kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Nov 25, 2009, 2:54 pm
A friend of mine who is a stylist just told me that they are set to win the account of Hussein Chayalan. I couldn't be more excited for her. His S/S 07 show will be forever seared in my mind. Than...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Nov 23, 2009, 11:57 am
Speaking of the Girl Scouts... Wow! I've seen the logo a million times but never realized how great it was. Or perhaps I just never looked at it as an adult. So I went on a search to find out who ...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Nov 22, 2009, 4:41 pm
Happy Birthday Mom! Doesn't she look fantastic in these photos! And quite stylish too! She turned 20 eight days before I was born. Wow, I can't imagine. She was my Girlscout leader. She is the...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Nov 17, 2009, 5:01 pm
yes please!
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Nov 16, 2009, 5:48 pm
I've been meaning to photograph this piece for ages but I just haven't had a good enough camera. So these are some test shots with my new cam, a birthday present to myself. I'm not sure if...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Nov 14, 2009, 10:51 pm
While trying to gather my work together I thought it might be a good idea to include some of my illustrations as well. As I began going through old sketch books I didn't realize how many were from...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Nov 9, 2009, 12:49 pm
An absolute dream room. Although if this were my bedroom I'm sure I'd never leave. A lazy post I know... no excuse, just busy. The photo is a J. Morgan Puett project via PJB. Thanks Neon Reli...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Nov 8, 2009, 1:50 pm
Ranchin' is a loose term here. I don't mean round up the cattle and bring em home. I mean sleep all day on the deck under the trees, or shoot a round of arrows or maybe horseshoes is more your...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Nov 7, 2009, 4:56 pm
As I happened upon Kuntzel+Deygas I was reminded that they had done the opening sequence of "Catch me if you Can". It was quite probably one of my favorite parts of the film and lives on in the reces...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Nov 6, 2009, 1:51 pm
All I can say is Wow! via all the mountains
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Nov 5, 2009, 12:33 pm
Love this girl (ahem woman's) style. And J'adore Garance.
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Nov 4, 2009, 1:26 pm
The dollhouse, in turn reminded me of Gorgon Matta-Clark.
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Nov 2, 2009, 12:07 pm
A project I'm working on reminded me of Heather Benning's dollhouse. Something to do with the days turning to night earlier and earlier and being able to peer into peoples homes on your ride h...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Oct 30, 2009, 1:12 pm
What do my sketches above have to do with the Finn Juhl images below? Just a lovely memory I have of the day I was sketching it. I was sitting on a stoop finishing my drawing assignment when I was int...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Oct 28, 2009, 5:38 pm
High priestess A wailing female voice came over the stereo and I did whatever the internal equivalent of an irritated gesture is. Not much of the song was distinguishableâ...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Oct 23, 2009, 1:22 pm
Sooooo excited my absolute favorite illustrator of all time has just started a blog. Have a look see over here. Happy Friday everyone. xo
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Oct 21, 2009, 12:29 pm
I'm not sure how I stumbled on to their site but per usual I'm sure I was looking for something else and then I got majorly sidetracked.... oops scrolling through furniture finds when you shou...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Oct 12, 2009, 3:41 pm
I was walking down Maiden Lane when I came across this beauty of a window. The photo on the left I took and the photos on the right are from Kuntzel + Deygas's blog. Love the characters, love the ...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Oct 11, 2009, 11:43 pm
Weekend endeavors accomplished with wisdom, guidance, fortitude, and heart from the lovely Lu.
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Oct 10, 2009, 3:56 pm
Collections from 'The Cape'
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Oct 8, 2009, 12:21 pm
Laurel Roth's humorous and thoughtful biodiversity suits for pigeons make me giggle while bringing attention to our human actions.
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Oct 7, 2009, 12:19 pm
What a strange and lovely coincidence. Here are the chairs Ashley did for Lela Rose. I think I'm in love.
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Oct 2, 2009, 11:11 am
I don't know about you but I never tire of having a glimpse into others homes. Especially when it is the completely adorable Mette of Ungt Blod. and Rufus and Dennis too of course. Want to see m...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Oct 1, 2009, 9:20 pm
I was listening to my stock of podcasts, this time it was Studio 360. The ArtPrize was the subject of discussion. Its a massive art event open to anyone and everyone. Sounds good so far, but in order ...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Oct 1, 2009, 12:30 am
Walking around CCA. I should really make an effort to wonder through this space every once in awhile and attend all the free lectures. What a great resource I have in the neighborhood that I never use...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Oct 1, 2009, 12:20 am
A friend invited me to their end of class show at CCA. He had taken the summer furniture course. I think it turned out quite lovely don't you? And what a fun summer class to take on. Ed's are ...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Sep 30, 2009, 10:17 pm
Via Nigel
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Sep 23, 2009, 8:15 pm
Temperley London Circus Zoetrope from LEGS on Vimeo. What a fantastical way to show a collection. Bravo Temperley. please check out the website too! Originally found here.
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Sep 14, 2009, 3:07 pm
These are the last of the sneak peeks, at least until the opening, which is this Saturday. See you there.
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Sep 4, 2009, 6:49 pm
Oops I almost forgot... Our concept and inspiration for Eve Lounge are the showgirls of the 20's and 30's shot so exquisitely by Alfred Cheney Johnston. ACJ draped the beauties in jewelry, fea...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Sep 4, 2009, 5:31 pm
After we gathered the materials, black fabric drums, gold chain and accoutrement, and feathers galore we created a mock up, model, prototype, whatever you would like to call it. This helped us do two ...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Sep 2, 2009, 6:55 pm
Wow, Its already September, where did August go? So, we are nearing the opening of Eve Lounge and I thought you would like another peek ( in addition to the one I shared previously) into the process. ...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Aug 26, 2009, 9:20 am
D & Department have developed a brand (not new news, just new to me) specifically to highlight 1960's design in Japan. They call it 60 Vision, I call it recycling sexy.
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Aug 25, 2009, 11:09 am
I'm a bit late with this but Thank-you all for all the votes you sent my way. And for letting me poke, pry, pull those votes out of you every day. Unfortunately I didn't make it into that priz...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Aug 14, 2009, 5:19 pm
I had a pretty great thing happen to me on Monday so I thought I would share. I was out for coffee and cake with my father Sunday night and afterwards we decided to walk to Washington Square Park to s...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Aug 14, 2009, 4:58 am
I fell for Rachel Peloquin's creations. I think you will too. and p.s. Thanks for everyone that voted... its hard to tell just where the results fell. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Aug 11, 2009, 11:47 am
I am so Thankful that I got a chance to meet Julius a couple of times. He gave a presentation or two at our school. He was always charming and full of life. And I loved that we would be looking throug...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Aug 6, 2009, 11:15 am
This couple and their work completely and utterly intrigues me. Originally published in Architectural Digest in the early 80's via Ouno Design. Some others that are intriguing at the moment... o...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Aug 4, 2009, 11:15 pm
I know this has been out for awhile but I thought it was appropriate timing. I about fell out of my chair the first time I saw the article. I'm not sure what my 8 year old brain was configuring bu...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Jul 31, 2009, 5:39 pm
Whats that Dear? Mad Men I'm up there on their site but you've got to vote. Of Course Darling where? Oh where? Right Here. Once a day now until the 11th of August. Come on I need your hel...
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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Jul 30, 2009, 8:48 pm

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kelly w. posted an article on halcyon days - Jul 26, 2009, 6:04 pm
Oooh my am I obsessed now... as if I wasn't already. Mad Men and Banana Republic have teamed up for a "casting call" contest. All you have to do is go into your closest Banana and get a special c...
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