Cozy is...Sarah Hinckley

Entryway in Christine Gillespie's cozy California cottage

Gillespie's office space

Her prized oyster painting

Sarah Hinckley's painting in Gillespie's lovely breakfast room

This past week, I received the current issue of House Beautiful.  The cover story and theme of the issue is cozy decorating for every style.  The feature takes us on a tour through 4 homes ranging from a Connecticut farmhouse to a California cottage, all designed by four of the nation's best interior designer whose styles vary from clean-lined modern to quirky whimsical. It is a great read and I highly suggest picking up a copy.

Since I am still figuring out what design style to "call my own", I always love flipping through the shelter magazines and finding my favorite homes.  In this issue, that home was the California cottage of interior designer Christine Gillespie (who I couldn't find a website for?).  I love her use of art as a centerpiece for all of her rooms from the entryway to the kitchen.  As if this house couldn't get any better, when I turned the page to see the breakfast room, I noticed a painting by Emily Amy Gallery artist, Sarah Hinckley!  Oh, how I have house envy....anyone else?

Gone skiing

Clayton Santiago, Sentinels II, 40" x 32", Mixed media on panel

Well, after a lot of apprehension, I have decided to take a few days off from the gallery.  I will be out West skiing the Rocky Mountains.  I hope all of you have a great weekend; I know I will!

If you happen to be in NYC...

Entrance to The Armory Show

Ewan Gibbs, New York, 2008. Courtesy of Timothy Taylor Gallery, London (Pier 94).

Larry Rivers, Vocabulary Lesson (Polish), Courtesy of Tibor de Nagy Gallery (Pier 92).

David Park, Two Heads, Courtesy of Hackett-Freedman Gallery (Pier 92).

If you happen to be in New York City this weekend, don't miss The Armory Show, which runs March 5th-8th.  Of the same name as the famous 1913 show that introduced modern art to America under the direction of a young Alfred Stieglitz, The Armory Show of today serves much the same purpose.  First presented in February of 1999, the show is touted as "the world's leading art fair devoted exclusively to contemporary art."  After perusing many of the galleries and artists represented at the 2009 show, I would have to agree that it may very well be.  

This year, The Armory Show-International Fair of New Art is on view at Pier 94 and at Pier 92, they have introduced something new, The Armory Show-Modern.  The Armory Show-Modern is a new section of the show dedicated to international dealers specializing in historically significant modern art.  With its introduction, now attendees will not only have the chance to see new developments in the art world, but also modern masterpieces.  The admission fee is $30 for general admission and $10 for students and the experience is well worth it.  I am regretting not taking a few personal days, myself.  If any of you do attend, please report back.  I am eager to hear what is hot this year!