From Palm Springs to Paris, savvy home-owners are channelling mid-century retro in their own way. Vintage enthusiasts offer their tops tips. The mid-century modern aesthetic certainly has staying power. It became a “thing” in the late-1990s, championed in the pages of that instant style bible, Wallpaper magazine. And nearly three decades on, it’s still with us. But sourcing a piece of British-made G Plan furniture or a classic Eames chair has got harder and harder, […]
Author: Blue Door Magazine
TIME AND SPACE
Peter Blake Gallery presents a solo exhibition of recent works by multidisciplinary artist, Lita Albuquerque. Lita Albuquerque is an internatonally renowned artist and writer. Born in Santa Monica and raised in Tunisia and Paris, she first gained national attention for her ephermeral pigment installations created for desert sites. Highlighted in the exhibition at Peter Blake Gallery this summer are Albuquerque’s Auric Field paintings, which investigate space, color, and materiality. Executed on layers of black and […]
KITCHEN GLAM!
Designers are cranking up the luxe to create a new generation of bling-beckoning, high-sparkle hubs to culinary chic By Alexandria Abramian Combine Contemporary & Classic “We painted the cabinetry two colors: white (always timeless) and a dark grey/blue. We then added dental crown mouldings to the cabinetry for that classic touch. The brass cabinet hardware and plumbing fixtures have contemporary lines and the reeded glass in the cabinets brings a modern feeling to the room. […]
PRIVATE PARADISE
On the market from VALIA Properties: Luxury living in the secluded coastal haven of Irvine Cove By Jenn Woolson Irvine Cove is a coastal paradise at the northernmost end of Laguna Beach. This exclusive neighborhood features a mere 110 homes in a private cove next to Crystal Cove State Park, offering unparalleled luxury and tranquility. Providing a secluded haven, a private beach is accessible for Irvine Cove residents. The properties in Irvine Cove are remarkable, […]