Oct 21, 2024
Decoration is really about creating a quality of life, and a beauty in that life that nourishes the soul, that makes life beautiful.
-- Albert Hadley
(Mulhouse, France)
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Decoration is really about creating a quality of life, and a beauty in that life that nourishes the soul, that makes life beautiful.
-- Albert Hadley
(Mulhouse, France)
Remembering Mrs. Ann Getty
(December 20, 1933 - September 14, 2020)
San Francisco has lost its grand patron of the arts and culture, on September 14th, Mrs. Ann Getty passed away at 79 from a heart attack.
Besides running a design business, In 1995 she founded her design firm, Ann Getty & Associates, Mrs. Ann Getty founded a San Francisco preschool and helped raise funds for numerous nonprofits, including the University of California, San Francisco, the San Francisco Symphony, Benioff Children’s Hospitals, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the San Francisco Opera, the Leakey Foundation and the Napa Valley Festival.
The classic 1906 Willis Polk designed estate in Pacific Heights showcases a world-class collection of antiques, art, and objets d'art. After moving into the house in 1973, Mrs. Getty collaborated with many designers, including Albert Hadley, Sister Parish, John Stefanidis, Eleanor Ford and Leawitt Weaver to create the magnificent interiors.
The designer and philanthropist dedicated her life to the fields of anthropology, publishing, interior design, and early childhood development.
“Generosity, in friendship and philanthropy, was a hallmark of Mrs. Ann Getty.”
Revisiting The Yellow Room
I stared decorating this room almost a year ago. The yellow paint color was a bold choice and I have been thrilled with it. The color changes beautifully throughout the day. I love how sunny the yellow color is in Spring and Summer and how warm and rich it looks in Winter. I also think it is a great background for my art and furniture. Of course this room is reminiscent of the iconic yellow rooms created by Nancy Lancaster, Mario Buatta, and Albert Hadley.
Albert Hadley Drawings
Sketches as he prefers to call them, Albert Hadley Drawings were created for personal use, allowing him to get all of the ‘bad ideas’ out of the way first, so he could see clearly and allow his mind to be free once a sketch was created, giving him a way to imagine all good possibilities of an interior space. These drawings would mostly never be seen by a client as they were just part of his creative thinking process.
Taking a quote from his book; Drawings and the Design Process:
“Some people make lists, I sketch”
Daily inspiration. Discover more photos at http://justforbooks.tumblr.com
Albert Hadley and Sister Parish’s Design Firm | Photos:Architectural Digest
Inspired by Legends
Iconic yellow sitting rooms by some of the giants of interior design. From the top- Mario Buatta, Nancy Lancaster, Albert Hadley for Babe Paley, and lastly my homage to these masters of their craft.
The Living Room
The living room is actually for living. Think All-American meets English country home. Leave the grey and neutral tones at the office. This is your space to express yourself and share your interests. You should have lots of comfortable chairs that can easily be moved to form groupings for relaxing or entertaining friends. Enjoy a variety of different size tables for playing games, serving hors d’oeuvres or displaying a collection. No more “disposable” furniture. Antique and second hand stores are great places to find well made vintage furniture. Invest in original artwork. Find a style and period of artwork that interests you. Hand made wool rugs add color and texture. For inspiration look at the timeless designs of Mario Buatta, Miles Redd, Albert Hadley, and Nancy Lancaster.
Albert Hadley Drawings
Sketches as he prefers to call them, Albert Hadley Drawings were created for personal use, allowing him to get all of the ‘bad ideas’ out of the way first, so he could see clearly and allow his mind to be free once a sketch was created, giving him a way to imagine all good possibilities of an interior space. These drawings would mostly never be seen by a client as they were just part of his creative thinking process.
Taking a quote from his book; Drawings and the Design Process:
“Some people make lists, I sketch”
Daily inspiration. Discover more photos at http://justforbooks.tumblr.com