"SMW on OKL . . . "

Greetings,

First, get out a pen.  And find your calendar.  Open it up to next week - in fact, next Tuesday, the 31st, in particular - and make a note.

One Kings Lane.  Tastemaker Tag Sale.  Featuring Scot Meacham Wood.  (That's me, by the way!)  At 6pm here in California.  Or 9pm on the East coast.  You fine folks in the middle will have to do your own math.   And the best part - you don't even have to leave the house!  You can shop for everything online! 

The sale features items curated from my own collections . . . framed artwork . . . antique tartanware boxes . . . a parade of decorative pillows . . . vintage china . . . selected furniture . . . and much, much more.  Many items are one of a kind - so be sure to shop early. 

Mark your schedules - next Tuesday evening - May 31st - at 6pm PT. And you can shop from home in your pj's - it's almost like having me over for a mid-week slumber party.

 Until then,
Scot

A Rendezvous With Anja...I wish!

You may have seen this picture hanging in our office.

It's done by one of our favorite new artists - well, a new discovery for us

Anja Van Herle

Her portfolio is amazing and we really want to buy every single piece of hers that we see.

How lucky are we that we are going to one of her shows on Sunday?

Please come, and now peruse:

According to her website, Anja "combines a European sense of high

fashion in her artwork with an American sense of wonder"

Look at how cute she is, in a pic from her Facebook page:

Join us at the Venetian, this Sunday at Jack Gallery. The paintings are so much more alluring in person.

All photos from Anja's website: http://www.anjav.com/

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"Size Matters . . . "

Greetings All,

Just sitting here in the office - and mentally placing artwork for several projects - making notes, drawing sketches, filling in some holes . . . but, loving the fact that we're working with several major pieces in each different project. Major - not only in style - but also in size!

I love the drama of a massive piece of artwork anchoring any space. It's the perfect way to add impact to any room. Whether a giant work of modern photography, or vintage french advertisement, or a fine oil painting. Maybe it's just a great poster - but oversized - and beautifully framed. And I truly believe - the smaller the room, the more drama you can create with one giant work of art.

Michael Smith, who can almost do no wrong, reinforces the warm colour story, and highlights the massive room with this beautiful painting.

Jamie Drake goes contemporary and graphic in his own home.

He told the story that he had practically finished the room - and THEN found the artwork - which fits SO perfectly, it seemed as if it were the inspiration for the entire space.

Eric Cohler.

Love.

The work of Jamie Drake again. I adore the exuberance of his fearless style! And I love the play of pattern between the linear motifs on the table covering - and the great almost formless curvature of the modern artwork.

One of my favourite sayings - "Go big, or go home."

or maybe "Go big, and stay home and admire your boldness!"

And a sexy mix of colours and styles from Eric Cohler. And I'm loving his modern take on a traditional canopy bed as well. Including the graphic half-tester drapery.

Back to work here - I have a bedroom wall that I think I need to re-image now . . .

Hmmmmmmmm,

tartanscot

I'd like to give a chout out...

image courtesy of Velvet and Linen

Just a couple of quick notes tonight, we'll be posting more this week on our recent trip to the Sub-Zero and Wolf factories. Sounds like a yawn? You'll be surprised, so tune in later this week.

Our new favorite blog that you must check out: Velvet and Linen. The photos are sumptuous and the designs are well-executed, luxurious and timeless. You'll love it!

While in Madison, we were in a building with some incredible artwork. Like I said, we'll be sharing more about this place later in the week but I want to post this piece because I thought it was SO amazing.

This painting is called "Bus Stop" and you MUST go to the artist's website to see it in full scale - this picture is way too small and too pixelated to be appreciated. His name is Paul Giovanopoulos and he has some wonderful pieces. According to the handout we were given regarding this canvas, "Bus Stop" is an acrylic on canvas painting of artists, people painted in the style of famous artists or geographical influences in art history. How many artists can you identify? This piece was chosen by Jamie Drake, a super fabulous and super famous interior designer. You can see his work here. Enjoy!