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The Green Gang. Shanghai. Opium.
BLOKKHED | August 26th 2008 by Matthew Chattle
Shanghai was the original Sin City due to its association with Opium and vice. This image is about the Green Gang in old Shanghai which was under the leadership of Du Yuesheng [known as 'Big Ears']. There's a bit of Art Deco again here as well as oth read more
Art Deco Style View from Tamara de Lempicka
Style, design, decoration of interior. House architecture ti… | August 26th 2008 by Nancy Bryan
Tamara de Lempicka is famous for her Art Deco-styled portraits. Her women are sexy, provocative, bold, appealing and seductive, her men are handsome and brave. May be her masterpieces are that unique and amazing because she reflected her own dramatic read more
Vintage Art Deco Lamps
OpTempo | August 25th 2008 by Frank Carr
In this buyer's guide we're taking a look at Vintage Art Deco Lamps. These lamps have been made popular by movies that reflect that stylistic era. What should you look for in one of these vintage lamps? read more
Deco Interiors Were a Sign of Luxury
Interior Decoration | August 21st 2008 by N.A.
by Guy MorrisMost of us are familiar with the art deco look of the 1920s and '30s. However, there are many interesting facts about the fashion that are not that well known. For example, even though the style was well-known and the term may have been read more
Closing 8/26/08
Rose's Buttons Blog | August 19th 2008 by GrandmaRose
I missed my posting deadline yesterday so am posting double today! GWTW Blouse…Square Dance Dress…Glass Cup Buttons…Amber Glass Buttons…Art Deco Brown Glass buttons…Dyed Navy Shell…Dyed Yellow Carved Shell Buttons& read more
Winner of EBW "Art Deco" challenge announced
Unique You - Wearable Art | August 19th 2008
Congratulations to GemsbyJules, who won the "Art Deco" challenge with her beautiful bracelet Search Light! The runners up are:Lost Treasures - Art Deco- beadwoven set - BeadCatcherArt Deco Collar - HighDesertBeadscapesLatte at Hotel Mercedes - Hand B read more
design inspiration: art deco.
The Function Key | August 18th 2008 by kimberly phillips
Singapore Glasgow Amsterdam Denver read more
INTERVIEW: Belle Bijoux Accessories
Fashion Birdcage | August 18th 2008 by enkha x
Belle Bijoux, a Perth based accessories label is worn by celebrities such as Megan Gale, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Hawkins, the rock gods ‘Low versus Diamond’ and Katy Steele from Little Birdy. Designer Belle Bijoux’s designs are up from read more
Out Of 10 Common Diamond Shapes, Which One Is Perfect For You?
World Travel News, Information and Resources. | August 18th 2008 by Travelers
There are ten different diamond shapes which are common. Each cut has its own different qualities. This article will give you a short rundown on the properties of each of these ten most common diamond shapes. read more
Art Deco Challenge Winner
sketchbook | August 16th 2008 by Sarah Kelley
The results are in for the latest EBW Challenge and GemsbyJulesSearch Light Art Deco Bracelet received the most votes!The cuff bracelet is done in peyote stitch and contains over 2000 size 11 Delica seed beads in a sea foam green, salmon pink, black read more
EBW - ART DECO Challenge Winner is....
Beading Mania | August 16th 2008 by Triz
The winner for August's EtsyBeadWeavers ART DECO challenge is Jems by Jules with her beautiful Search Light Art Deco Bracelet - Congratulations Julie!!!!!! :-) My piece Purple Gra read more
Voting Up On the Art Deco Challenge
sketchbook | August 9th 2008 by Sarah Kelley
Voting is up so settle in for a few minutes of viewing pleasure and pick your favorite beaded beauty!These gorgeous works of art represent weeks worth of work and lot's of ingenuity! Kudos to the ladies of EBW! I'm currently on the fence between two read more
Art Deco Poster. 1930s Radio Mystery.
BLOKKHED | August 6th 2008 by Matthew Chattle
The Stroller, Art Deco style. Who is he? Why does he stalk the streets at night? What mysteries does he explore?It started as a Pulp style character but has now become more art deco, which is ok with me. I'll explore the Stroller again some other tim read more
Decorating Your Home With Art Deco Design
Interior Decoration | August 6th 2008 by N.A.
There are many style options you can choose from to decorate your home in today's day and age, even options that one would never have considered back in the 20th century or even in the past few decades. This includes one style from the 20th century t read more
Something Old, Something New, Something Art Deco, Something Blue
Liebling | August 5th 2008 by Jess
We must be clear by now on my passion for all things Art Deco. But did you know that one of my favorite places to shop outside of the handmade realm is Anthropologie? I received my new Anthro catalog yesterday and found myself squealing in delight read more
Golden Gate Bridge Barrier Update
depression introspection | August 5th 2008
The San Francisco Chronicle's site has an update on the GGB barrier debate. Unfortunately, most people don't want any kind of barrier at all. However, of the design options, the net is proving to be the most popular. Likely because... read more
Art Deco. Poster. 1930s. Mystery. Radio. Theatre
BLOKKHED | August 2nd 2008 by Matthew Chattle
The MysteryLand Radio Theatre poster for the production of the 'Theatre of Lost Souls'. Blokkhedwww.blokkhed.com read more
Permanence and Transience: Cooking vs. Art
Octavine Illustration--a little blog about Art Deco, Travel,… | August 2nd 2008 by Octavine Illustration
My mother is an excellent cook. She can make just about anything from Moroccan tagine to traditional pot roast. And she can cook for the masses, catering my entire wedding, my cousin's wedding and both mine and my sis's Bat Mitzvahs. Absolutely none read more
EBW August Art Deco Challenge Piece
Pink Pooch Designs PPD | July 30th 2008 by Staci
Although I came in 2nd place in last months challenge, I did get to pick the theme for August and I picked “Art Deco”. I just love art deco anything and especially jewelry! I really had no idea what I was going to create when I picked the read more
Art Deco Project Update
sketchbook | July 29th 2008 by Sarah Kelley
I'm really pushing at this point to finish. It took so long for me to settle in technique wise. Things are going faster now at least.I wish I had more beads in different styles/sizes/colors/finishes and a better idea of the finishing techniques too. read more
Getting Out And About
Planning With Kids | July 26th 2008 by PlanningQueen
I had the opportunity to get out of the house a couple of nights this week and see some interesting stuff. I love having the chance to see new things and I do make an effort to book Mr Infrastructure and myself to attend some things, to make sure th read more
ManMadeProfile: Jewel Street Designs
ManMadeMarket | July 25th 2008
Name: Aimee Shop name: Jewel Street Designs Blog: http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com Location: Maryland A little bit about Aimee: I’m twenty-something.Seriously, I can never remember how old I am, but I know I’m getting ready to hit t read more
Beauty contest
Flint Expatriates | July 24th 2008
Here's the 16-story Mott Foundation Building, built in 1930 and captured in all its Art Deco splendor in a 1954 postcard.Of course, this was long before the elegant mini-skyscraper's hulking, wide-bottomed younger brother — Genesee Towers — was b read more
The cherry on the cake
The Corinthian Column | July 24th 2008 by Columnist
This rare and magnificent set of of two armchairs in cherrywood can be interlocked to form a chaise longue; one of them has a high back and the other a low one. They are signed by Andre Goult and dated 1921 and caught my eye in Vallois on the rue de read more
Pick a number: 20 or 9,000,000
depression introspection | July 23rd 2008
20 people annually or 9,000,000 people annually. Those are the numbers that the Golden Gate Bridge (GGB) Board of Directors will need to choose between in October. GGB officials are considering a proposal to erect suicide barriers on the bridge.... read more
Vintage Barkcloth Fabric
found style | July 18th 2008 by carol greaves
One of the primary elements of my textile jewelry is vintage barkcloth fabric. On several occasions I have been asked what that is. So, if you would like to know a little more...The term barkcloth refers primarily to the nubby weave of this particul read more
Decoration Interior for great house
Interior Decoration | July 18th 2008 by N.A.
Art & Deco read more
Food Art - Buitoni
Dude Loves Food | July 17th 2008 by David Pickett
The posters and lithographs of the mid-20th century that advertise food have always fascinated me. These are bold, colorful ads that are an art form all unto themselves. Nowadays, these posters show up in Italian and French restaurants intending to read more
so very gay
kickintina | July 13th 2008 by warrior scout
ad schuring's blog inspired me a bit when i saw this... i hope you enjoy it... read more
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