Excavation (1950), oil and enamel on canvas by Willem de Kooning
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This week I am in San Francisco for a day of rest, several days of visiting clients and attending events associated with the wonderful San Francisco Fall Antiques Show including a discussion with Thomas Jayne, Suzanne Lovell and David Kleinberg. I am sure I will return with many photographs and tales to tell. I’ll post a new blog on November 2nd.
A view of LongHouse across Peter's pond. The perimeter is dotted with wonderful works of art.
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Jack Lenor Larsen, the internationally known textile designer, author and collector is the founder of the LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton. He acquired the 16 acres in 1970 and has been shaping and sculpting the property ever since. You enter the property through a drive, lined with giant cryptomerias in the most divine shades of green leading to the visitors’ entrance. Robert and I were in EH recently on a quick overnight to go to the beach with a detour to this fabulous property.
The delightful shop in New Preston, CT where I always find irrestible objects.
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I believe I have a Nancy Drew spirit. I always think the next clue is just around the corner. So last weekend I decided to search for some great bath accessories in the usual places, where the results are often hit or miss. While I did not make any purchases, there were a number of charming items that would enrich any space.
The backsplash was created with Dark Naval Blue Grove Brickworks from Waterworks with a cement gray grout. Just enough contrast so the backsplash does not seem solid. The grout also accentuates the texture of the glazed bricks.
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I always worry that not enough emphasis is placed on the choice of grout color for either ceramic tile or stone. Grout choice is a key element to affect the final outcome of an installation. And not incidentally, it acts as a moisture barrier so that water does not seep behind the tiles creating a mold situation or damage the ceiling below. So, it is very important that the grout choice not be left to the contractor; it is a choice to be made thoughtfully and long before the tile is installed.
