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22
Nov
2009
Tradewins A-6481H – Mission Dining Hutch

3 days ago by Cheffe

Tradewins A-6481H – Mission Dining Hutch Tradewins No Category Hide, Tradewins Mission Collection is distinguished by the straight lines and plain forms of the revered American Mission movement. This distinctive style was introduced at the turn of the 20th century as a tribute to the simplistic qual ...

The Sensual Kitchen - sensual-kitchen.com

04
Nov
2009
Cathedral of The Arts and Crafts Movement

20 days ago

Born in 1852, Edward Prior studied under Richard Norman Shaw and the experience fostered a lifelong respect for building processes and craftsmanship. He established his own practice in 1880 and although the buildings he produced over the next thirty years were few, the majority are highly accomplish ...

Quazen - quazen.com · Rank: 1,658 · 132 references

02
Nov
2009
Bird Motif Designs by William Morris

22 days ago by charissec

"If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful." these words were said by English designer and brainchild of the British Arts of Crafts movement, William Morris.

CMC DESIGN STUDIO - cmcdesignstudio.wordpress.com · 1 reference

24
Oct
2009
A cricket pavilion and a puzzle

31 days ago by Tony Boughen

click photo to enlarge A cricket pavilion in a village or small town often has to fulfill a number of purposes. It is a meeting place for a team and its supporters; a vantage point (often raised) from which to sit and watch the game; a place in which to change into cricket "whites"; somewhere that r ...

PhotoReflect - photoreflect.blogspot.com · 5 references

13
Oct
2009
Everyman’s Desk – The History of the Larkin Desk

42 days ago by Fred Taylor

This is the famous “Chautauqua” desk first offered by Larkin in the 1901 catalog for six certificates or as a premium for buying a $10 Combination Case of Larkin Soap products. Variations of this desk were offered into the early 1920s. The term “Larkin Desk” is a familiar one to most collectors and ...

WorthPoint - worthpoint.com · Rank: 8,426 · 94 references

06
Oct
2009
Art review: Flagler show a deep look at Arts and Crafts style

50 days ago by Greg Stepanich

The Rug Weaver (1914), woodblock print by Gustave Baumann. By Jan Engoren In what better venue to showcase an exhibit of American Arts and Crafts creations, known for its simple lines, minimalist approach, no-frills, no-excess, back-to-nature aesthetic, than in Whitehall, a remnant from the Gilded A ...

Palm Beach ArtsPaper - pbartspaper.com · Rank: 82,980 · 16 references

28
Sep
2009
Bungalow Fair Continues as Premier Arts and Crafts Exhibit in Seattle

57 days ago by faith

12th Annual Bungalow Fair in Seattle On Saturday I toured the 12th Annual Bungalow Fair. It renewed my enthusiasm for the Arts and Crafts Movement. As an interior design expert, this show is both a sensory experience and a refresher course for me and my interior design practice. So what exactly is C ...

faith sheridan's blog - faithsheridan.com/mydesignblog · Rank: 121,826 · 14 references

23
Sep
2009
Glorious Gardens of the Delightful Loire Valley in France

63 days ago

Corina Clemence asked: The Loire Valley in France is a magnificent garden of delights for fans. Not only can you admire the spectacular castles and sample French cuisine and great wines of the Loire Valley, visitors can marvel at some stunning gardens. The valley has become a niche in a world herita ...

Gardening Guide - gardening-guide.us

20
Sep
2009
Meet Volksfaden the “people’s thread”

66 days ago by scarlettburroughs

I have the best time browsing the Volksfaden Online shop not only because they carry great fabric, but for the artful way they display it. They use some of the fabric from within a category for the navigation button. Shown here is the Kaffe Fassett button and three others. Go here to see all of them ...

Quilting - quilting.craftgossip.com · Rank: 94,866 · 19 references

18
Sep
2009
Art…is evidence of man’s opposition to mere necessity

67 days ago by Nigel Beale

Reading J.G. P. Delaney’s biography of book, theatre designer, art critic, painter, sculptor Charles Ricketts (1866-1931) I came across this quote from Ricketts on page 26: "Art…is evidence of man’s opposition to mere necessity and chance and the nearest approximation to a sense of immortality." Thi ...

NIGEL BEALE NOTA BENE BOOKS - nigelbeale.com · Rank: 11,831 · 79 references

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