Author Archives: The Bohmerian
Design Library : Wabi Inpirations
Wabi Inspiration : Written by Axel Vervoordt and Tatsuro Miki, Text by Michael Paul, Photographed by Laziz Hamani. Published by Flammarion through Rizzoli. ___ Based on the Japanese aesthetic traditions of Wabi-Sabi, the book features the designs of collector, dealer, … Continue reading
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Events : Moonlight, Mai Tais and Magic
For all those who have not yet read or heard about The Wassaic Project, in brief, it is a working artist retreat that is set in an old mill in upstate, Wassaic NY. More info here. ___ Here is some … Continue reading
Thoughts & Sketches : Posture of A Warrior
With the ongoing news of revolution and violence, it saddens me to think that, as we struggle toward a greater movement of ultimate freedom, one that sadly, many will die for, still some dare and claim it as only theirs … Continue reading
Weekly Mix Up : Chic Bohemian Pharaohs
“NOTICE” – In response to the suggestion of some readers, the Weekly Mix Up will from now on include, as before, 5 items that work together and that are suggestive of the Bohmerian style, yet will now also be affordable … Continue reading
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Inspiration : Bird Lady Anneliese Seubert
Bird Lady Annelise Seubert for German Vogue 2000, photographed by American photographer Lillian Bassman. Available at Staley Wise Gallery. ___ What a marvelous photo, full of movement, texture and modest sensuality. There is hardly, if any, a photo by Lillian … Continue reading
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Rare & Beautiful : Zsolnay Vase
An art-nouveau, openwork organic vase circa. 1900 by Hungarian manufacturer Zsolnay. ___ I am intrigued by the futuristic and alien like features of this vase . Like any good art-nouveau design, surely her design was inspired by earths flowers and … Continue reading
Bohemian Finds : The “Gladis Lounge Chair”
The Gladis lunge chair, designed by Israeli lighting and furniture designer Ayala Serfaty of Aqua Creations. ___ For the past few years I have been following this amazing Israeli based designer as her designs have so fantastically evolved into more … Continue reading
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Inspiration : The Lady “Tutti Frutti”
Estonian model Tiiu Kuik photographed by Swedish fashion photographer Camilla Åkrans for The New York Times Style Magazine. ___ Besides the exquisite fashion and obviously beautiful model, I love how successfully the photographer contrasts these quite colorful, couture outfits with … Continue reading
Ingenuity : “The Gypsy Junker”
Micro-shelters, built by Derek Diedricksen at his home in Stoughton, Mass. Original NY Times article by Joyce Wadler. ___ Every summer, as a teen, my parents would send me off to an all boys camp where unlike the rest of … Continue reading
Mix Up : Vintage Uzbekistan
This weeks “Weekly Mix Up” includes… 1. Uzbek Pillows – $38 for set of two, from etsy.com 2. Etch Pendant by. Tom Dixon – $375 from DWR 3. Vintage Shell Chair by. Hans Wagner – $12,000 from WYETH 4. “Recycled … Continue reading
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Rare & Beautiful : Armchair by Hans Vollmer
This rare and beautiful, ca. 1901, modern armchair is by Austrian furniture designer Hans Vollmer, pupil of Joseph Hoffman. Available March 3d 2011, via auction at Philips de Pury & Company. Please credit responsibly! Image: Philips de Pury & Company … Continue reading
Trends : Stylish New Yorkers
From a recent article by Emily Finkbinder, “50 Most Stylish New Yorkers” for StyleCaster.com, here are some of my favorite outfits and personalities photographed by Stefani Pappas. ( images and credits: via. stylecaster )
Moments : Presidents Day
With great pride I wish you all a great Presidents Day. To those who don’t already know, Presidents Day is celebrated on the birthday of George Washington. In many ways I wish to think that he was of the first … Continue reading
Inspiration : “Lotus Flower”
How we think, how we sleep, how we eat, how we live, how we die, how we love, how we cry, how we feel; there is hardly a moment in any given day that we may dismiss as inspiration for … Continue reading
Bohemian Finds : Table Lamp
Sometimes temptation can overpower the desire to withhold; and so if I forgo all future payments of my never ending school loans, please remember that against all of my better judgment has my heart already fallen for this wonderfully symmetrical, … Continue reading
Bohemian Finds : The “Verona”
Inspired by the graffiti covered walls in the home of Juliet (of Romeo & Juliet) in Verona Italy, designer Love Anna James very bohemianally re-purposes these vintage pieces of furniture by skilfully applying her digital images to them. Unlike the … Continue reading
Sketches : The “Little Purple Hip E”
While spending my morning looking through old sketches I found this one of a cafe I had originally designed, inspired by Hendrix, Hippies and Hip Hop and which at the time thought myself so clever to have named it the … Continue reading
On Display : Norman Rockwell – “Behind The Camera”
“Tattoist illustration (c) SEPS.” Norman Rockwell and his work have always been of some distant inspiration to me. In my past short lived career as a professional photographer I can still vividly remember wanting to do a collection of photos … Continue reading
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Ingenuity : The Plywood Chateau
I first found these wonderful mobile interiors while reading an article about the artist, James Westwater and his quite cleverly designed Beacon, NY home in Ready Made Magazine. At first I though that he and his wife building their home … Continue reading
Thoughts : A Cause for Celebration
Having always been a huge fan of Margaret Russell, I will be the first to admit that after hearing she was leaving Elle Decor for Architectural Digest I was of the many who must of been very sad. But finally, … Continue reading
Inspiration : Dazzle Camouflage
While searching for some modern camouflage inspiration I came across this fantastic photo by Brooklyn and Chicago based photographer Carrie Schneider.
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Profiles – Furniture Designer Charles Rohlfs
Designer Name: Charles Rohlfs (1853–1936) Claim to Fame: American born furniture designer known for his rare and uniquely hand carved, Arts & Crafts style like furniture. Why Bohmerian? Charles was born in Brooklyn, the son of a carpenter and even … Continue reading