by studiotullia | May 30, 2022 | DESIGN TRENDS, DIY, INTERIOR DESIGN, NEWS FROM THE STUDIO, PORTLAND PLACES, STUDIO NEWS, TRAVEL & INSPIRATION
“Memorial Day is a national awareness and solemn remembrance day for revering those who have gone before us,” said Maj. Gen. JB Vowell, commander of USARJ.
“It is a day for us to honor the military men and women who gave their lives in defense of our great nation, its values and its freedom.”
Memorial Day got me thinking about the flag and how it has changed both graphicly and in what it stands for over the years.
We’ve come a long way, and we are still evolving (one can hope, anyway).
There seem to be countless variations displayed in front of people’s homes across the country. Different flags for different folks.
Loving this house with the flag.
If you want to take a real deep dive into the flag (like over 3,000 flag artifacts deep) check out this book. Everything from moccasins to a “friendship” kimono.
Memorial Day was originally called DECORATION DAY, from an early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags. The first national observance of this holiday occured in 1868.
Photo from Jeremiah Young, owner of Stapleton Gallery in Billings, Montana, it was a irca 1913 photo of his Stapleton Building – home to both the gallery and Young’s interior design business, draped in red, white and blue bunting that sparked the idea for a recent show.
Below are a few works from his idea for a new show.
Many Paths, Judd Thompson
Memorial Day got me thinking about the flag and how Americans display a wide array of flags in front of their homes.
Everything from Black Lives Matter to LGBTQ adnd BIPOC inclusive flags.
Is that the case in your neighborhood?
The heated social and political dialogues playing out in so many cities and towns around the country (marches, riots) have emboldened people or in some cases hindered people’s rights to display their own versions of what they might like the flag to represent.
I see the hanging of flags and signs as a healthy dialogue that is happening in our neighborhoods, which is much more complex than just two political parties’ agendas. It is a form of expression playing out throughout the country in a very visual way. To me, it is refreshing and colorful and indicative of an awareness and support for the diversity and inclusion of others.
by studiotullia | Feb 13, 2016 | DESIGN TRENDS, HOUSE TOUR: Traditional Spanish Style House near Pto. Vallarta, LOCAL PORTLAND EVENTS, PORTLAND PLACES
I was putting this post together and came across an incredible performance of My Funny Valentine by Alice Fredenham on Britain’s Got Talent. It’s beautiful, it’s inspiring and it made me cry (even Simon loved her). Listen Here!
Sitting at my desk, feeling gratitude and melancholy, on this rainy Friday… I could so relate to her fears about succeeding, putting herself out there.
See that lovely lamp on the right there, on my desk? I ran into the talented ~ Shannon Guirl ~ owner of Caravan Pacific, at a “seconds” craft show at ACE Hotel in downtown Portland last weekend.
I scored a white Hawthorne Lamp. I have pine wood office accessories, woven baskets, and a touch of chrome in my office, so this lamp in natural maple and chrome, fits right in! It really is so beautiful and gives off a nice, warm glow.
The Hawthorne Lamp and many others are available here
Here she is at her studio in SE Portland, where I picked up my lamp. Look what she has on the way…
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I’ve been playing around with rose quartz/pale pink/soft lavender velvets for the last month, trying to figure out which ones to put in my Spring Collection. Pindler, Kravet, Schumacher, Gaston & Daniela – they all have wonderful hues. I’ve paired a couple with a Designer’s Guild’s Trasimeno striped velvet/linen and STUDIO TULLIA’s signature ribbon pillows. I borrowed a couple of my daughter’s treasures for this palette. We are getting ready to paint her room and are headed in this direction.
This scheme includes a vintage plate and a favorite stuffy:
and one more:
How nice would this Sullivan Lamp in Peony and Maple be in her room:
Would you look at these feathers? I was walking past the bridal section at the http://millendstore.com/ yesterday and came across these feathers, sold by the inch (for approx. $1.50/inch). I could not get over their color and beauty.
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And, here are a few of hand painted sacred hearts from our recent trip to Mexico, currently adorning my bookshelves.
Never have thought of myself as having a lot of pink, but here it is again, in my office:
Came across this dress in a window last week at Adam Arnold
And lastly, my sweetheart with the twinlets.
Here’s a beautiful heart by Johanna Basford if you need something to print out quick for your sweetheart:
Wishing you all a lovely weekend and Happy Valentine’s Day.
Yours truly,
Suzanne
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by studiotullia | Jul 10, 2012 | LOCAL PORTLAND EVENTS, PORTLAND PLACES
This looks like a fun event featuring vintage and antique goods coming up at Battle Ground, WA. I have heard about this in the past and am going to try to go this year.
Read more about it:
by studiotullia | Dec 22, 2011 | PORTLAND PLACES
I recently completed a Houzz Tour article in which I wrote about my neighbors’ Tracey & Bernadette’s house. They chose to paint their home ORANGE and it really has enhanced the look of their home, given it a new life along withthe neighborhood. Little did theyknow Pantone would announce that The Color of the Year for 2012 was Tangerine Tango.
Here is the link to the article: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1047377/thumbs/Houzz-Tour–Tangerine-Tango-on-a-Portland-Bungalow
Now all the surrounding turn of the century homes in the neighborhood are looking a bit drab and dreary. The neighbors across the street have painted their home a cobalt blue with citron trim, which has really grown on me as well.
What should we paint our chalk green house??
by studiotullia | Sep 15, 2011 | HOUSE TOUR: Traditional Spanish Style House near Pto. Vallarta, PORTLAND PLACES
I had a moment to myself late last June as I had dropped off the kids at the zoo with their grandparents. I had to stop at the Portland Rose Garden, despite the intermittent rain.
In retrospect I think it is best to go on a rainy day, with the fresh drops on the roses. Everything smells so sweet and fresh. I wanted to share these before Summer fully escapes us. Today was a grayish day and I am still really wanting Summer here in Portland. Have a look.
Some nice elements to the garden are the outdoor ampitheatre, Lee Kelly’s stainless steel sculpture provided by the Portland Art Museum, and the wonderful bench in honor of Jesse Curry, the first President of the Portland Rose Society.
For more information about this wonderful Portland treasure:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Rose_Test_Garden
by studiotullia | Dec 29, 2010 | HOUSE TOUR: Traditional Spanish Style House near Pto. Vallarta, PORTLAND PLACES
I saw some unique trees this holiday season. I am realizing that I have the more predictable, traditional tree; the same ornaments every year, same lights. I even bought the cranberries to string along with popcorn. I take the easy way out, I guess.
Our neighbor had a garage sale a couple of months ago and my 3-year-old daughter wanted the small pink Christmas tree for sale. Well, we got it for her and when we were decorating our family tree, Charlotte was working on hers. She got it out, assembled it and the girl decorated that tree. Until every branch was laden, then wanted candy canes, and lights. It looked terrific.
My mother hasn’t had a tree for a few years and so I finally bought her a small fake one from Target with pearl lights. Stationed in a brass pot between linen curtains and fully decorated it adds a lot to her living room and looks festive from outside in her upstairs flat.
My friend Kitsie Countryman had us over and introduced me to a flocked Christmas tree. I found it to be odd up close, as every bit of green was completely covered with snow, but I have to say it was a breath of fresh air, retro, chic, and I loved it.She chose to decorate with pink ornaments, new and retro along with large gold angels ornaments. It really worked.
I went to my hairdresser Ivan Dollar’s holiday party at his studio in a historic building above Schoolhouse Electric. Huge windows, exposed brick, dark shiny wood floors, that he has decorated so understated and elegantly; yards and yards of natural cotton drapes on one side offset the traditional brick walls and he has chosen black leather Eames sofas and clean lined tables, simple tall mirrors. He did something so charming for his party. Ivan drove to Mt Hood National Forest and with his permit, cut down several different very natural looking evergreens. In their varying heights, many very tall, you felt you were walking through a forest as you entered the event. They were not decorated at all, left natural, only white Christmas lights adorned the room. He anchored the trees in large burlap bulk tea bags weighted with rocks. It was understated, bold, elegant and lovely. I wish I had a picture but it was too dark for a good shot with my iphone.
Lastly, I must mention a talented artist and visual display extraordinaire who I ran into dressing Anthropologie’s windows in the Pearl District a few weeks ago. Her indoor display of logs upright on a table inside sparked some decorating ideas at my children’s preschool Harvest Party, which became a Winter wonderland from gathered greenery several of us found at nearby parks.
Nicole Faivre, is this gal’s name and she along with some other talents at Anthropologie, have created one fabulous window display after the next. They take ingenuity and resourcefulness to astounding heights. Here is a shot of her posing next to a Christmas tree being created from torn green rags. She showed me her sketchbook and we talked briefly of her creative process. What a treat to meet her and watch her work. I was impressed with the level of crafty items in the store. It was so ETSY. I mean crocheted banding along the display shelves and appliqued felt pillows on the furniture. Craft is hot. Anyway, let’s hope next year I leave the same old in boxes in the basement and do something else.
by studiotullia | Nov 8, 2010 | PORTLAND PLACES
I was in Bedford Brown recently and found their display to be fresh and inspiring. They also had a few beautiful pillows.
by studiotullia | Oct 3, 2010 | PORTLAND PLACES
You have to love this place. Always an inspiration as raw and funky as the stuff arriving every minute of the day. Truckloads of junk from builders, contractors: doors, tiles, bath tubs, windows, lighting, hardware and on and on and on. We have gotten some of our lighting from there. Our dining room chandelier for $35. It is a great place to shop if you are in the NE hood.
Knobs and Fobs
Bought this!
Rebuilding Center Entry
Exterior
