Picasso & Modern British Art at TATE

My daughters and I spent a day at the TATE Britain this weekend.

We decided to visit the Picasso exhibition, which just so happened to include a fairly large section on Wyndham Lewis (my children's great great grandfather). 

Personally I'm not a great fan of Picasso, however some of his more detailed work (like his sketching) 

really do showcase his talent.

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Wyndham Lewis

Douglas Friedman

The work of american photographer Douglas Friedman happened to catch my eye today.

During the earlier years of his profession he worked as a photographer for places such as Elle Decor.

I chose these pictures particularly for their fun eclectic style.

Kalu House Modern Rust

I was reading lanalou style-deco's blog.

I am so jealous of and so excited by this gorgeous house in Plett South Africa.

There's so much going on and so much to see... What I love about this house: 

How they're mixing old and new materials like concrete, (polished finished here, Matt finished there),
dynamic effect of the stones, how they have integrated the owners collections of old furniture which look like antiques.  
 Of course I love the styling! A very tastefully showcased collection of quirky items... 

It's just a beautifully displayed house. What's most important for me is how I feel about this house, cool and sleek, but still very homely.  Yes, I'd move into this house tomorrow! maybe even today!! 

Gloss Lacquer finish

For the past 15years I've been avoiding gloss paint or lacquer finish.

I was very loyal to "Farrow & Ball" paint.  I found F&B's paints have a subtle but unique colour,

  also they are easy to apply.  As I have done up 3 houses,

I can't imagine how much I have invested in to this company. 

Well now days I am interested in lots of colours, not only shades of grey or 100 different, but similar white and green eggshell paints.  Pink, blue, gold, orange, purple...  

And I like paint in gloss or lacquer finish. 

Areias do Seixo

When I go on holiday I can be very fussy about choosing where I (we) stay.   

Location, location, location, good food, and interior are essential. 

I'd rather stay one week in a nice place than two weeks in an okay place.

If you are one of those people like me who are picky about where you stay 

then this place should be on the top of your list too.

Areias do Seixo     via :  desire to inspire 

kiddy's room

I love decorating children's rooms.  

  I can put lots of colours and fun, sweet, cute items. 

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