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Geisha: Woman of Art
Geisha are the class of Oriental performance artists trained in the traditional Japanese performing arts styles of dance, music and singing, as well as proficient conversationalists and event hosts. Their distinct appearance is characterized by the long, trailing kimono, traditional hairstyles and oshiroi make-up. Geisha entertain at parties known as ozashiki, often for a class [...]
Figure Sculpture In Supporting Roles
We often think of sculpture as most appropriate for a gallery, salon, or garden and as objects of central or independent focus. In indoor spaces with furnishings, sculpture functions differently, losing centrality but gaining a harmony, integration and coordination that would otherwise insult a gallery piece's assumed independence. In this sense, sculpture can enhance an [...]
The Texture In Landscape Motif
While modern technology has improved furniture production through automation, Asian furniture continues to preserve traditional hand crafting. Oriental hand painted furniture is made of high quality woods joined together using modern machinery, and hand crafted for other, more intricate details, such as recurring patterns and grooves. The traditional steps the artist will use when crafting their piece is what makes Asian [...]
Satsuma Pottery Today
The Satsuma porcelain most know today is the distinctive Japanese style of the Meiji period (1868 to 1912). During this period, production focused on utilitarian concerns like storage or cooking, but among the elite classes more ornate ritualistic pieces of extraordinarily high value took hold. These porcelains have a warm cream, ivory to beige background with a [...]
Enhance Your Walls
A wall is a blank canvas for your personality and charm! Asian carved wood is a subtle, often overlooked method of adding pattern and texture to a space. In contrast to the modern and mechanic, however, geometric wood carving adds the essence of pattern and repetition while inherently underscoring warmth and the organic. The very detailed, finest [...]
Tips For Bathroom Design
Functionality: If your bathroom is a smaller space, do not worry - focus on making it functional! Turn an antique Asian chest with drawers into a vanity. Like this you can add beauty and storage space to your small bathroom. Consider a vessel sink that frees up the surrounding counter space for all your bathroom accessories. [...]
Stairways Not Just In Passing
Transform this space that transitions you through space! A home's staircase will inevitably complement its overall architectural lines. But when decorating, use this unique space to create more than functional passage. Below we look at the open, the diagonal, the curvilinear, and a combination of all in reverse order. Look to the lines given to select accents. [...]
Colorful Or Neutral Patio?
Spring is finally here and a patio or a backyard is always a frequently visited space. For a peaceful coffee and time with nature or while dining al fresco, here are some patio design ideas that can help you create your own outdoor oasis. If you like vibrant colors get inspired form this colorful patio finished [...]
Antiques, Art and Color in Tampa
For Charlsie Shine, the owner, it was love at first sight when she saw the house. “I fell in love with the open floor plan and quality of the detail work, coupled with the beautiful back outdoors area,” says Shine, who now shares the home with her partner. She channeled her passion for antiques, art and [...]
Spring Cleaning: Ready, Set, Organize
Spring has arrived! Are you ready for the bi-annual ritual of seasonal organizing? Get your best clothes on hand and accessible in a storage solution with timeless style. Get inspired for the task ahead and add to your room some of these versatile storage solutions. Find a style that fits best for your room design. Lanza [...]
