Barcelona 2012

Roof of Casa Mila, Barcelona, 2012

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, 2012

Las Ramblas, Barcelona 2012

I Rendered the October "Instant Room" in HB!

Interior, Melissa Rufty- Rendering, Michelle Morelan

I rendered the Instant Room in House Beautiful this month! The room was designed by Melissa Rufty of MMR Interiors in New Orleans. I love her look...colourful, whimsical, traditional and layered. She is also a joy to work with ;)

Chair Makeover #2 Danish Modern

 I was fortunate enough to receive this great mid-century modern teak armchair from my kid's grandma, Sigrid who is from Denmark. It has a metal plate with this info under the frame:

JOC Aktiebolaget, Jo Carlsson, Vetlanda

I thought it was fitting then, to have it covered it in some great linen I picked up at the Albert Cyupmarket in Amsterdam. I love the combo of warm and cool tones and the curves of the arms. New life for an old classic...thanks Sigrid ;) I hope you approve.

My Renderings in Canadian House and Home

 It's going to be an exciting month for publication for me, starting with the October issue of Canadian House and Home. Both in print and online, Jenn Air's wall oven was the inspiration for these three kitchens by three talented Canadian Designers.

 Industrial Rustic Kitchen 

by Alexandre Blazys and Benoit Gerard of Blazysgerard in Montreal

 Ultramodern Glam Kitchen 

by Allison Granovsky of Palmerston Design Consultants in Toronto

Scandinavian Farmhouse Kitchen 

by Sophie Burke of Vancouver 

Renderings by Michelle Morelan, 2012

Lake House Progress

Things are coming along at the Lake House...down to a couple of finishes and a few accessories...it feels so comfortable, and I love the way it is bathed in sunlight.

Interior Design and Photo by Michelle Morelan

"Pond Dancing"

"Pond Dancing" Michelle Morelan, 2012

Acrylic, Acrylic Medium and Ink on Studio Canvas with 2" W Maple Frame

18 x 36"

$825

Detail of "Pond Dancing"

Margot Austin

I love interiors by Margot Austin...she has been with both Style at Home and House and Home Magazines, and I just think she has the most amazing eye. This is her blog: http://www.margotaustin.ca/

Also, I have a thing for the Thonet chair...it's just a classic.

Interior by Margot Austin, Rendering by Michelle Morelan

Outdoor Party

Dreaming of a deck party with all my Blogger friends there...and a pool around that corner...Pinot Grigio and Margaritas...good music and food. Happy Summer everyone :)

Design and Rendering by Michelle Morelan

Green Bathroom

It's not easy being green...but I like it :)

Design and Rendering by Michelle Morelan

NYC, PVE and ICFF

Arne Jacobsen: The 7 Chair, 1955

 Just returned from NYC and the International Contemporary Furniture Fair. It's always a rush, trying to clear your plate, taking two whole travel days and of course, the jet lag and exhaustion quotient...but, it's so worth it to visit with like minded and talented folk, see what's on the horizon for the trade and find inspiration. 

I met up with Carol Reed of CREED after her client meetings on Wed for a few drinks in the Roosevelt Lobby...it's a great location right across from GCStation. The next day we headed to the Flatiron District to Fishies Eddies and ABC Carpet and Home. We had a wonderful lunch at the ABC Kitchen (their place settings blew us away!)

Grand Central Station

 Visited the Strand Bookstore...it was my first time there, and I am in love! I tried to show Carol the book by Maureen Mitton which features a few of my renderings, but they only had the 3rd edition. The architecture and Interiors section is so amazing!! Bought the kids a couple of T-shirts before we headed to Little Italy for a great courtyard dinner...two of my favorite dishes...caprese and risotto, paired with some nice red wine.

I discover a great new neighborhood every visit

Thursday we were really excited to go to the Adyln...this years site of the Kipps Bay Showhouse...it was the best yet...a different setting, overlooking the Hudson; two duplexes actually. There's a no photo rule, and I can't figure out how to take pics with my BB without that dreaded shutter sound.

My favorite space was the "Gentleman's Study" in Unit 2101 by David Scott Interiors...done in a gem blue and rusty orange accents...just beautiful. Also, the "A Collector's Bedroom" in unit 2102 by Alexander Doherty Design was full of fine art and stunning.

We were so excited about our plans on Friday to head out on the Hudson Line to Ardsley and PVE's, where we visited her fabulously renovated new home and studio (oh the bathtub!) She made the most amazing lunch and brought us for a tour of Sunnyside- Washington Irving's little cottage on the Hudson. Patricia's hometown is so charming! I can see why she loves it so much :) Thanks P :)

Patricia's delicious lunch of grilled beets and goats cheese with pine nuts and drizzled with truffle oil was fabulous! Then greens with homemade dressing and fresh fruit for dessert...as tasty as it was beautiful!! (took this photo from PVE's blog post)

 

The Hudson Line from Grand Central Station is a beautiful trip

Sunnyside, Washington Irving's estate on the Hudson

 Here is just one of the buildings Mr. Irving designed for his homestead...influences taken from his travels. Our tour guide was so fabulous! Didn't know that Mr. Irving was widely known as the first American novelist. I can just imagine him and his brother, nieces and staff keeping this wonderful little cottage full of family, laughter and hard work. No sign of headless horsemen here, only a comfortable warm working farm cottage.

The wisteria and trumpet vine were planted by Mr Irving himself!

Our amazing tour guide...even Patricia learned new things! PVE, Carol Reed

We headed to the hotel room to get ready to see "Other Desert Cities" at the Booth Theater, where we watched a love match take place in the seats next to us...warmed our hearts. Two single professionals, theater lovers, exchanging numbers at the end of the evening. Would love to know how that one ends!

Spent all day Saturday at ICFF, meeting up with a workshop "student" friend of mine, Annette from PA...we were all impressed with the show, but really did more chatting about the trade than anything...will be posting more about my rendering workshops soon.

Potato crust salmon, a la carte whipped mashed and tuna tartar for a starter...omg

After Carol flew back to Toronto on Sunday, I walked to the Guggenheim and the Columbus Ave flea market at 77th...walked through Central Park during the annual AIDS walk, and did some shopping at Macy's before heading back to the hotel to meet Brian. Even know Carol and I had dinner at Rue 57 the night before, Brian and I went again on Sunday night...I just love it.

The lines of the Guggenheim excite me every time

Rained all day Monday...funny how NYC can turn into a steam bath when it rains! We thought some shopping at GCStation's shops might be nice, but it had to be 90 degrees with 100 percent humidity in there...oh, I so forgot about that dreaded humidity! So, instead we packed and made reservations for Carmines on 44th for dinner...love the calamari and linguine and clams...yum.

Best part? Meeting up with friends :)

Carol has also blogged about our fabulous trip...here, and PVE, here.

A little cottage on the Hudson covered in Wisteria and Trumpet vine, Rendering by Michelle Morelan

My Renderings in "Interior Design Visual Presentation"

I have been waiting to receive the book "Interior Design Visual Presentation" by Maureen Mitton for a few months now...it's her 4th edition of the text, and my renderings/methods are on pages 181 and 182. I especially appreciate that these two renderings are spaces which I designed. Thanks Maureen, I think they and the book look great. I know what my bedtime reading will be tonight.

If you are looking to increase the quality of your presentations, especially for a student of interior design, it looks like a great resource. The book was on the "recommended" list when I was in school.

Feeling Blue?

 

Amsterdam Trip - the Note Cards

Amsterdam 2012

Travel Update…Barcelona, Sagrada Familia

    

    

Words cannot convey…so I’ll leave you with these…back on April 5th…

Amsterdam 2012

taking a little break in Amsterdam… :)