Mahony & May Studio in September issue of Dwell

So excited to have this project in the September issue of 

Dwell Magazine

Here is the spread:

On newsstands now! 

Mahony May Studio

The back yard studio is complete, 

and here are some snapshots from the Dwell photoshoot last month.  

Look for it in the September issue!

succulents

succulent shopping out on Hwy 92.

This space is beautiful, and they have a nice selection.

The corrugated plastic walls give a nice diffuse, even light to the whole space.

highway 92 succulents

yellow porcelain lampholder

in case you can't tell,

this is for you Mel!

$60 from commune

DIY concrete lamp

this is on my "someday" to-do list.

read the whole post on Remodelista

interior portraits

Lois Dodd "Loft Interior" 1968

Kathleen Melian, "Remains of Desire" 2012

Karen Kilimnik "The Head Witch's House, Reception Room", 2005

Maira Kalman "The Glass House" 2005

more at painting box 

nice pendants @ gretel home

cloth cords and perfectly sized for a kitchen island.

drop two

bibendum

open truss ceiling

great ceiling, well-done lighting.

exposed truss, painted out.

rustic floor with crisp drywall.

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Lewerentz flower shop at Malmo

my friend John told me about this 

beauty of a building, the flower shop at the malmo cemetery.

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jagodesque:

photo from here (with interesting text)

[ibid]

update: just found a nice post on Lewerentz here

Santa Monica project featured on Houzz

I just had the Santa Monica project featured on houzz.

Houzz Tour: A Home Inspired by Art and Life in Los Angeles

Browse Furniture on Houzz- For Example:

Bar Carts · Chairs · Coffee Tables · Day Beds And Chaises · Dining Chair Cushions · Love Seats · Ottomans And Cubes · Sectional Sofas ·

Check it out!

houzz feature

cork lamps

warm glow

float lamp

from benjamin hubert

toward quantifying the benefits of light and air

who is jessica green, you ask? check her out.

(for Adrienne)

hozuki garden lantern

This is a nice designy little LED camping lantern.  It is rechargeable, and has a mode that mimics a candle, responding to noise and movement.

california landscape

California has such beautiful, velvety hills

and warm light.

This is near Paso Robles.

how to wash dishes

just look out at the scenery

with your wall of windows over the sink

that's how it's done.

by

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petra blaisse curtain space

petra blaisse is brilliant.

her use of curtains to define space and modulate light is simply great.

hairy!

with gills!

and a neon stripe:

with holes

tactile, colorful, and spatial: 

phenomenal.