Old and classic design releases its hidden elegance when combined with beautiful modern details. The thought of passing it through the next generations makes it even exclusive. These furnitures are art pieces and heirlooms!
I had once again the privilege of interviewing virtually Richard and Thristle Buxani, the sweet couple I met inside Tivoli in Copenhagen last Spring season. Richard is a sculptor who specializes in brass and an architect by profession. His brass sculptures were recently exhibited at the Venice Art Gallery entitled “Minari”, held in Venice, Italy from April 23 to May 7, 2022.
“The balinese guesthouse uses upcycled timber from demolished houses for floorboards, ceiling, trusses, jambs and storage area. It also has its rain water collection system stored in an underground ciatern tank.” -Richard Buxani, artist & designer
“The balinese guesthouse uses upcycled timber from demolished houses for floorboards, ceiling, trusses, jambs and storage area. It also has its rain water collection system stored in an underground ciatern tank.” -Richard Buxani, artist & designer
The chandelier gives the guest house a beautiful light ambience. I have always been fond of lamps and on my exams four years ago at the entrepreneur school in Denmark, I presented Louis Poulsen lamps.
In this picture, Richard found this old chandelier that fits perfectly with the ceiling. It is indeed, a good junkyard find.
Me and Jacob’s next big project would be our terrace overlooking our garden and the wild field, where the deers and horses runs around and eats grass. We have to work harder, I know.
A corner with a beautiful landscaping, made even more relaxing and back-in-time feel with the garden steel furnitures from the 70’s.
Undoubtedly this gate was made to lasts and the craftmanship that Richard has put into it, will bring out the memories in you.
Richard is a sculptor who specializes in brass and an architect by profession. His brass sculptures were recently exhibited at the Venice Art Gallery entitled “Minari”, held in Venice, Italy from April 23 to May 7, 2022. Richard is a sculptor who specializes in brass and an architect by profession. You might want to learn about the artist here.
I remember my Lola Elena who had a Singer sewing machine. She sewed a shiny, victorian yellow dress for my doll when I was six. The curtains and sofa covers she sewed we had back then at home lasted more than two decades until the textile sofa needs to be changed.
Furnitures made of tree are preferred in tropical countries like the Philippines. Most of the very good ones are made of Narra (Pterocarpus indicus) tree.
A set of recycled furniture at “Kalyehón Cafe” (alley/street corner). One should also learn how to treat wood properly to keep them in good condition. Avoid using harsh chemicals to treat both old and new furnitures since it has long term negative effects on one’s health.
You might wonder about, how many years it took the artist and his family to complete this project. Being resourceful and creative is a skill that doesn’t demand a lot from our pockets. I personally invests on antique and vintage ceramic, clay, and stone wares, display cabinets and a few good old kitchen utilities. During my free time (which I unfortunately do not have much as of the moment), I drive around “loppemarked” (thrift shops with antiques and vintage things and furnitures), second shops like Red Cross, Blue Cross, and the on-line shop DBA.
Technology. We are moving forward.
A brass sculptor’s gate. The recycled sewing machine parts turned into artistic pieces.
Thank you for reading. I hope my articles brings you information that is needed to inspire and encourage you as well in reaching your goals, both in big and small ways. “We always need to start somewhere at one point”, said my loving husband Jacob.
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