Opposite ends of the winter retreat spectrum

It's been ages since I blogged Montreal photographer Claude-Simon Langlois, so I was pleased when he emailed the other day with news that he had new photos on his site. Coincidentally and in keeping with the winter retreat theme, some of his new work includes a lodge in Lake Placid, New York that is at complete opposite ends of the spectrum of the "cabin" in my last post. The decor of this cabin may be a bit too traditional for my taste, but Claude-Simon really captures the essence of the beauty of winter and this typical winter dwelling. Which would you prefer chillling (literally - LOL) in for a winter vacay?

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I'll have one of everything

Amazing photographs by Lucas Allen for Mark Tuckey. Love! Love! Love!

The garden pavilion

Just in from photographer Brenda Liu this beautiful garden pavilion she shot for Shawn Freeman Architect.

"This pavilion is designed as a three-season living room from which to enjoy the views of an exquisite urban garden. The room opens fully to the garden surrounding it, and frames views back to the house, pool, great lawn, woodland, and fire circle. It is purposefully built in a simple elegant palette of materials including polished concrete floors (with concealed radiant heating), zinc clad exterior in a black patina, simple plaster ceiling, and an aluminum & stone bar. A dark exterior helps it blend quietly with the surroundings, and also contrast to the light Indiana limestone and stucco main house. In every respect the pavilion is a quiet retreat from the main house; there you can feel as if you have left the city behind, and relax surrounded by a beautiful woodland garden, and the sounds of nature."

A woodland retreat at the end of the garden. How perfect! As are Brenda's evocative shots!

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Germain Suignard

I want to eat that photo above. Utter perfection. Captured by talented Parisian photographer Germain Suignard. All the others are his as well. There is a whole lotta midcentury fabulousness up in here.  

P.S. Fellow Ottawans, it's that time of the year! The Ottawa Antique Show is happening this Friday to Sunday at Carleton U!! Always a good time, and always lots of cool things to see and purchase (I scored in April!). Check out their website or Facebook for details. 

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Eye candy for your Thursday

All I need is eye candy today. Something to break up the monotony of the work week. Something to make us rethink everything we believe is good interior design.  These should do the trick, by photographer Eric Staudenmaier.

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