Archive for 2009

Name That Art

Thursday, September 10th, 2009


I used to play this game called Name That Art. I would look through fancy pictures of fancier homes with my art savvy friends and try to name all the art installed on the walls and guess how much they paid. It can be very hard, but always pretty satisfying. I happened upon the above picture in my DESIGN! desktop folder that I always plop inspiring pics into and was shocked to see this John Currin painting so casually installed above the sofa.


John Currin
Rachel in Fur
2002 , Oil on canvas

(I swear, every single pair of sunglasses I buy are always inspired by this painting.)

I’m surprised that this painting didn’t end up in a better looking room. I mean, that painting is worth some DOLLARS. This room just seems a little underwhelming and uninspiring in terms of art placement and frankly totally WEIRD. What is up with the sad little framed drawing next to it that’s too thin and crooked to be symmetrical and then the installation of the big painting behind the green lamp? There is symmetry everywhere else in the room but the art installation. It’s just so awkward. Plus that saggy white sofa, off-white walls and molded plastic Eames knock-offs aren’t doing anyone any favors. It’s nice, but all in all a bit blllllaaahhhhh. Even the zebra rug looks like it just sort of gave up.

Maybe its not the real painting.

But we all know that little Mr. Marc Jacobs has the real deal.
Fucker.

I dare you to Name all that Art. Come on, this one is easy….

Circa50

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

The truly amazing folks at Circa50 heard my cry of desperation for beautiful well-fitting leather Hardoy Butterfly Chair (or BKF) covers. The first covers I purchased on ebay were a total and complete disaster. I returned them immediately after unpacking and was disappointed by how ill-fitting they were on my vintage butterfly frames as well as how chintzy the canvas material ended up being.

THANK GOD for Circa50. Their slings are extremely well made and they offer a huge range of colors, material and sizes. That’s probably why I constantly see people using Circa50 as a resource around blogs, in magazines, at friends houses and on flicker all the time. AND they supply chairs to The Parker (Palm Springs), Thunderbird Hotel (Marfa, TX), as well as other awesome hotels. Their website also has a nice history and production rundown on the BKF chair which I found super informative.

But come on! The Parker and Thunderbird? Those are two of my favorite design savvy hotels. I drooled all over that outdoor circle of butterfly chairs around the fire pit at the Parker and wanted to someday recreate that look in my backyard. Now I know the secret…

These little craigslist butterfly chair frames I picked up are upgraded to KILLER now. They bring the hotness. They bring it hard.

Those are some sassy and inviting chairs. You cannot resist their charms.

This is my BIG question for you, my sexy and stylish readers. Which cover style should remain here forever and ever at The Brick House?

Please leave a comment and vote for your favorite in the battle of :

Cowhide vs. Medium Brown Leather



On Thursday I will announce the victorious cover in this style battle to the death. I know who I’m gunning for! But they are all winners in my eyes…

Thank you Circa50!!!

Yo Dog

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

Iggy Pup got a little face time over at Desire to Inspire today for their weekly “Pets on Furniture” feature. I love those posts on DTI – you get to be a voyeur in someone else’s home and ogle their stylish pets. Its like Cute Overload and Design*Sponge combined into a mega power of things I want to look at while dicking around on the internet.

Alek‘s cute Frenchie made an appearance. I LOVE French Bulldogs and have long considered them to be a top runner in my Next Top Dog competition.

Another bag of adorable. How can you resist Mette‘s whippet Rufus? I adore whippets, and Rufus? Come on. SOLD.

What puppy breed is your favorite? Any recommendations for Iggy Pup version 2.0?

I want another doggy so desperately. I keep trying to convince The Boy that a Great Dane is the most obvious candidate. A very big dog and very small one together under one roof? The comedy hijinks write themselves…