Tag Archives: mid-century modern

DAVID DOWNTON // Fashion Illustration

May 15th, 2012

Talent Supreme Last week in my “The E List” post, I included an Oscar de la Renta perfume ad created by renown fashion illustrator David Downton. Not only does the talented Mr. Downton have a gorgeous website that you must visit, … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 15th, 2012 12 Comments »

Categories: art & artists, books, Chanel, couture, fashion, glossies, mid-century modern, TV & movies

Posted in art & artists, books, Chanel, couture, fashion, glossies, mid-century modern, TV & movies | Tagged art & artists, books, Chanel, couture, David Downton, fashion, glossies, illustration, L'Officiel, London, Mad Men, mid-century modern, Paris, The V&A, TV & movies, Vogue UK | 12 Comments

INSPIRATION BOARD // Retro Citrus Bridal Shower

May 7th, 2012

If you’ve been following along for a while, you know I kinda get into throwing a shower (see vintage chic shower and orange/gray shower, par exemple). This time I get to help with a bridal shower for my sister-in-law, and since … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 7th, 2012 26 Comments »

Categories: cocktails & wine, coral & orange, D.I.Y., entertaining, fashion, graphics & pattern, mid-century modern, outdoor, patio & lanai, Trina Turk, vintage, wedding

Posted in cocktails & wine, coral & orange, D.I.Y., entertaining, fashion, graphics & pattern, mid-century modern, outdoor, patio & lanai, Trina Turk, vintage, wedding | Tagged bridal shower, cocktails & wine, coral & orange, D.I.Y., entertaining, fashion, graphics & pattern, inspiration, mid-century modern, outdoor, patio & lanai, retro, Trina Turk, vintage, wedding | 26 Comments

The Designer “Rat Pack”

May 2nd, 2012

Playboy 1961 L to R: George Nelson, Edward Wormley, Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Charles Eames and Jens Risom Love this photo of the mid-century modern masters, with their masterpieces. We’ve covered Saarinen and Platner in our series “Design Under the Influence” … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 2nd, 2012 20 Comments »

Categories: architecture, living rooms, Mad Men, mid-century modern

Posted in architecture, living rooms, Mad Men, mid-century modern | Tagged architecture, Bertoia, Design Under the Influence, La Dolce Vita, living rooms, Lonny, Mad Men, Martine Chaisson, mid-century modern, Planter, Saarinen | 20 Comments

More From…THE GLITTER GUIDE

March 28th, 2012

Really I’ve been meaning to get these up since my feature on the Glitter Guide last month! The time has flown by and I am embarrassed that these are OLD NEWS by now. But it doesn’t feel right tossing them … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 28th, 2012 35 Comments »

Categories: bedrooms, décor, dining rooms, Jonathan Adler, Kelly Wearstler, kids & baby, living rooms, mid-century modern, that girl's pad, workspaces & offices

Posted in bedrooms, décor, dining rooms, Jonathan Adler, Kelly Wearstler, kids & baby, living rooms, mid-century modern, that girl's pad, workspaces & offices | Tagged bedrooms, decor, dining rooms, Glitter Guide, Jonathan Adler, Kelly Wearstler, kids & baby, living rooms, mid-century modern, that girl’s pad, workspaces & offices | 35 Comments

MAD MEN // Yes, Please.

March 21st, 2012

Are you ready? After a nearly 2 year break, Mad Men returns with a 2-hour episode this Sunday on AMC. And I for one could not be more excited. It didn’t help matters that my post for today’s “Design Under the … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 21st, 2012 29 Comments »

Categories: glossies, mid-century modern, TV & movies, vintage

Posted in glossies, mid-century modern, TV & movies, vintage | Tagged glossies, Jon Hamm, Mad Men, mid-century modern, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, TV & movies, vintage | 29 Comments

BRAND LOVE // Society Social (plus sneak peek!)

February 22nd, 2012

“Live Sparkly” Society Social: impeccably styled, instantly recognizable Happy Wednesday! I’ve got another “Design Under the Influence” up on La Dolce Vita, and this time around, I decided to have some fun with the whole bar cart trend! Won’t you join me … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on February 22nd, 2012 29 Comments »

Categories: bling, blogger love, branding, cocktails & wine, décor, dining rooms, entertaining, guest posts, living rooms, Mad Men, mid-century modern, outdoor, patio & lanai, talented women, trends

Posted in bling, blogger love, branding, cocktails & wine, décor, dining rooms, entertaining, guest posts, living rooms, Mad Men, mid-century modern, outdoor, patio & lanai, talented women, trends | Tagged bar carts, bling, blogger love, branding, cocktails & wine, decor, Design Under the Influence, dining rooms, entertaining, guest posts, La Dolce Vita, living rooms, Mad Men, mid-century modern, outdoor, patio & lanai, Roxy, Society Social, talented women, trends | 29 Comments

SPANISH STYLE: Old World/New World

January 3rd, 2012

¡Viva España! Who else is ready to make 2012 your most stylish year yet? Let’s kick it off with these stunning interiors via my latest obsession, Nuevo Estilo. Those Spaniards sure know how to mix contemporary, mid-century modern, and traditional … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on January 3rd, 2012 34 Comments »

Categories: bathrooms, bedrooms, décor, dining rooms, Europe, living rooms, mid-century modern

Posted in bathrooms, bedrooms, décor, dining rooms, Europe, living rooms, mid-century modern | Tagged art, bathrooms, bedrooms, decor, dining rooms, eclectic, Europe, french, living rooms, Louis XV, mid-century modern, Neoclassical, Nuevo Estilo, Spain, traditional | 34 Comments

Meeting Julius Shulman

November 30th, 2011

Legendary, legend-making…. [ Julius Shulman revisiting the Kaufmann House in Palm Springs ] For my fourth “Design Under the Influence” post on La Dolce Vita today, I talk about how Derek Lam was inspired by Neutra’s Kaufmann House in Palm … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on November 30th, 2011 18 Comments »

Categories: architecture, books, L.A., mid-century modern, Palm Springs, photography

Posted in architecture, books, L.A., mid-century modern, Palm Springs, photography | Tagged architecture, books, Getty, John Lautner, Julius Shulman, Kauffman House, L.A., mid-century modern, Palm Springs, photography, Pierre Koenig, Richard Neutra, Taschen | 18 Comments

PLAYLIST: Christmas Music Galore!

November 28th, 2011

Let it (officially) begin! Welcome back! I for one am relieved that Thanksgiving has finally passed, so that now I don’t have to be embarrassed about listening to Christmas music…which I started 2 weeks ago when I bought the new … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on November 28th, 2011 29 Comments »

Categories: 1970's, holiday, Mad Men, mid-century modern, music & musicians, shopping, TV & movies

Posted in 1970's, holiday, Mad Men, mid-century modern, music & musicians, shopping, TV & movies | Tagged 1970?s, Bing Crosby, Carpenters, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Glee, holiday, James Taylor, Mad Men, Michael Buble, mid-century modern, music & musicians, Nat King Cole, Pink Martini, Rat Pack, She & Him, shopping, TV & movies, Yo-Yo Ma, Zooey Deschanel | 29 Comments

TRINA TURK at Home

November 21st, 2011

A Mid-Century Modern Dream I love seeing photos of fashion designers’ homes; it’s fascinating to see how their professional styles translate to their personal spaces. Take Trina Turk and hubbie’s L.A. home for example: a California girl at heart, Trina … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on November 21st, 2011 22 Comments »