tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post8829195515638904340..comments2024-03-15T04:06:12.346-07:00Comments on Good Life of Design: Have We Gone To Far?Kathysuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-58905908944532396952012-03-20T10:49:43.334-07:002012-03-20T10:49:43.334-07:00Hi! I found my way over here having read your comm...Hi! I found my way over here having read your comment on Cote de Texas.<br /><br />I suspect that the "aged" furnishing is an attempt to inject some kind of old-world/old-money (as in "we inherited this pieces from an ancient ancestor who didn´t buy this piece around here") and/or a "look, we even like really old stuff, so this room is NOT over-done at all and we are quite bohemian", feel into an otherwise very bourgeois room. <br /><br />I´d guess that the graffiti wall was either:<br /><br />a)the designer getting bored and making a joke, which they didn´t expect anyone to take seriously<br />or<br />b)a totally untalented designer trying desparately to be different<br />PLUS<br />one magazine editor who also subscribes to categories a or b above.<br /><br />I´m going to have a good visit to your blog now.<br /><br />All the best from Sweden.<br />//SarahSarah James Larssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018460032772976454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-86453112038347484432011-03-14T18:50:42.275-07:002011-03-14T18:50:42.275-07:00Kathysue, As you know .... I am NO decorator. But....Kathysue, As you know .... I am NO decorator. But... these are ridiculous!<br />Have a pretty day! <br />KristinBring Pretty Backhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809961135225963623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-78758400918017119692011-03-13T22:06:29.796-07:002011-03-13T22:06:29.796-07:00Bleck, I don't like the chairs or the graffiti...Bleck, I don't like the chairs or the graffiti wall, but that's just my two cents worth! ;-) LisaUncovered Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01099765690260431334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-30647573234202075562011-03-13T15:32:17.810-07:002011-03-13T15:32:17.810-07:00I like that people are becoming less afraid to exp...I like that people are becoming less afraid to express themselves in their homes. However, why perfect the wall coverings and distract guests with exposed chair filling? <br /><br />www.jessicawrasman.blogspot.comJessica Wrasmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503823921430261599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-22603341022047300432011-03-13T10:35:49.541-07:002011-03-13T10:35:49.541-07:00KathySue, Not loving the chairs or the graffiti wa...KathySue, Not loving the chairs or the graffiti wall. The wall looks like something my grand kids would do if I gave them red markers and said "go for it". <br />Hugs,<br />SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-41950812191851100422011-03-13T08:11:16.483-07:002011-03-13T08:11:16.483-07:00They have gone too far for sure!They have gone too far for sure!Totehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08068342215078700485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-34959585193176302712011-03-13T07:05:37.366-07:002011-03-13T07:05:37.366-07:00I agree, it is subjective. I am not a fan of the ...I agree, it is subjective. I am not a fan of the un-upholstered look. I'd seen the first image....also think the baskets are way over scale. The KW image is a bit over the top for me...but can see how someone a bit more edgy may be drawn to it. The funny thing is that if I designed this space and put it out on the internet I think it wouldn't be adored at all....or talked about in a positive way perhaps even negatively. But, because it is from KW....people will LOVE it.Susie @ Maddie G Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144849682748170658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-44719648972986248532011-03-13T06:33:07.386-07:002011-03-13T06:33:07.386-07:00Time will always tell. You could walk into a Billy...Time will always tell. You could walk into a Billy Baldwin room today and think it was just decorated. We'll see where they trends are in 40 years!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395215787881578608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-68439166230122910342011-03-13T05:31:52.941-07:002011-03-13T05:31:52.941-07:00Whoa ... I'm all about learning to see the bea...Whoa ... I'm all about learning to see the beauty in many designs; howEVER, I just can't seem to find it in those chairs!! LOL. *Becca*Becca Bertottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899789162981576179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-89791947052377003592011-03-13T04:40:23.719-07:002011-03-13T04:40:23.719-07:00Kathysue, I don't like unfinished things eithe...Kathysue, I don't like unfinished things either. That last picture is just weird. Have a great day.Kim @ Savvy Southern Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493624262438266840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-59694433200994828942011-03-13T03:54:43.857-07:002011-03-13T03:54:43.857-07:00Let's just say it's not my cup of tea! I ...Let's just say it's not my cup of tea! I love seeing everyone's personality in decorating and as you said, it is all subjective, but...Yikes! I think they have gone a bit too far.<br />Fun post, Kathysue.<br />XOBlooming Rose Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-26881056467824856482011-03-12T22:21:33.516-08:002011-03-12T22:21:33.516-08:00Too far for me - or maybe, it's really not far...Too far for me - or maybe, it's really not far enough. The chairs look unfinished - not trendy,or Parisian chic - just incomplete and not ready for a reveal.A Refocused Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573863239128329322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-44480276966907312822011-03-12T20:37:24.393-08:002011-03-12T20:37:24.393-08:00LOL! Not FAR enough! They need to finish those cha...LOL! Not FAR enough! They need to finish those chairs! They don't look authentic kwim? It's not like they'd been sitting in a castle and mouldering or something, so they come across to me as false and contrived...which I don't care for JMHO. And what a way to ruin a beautiful staircase...but again that's JMO....And KW isn't asking me *winks* vannalvroftiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817625061049340265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-13267376295183030932011-03-12T18:40:07.232-08:002011-03-12T18:40:07.232-08:00The first one was ok until they ran out of $$ to f...The first one was ok until they ran out of $$ to finish the chairs. The other two, almost seems like acts of desperation by the designer to be noticed. NOt to say that I haven't pushed an envelope or two in my day with a faux finish, but in the end, I always made sure my designs made sense of the whole room!Karen Sabrsula https://www.blogger.com/profile/13018122247116341488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-36992170830235920822011-03-12T15:55:01.550-08:002011-03-12T15:55:01.550-08:00Hi Kathysue!
Yep, these designers went way too far...Hi Kathysue!<br />Yep, these designers went way too far. Wearstler's design looks like a subway wall in the ghetto. Yikes. LOL!<br /><br />hugs<br />SissieSissie's Shabby Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142205878984008123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-9752780348435763482011-03-12T15:09:11.590-08:002011-03-12T15:09:11.590-08:00oooh, you ask the good questions! Yeah those are t...oooh, you ask the good questions! Yeah those are too far! And Kelly Wearstler....I just don't like her style. I don't get it!!!L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17226427401291758923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-3256217682349523532011-03-12T15:00:23.062-08:002011-03-12T15:00:23.062-08:00* Wellll, Ks, I don't think "WE" hav...* Wellll, Ks, I don't think "WE" have gone too far~~~~ buuut, "THEY" have though, for SURE!!!<br /><br />My Lord in heaven, SOMEBODY needs to "GET A JOB", so they can FINISH what they started, don'tchathink, girlfriend?????? (Insert smile here!)...<br /><br />These pics kind of remind me of some of the atrocities that the ghost-like gals on the runways model (in Paris, etc.), that obviously NOBODY in their right mind would actually wear~~~ it's just an "attention getter" for the show and designer, as we all know... (STILLLLL....)...<br /><br />May I make one more observation? IMHO, Kelly Wearstler is incredibly, HIIIIIGHLY OVER-RATED... that so-called, lipstick-painted "foyer" is so... soo... wellllll, it's just soooooo plain ol "FUUGLY"!!!!!!<br /><br />It amazes me what some will do... then again, I thank Him everyday that we Americans CAN do things like that (and shock of shocks, NOT get "put away!")~~~<br /><br />ANYHOOOO, blessings to you for a FAB weekend!!! I plan to sit down shortly & read Alessandra Branca's NEW CLASSIC INTERIORS, which arrived weeks/a month ago, but I haven't had time to sit down & enjoy... (and I will be sitting in THE most lovely & comfy, FULLY-UPHOLSTERED-LEATHER CHAIR to enjoy it all!). I feel pretty sure that SHE won't have any of that "stuff" in HER book, either!!!<br /><br />Warmest to all,<br />Linda in AZ *<br />bellesmom1234@comcast.netLinda in AZ *https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300293275066986999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-19929189127324773832011-03-12T14:43:28.758-08:002011-03-12T14:43:28.758-08:00It appears as though the first two were in a huge ...It appears as though the first two were in a huge hurry to 'show' their rooms, home, whatever. The latter looks as though someone allowed their kids to do "artwork" on the walls.<br />Helter Skelter is right! Not my taste at all but I guess whatever floats their boat. Just weird to me ~Gypsy Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776584538863129486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-48715403225400313862011-03-12T14:23:36.340-08:002011-03-12T14:23:36.340-08:00Hi Kathysue, these looks don't do it for me, b...Hi Kathysue, these looks don't do it for me, but as you said, it's subjective. I do believe there are some looks -- half upholstered chairs, etc, that I believe are done to push the envelope, as they can't possibly practical for daily living; they do, however, make for great conversation about the design and its designer. That alone, to some, can have value. The Wearstler foyer, well, that to me is magic marker on the wall and I couldn't live with it -- again, beauty is in the eye etc, but I really can appreciate a lot of different styles and their mixes. Just not that one!Carol@6WilsonBlog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207359295205754951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-6982661589663702332011-03-12T14:12:28.784-08:002011-03-12T14:12:28.784-08:00I partially deconstructed a wing-back chair, but h...I partially deconstructed a wing-back chair, but have yet to buy the fabric to re do it, so it sits in it's sad state in the corner of my living room. Who knew I was such a trend setter? No, it's not a look. And yes, it is too far. I throw a large afghan over my sad partially dressed chair, because I recognize that it's not a look.<br /><br />And as for that last one - Eek! I've seen trashed foreclosures with that look, but they usually come with a defunct meth lab or grow lights in the basement.laxsupermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797787877548962742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-32924229877917434602011-03-12T13:42:26.560-08:002011-03-12T13:42:26.560-08:00I guess to each his own. I have seen the first ph...I guess to each his own. I have seen the first photo and actually kind of like it. It has been neatly done and looks kind of like the old fashioned corsets and adds some quirkiness. Not sure I would do it but it looks kind of interesting. As far as the torn chair I am going to assume it has fond memories of a past pet or something and the graffiti on the walls...uh..no. I love Kelly Wearstler and maybe her client is some sort of rap artist or something. I would be interested to know how quickly it was painted over.<br /><br />I enjoy the different ways people decorate their homes even if I dont agree with it and these are, for sure, some pretty bazaar ideas.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668787917871860735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-58058565727782871482011-03-12T13:39:26.864-08:002011-03-12T13:39:26.864-08:00I see the designers pushing the envelope more and ...I see the designers pushing the envelope more and more. Maybe it’s just to get our attention.<br />It got mine. :-)<br /><br />DeeDee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️https://www.blogger.com/profile/16812767820832755542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-1832925844330082712011-03-12T13:35:54.737-08:002011-03-12T13:35:54.737-08:00Oh Kathy Sue, I AGREE! It takes a rare genius to s...Oh Kathy Sue, I AGREE! It takes a rare genius to start a trend that actually is cool, but not everything works. And as far a unfinished furniture, these are definitely not something I see catching on in typical homes!!! <br /><br />Thank you for visiting today...have a warm and wonderful weekend, AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-52937064432925929912011-03-12T13:33:52.564-08:002011-03-12T13:33:52.564-08:00I've seen this "un-upholstered" look...I've seen this "un-upholstered" look, and I'm not a fan. I guess it's like modern art....sometimes the artist is the only one who "gets it". What's even crazier is that it's more expensive than a fully-upholstered chair! It's shabby-chic-gone-trashy!Sally@DivineDistractionshttp://www.divinedistractions.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-31301720819971607772011-03-12T13:30:31.359-08:002011-03-12T13:30:31.359-08:00If someone did any of these to my house I would be...If someone did any of these to my house I would be very upset! WAY too far!!!Pinky at Designs by Pinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304907721321330136noreply@blogger.com