Little Rye is all ready for his first Halloween! We spotted this adorable crochet lamb hat on Etsy and knew it was the perfect costume. Bonus: this warm and playful winter wear is something he can continue to wear through the season.
Have a safe and happy Halloween!
You’ve had a chance to meet Izzy Hudgins in yesterday’s post and now you have the pleasure of seeing how a piece from her latest series Gothic Romance translates into an interior space. We love the soft blush hues mixed with moody jewel tones and knew this was the perfect recipe for an intimate bedroom setting. In case you missed it, read more about what inspires Izzy here.
1. Set the mood in your private quarters with this whimsical wallpaper. The hushed plum tones are accented with hints of pale pink and moody greens to leave your accent wall looking both dark and feminine at the same time.
2. Day dream to the scenes of Gothic Romance in this delicate canopy bed by (none other than) Anthropologie. Too much drama for your romantic estate? The canopy is optional and leaves this wrought iron bed a simple and versatile addition to any space.
3. These playful silver urchin objects allow the perfect glimpse of magic inside your bookcase or on top of your favorite literary classics.
4. If you’re looking for a table lamp to last a lifetime, let us introduce you to this mercury glass table lamp. The neutral shade paired with a metallic base makes for quite possibly the most versatile object in your home. We recommend a pair on either side of your bed, or showcase one of these beauties next to a reading chair.
5. Nothing says comfort more than these luxurious velvet pillows. We chose both the coral ombre velvet pillow and this iridescent plumage pillow to pay tribute to the dreamy peacock head dresses seen in Gothic Romance.
6. The sleek lines on this brass table offers a look both old and new – a perfect combination we think is seen throughout Izzy’s photographic style.
7. We fall hard for the playful whimsy in this bertram chair. Try not to clutter objects around it and let the fabric act as a statement in your space.
8. Primitive meets posh in this jewel-toned adagir twists rug. Let your bed anchor the rug’s longest side to ground and bring the colors of your room together.
9. It’s no secret we fancy this mid-century inspired walnut dresser with brass knobs. Dress up this classic piece with a statement lamp or leaning mirror.
10. Nix the headboard and use this iron stag head as your main wall feature. Or, go eclectic and use as a woodland collage starting point above your reading nook or dresser. Either way, it’s hard to go wrong with a “beaute” like this.
Love the look of Izzy Hudgins’ new work as much as we do? Connect with her on Facebook and see more on her website.
This post is the second of a new series here on the Rethink blog: Artist Spotlight. As Savannah continues to nurture a strong creative community, what better way to celebrate and support our neighbors than to use their work as inspiration for interiors?
Today we bring you into the life and work of local photographer Izzy Hudgins. If you’re a big Rethink fan, you’ve seen us feature her work in the Gentleman’s Club party which we can’t stop browsing through again and again. Izzy has recently finished a (never before seen) shoot entitled Gothic Romance that’s filled with moody portraits and wonderfully morbid scenery. Check out some of her latest work along with a closer look into the life of a local Savannah creative below:
ARTIST Q&A: Izzy Hudgins
How did you get into photography?
I started photography in high school and it quickly became my passion. Taking pictures of people is my favorite and I love bringing an editorial edge to my portraiture. I further developed my craft while attending SCAD and received my BFA in photography. Since then I have been traveling the world with my camera photographing awesome people and places.
What makes a good photo?
LIGHT! Amazing light can turn anything into a great photograph. Also emotion – whether it be bringing out genuine emotion in your subjects or an emotional connection you make with a photograph itself. Art is always stronger and more meaningful when there’s that connection behind it.
What’s the story behind Gothic Romance?
My travels have given me an endless collection of amazing landscapes and architecture photos but that’s too easy. I thought a portrait would be more fun and challenging! This shoot was dreamt up by myself and Audrey of French Knot Studios. We wanted to create a dreamy, eerie, Romantic Gothic styled wedding shoot in honor of Halloween. We fell in love with a color palette of creamy blush tones accented with inky blues, greens and reds. We used animal elements like feathers, skins, bones and antlers and also made references to Edgar Allen Poe. These colors and elements would make for a killer interior!!
Photography aside, what is your passion?
I have a few – Traveling has been my life. I lived abroad for three years and have visited 28 countries. I am very thankful that my husband and I have never given ourselves limits to what we think we can achieve. I’m also a complete foodie and pretty much a fat kid at heart – cheese, olives and wine being my absolute favorites!
What advice do you have for aspiring professional photographers?
Never stop learning. It’s a never ending process. You have to push yourself to get better and better. Lucky for us, people are very generous in sharing. Creative Live has been a huge resource for me. Make friends with local photographers and assist them. I wouldn’t be where I am today without a couple of photographers taking me under their wing. Also look outside of photography for inspiration. Its easy to immerse yourself in the photographic world but you’ll get further creatively by challenging yourself in other ways. And above all, be yourself. In a world of so many photographers, the only thing you really have that’s unique is YOU – use that to your advantage!
Stay tuned tomorrow to see how we used Izzy’s latest work as inspiration for interiors!
Be sure to connect with Izzy Hudgins on her website and Facebook.
Savannah is notorious for being a little late with the seasons, but we finally think Autumn is (slowly but surely) making its way to our door. Lately we’ve been spotting a few great examples around town of how to return the greeting with festive door decor. Here are some of our local favorites:
A wide stairway is a great canvas for fun seasonal decor. Experiment with different ways to showcase those warm, autumn colors. Mums, pumpkins, and dry foliage all come in a crisp warm palette sure to keep your front door looking fresh all season long.
We love the verticality this door is getting with dried corn stalks. Balance your existing green foliage with a few warm elements (like gourds and hay) for a refreshing mix of old and new.
Reinvent the wreath using local materials like this coastal home boasting oyster shell wall decor.
Check back on Friday for our own interpretation of how to keep your home in the holiday spirit!
This post is part of a new series here on the Rethink blog called “Artist Spotlight” where we celebrate and support local Savannah creatives by using them as inspiration for interiors.
Today we are celebrating, supporting, and just plain eye-oggling over the work of local artist Katherine Sandoz. Her newest series (overpass), as discussed in yesterday’s blog post, features a lovely piece of work entitled (overpass) from robin road which we just had to place next to a few of our “imaginary interiors.” Below we have paired (overpass) from robin road with two completely different styled spaces – one is light, chic, and feminine, and the other is moody, grounded and a bit more masculine. Which space would you like to admire Katherine’s work in?
This week we are putting local Savannah artist Katherine Sandoz into the spotlight. Her brand new series (overpass) is ready for debut and we have been looking forward to showing you these gems. All works are water-based media on panel and come in a variety of (nice and large) sizes. We love the tonal qualities found in her abstract landscapes, don’t you? Check out an interview we had with the artist herself:
Katherine Sandoz
Intrigued by the people and landscapes of Savannah and coastal Georgia, Katherine Sandoz paints daily in her studio in Vernonburg. Her work is fueled by her romance with the act of painting and inspired by her surroundings and the rich history and tradition of the deep South. By painting and drawing these subjects, she hopes to preserve, catalog and celebrate the terrain of daily life. Sandoz’ work has been featured in New American Paintings and hangs throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. In addition to painting, illustrating and general “making”, she regularly contributes to The Oxford American magazine blog Big Chief Tablet as well as to Salted & Styled (one of our local favorites).
Artist Q&A
Where do you draw inspiration for your work?
There is nothing that doesn’t inspire. I believe it’s my job to find beauty in the daily or mundane. Even the breakfast-filled strainer in the kitchen sink informs my work. Many times throughout the day, I find something that strikes my fancy and then I do my best to file the look, color, feel, and eventually employ it. My phone with its camera serves as a reference library.
Do you listen to music while you work? What’s top on your studio playlist?
I do listen to music or to audio books, but lately I’ve been streaming TedTalks in the studio. I’ve chosen the “most viewed” category and I’m not skipping any of them.
How did the (overpass) series begin?
I moved to Vernonburg in 2004. Immediately, I began documenting the marsh, waterways and land between the Southside and Coffee Bluff. The first of what I call the (keystone) series arrived shortly after that. The works have ranged from very detailed to quite abstracted. The (overpass), the fourth series of the same location, depicts some of the developments and stages of construction of the White Bluff Road to Whitfield Avenue overpass that should be complete in Fall 2013. This is the first time that I have included man made structures – or an allusion to them – in my abstracted landscapes.
What makes (overpass) from robin road different than other pieces in the (overpass) collection?
A painting, whether you “get it” or not, can be analyzed by first describing what one sees physically on the substrate. Given that, I challenge myself with limitations and/or by electing some of the building blocks of design; line, color, shape, value, texture, spatial considerations. I think about my need to document and catalog (as a pastime) so I choose a specific area of a location as my subject. I want to offer a range of experiences throughout a series so working with location, time, subject, formal aspects and divine happenstance can be engaging and challenging all at once.
Outside of painting, what is your biggest passion?
Drawing. Or talking about art and design making.
What advice do you have for aspiring professional artists?
There are no bad ideas so your job is to make the concept, materials, execution and presentation as strong and as informed as possible. There are many, many strategies and studio modes that will help you arrive in that position. At the same time, you must find a voice that sounds exactly like yours, so talk a lot, often and in various manners. ”Unique” is the goal. Even “talk” about nothing can be beautiful, topical and meaningful so exploration and sustained study is key. Constant rethinking and reframing is required.
Stay tuned tomorrow to see how we created two different interiors that showcase a piece from Katherine’s latest collection!
Last week we shared the celebration of both our latest Rethink member along with Joel’s birthday with party decor themed around a gentleman’s club. As is with most of our small events, this party was put together using simple DIY tricks and various vintage finds. Our advice? Always keep a lookout for unique, quality pieces that can be reused or up cycled into crucial event decor. With a little creativity, a stack of suitcases becomes a side table; an old crate becomes a candy bar; those old mason jars become table centerpieces. Who says parties on a budget can’t take the spotlight?
Rethink Tips:
When to spend: Photographer, Caterer, Music
When to save: Decor, Take-Aways, Invites*
*We used Overnight Prints to order our custom invites cheap and quick – but don’t be fooled. To actually get anything overnight is pretty pricey. We recommend allowing yourself 2-3 weeks to get the best deal.
Download our invites (with space to personalize your event) here!
Note: We’ve formatted the invites to print a 4×6 greeting card on Overnight Prints.
If the thought of a proper evening affair sends your top hat into a spin, not to worry! We’ve compiled a list of items needed to keep guests coming your way and worries at bay:
Download the party checklist to keep your planning a breeze. In case you missed it, grab our custom paper bow-ties and invites. Going for a different color scheme? Cut out a bow tie and trace over any patterned paper you’d like for a fully-customized fete.
Love the look? See how we used this theme in a nursery spread.
To celebrate the coming of Rethink’s newest (and most dapper) member along with Joel’s something-ith birthday, we held an official initiation into the utmost-respected Gentleman’s Club. We wanted to choose a theme that bridged the gap between baby and man, and drew our inspiration from a nursery spread we had posted a while back. Bow ties became the motif carried throughout the night and paid homage to gentleman (and gentlewomen) of all sizes by keeping the theme mature and the decor kitschy. As with any high society event, guests were dressed to the nines in custom paper bow-ties while they sipped on mojitos to wash down their bacon-wrapped asparagus and salmon fillet. Check out some of the party’s photos below (from the wonderful Izzy Hudgins) and stay tuned next week for a more in-depth look at how to achieve your very own Gentleman’s Club extravaganza:
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As we have mentioned in previous blog and Facebook posts, we had the pleasure of providing the event concept and decor for Savannah Magazine’s annual Best of Savannah Party. With such positive feedback, we thought it would be a fun challenge to transform the Best In Show decor into practical style for the home. See below how we took cheeky high class society and turned it into a fabulous look for the bedroom:
1. We love how this Louis Four Poster bed by REEVES design gives a taste of the ornate without being too pompous. Whether your taste is more traditional or modern, this bed can handle being dressed in any style as the white frame allows total versatility.
2. Keep a taste of the Best In Show garden feel right at home with this moss terrarium. Mix and match air-friendly plants with neutral stones for a low-maintenance country club landscape for your desk or bookshelf.
3. What better way to idolize your purebred pooch than with this whippet by Jonathan Adler. Standing tall at 11.5 inches, this cast canine will sit pretty as a bookend, mudroom decor, or pair two of them on either side of your fireplace.
4. Having trouble keeping track of all those fabulous party invitations? Keep your calendar open and your mail in order with this vintage brass letter holder that is just as pretty to look at empty as it is full.
5. The soft, retro lines of Anthropologie’s abate slatted mirror would make any wall in your home a trophy wall. Place above the mantle, bed, or in a guest bathroom for a look sure to impress even your most high-brow guests.
6. The blush tone of Bungalow 5′s Melrose Lamp can soften up any space and reminds us of the balloons used at Best In Show. Keep the mood light and airy by using the existing white shade or transform this soft lamp into a subtle pop of color by pairing with a dark grey shade and surrounding cool neutrals.
7. IKEA’s Expedit shelves might possibly be the most versatile piece of large furniture you can purchase for your home. Lean against a wall and accessorize with books, photos, or your antique brass trophy collection for an instant art installation. Or, go bold and use this shelving system in the middle of the space as a room divider to give your home a more intimate feel.
8. We fell hard for this tangerine soren chair from Anthropology that perfectly represents the Tangerine Tango we used for the Best in Show graphics. Place next to a neutral bookshelf or side table to keep this chair the center of attention.
9. Organize all of those ever-so-pressing winner thoughts on this conveniently shaped trophy white board. This hangable office delight from IMM Living is made of porcelain to ensure that your prized possession will last as long as your good reputation.
10-11. Complete your bed with these fun throw pillows from Etsy sellers FestiveHomeDecor and BrightJuly. The coral tassels on one pillow (inspired by our ribbon tassel garlands used as party decor) hint at the punches of warm tones on the other - they share a warm palette that makes them work well together even if they do not completely “match.”
12. Paint your entire room (or just an accent wall) with this fun and poppy color by Benjamin Moore. Let the paint finish determine the mood of your space: use an eggshell finish for a chic and refined look or a semi-gloss to let your walls gleam with winner pride.
13. Although indoor croquet is not advised, the intricate lattice work of this green kilim rug will have you dreaming of bourgeois garden parties at the clubhouse.
