It's no secret that my favorite artist/designer is Alexander Girard. When I grow up I want to be him. Alas, I own only one textile featuring his work, but it's a pillow with boobies on it, so at least it's a good one. I have tried to style my house in Girard, Jonathan Aldler kind way...kid friendly, happy colors, tongue in cheek graphic pattern with simple lines. So far I am most happy with the dining area, which features my grandparents 1950's Drexel table and chairs. I am soon going to be adding their record player credenza and after moving my desk downstairs, I needed some DIY art for the wall. Looking to Girard for inspiration, I made three pieces using a lot of paint swatches lifted from the Home Depot.
I tried to tell a story with the three patterns, Sun and Rain make Flowers... All I need is that record player and my sunny yellow Release The Sunbird album will have a nice home.
Super cute, Heather! I share your love for AG. Have you seen the Girard fonts from House Industries? http://www.houseind.com/fonts/girardfonts
ReplyDeleteI want them. I also want his Mexicotton fabric in pink/red: http://www.maximodesign.com/collection/?id=14
I have seen them and I want them too! I love the picture of him above, he's like my Mr. Rogers.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet.
ReplyDeletethese look great! love your dining room...
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Where did you get the red lamp? I die for lamps like that :)
ReplyDeleteBeth, got the lamp from Crate and Barrel!
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