I hope you are enjoying some corned beef and cabbage this evening! May you have the luck of the Irish not just today but all year!
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| Miles Redd via House Beautiful |
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Laughing Bird Caye, Belize
Laughing Bird Caye National Park is "one of the gems in a string of pearls that is the Belize Barrier Reef." And Now I know why!
The island of Laughing Bird Caye is about a 45 minute boat trip into the Caribbean sea from Placencia. It was established as a National Park in 1996 and is home to Pelicans, Osprey(whom I learned, mate for life) and a Belizian Park Ranger. This was one of the most beautiful natural sites that I saw on my recent trip. As a guest you are only allowed to take photographs and leave footprints you cannot take home any shells, coral(I was tempted) or fish for dinner!
The island of Laughing Bird Caye is about a 45 minute boat trip into the Caribbean sea from Placencia. It was established as a National Park in 1996 and is home to Pelicans, Osprey(whom I learned, mate for life) and a Belizian Park Ranger. This was one of the most beautiful natural sites that I saw on my recent trip. As a guest you are only allowed to take photographs and leave footprints you cannot take home any shells, coral(
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| I know, these would make an amazing mirror but I held myself back! |
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Powder Room week on Fauxology
I am interrupting my reporting from my Belize trip to tell you about Powder Room week on Fauxology.
I am honored to be a featured artist today. My submission was one of five chosen out of 30 submissions! The blog is written by Regina Garay and is all about decorative painting and how it relates to interior design both today and in history.
Her powder room series highlights the history of powder rooms and how in these small and very special spaces you are provided with the opportunity to create a little gem of a room in a home.
I worked on this project with New Orleans based, designer Grace Kaynor. She is an endlessly creative designer who always gives me a challenge that I enjoy. It is these challenges that continue to make me better at my craft. Her work is always fresh but heavily rooted in history, her travels and has a timeless appeal.
I am honored to be a featured artist today. My submission was one of five chosen out of 30 submissions! The blog is written by Regina Garay and is all about decorative painting and how it relates to interior design both today and in history.
Her powder room series highlights the history of powder rooms and how in these small and very special spaces you are provided with the opportunity to create a little gem of a room in a home.
I worked on this project with New Orleans based, designer Grace Kaynor. She is an endlessly creative designer who always gives me a challenge that I enjoy. It is these challenges that continue to make me better at my craft. Her work is always fresh but heavily rooted in history, her travels and has a timeless appeal.
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| The Amber Room in the Catherine Palace of Tsarkoye Selo Saint Petersburg, Russia Grace's vision for the powder room |
I believe we accomplished our goal, which was to provide the client(whom is a lover of grand homes and furnishings) a painted jewel to make the move from 10,000 square feet on Saint Charles Avenue to less than 2,000 not so terrible!
All completed powder room pictures are by Monica Temonia of Temonia Photography.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Taking some relax
My first decorative painting job was for Lenore Winters of Lenore Winters Studio in Washington, DC back in 2003. I had the pleasure of working with some insanely talented and wonderful folks, one of which was a Polish gent straight-painter turned decorative painter. His name was Krys and he had a very simple but spot on way of describing things in his often broken english. One Friday I asked him what he was doing over the weekend and he said, "E. Lee, I am going to take some relax!"
That is what I am doing here in Placencia, Belize until Sunday...taking some relax with my husband and some good New Orleans friends. So I will be blogging beachside for the next few days!
That is what I am doing here in Placencia, Belize until Sunday...taking some relax with my husband and some good New Orleans friends. So I will be blogging beachside for the next few days!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
I can relate
These are the words of Regina Garay, the brilliant mind behind the blog Fauxology. She recently attended the Design Bloggers Conference in LA and this was her blogger profile.
How Blogging Changed My Life: Regina Garay
February 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I used to speak almost incessantly about design and decorative painting to loved ones. To save the relationships, blogging became the outlet for my passion. It’s provided endless inspiration, unique opportunities and beautiful kindred spirits – all while honing a deeper appreciation of design.P.S. I’m still invited to family gatherings.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Whimsy
I love Tompe L'oeil in all forms however my favorite kind is the kind that really plays with your eyes and your mind. Enjoy!  |
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| Ridiculous Design, LLC- Slipcovered Fireplace |
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| Source unknown via Habitually Chic |
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| Fromental via The Peak of Chic |
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| 1939 Institut Gerlain, Paris Design: Jean-Michel Frank, Decorative painting: Christian Bérard via the Peak of Chic |
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| Conner Residence, New Orleans Decorative painting: E. Lee |
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| Two girls In Avignon |
Saturday, March 5, 2011
In Progress: Tony D, can you hear me?(part 1)
Remember this bar? The cabinets are no longer pink and the walls are no longer red but painted malachite squares. I think Tony would be proud. If he was still with us, I would have to invite him over for a cocktail! Did anyone buy any of his treasures on One Kings Lane this morning?
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