Wednesday, May 18, 2011

From concept to completion...personalized!


Our client came to us with her architect wanting outdoor lanterns for her new custom home. She had a vision of "Santa Barbara style".

We listened...



We sketched...


We designed...



We shared several collaboration sessions while discussing the many details of the project. This was the winning design.



And as a final personal touch we created custom, initialed, embossed medallions for the backplates of the lanterns at the home's entry.






A unique stamp on this very beautiful home. Here's the entry.


The lantern design was used throughout the property.







We so enjoyed working together with everyone on this project! The experience was truly one of collaboration - creating exactly what the client wanted while being mindful of the project's budget. We also designed and fabricated many more details for the home: iron chandeliers for the living room and the kitchen; iron sconces; iron railings, inside and out; iron window guards and iron gates. As the single source for all of the iron and lighting products, we helped the client by not only coordinating those details, but also by creating a very cohesive aesthetic throughout the property. Stay tuned to our blog. We will definitely be showing more pics of this lovely home in the near future.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Ooh La La...



The Festival de Cannes began yesterday! We had to share these beautiful gowns...

Salma Hayek in a Gucci creation with beads, crystals and sequins.

Rachel McAdams in a scarlet Marchesa dress with peek-a-boo lace.

Karolina Kurkova in a Armani Prive gown.

Fan Bingbing ...classic print, modern silhouette.

And Uma Thurman stole the show in white silk Versace.

In the spirit of France and all things stylish… "Je vous souhaite une excellente journée"!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Don't Forget...Mother's Day is Sunday!

1965 Vintage Advertisement for G.E. Appliances

Not so sure about this…only one of the seven gift ideas in this ad is really just for Mom. Dad, I think you're choices are a bit suspect. Now this is more like it! Breakfast in bed!

1956 Vintage Advertisement for Bell Telephone

Or flowers are always good...

1965 Vintage Advertisement for FTD Florist

Moms come in all varieties... The infamous "Mommie Dearest"- Joan Crawford.

1930's Original Hollywood Studio Glossy

Ma Kettle, another famous Mom.

1956 Original Movie Lobby Card

Awww, a mother & baby. This original art photography and each vintage item above is available from our exclusive art line: re.collection art.

Original Photography by Allison Quattrocchi

To Mom's of all kinds…we wish you a Very Happy Mother's Day!