Francois Halard

Posted on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 by midcenturyjo

Francois Halard studied at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. He moved to New York City and began to photograph regularly with Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ and House & Garden. From architecture to interiors and from lifestyle images to portraits his portfolio embraces the exquisite and inspiring. Many of these images will be familiar to you but no less beautifully captured by this leading photographer. See his portfolio here.

Hard boiled classic

Posted on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 by midcenturyjo

Arne Jacobsen designed the Egg Chair in 1958 for the lobby and reception areas at the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The Egg Chair continues to be one of Arne Jacobsen’s most popular designs, mixing organic forms along with comfort. Love it, covet it, so want it!!

Tips on moving

Posted on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 by midcenturyjo

Images from Design Hub

Want to make your moving less arduous? Send your furniture to the upholsterer’s and let him deliver it when it’s done! I picked up 3 pieces of this Grant Featherston modular suite (2 single chairs and a corner) for about $60 AUS at a thrift store. Mine had been recovered at some stage in a horrid floral tapestry with ruffles at the base. Soon they will be sporting charcoal grey pinstripe wool. This is the starting point of my office. What would you do if you had these retro beauties in your office? (Please ignore if you think they are the most hideous things you have ever seen but they are in the permanent collection of the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney.)

Office overload

Posted on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 by midcenturyjo

More office inspiration. Still haven’t made up my mind what I’ll be doing. Too much inspiration!

Malina Pearson

Posted on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 by midcenturyjo

I thought I’d leave you with these fun photos highlighting the work of stylist Malina Pearson. I want to live in each one. Fun, light filled and with an indie edge. See more of her portfolio here. Have a great weekend!!

Images from Faucher Artists