Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Don't Skip It: Michael S. Smith

Photo by Scott Francis

I think some may miss this because, let's face it....we may not have the desire or the funds during this economy to get every magazine we want to. But I didn't want you all to miss an article about the incredible Michael S. Smith. So I am suggesting that you may want to take a look at Architectural Digest this month.

Photo by Scott Francis

Michael Smith has designed a house in Rancho Mirage, California....just outside Palm Springs, and it is not what one might expect of a desert house. No Brat Pack terrazzo. No Hollywood glam.


Photo by Scott Francis

Michael has his own take on things. A bit of quiet comfort. Luxury, yes...but not one of those places where you have to keep your feet off the couch.

Photo by Scott Francis

I never tire of his style.

Not a lot to add to the AD article....just passing it along.

Cover Photo by Durston Sayler

Also...check out the section shown on the cover "Shop Like a Designer". Well, most of us can't really shop like this, but it is fun never-the-less to see where the top guns shop. There is a very comprehensive source list at the very back of the magazine with websites. So thanks, AD, for that!

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20 comments:

  1. Linda at Lime in the Coconut!March 10, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    That looks like a beautiful home...WHAT is that behind the table? A painting...a print...a curtain? Any clue?

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  2. katiedidMarch 10, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Hi Linda!
    Funny you should ask! It is a 1958 painting by Morris Louis called "7 Bronze". Michael says it "creates another window in the space"....so you were right to wonder!

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  3. ashlinaMarch 10, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    ooh i just bought this mag this morning and NOW i cant wait to devour it! thanks for the great pictures....
    that home is amazing.

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  4. J.CovingtonMarch 10, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    His work is fantastic and much to be admired and studied. I've also heard he just used some of Suzanne Kasler's Candler Beds in a recent project...nice clean lines.

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  5. Pamela Terry and EdwardMarch 10, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    I read this yesterday. A marvelous issue. Much better than their usual, I thought!

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  6. Mrs. BlandingsMarch 10, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    Katie - thanks so much for the heads up- I would have missed this and been sorry.

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  7. AndreaMarch 10, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    Im drooling over that canopy bed. Im not usually into fabric on a canopy bed, but that bed is gorge!!

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  8. Ragland Hill Social by Gwen DriscollMarch 10, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    Katie,

    Thanks for this heads up. I don't typically read AD so I''m glad you shared. Will get a copy.

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  9. WilhelmiinaMarch 10, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Thanks for the gorgeous pictures. Love the style :)
    -Wilhelmiina-

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  10. tartanscotMarch 10, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    all too often, my copy of AD sits on the sideboard in the office and rarely gets read. bless you for the head's up. I am a well-documented fan of wondrously talented Mr. Smith . . . I can't wait to see a new project.

    Cheers,
    Scot

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  11. Charlotta WardMarch 10, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Amazing rooms!
    The windows in no 2 and generally love everything in pic 3!

    Thanks for tip about the article.. Will check out though not a regular reader of AD.

    Have a lovely end to the week.

    xCharlotta

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  12. maryMarch 10, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    So perfectly understated. I wonder who the clients were? They also must have great taste and international experience. Love this style. The credenza/sideboard in the first photo is great. Thanks for the heads-up.

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  13. MarijaMarch 10, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    We get AD at the office but seems we're not patient enough to read it. But the designer mini-mag? So excited to get that! Worth picking up for that alone! Marija

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  14. KarenaMarch 10, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    Linda, yes that really got my attention! I love Morris Louis's art works . The periwinkle gray chairs are fab!!

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  15. Rebecca@Harmony and HomeMarch 10, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    Hi Katie... I adore Michael Smith's work...as you can tell from my blog. I just reposted my first first blog, which was about Michael Smith one post ago. I have this AD magazine, but haven't looked through it yet... now I can't wait! Thanks!

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  16. La Petite GalleryMarch 11, 2010 at 4:20 AM

    Katie,
    The second photo...that table base is awesome. Do like the sofa at the end of bed. Going to measure and start looking.
    Lovely post. Thank you.

    yvonne

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  17. Trish @TheOldPostRoadMarch 11, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Enjoyed this post - will look at AD, this month. I like those simple yellow panels in photo 2.
    -Trish

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  18. Susie @ Maddie's NestMarch 11, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Thanks for the heads up. Mine is under a stack of papers on my desk....I'll have to pull it out tonight after my daughter is in bed!

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  19. GreetMarch 12, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    Katie,
    Thank you so much for sharing this! Michael is a great artist isn't it?
    Great post!
    xx
    Greet

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  20. katiedidMarch 12, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Hi Everyone!
    I had a feeling you wouldn't want to miss it! And Rebecca! I will be hopping over to see your very first post!

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