tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54903855070577312032024-03-13T07:01:51.765-07:00EclectitudeA collection of art, organic architecture, design, nature, beauty and other things that inspire me.Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-22572242188737624472018-03-20T14:18:00.000-07:002018-03-20T14:18:16.647-07:00Sculpterra Winery - Paso Robles, CA I had put <a href="http://sculpterra.com/visit-us/sculpture-garden/" target="_blank">Sculpterra Winery</a> on "the list" a few years ago and finally got around to visiting a few months ago. Well worthy of the trip! I didn't sample any of the wines but the sculpture garden was exquisite and the architecture of the building wasn't far behind.<br />
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Most of the sculptures I liked were by <a href="http://sculpterra.com/john-jagger/" target="_blank">John Jagger</a>, but there was also one by Dale Evers that caught my fancy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Sweet Dreams" by John Jagger, Sculpterra Winery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Mermaid" by John Jagger, Sculpterra Winery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Tarpon" by John Jagger, Sculpterra Winery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Golden Hooves" by John Jagger, Sculpterra Winery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"MEGA Focus" by Dale Evers, Sculpterra Winery</td></tr>
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<br />Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-63519405265431258362017-07-09T13:50:00.001-07:002017-07-09T13:50:52.869-07:00Mosaic Tile House - Venice, CASo, there I was, cruising somebody's Pinterest board of mosaics when I saw it. <a href="http://www.cheripann.com/The_Mosaic_Tile_House.html" target="_blank">A house covered in mosaic tile.</a> Right here in Los Angeles...road trip~!<br />
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The house has been a 23 year ongoing art project (oh, how well I know how those are...) by Cheri Pann and her husband, Gonzalo Duran. The house is a typical Venice bungalow with two art studios tacked onto the back. Shown below is Cheri's tile and painting studio, you can see Gonzalo's metalwork and paint studio in the back. They are, as you might guess, the nicest people you'd ever want to meet.<br />
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Those of us who like to create art we can live in, we get each other.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mosaic Tile House - Venice (front of house)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mosaic Tile House - Venice (front porch)<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mosaic Tile House - Venice (one of Gonzalo's doors)<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mosaic Tile House - Venice (Cheri studio)<br /></td></tr>
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<br />Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-52267566156834810252017-06-25T16:16:00.001-07:002017-06-25T16:16:15.953-07:00Masters of Organic Architecture: Jacques CouëlleHow I managed to miss Jacques Couëlle in my travels through organic architecture is a mystery. Possibly because his most famous houses are located in the most expensive places in the world (his reported nickname "the architect of billionaires" says it all). His son Savin also became an architect and continued his father's work building ridiculously expensive sculptural houses across France and Italy. <div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jacques Couëlle Monte Mano, Sardinia, Italy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">Jacques Couëlle home, Sardinia, Italy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">Jacques Couëlle home, Cannes, France</td></tr>
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Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-45423352626022386862017-06-18T19:20:00.000-07:002017-06-18T19:20:32.833-07:00Davidson House - James Hubbell, Designer<br />
I first visited this house in 2004 on a fundraising tour of Hubbell built homes to rebuild their Julian home after the 2003 Cedar Fire. Actually, this story starts earlier. I first HEARD about this house in 1997 when it was highlighted in San Diego Union Tribune, at the time I had never heard of James Hubbell but I clipped the article because I was enchanted with the artistry.<br />
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It's interesting that every time I come into contact with Hubbell's work I can tell - even if there's no credit, I know. I know because I'm drawn to the shapes and materials. His style speaks to me in a way that no other artist ever has.<br />
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This house is now available on AirBnB (look for The Shire in Alpine) so I just HAD to stay here, because of course. It's a tinier house than it looks because so much of the space isn't usable. The location is wonderful; on an angled lot with the creek just below you. I also have to note that the noisiest frogs in the universe live down at that creek.<br />
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It's worth the drive, do it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Davidson House, Alpine, CA - James Hubbell, Designer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Davidson House, Alpine, CA - James Hubbell, Designer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Davidson House, Alpine, CA - James Hubbell, Designer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Davidson House, Alpine, CA - James Hubbell, Designer</td></tr>
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<br />Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-29433679812478055642017-06-11T14:47:00.000-07:002017-06-11T14:47:56.155-07:00Melogranoblu 'Maelström' Light InstallationA lighting installation AND a floor show, what could be better? I saw a picture of this with just the blue illuminated and was sold. Then I found video and...ooooh, it changes colors! Double sold. Designed by <a href="http://www.melogranoblu.com/" target="_blank">light and glass artists Melogranoblu</a>.<br />
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<br />Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-25611525172570896232017-05-28T15:16:00.000-07:002017-05-28T15:17:27.277-07:00Art Lighting by Bruce MunroWhen last we visited the masterworks of Bruce Munro, <a href="http://www.eclectitude.com/2012/06/field-of-light-by-bruce-munro.html" target="_blank">he was planting lights in fields</a>. He's hanging them from ceilings as well, which delights me to no end.<br />
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Everyone knows by know that Pinterest is a rabbit hole that will suck up vast amounts of your time clicking on pretty picture after pretty picture. That was, of course, how I ran across the first of these installations by Mr. Munro and went "Hey, I know that name. Wasn't that the guy...." And here we are.<br />
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<a href="http://www.brucemunro.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bruce Munro website</a>.<br />
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Viva Tree, Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX - Bruce Munro</td></tr>
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Light Shower, London Zoo, London - Bruce Munro</td></tr>
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<br />Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-53473204084743399422017-05-21T16:19:00.000-07:002017-05-21T16:19:18.621-07:00Sea Ranch Chapel - James Hubbell, DesignerI have started this post literally 7 times and never finished it. I keep falling more and more behind and the open tabs of interesting stuff to blog about just pile up...<br />
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Last year I finally had the opportunity to drive up the California coast to the little town of Sea Ranch to see a Hubbell structure that I've loved in pictures and wanted to experience in the real.<br />
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The chapel was MUCH smaller than I expected, which I probably shouldn't have been surprised since Hubbell clearly prefers snug quarters, that is a consistency throughout all of his buildings. No wasted space. You <i>might</i> (and I do stress might) get 20 people into this building. If they were friendly.<br />
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The glass work is, of course, exquisite. This is one of the finest examples of James' work that you'll find outside of his home in Santa Ysabel. It's a long drive from the Bay area but absolutely worth it.<br />
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Go. Pack a lunch.<br />
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Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-45307854259542764462016-10-25T17:50:00.000-07:002016-10-25T17:50:21.589-07:00Ferrocement - Flying ConcreteNow that I'm getting more back into the blogging groove, I've had this tab open Chrome for FAR TOO LONG meaning to blog about Ferrocement.<br />
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This building material has to be the patron saint of organic builders everywhere. There are a few notable artists, we will start with Steve Kornher of <a href="http://flyingconcrete.com/" target="_blank">FlyingConcrete.com</a>.<br />
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These make me giddy and I have visions of how I would use Ferrocement building my own Gaudiesque palace somewhere quiet and with lots of elbow room.<br />
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<br />Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-63670427524768281392016-10-09T19:28:00.001-07:002016-10-09T19:28:42.854-07:00Rock House - Laguna Beach (Brion Jeannette, Architect)My, it has been a long time. I have to stop letting work overtake my life and supersede doing creative things for myself.<br />
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So, I've been meaning to do this post for a while on one of my favorite California art properties. I'm not necessarily a fan of beaches but I love the fact that the architect worked with the landscape and built into it rather than just bulldozing over it. All of the detailing just makes me sigh.<br />
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I also give <a href="http://customarchitecture.com/" target="_blank">Brion Jeannette, the Architect</a>, full props for all the energy efficiency measures.<br />
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Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-87751762829778343782016-04-23T09:53:00.002-07:002016-04-23T09:53:55.095-07:00Organic Architecture Artistry - Las Olas, BoliviaCatching up on cool buildings!<br />
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At times, I wonder if it's possible that I've found them all, then something groovy will surface and I'll be delighted to know there are more undiscovered gems out there. I hope spreading the images of great, unusual buildings inspires other people to "break out of the box" (literally) and let their flights of fantasy free.<br />
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German sculptor Martin Strätker got to do exactly that in Bolivia, he built his dream, called it <a href="http://www.hostallasolas.com/" target="_blank">Las Olas</a> and rents out the cottages to adventurous travelers who want someplace more interesting than another vanilla hotel (aka, boxes with bad furniture.)<br />
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Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-30411847877288689552016-03-17T21:26:00.000-07:002016-03-17T21:26:15.318-07:00Shylights by Studio DriftLong time fan of <a href="http://www.studiodrift.com/" target="_blank">Studio DRIFT</a>! I love how every piece they create invokes the crossroads of nature and technology. Technology can be very bland and cold, even in the hands of Apple. Making technology as breathtakingly beautiful as nature both skill and the soul of an artist.<br />
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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/121664339">The making of Shylight (short version)</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/studiodrift">Studio DRIFT</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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I find the interior very underwhelming and sterile in contrast to that amazing roof. That baby needs some color and some style to make it look less like a Swedish skin care clinic.<br />
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Designer: <a href="http://www.gilbartolome.com/?portfolio=2253" target="_blank">Gil Bartolome </a><br />
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<br />Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-86732639992859317632016-02-15T12:38:00.001-08:002016-09-06T21:25:55.656-07:00Art Lighting Fixtures by Sharon MarstonApparently I cannot get enough lighting fixtures these days. The latest ones to catch my eye are these lovelies by <a href="http://www.sharonmarston.com/" target="_blank">Sharon Marston</a>.<br />
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The ones I like best are the long, sweeping cascades from the ceiling. My obvious flair for DRAMA is showing ;)<br />
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<br />Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-17146941062585970282015-12-23T08:33:00.002-08:002015-12-23T08:33:44.618-08:00Lasvit "Bubbles in Space" Honestly, I could probably fill an entire blog with all the amazing lighting designs I've seen come out of <a href="http://lasvit.com/" target="_blank">Lasvit</a>. Being as I'm attempting a bit of restraint, I'll just highlight one of my favorites :)<br />
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The original idea for "Bubbles in Space" came from champagne bubbles, so it seems appropriate to feature it as we roll into holiday festivities - and more importantly, my birthday :)<br />
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I think I might like the version with all white/clear glass vs the bi-color version. It would really depend on where it was hanging and the overall ambiance you're creating.<br />
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However, it's early in the day and now I'm questioning why no one has come up with champagne coffee yet....<br />
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<br />Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-22409620511035321932015-11-27T08:47:00.001-08:002015-11-27T08:48:41.970-08:00Kirsky Mitchell "Gaia" from the "Wonderland" SeriesI've showcased <a href="http://www.eclectitude.com/2012/01/art-photography-kristy-mitchell.html" target="_blank">Kirsty Mitchell's "Wonderland"</a> series before, it is finally finished after 74 amazing photos. I'm picking out some of my favorites to share...<br />
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<a href="https://kirstymitchellphotography.com/2013/11/18/wonderland-the-final-chapter-gaiathe-birth-of-an-end/" target="_blank">Gaia</a> is not only a standout, but Kirsty kept a diary of why she made the choices and how she set the shot up. The video below shows prepping the model and layering on the costume for the photo shoot.<br />
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<br />Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-82090915315174865652015-11-11T17:47:00.002-08:002015-11-11T17:47:42.337-08:00Neon Luminescence from The LenzBy Sean Lenz and Kristoffer Abildgaard<br />
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Waterfalls, glow sticks, long exposure photography. How could that NOT be cool? Sean Lenz and Kristoffer Abildgaard had created some really gorgeous photographs using just that technique!<br />
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I found the greens and blues more compelling visually, maybe because red and yellow are danger colors and those tend to set off unconscious alarms? The blues and greens seem more artistic and calming.<br />
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My favorite quote from creator <a href="http://www.papersunlightsculpture.com/index.htm" target="_blank">William Leslie's website</a>: "<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; text-align: center;">I strive to create</span><o:p style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; text-align: center;"> </o:p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; text-align: center;">beautiful forms that will invite people out of</span><o:p style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; text-align: center;"> </o:p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; text-align: center;">their mental busyness to see the timelessness in</span><o:p style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; text-align: center;"> </o:p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; text-align: center;">passing time. Human life, too, is a whirling dance of</span><o:p style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; text-align: center;"> </o:p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; text-align: center;">patterns within patterns".</span><br />
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Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-69188421876402414452015-05-23T09:43:00.000-07:002015-05-23T09:43:01.671-07:00The Creative Architectural Genius of Jeff SheltonI was cleaning out some files of pictures/articles I had saved back in the olden days when we read things (wait for it) on PAPER. Yes, kids, back in the day there was this thing called print and it was how we transmitted ideas and pictures.<br />
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I ran across an article I had saved on architect Jeff Shelton and his wonderful <a href="http://www.jeffsheltonarchitect.com/portfolio-items/cota-street-studio/#" target="_blank">Cota Street Studios</a> in Santa Barbara, thinking if I ever went back to a non-house living situation I'd maybe consider getting on the list for this place. It would kind-of be the next best thing to being able to build my own James Hubbellesque art studio.<br />
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I particularly like the ironwork and doors. Would you live here?<br />
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<br />Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-32444571733566187352015-05-08T14:25:00.000-07:002015-05-08T14:25:48.216-07:00Sessilanoid - a 40' Interactive ScuptureArtist <a href="http://artcontraptions.com/" target="_blank">James Peterson</a> had me at 40' interactive sculpture. Yeah, I'll get on that bus, no question. Oh, wait. It lights up, too? I'm really on board now. Inspired by barnacles? Love it.<br />
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The various "wheels" each depict and different water conservation message, timely for us Californians, no? I also love that it lights up, because I think everything should light up ;)<br />
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<a href="http://www.treadmessenger.com/aquatrope.html" target="_blank">Aquatrope by Tread Messenger.</a><br />
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Wow, two YES two posts in one month. See, I haven't entirely abandoned this blog!Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-56021416672252080642015-04-06T15:33:00.000-07:002018-01-01T12:09:59.585-08:00Art Lighting Fixtures by Stephen WhiteRumor has it that I love a groovy light fixture (a look at the blog archives suggests I might like them more than just a little...)<br />
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So, when these started floating by in my Pinterest feed, I was intrigued.<br />
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Aren't these lovely? Created by <a href="https://www.stephenwhitelightsculpture.com/" target="_blank">Stephen White</a> who started making his own lighting fixtures out of need for one in his own home.<br />
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<br />Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-12617685583248706582015-03-09T19:25:00.000-07:002015-03-09T19:27:14.247-07:00Kinetic Sculpture by David C. RoyToday is an all video post because if you're going to showcase things that move, you need video of the thing actually MOVING. (Ya think?) The artist on these is David C. Roy and there are more lovelies on <a href="http://www.woodthatworks.com/" target="_blank">his website</a>.<br />
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Bonus: excellent use of classical music tracks.<br />
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Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-45988345265951460672015-03-06T19:33:00.002-08:002015-03-06T19:34:08.519-08:00Gazebo by Creative CarpentryThis gazebo by <a href="http://creativecarpentryco.com/index.html" target="_blank">Creative Carpentry</a> is full of awesome, that all I'm sayin'. I, personally, would either put a hot tub in this baby or turn it into a drawing/creative daydreaming space.<br />
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What would you do?<br />
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<br />Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-41566240688676216782015-01-15T18:53:00.001-08:002015-01-15T18:53:24.072-08:00Solaria Off-Grid Earthship, Taos NMI've finally been nudged out of my overwhelm by this lovely piece of architecture in Taos, NM called <a href="http://www.solariaearthshiptaos.com/" target="_blank">Solaria</a>. While I love the house - and especially that mosaic column - the landscape around is a little bleak for me. I'd want trees. And lots of them.<br />
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The idea of being totally off the grid appeals to me in so many ways...right until the part about internet connectivity and speed. That's the deal killer. I suppose that if I didn't make my living needing high speed internet it might not matter, but for now it does. Sigh.<br />
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The video is a slide show of many of the pictures of the interior/exterior of the house, sadly it isn't a walk through talking about construction and livability. But we can't have everything I guess ;)<br />
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<br />Sandy Fischler-Laubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01558691936540796190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5490385507057731203.post-85516383999972760472014-10-15T08:41:00.000-07:002014-10-15T08:41:33.844-07:00The Flaming Lotus Girls Light My FireI believe I have just found <a href="http://flaminglotus.com/" target="_blank">my people</a>.<br />
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Large scale art installation? check.<br />
Fire? check.<br />
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Where do I sign up?<br />
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