Tag: design

November 15, 2012 /

NEUTRA IN SANTA MONICA

The Ruben home in Santa Monica designed by Richard Neutra:

November 12, 2012 /

THANKSGIVING AND COOKING ON MY MIND

I’ve mentioned my uncle the production designer… He had an incredible library – this is an image from the 1942 edition of “House & Garden’s Complete Guide to Interior Decoration”. I should have kept it in mind when I remodeled the kitchen. I think to compensate I got a fire…

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October 15, 2012 /

ON THE SET – NOTORIOUS

Alfred Hitchcock, Ingrid Bergman, and Cary Grant on the patio set of Alicia’s apartment in Rio:

October 2, 2012 /

STREAMLINE MODERNE IN LA

From the tips of your toes to the top of your head – elements of style from hats to escalators: –

September 28, 2012 /

GOOD NIGHT FROM UNION STATION

The interior courtyard at Union Station:

September 28, 2012 /

THE NITTY GRITTY UNION STATION

The shop yard – Union Station:

September 25, 2012 /

SCARLET STREET – 1945

A nice publicity still showing director Fritz Lang conferring with actress Joan Bennett and costume designer Travis Banton over a wardrobe sketch. Later we’ll talk about the influence of Fritz Lang (“M” and “Metropolis”) on filmmaking  – and how costume designers like Travis Banton of Paramount created looks that conveyed…

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September 15, 2012 /

SCHINDLER BONUS – THE HERMAN SACHS APARTMENT

September 14, 2012 /

ARCHITECT RUDOLPH SCHINDLER – INT. VAN PATTEN HOUSE

I don’t want to post pictures of the exterior because it’s been modified, and quelle surprise, I don’t like it. But, this living room with furniture designed by the architect and lake views is fabulous.

September 5, 2012 /

A FAVORITE OF HOLLYWOOD’S – ROMANOFF’S

Ext. Romanoff’s: Int. Romanoff’s: The Zanuck’s celebrate Susan”s graduation from the Marlborough School with a dance at Romanoff’s. From left to right, Darryl, Susan, and Virginia Zanuck: