I find these images from the series Disastro Ecologico by Alberto Seveso absolutely stunning. I love the dynamic colors and the fluid movement. The way the light shapes the smooth yet sometimes fibrous folds is ethereal and dreamy. I can’t stop looking at these beautiful photographs!
BTW, you can download the full series as desktop wallpapers. For free!
{via Design for Mankind via The Audacity of Color}
{Images: Disastro Ecologico by Alberto Seveso via Behance}
The time has come to announce that I am… moving to New York City…. on Thursday! For a few months I’ve been contemplating what I want for my life, mainly about goals and what I’d like to accomplish. I mentioned that a little bit at the beginning of the year. I knew that something needed to change. To be honest, I was bored. Things were fine but that was just it, fine. I needed more. There is no better time to course correct than the present! Since this year’s mantra is to “Be Fearless” I thought it was high time that I made a decision and I’m going with it. I had planned to move in the Spring but a wonderful opportunity has come up and so with a week’s notice, I’m moving… in just a few days. I think it’s probably better that way. “Rip the band-aid” mentality and all that. It’s a little scary and I will miss my family, friends, and dogs terribly (they belong to my mom so sadly can’t come with me) but mainly I’m very excited. I can’t wait to share my experiences with all of you. New York is such an amazing place and I’m looking forward to being able to call it “my city.” BTW, I will have some posts scheduled so don’t think I’ve forgotten about you. Anyway, I better get packing. Wish me luck!
xoxo,
Britt
{Image by Rodney Smith}
Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? I’m hoping to have a clear out and get things more organized. I meant to do it in January but alas, it didn’t get done. It won’t be super fun but I’ll be glad when it’s finished! Plus, it’s partly out of necessity. I have some exciting news to share next week so stay tuned… Enjoy the Friday Five and have a lovely weekend!
~ Living In: Sleepless in Seattle via Design*Sponge
~ Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake via smitten kitchen
~ Victorian Valentine Tea Party via Coco+Kelly
~ Messy Side Ponytail How-to via A Cup of Jo
~ Minimalist Interiors via automatism
{Image via ‘ Ma2wwya’s Flickr}
Motoi Yamamoto creates these incredible installations out of salt! Absolutely amazing! His work is inspired by the death of his sister from brain cancer. He has channeled his grief by creating complicated labyrinths, very narrow tunnels, deteriorating staircases, etc. Yamamoto uses salt because of it’s association with death customs in Japan. Salt, to him, has become symbolic of life and it’s perpetual circle. Another interesting fact is when the exhibition is over, Yamamoto takes the salt from the installation and returns it to the sea. The circle of life once again. Pretty cool, huh?!
{via Design Crush}
{Images via Motoi Yamamoto’s website}
Stylish Home brings us Style Maker, “a visual quiz to define and defend your style.” They claim it’s like a “design fortune cookie.” There are 20 available style results and 8 questions where you choose a picture that best describes your preferred architecture, table setting, relaxing beverage, flooring, etc. After picking your favorites, you learn a few things about your “suspected” style result and three famous people who might share your similar aesthetic. Sounds fun, right?!
My result is:
“Park Avenue Cocktail”: Graceful living in a well appointed home. A kitchen that reflects your passion… large, sweeping – authentic. Hibiscus and an Ocean Breeze while you sleep. Like the painter’s brush, your composition is done in living color. Modern subtleties extend to your table. Relax in a contemplative way. Pre-war, upper east side attitude. A den of discussion for artists and intellectuals…
Other “Park Avenue Cocktail” suspects:
~ Marlene Dietrich
~ Audrey Hepburn
~ Frank Sinatra
Take the quiz here. What are your results? I’d love to hear!
{via How About Orange}
{Image via Homes & Interiors Scotland}
Last week I saw The Way Back. Directed by Peter Weir, it is an inspiring tale of perseverance and comradery during WWII. The story follows some refugees who’ve escaped from a Siberian Gulag camp that walk over 4,000 miles to freedom in India. The refugees encounter incredible hardships but they work together and overcome them. The story is told through the viewpoint of a Polish POW played by Jim Sturgess. He was truly captivating. All of the performances were great but I particularly enjoyed those by Colin Farrell, Ed Harris, and Saoirse Ronan.
Here’s a trailer.
Happy Friday! Hopefully everyone has had a good week. What are your plans for the weekend? Are any of you watching the Super Bowl? I’m not a sports fan but a few of my friends entered a commercial contest for Doritos. Their ad, The Best Part, made the top five! After a month of voting, the three commercials with the highest votes will air during the Super Bowl! The winners find out during the game. Pretty exciting! So it looks like I might have to watch it. For moral support… Anyway, here are the Friday Five! Have a great weekend!
~ Images of Moonlight Sonata (using ripples of milk!) by Sara Naim via Design Milk
~ “Jaw-Dropping” home renovation via desire to inspire
~ Aichinger House by Hertl Architekten via yellowtrace
~ Illustrations by Tarik Mikou via ilikenicethings
~ Chipotle Chilaquiles via Matt Bites
{Image: Game Board by William Wegman via 20×200}
Another brand-new online magazine, High Gloss, premiered yesterday! I love all these new sources for inspiration and all I can say is keep ‘em coming! One article that I really enjoyed was interior designer Tia Zoldan’s home in Hancock Park, Los Angeles. She has a casual, sophisticated style that incorporates influences from all over the world with pieces from different time periods. I love all the fantastic textures she uses. It gives the home warmth and personality which can sometimes be tricky with a mostly neutral color palette.
{Images by Grey Crawford via High Gloss Magazine}
Welcome to The Aubergine Notebook! My name is Brittany Ambridge. The Aubergine Notebook is where I share some of my photography, my love for interior design, cinema, art, and a few other things! I hope you enjoy your stay!
If you would like to contact me, email me: hello@theauberginenotebook.com.
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