonal greens, branches, & flowers wrapped to protect from dust

major seasonal decor (like Christmas) is kept up in the attic,
but brought down Easter when Christmas went up

 
not picture perfect like Martha... but it works!

reused old cookie sheets as paint trays.
Makes life easier when needing to move around to paint,
and keeps mess contained.

(guess what is my fave paint?)

'thee' workbench...  :D

small drawers work great for sorting nails,
screws and chalk (great to use to mark on DARK walls)

Inside is for textiles

table linens stored in drawers of buffet, by color


and glass containers, all kept in dining room buffet




Candles are kept clear totes by color in the Kitchen

colorized candles

Easy to carry around to change out tealights & light

a decorative trunk (have had for over 15yrs) adjacent to the kitchen,
works to hold chargers & oversized decorative bowls


living room ottoman top holds another decorative chest,
concealing all the remote controls

cat toy storage in decorative chest on side table

Sephora gets to pick what SHE wants...



And can't forget OTTOMANS...
in the Living Room, home office, and spare bedroom,
they are GREAT for holding extra throws and blankets!



photo album storage ottomans 

ottomans grouped together under window give extra seating in office

I do have 'some' label-crazed storage...
like what's visible on book shelves in the office



or on totes in office closet

Office closet holds husbands suits
(doesn't wear everyday)
and seasonal coats & jackets.
Space bellow works great for
tote storage for 911 memorabilia,
scrap-booking (ha! haven't attempted THAT yet),
gift bags with ribbons,
and misc. electrical gadget wires...


But the BIG question may people have is
where do all the pillows and window panels go to?

Spare bedroom closet storage


stored in inexpensive office depot file boxes, by color

window panels and pillow covers



 some packaging gets reused to help
keep folded & sorted

and sometimes hanging panels to start to air out before putting up,
or hang quick before folding to put back into box when done

mementos we don't need to get to as often are tucked into corner



Pillows not in use are stacked across top shelf,
in alternating stacks to avoid them falling,
but to also see what's on hand...


I guess working in retail overall
taught me something else... how to SHOP!!

Clothing, shoes, accessories, dishes, stemware...
that's another day....

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