June 2, 2009
James Lileks’ “Interior Desecrations: Horrible homes from the Brass Age of American Design”
Better Homes and Gardens 1975
So much in art and design is built on what came before. Greek architecture, the beautiful glass and gold of the Egyptians, the clean, bold colors of Asian design.
Today, we bring you a book (and website) that mines the WORST of American design. Why? ‘Cause – it’s FUNNY! Never be afraid to experiment with color. You couldn’t possibly do any worse than this!
June 1, 2009
Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work. ~ Gustave Flaubert
Idea Paint in a conference room
I came across this one coat dry-erase paint a couple of weeks ago and have been dying to find a wall in the studio to try it out! As connoisseurs of all things paint, this has got to be one of the coolest paints we’ve ever seen. Can you think of anything better to keep a bunch of squirrely artists on task? Ten-foot-tall “to-do” lists here we come!
May 11, 2009
Wallover ‘Decodence’ Stencil
We’re loving this geometric double overlay stencil from Wallovers. This CT-based company specializes in classic all-over stencil patterns. Artist-Mindy Giglio
Happy Mother’s Day from a Mom in love with her job…
The day began beautifully. Kisses from my children, coffee and breakfast in bed. My son even made a “Time” Magazine with a picture of me on the the cover as “mom of the year”. Inside he listed and illustrated everything I do for him that makes me a great mother in his seven-year-old eyes. The drawings alone made his artist Mama proud! But the day got even better from there…
My husband told me to take the day and do whatever I wanted. He suggested a massage, a chick flick or perhaps one of the many novels collecting dust on my library shelves. So of course, I grab my laptop and a second cup of coffee and I get to work.
Why on earth, you ask, when presented with the choice between a massage and a chick flick, would I choose to work? The answer is simple. As a working mom in a creative field, what I lack more than ever is the downtime to just create. Days go by in a blur of emails, consultations, bookeeping and phone calls. But all of those actions, while vital to the growth of my business, do not feed the soul.
Today my husband handed me time on a platter and I made the most of it! As for the fruits of my creative labors on this beautiful day… Stay tuned! Recipes for some hot new finishes, complete with instructional videos are one their way. Don’t worry, I’ll thank my wonderful family for you!
March 17, 2009
Welcome to our new blog on all things stylish and beautiful in the home!
The artists of Tesoro Designs…
…are passionate about our work. For the past decade we have dedicated ourselves to providing our clients with the utmost in elegant, artistic designs and finishes. For the first time, we offer you a peek behind the curtain at what sparks the creativity we bring to our clients each day. From an illustration in a child’s book to a billboard on a freeway, beauty and inspiration surround us everyday. May we help you see possibilities for ”soul-stirring” design (to quote our favorite Tim Gunn saying) in every corner of your world, and inspire you to tranform your personal spaces! We look forward to knowing you all soon!
