SHOP: Unearthen
There are a few pieces in my jewelry box that gets worn daily. Actually, if anything remotely good happens while wearing something, it is automatically deemed a good luck charm and welded to my body. In this case- my Unearthen necklace is my daily amulet of power and good vibes. The topaz (my stone of [...]
CURATE: Trading Places
I live in the heart of Baltimore City, and I am fortunate enough to have a courtyard which I treat like another room in the house during summer… and decorate it accordingly. I am a huge fan of revising tradition by placing objects normally only seen indoors into the courtyard setting — like mirrors, horns, [...]
INSPIRE: Interview with Valerie of BLEACH BLACK.
It’s no secret that blogging is the new black. Ask almost anyone. They may just have one of their own. But what’s the secret to a good blog? What makes certain bloggers more worthy of our obsession, our daily perusal, our faith in their taste, and genuine intrigue over their points of view? It may [...]
SHOP: Some big news from Shine Collective
Yesterday we announced to the world that on June 30, 2010 we will be closing our brick and mortar retail shop and merging with Drury Bynum Films to create Shine Films. We are ready to move in a different direction in the fashion industry with the business of creating fashion films, motion look books, branding [...]
SHOP: Even this yummy…
is on sale! Ashley Watson‘s recycled leather bag is truly eco-friendly- it’s hand crafted by Ashley herself in her Vancouver studio from a vintage leather jacket- right down to the original buttons. Buy it now.
CURATE: Brimfield, MA
After hearing tales of the Brimfield Antique Show (MA) for years, a friend from South Africa and I decided to hot-foot it over there, to see what we could unearth. And, oh boy, are we glad we did. Firstly, it is VAST – acres upon acres of dealers spread over several fields. Secondly, having arrived [...]
INSPIRE: YSL Charm
Follow my blog with bloglovin Loulou de la Falaise and Betty Catroux with Yves Saint Lauren, and a photo of his gorgeous desk. Classic and chic. The pops of red are added inspiration! Contributor: Dana Covit
SHINE FILMS: Creative Class Teaser
It’s the teaser and the first in our new series Creative Class. We’ll be diving into the dwellings of the Eccentrics, the Collectors, the Super Creatives. These aren’t those who’ve spent thousands on designers, or Pottery Barn-ready rooms, but those who work it- and make it work. CREATIVE CLASS – PHILIPPA BERRINGTON BLEW – TEASER [...]
CURATE: Extravagance…
I stumbled upon the website for Feau & Cie recently and was just floored. Since its inception in 1875, the company has been dedicated to reproducing and fabricating the finest wood molding profiles in sculptured relief from the French 17th and 18th centuries (as well as specializing in the genuine antique article). But, it is [...]
INSPIRE: Summer Envy
These summery photos make me want to ditch my last month of college and head to the beach. But instead, I’ll focus on the style cues presented here: big scarves tied around wind-whipped hair, polka dots under vests (fur optional), simple black spaghetti-strapped dresses, and, well, that car-ride to the beach thing. Photos by Akila [...]
SHINE FILMS: Baltimore artist Ryan Jedlicka
SHINE FILM – RYAN JEDLICKA, PAINTER from drury bynum on Vimeo. Join us this Friday, May 7 for our First Friday event with Ryan Jedlicka and his latest series of paintings.
CURATE: Conran Country.
Jasper Conran, (yes, son of the iconic Sir Terence), travelled all over the British Isles for a year, along with photographer Andrew Montgomery, in order to capture the spirit and idiosyncrasies of country life. ‘Country’, a 300-page photographic essay, has been described as a “deeply moving vision of the pleasures of country life”, revealing fascinating [...]
INSPIRE: That 70′s Thing
Lately, all I’ve wanted to do is dress like a 1970′s momma. A cute mom, but a mom nonetheless. I’m talking white oxford shirts tied at my waist, wide legged jeans, wedges, clogs, denim on denim, you name it. I’m blaming the sun up high and the bright blue sky. But whatever the reason, 70′s [...]
SHINE FILMS: In Times of Peace.
SHINE FILMS – SPRING LOOK #3 from drury bynum on Vimeo. Buy it all here.