There was a lovely piece in the Telegraph yesterday about the home and workspace of artist Louise Bourgeois, which has been preserved since her death in 2010. It’s in Chelsea, New York – not far from the High Line I think – and it’s in the process of being converged with the neighbouring house to […]
No no no, you don’t really look like that. It’s just a convex mirror. I’ve been wanting one of these forever, since reading Abigail Ahern’s comments on them. They are a key part of her signature style, and she points out that they reflect the whole room in one go. This makes, somehow, for a […]
May I direct you this Friday to a smart feature idea I wish I’d had myself? Both Jill and I have discussed Tracey Emin’s iconic My Bed here before, with Real Reveals of our own chaotic bedsides. Actually, true to form I think Jill’s was pretty respectable and mine was a mound of half-read books.
Do you remember my fantasy about buying up those outsider art pieces inspired by the monkey left behind in Ikea? Well my kind and talented friend spent his weekend recreating one of them for me, and here it is hanging in Margate.
Just quickly, two tiny projects have been completed. They weren’t completed ‘just quickly’ mind you. First up, I do believe I have sewn myself the most beautiful cushion that ever has or will exist.