Showing posts with label interiors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label interiors. Show all posts

the word... solitude



Over the long weekend last week, I decided to catch up on the show The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet. Have you seen it? My good friend Jane recommended it and I finally sat down and watched it – all five episodes in one setting (she knows me well!) Hard to say which are my favorites, but at this point of my life, the Conversations with Diane von Furstenberg and Glenda Bailey really ring true to me.

"The most important relationship is the relationship you have with yourself." – Diane von Furstenberg

She also talked about how crucial it is to have solitude. I couldn't help but remember my birthday post this year. I wrote about spending time with myself, and how content I felt. Solitude. That is my word.

So when I was setting out to edit my regular Friday's pw.travelogue post, an idea came to mind. The second I saw this photograph, it spoke solitude to me – I could spend all day there, sitting on the bench, reading, thinking, writing. Instead of a full-on pw.travelogue today, I thought of posting this instead. It's what's on my mind, and it's something that I would like to continue to do more of. A single image, a single word.

What is your word? Tell me what it is and what it means to you. You may just see your word featured on the next post! Happy weekend everyone. x

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

check in for luxury » the standard, east village



Making this series official — check in for luxury (although I think it really started with my stay at The Upper House in Hong Kong last year!)

I used to live in the East Village many years ago, and during my last trip to New York City, I revisited my old stomping ground and checked into The Standard, East Villageicon. The view alone is worth the stay. And if you could get a corner unit, even better. I had also been meaning to check out Chef David Chang's Momofuku restaurants in the East Village, so the location was perfect. His Ssäm Bar was quite good, full of big culinary flavors.

stay

The Standard, East Village
icon25 Cooper Square
New York, New York
USA

must-do
Wake up in time for sunrise (top photo), if even for just one morning.

tip
If you are looking for a curated list of boutique hotels that showcase good designs and attention to detail, give Tablet Hotelsicon a go. Perks: can't go wrong with being a Tablet Plus member neither (I am one!), special amenities and upgrades at check in. Nothing beats enjoying a complimentary bottle of wine while you unpack — thank you The Standard!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

calling all art collectors!


PEGGY WONG | MONT SAINT-MICHEL, FRANCE

DITTE ISAGER | UNTITLED

SANG AN | 2/3

DAVID PRINCE | BED, PARIS

ERIC PIASECKI | UNTITLED

For the past two years I've been posting my good friend and amazing photographer, Sang An's annual AIDS/LifeCycle Art Auction. On June 5 to 11, Sang and his husband Bob will be riding 545 miles in 7 days from SF to LA. 100% of the proceeds goes to San Francisco AIDS Foundation and also Los Angeles Gay + Lesbian Center.

As you can see, there are some gorgeous AND signed prints donated by renowned photographers. This year, I'm honored to be donating one of mine (top image)! It's one of my favorites taken on my European holiday last year.

Please kindly click on over and check out the auction and support them for this important cause. Bidding starts today, April 13 at 5pm PST / 8pm EST! A sincere thank you from me and team b+ang! xo

new work » architectural digest, jan 2012

remember the hotel lautner story that i shot for vogue living australia? it just so happened architectural digest also picked up a few shots from my shoot! i've got to say, the twilight hour at the desert is seriously magical...

MAGAZINE COVER AND STORY, SCANS / COVER SHOT BY WILLIAM WALDRON

pw.travelogue » ch. 27 the upper house, hong kong



[chapter 27 / the upper house, hong kong] high above the hustle and bustle of the city - my room, aptly named the "upper suite", is seriously a little slice of heaven. what a view to wake up to in the morning... and how about the key holder that says "your home"? love, love, love. besides the many obvious reasons why the upper house is on top of my must-stay list, i have to point out they have the most courteous staff, ever. that, to me, speaks volumes. thank you the upper house AND tablet hotelsicon for making my stay such a memorable experience, will definitely be checking back in!

TYPE LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

new work » vogue living australia, jan/feb 2012

hot off the press! been waiting for months to share this with you - yours truly is featured in the new jan/feb 2012 issue of vogue living australia! remember this post a few months back? well, this was why i was out in desert hot springs! to quote myself (ha!) in the contributors section: "for someone who loves architecture as much as i do, hotel lautner is really a dream place to shoot." seemed like everywhere i turned there was a shot. clean lines, angles, shadows... vla is one of my favorite magazines out there and it's truly an honor to be part of this issue. what a way to kick off the new year, no? happy 2012 everyone!

MAGAZINE ART PROVIDED BY VOGUE LIVING AUSTRALIA / COVER SHOT BY ANSON SMART

for FLOR » labor of love in todos santos...



... the first time i saw images of this amazing* house was on my little phone, at a bar, under dim lights. really, my friend laure joliet showed them to me on her blog and i literally gasped out loud. if there was ever a picture documenting my expression, it would have been priceless... [more]

MY POST ON FLOR'S BLOG: MUSINGS / TYPE LAYOUT BY PEGGY WONG / PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURE JOLIET

stripped ease...



... wonder if i would ever have concrete floors. or a wall of open shelving. just love the look of it so so much...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEAN KAUFMAN / VIA DWELL

scandinavian love...



... could never get tired of looking at images from tine k home... they just get better and better each season. click here for my favorites from the past.

PHOTOGRAPHY MIKKEL ADSBØL / IMAGES FROM TINE K HOME SPRING/SUMMER 2011 CATALOG

for FLOR » let's talk paint!



... how do you tackle paint colors for a room? do you tape a few swatches on the wall or do you actually paint patches of colors next to each other, let them dry, and then decide?... [more]

MY POST ON FLOR'S BLOG: MUSINGS / IMAGE FROM FARROW & BALL

rustic simplicity...



... amazed at how much i'm loving all this wood. such serenity...

SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATHALIE KRAG / ELLE DECOR ITALIA JUNE 2005

black + white + french...



... eyeing this french 50s-style sideboard. and those vintage french watering cans!

SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DEBORAH JAFFE / UK ELLE DECORATION MAY 2000

travelogue » hotel lautner



desert hot springs, chapter eight

... a little (birthday) getaway at hotel lautner. such a pleasant surprise to discover this architectural gem in desert hot springs. lying under the stars, wrapped in the arms of someone you love, and with miles davis playing in the background... i think we've just found our hideaway.

click here for more on hotel lautner and photos on my FLOR post!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEGGY WONG

the awaiting table...



... entrance to the awaiting table (a cooking school!) in lecce, italy. oh that red wall...

SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD / PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID CICCONI FOR TRAVEL & LEISURE / MAR 2011

for FLOR » entertaining at the chinati...



... the chinati foundation is a contemporary art museum established by minimalist artist donald judd (such a big fan of his!). located on the former site of fort d.a. russell in marfa, texas, this museum houses large-scale installations across its vast 340 acres of land... [more]

MY POST ON FLOR'S BLOG: MUSINGS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY TODD EBERLE / SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD FROM GREAT PARTIES: THE BEST OF MARTHA STEWART LIVING

for FLOR » thought bubbles...



... mobile by xavier veilhan. i'm a huge fan of calder's mobiles and when i saw this piece by veihan, i immediately took a liking to his work... [more]

MY POST ON FLOR'S BLOG: MUSINGS / PHOTOGRAPHY BY SOPHIE TRINIAC VIA VEILHAN

feel the breeze...



... unobstructed view from one end to the other. beautiful...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHAN CARLSON VIA SKÖNA HEM

soak it all in...



... don't you just want to jump right in? happy weekend everyone!

SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD FROM REAL SIMPLE: THE ORGANIZED HOME / PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILLIAM WALDRON

napping...



... such is the life of a (modern) dog. pretty color palette too, no?

IMAGE FROM OCHRE

for FLOR » suzhou museum by i. m. pei...



... i still remember the first time i saw the suzhou museum by i. m. pei. well, not in person per se (one day i hope!) but from a beautifully packaged postcards set that was given to me as souvenir... [more]

MY POST ON FLOR'S BLOG: MUSINGS / SCAN BY BLUEPOOLROAD FROM “POSTCARDS OF SUZHOU MUSEUM”
 
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