NestRobe.

I think I could wear these clothes everyday. Linen upon layer of linen...how wonderful. They are from a Japanese shop called NestRobe. I would be tempted to hang up these outfits on my wall, just like the pictures. Their shape and texture look so inviting.

Found via Ah-Yi

Patricia Gray Interior Design: Knoll Saarinen Table

Patricia Gray Interior Design: Knoll Saarinen Table

Knoll Saarinen Table

Knoll Saarinen Table

Right now I am loving the cleanness of this table designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956. It has really stood the test of time and is now considered a "Design Masterpiece". I will never forget in Design School we had to do a two-point perspective rendering, hand drawn, of this table (the elliptical version) with 6 chairs with the same base around it. I hated that base for years, but I have finally come to terms with the beauty and versatility of the design. I particularly like the quote below by Saarinen and the fact that he referred to the legs of tables and chairs as "a slum of legs". As a designer I can totally relate to that. It is always a challenge to pay attention to the detail of "legs".

Knoll Saarinen Table

"The underside of typical chairs and tables makes a confusing, unrestful world,"

said esteemed Finnish designer Eero Saarinen.

"I wanted to clear up the slum of legs." Design Year: 1956

Knoll Saarinen Table 
Diamond Baratta

 
Knoll Saarinen Table
Eric Piasecki Photography (left) Dominio (right)

Tom Scheerer (above left and all below)

Knoll Saarinen Table

 
Knoll Saarinen Table

Knoll Saarinen Table

 

Patricia Gray writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design, architecture,
and travel, as well as how your surroundings can influence the world around you.
© Patricia Gray Interior Design Blog, 2009

Tag!

I've been tagged by Sarah of Sarah's Fab Day. Sorry its taken me so long to post this. Sarah, was nice enough to request to know more about me. Thank you, so much.
What was I doing ten years ago?
Well, I was 22yrs old, and already pursuing my desire to be a designer. I had taken some time off from school because of family and financial reasons, but was back at school again.
I was at a job selling mini-blinds and shutters. You know those little places that you walk into when you are in a dinky shopping strip. That was me in there.
Mark and I were already dating and had been for a couple of years. By that time my family had given up hope that we would get married. (That happened the very next year).
This article is making me feel old. I still think of myself as the silly girl in this picture. I remember how funny I thought it was to wear a Marvin the Martian cap. Also, those glasses are my most favorite glasses I have ever worn. Of course, what bugs me the most is how much thinner I was. Arrrgh!

5 Things on my to-do list today.
1.Find fabric and interesting art pieces for a current project.
2.Get Liam to take a nap, because he is home today....please nap!
3. Hurry up and find a hotel for a trip I'm taking to Dallas. (Yippee!)
4.Load the dishwasher. (Boo!)
5. Write this post. Well, at least I've got one chore done.

Snacks I enjoy.
1. Current favorite: Vanilla yogurt w/ strawberries and cinnamon.
2. CHOCOLATE ANYTHING!
3. Liam's little cheese squares.

Things I would do if I were a billionaire.
1. Travel, travel, travel. I would go to Greece, Spain, Italy, Japan, Australia, to name a few.
2. Build one of my dream homes...or maybe more than one.
3.I would want to give a lot of it away too. Mostly to children here, and starving people in third world countries.

Places I have lived.
I grew up in Amarillo, TX. I have also lived in Austin, besides my adopted home of Houston. Pretty much just a good ole Texas girl.

People I want to know more about:
I'm going to pick Cassandra of Coco Kelley, and Lauren and Emily of Material Girls. That way its a two for one deal :)
Have Fun!

My Dream House This Week: A Vision in White.

I apologize for being late with my Monday "Dream Home", I had unexpected guests and didn't have time to get to it sooner. I realize I didn't post one last week either, so here it is. A dreamy house that is all arrayed in white, just like a beautiful cloud. Maybe it seems like a dream, because I don't know how to I would maintain an all white home.

This is the amazing home of London designer Anna Parker, found via Living Etc.

Little Pretties.

I had an overwhelming urge to go to the nursery. I had to bring these little guys home.

Fifi Flowers - Artist Inspiration

I have come across a wonderful artist who writes a blog called Fifi Flowers.  She was inspired to do a drawing by a picture I posted recently on my inspirations on Patio Furniture.  I love what she has done and I never cease to be amazed at the different things that trigger the creative process in each of us. 
 

                  Briger and Briger                                                   Fifi Flowers