sharing the shirt dress.... a timeless classic

dkny fall 2013

Japanese Wabi Sabi

Japanese Wabi Sabi: Living in Perfect Imperfection

Our lovely friends at Coco Republic sent us this little cultural gem this morning - Wabi Sabi is a Japanese aesthetic that can be quite a challenge to define.  When applied to the field of interior design, I like to think of Wabi Sabi as the most serene of all styles.  It is a simple, modest and honest way of creating an interior space to celebrate the beautiful imperfections of our natural world.  

The natural materials used in a Wabi Sabi scheme are typically timber, stone, clay / porcelain and natural fibres.  Hand made pieces respect and honour the material from which it came, retaining the inherent finish and characteristics.  I love that this practice has the added bonus of keeping artisans and their skills alive.  Endless neutral shades from the natural colour palette emerge from these materials creating a unique and versatile scheme.  

Ideally, a Wabi Sabi lifestyle promotes a tidy, clean and simple space free from clutter (to which I am sure many of us aspire!).  All of these attributes come together to form what I believe is a space of true integrity.

As we are all becoming more aware of our impact on the environment and the effects of over-consumerism, Wabi Sabi is an ideal way to encourage appreciation of how to work with what we have and to make environmentally conscious decisions when purchasing new furnishings.

Grey Matters - Nobby Seymour

Nobby is a favourite family friend of Stamp Interiors, and his latest exhibition has got everyone in a tizz. 'Grey Matters' (represented by Woodbine Art) comprise twelve translucent works in wax and tracing paper assembled over a period of two and a half years.


Many artists contemplate how ideas form in our consciousness, where do they come from?

In Nobby's own words - 'From my own experience, memories of the dramatic awakening of my sensibility in childhood dominated my later development - for better or for worse. My creative essence commenced at the age of seven: I was taken to the theatre and it was the magic moments after the curtain rose that I became aware of conscious being and another world beyond.
Many, many years later, in this world beyond, I am mindful of Vladimir Tatlin’s maxim ‘the form is inherent in the material’ and my very own open circuit mantra; “CONCEPT indicates MEDIUM which determines PROCESS which generates FORM which refines CONCEPT” etc. Meditating on the maxim, the mantra and the formative memory, the image of each work would appear - though sometimes only after weeks of trawling after red herrings.'

The works are theatrical. Intense thought and labour behind the surface bring an apparently simple production to your attention. They are a formal drama on which the surface plays the starring role.

'Grey Matters' runs from March 17th at Woodbine Art in Malmsbury

About Nobby:

 Born Naracoorte, South Australia in 1944, he studied Architecture at Melbourne University.

From 1984 to 1996 he painted murals, receiving public and private commissions in Australia and private commissions from Hong Kong, Malaysia and the United States of America.

He held his first Solo exhibition in Melbourne in 1998. He currently resides in Prahran, Melbourne.

flamingo glasses.... does it get any better??

Just found these and had to share. incredible! hand blown wine or cocktail glasses

get in touch if you want them!

info@stampinteriors.com.au

Belle pushes the boat out for 2012

Print Magazines are a tough business with all the online material available. But a big well done too Belle who's readership jumped almost 22% last year according to the latest Roy Morgan readership results for the 12 months ending December 2012. It was far and away the best performer in the homes category, with a readership of 134,000 (we subscribe - do you?!). Big congratulations to Neale Whitaker, Tanya Buchanan, Steve Cordony and the team.

Other magazines with increased readership included:

• Home Beautiful: 19.9%
• Real Living: 13.6%
• Country Style: 12.5%
• House & Garden: 5.8%
• Luxury Home Design: 5.1%

Magazines which lost readership included Vogue Living (down 6.2%) and Better Homes & Gardens (slightly down on last year at -0.8%).

Inside Out remained the same.

old skool uber cool

 2013

NYFW Fall 2013: The Row

We are loving seeing a bit of old skool sneak back into our lives (for some like me it never left!) The Olsen twins used this Upper East Side townhouse to show their label The Row, oozing sophistication and a bit of timeless elegance this stunning setting was designed and produced byBureau Betak who are the team in the know to call.

Instagram photos via @bureaubatek, @fabsugar, @grazia_live, @lisamariefernandez and @yalebreslin

clever public art - portugal

What a simple, genius, effective & GORGEOUS piece of Public Art in Agueda, Portugal! Thanks toJuxtapoz Magazine's for sharing it!

small space big style!

I am just in love with all of this. Too good. Cleverly found by Soph,  I had to share it with everyone. Just shows you don't have to have a big space to make a big impact....

found on tumbler - open house

art deco in vogue

I have always loved the masculinity of Art Deco - dark lacquers, gilt a chunk of turquoise and bob hair cuts! while having a play on pinterest I came across these images showing a more feminine side - care of vogue. divine!

we had to put in some skiing!