For you long time readers, it's not the first time you read about multi-talented designer Yoshiaki Takao over here. I have featured his work numerous times (including this recently) and I couldn't be more excited to share with you his living space today!
From the creative flow of his basement workspace {bunny bunny hole design - link soon to come} to his studio apartment, Yoshi's décor is simple but imprinted with character, imagination and humour.
The low and understated layout was such a great feature i thought, the way i have always imagined the comfort of traditional Japanese homes.
On this rainy november day, we decided to cozy-up at a local bistro and shared {as always} laughter, creative ideas and stories; our favorite thing to do!
I feel very fortunate to have him as a friend.
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Tell us where you live, since when and where you are from originally
I live in Brooklyn NY, I came from Japan 11 years ago.
What are the 3 core elements that shape your life?
Being innocent, being original and being emotional.
Tell us how you began working in the field you are now
I was quite handy when i was a child. My father was a carpenter, he had many tools and i just naturally loved making things. Especially in the town I was born which is surrounded by natural elements. I often went to the forest and sea side with my father's tools, cutting branches, finding driftwood and making toys (ships, weapons, etc...). I think i started my career as a designer at that age!
What was the best lesson you have learned in the process?
Being original is being strong.
What is your favorite occupation at home?
Eating ice cream in bed!
Being indvidual.
Finish the sentence, "you can not fail when you..."
Smile!
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This morning, the New York Times posted a beautifully styled home by the super talented duo Nightwood and oh surprise! a tryptich of my artwork is hanging in one of the pictures! (seen on the wall in the kitchen area - click on picture to enlarge).
What a warming & satisfying feeling to be associated with such a tasteful & sun-filled home.
Thank you to the designers and to the soulful owner of this gorgeous townhouse!
Un superbe appartement publié aujourd'hui dans la rubrique "Great homes and destinations" du New York Times et la douce surprise d'y trouver dans l'une de ces photos trois de mes aquarelles! (sur le mur dans la cuisine- cliquer sur l'image pour l'agrandir).
Les stylistes de Nightwood on sû trouver le parfait décor pour mon art! Je les en remercie et félicite la propriétaire de cette superbe maison qui respire paix et bien-être.
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This month i was fortunate enough to land a job that gave me almost 100% creative freedom. I created still life images for the Canadian based brand Lillie & Cohoe.
The catalog is currently being edited so before i can give you a glimpse of it i'll let you imagine what my day was like. You can see how bare of a set it was though... this was as minimal as it gets = my attempt to create an organic, and warm look for their winter collection.
Voici quelques clichés pris le jour de mon photoshoot pour le prochain catalogue the la marque Lillie & Cohoe. Super experience pour moi car ce job m'a donné carte blanche coté création.
Les images seront disponibles lorsque le catalogue sera publié. Je vous tiens au courant!
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The hair styling i have always wanted to master... I 'm just not really blessed with the skill. I would love to take a real professional class or a worksop on braiding techniques. Does that exist in new York?
Les cheveux nattés. C'est sans doute le style que je préfère. Maintenant j'ai jamais réussi à le faire sur moi. Assez maladroite en fait quand j'essaye de me coiffer comme une pro...
J'adore ces 3 styles. Simples et intemporels.
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What i like most about this project of introducing people's home is the variety of people i meet in the process. Today, we are peeking into what i would call the quintessential downtown life of the busy new yorker.
Wes is a young investor living in a fairly new building. But his apartment somehow reflects the feel of a classic New York interior. He really used the space cleverly and created a home that is uncluttered, comfortable and simple. The stark winter light outside made the place extra cozy that morning.
As the nature of his profession always calls, Wesley had to work that day and i swifted out as fast as i had swifted in, leaving behind a sense of wonder on how it would be for me to live his kind of life.
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The somehow theatrical styling choices in these pictures really caught my attention. Found in the Wyeth lookbook. Apparently the designer has not produced a collection since 2006. But what i am interested in here is the decor. I want to make a mural like the one the third picture!
Me donne des idées de décors... j'aime beaucoup le choix des couleurs et le petit coté "pièce de théâtre" de ces compositions. Ligne de vêtements Wyeth.
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The work of artist Tokujin Yoshioka.
Absolutely in love with his whole aesthetic, especially the clever contrast between the water-emulating benches currently complimenting the rather austere look of the Musée d'Orsay. Makes me wish i was in Paris today.
Bouche bée devant le travail de l'artiste Tokujin Yoshioka.
Me donne envie d'aller me perdre au Musée d'Orsay entre autres, et m'allonger sur ce banc...
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Alright, i am breaking my time-off-the-blog vow for a second because I HAVE to post about this. It was freshly posted on marie-claire maison this morning and my heart almost ached when i saw it.
It is going to stay at the top of my dream home inspiration folder. Hands down.
This is pretty much my vision of the ideal home.
The light, the light...
J'avais promis de ne pas vous revoir avant Janvier, mais ce matin, j'ai eu un tel coup de foudre que je n'ai pas eu d'autre choix que de vous présenter... la maison de MES RÊVES.
Elle existe, en concrêt et elle est publiée ce matin sur le site de marie-claire maison.
Je n'ai d'yeux que pour elle: sa lumière, son âme, son espace ouvert et ses couleurs passées.
Son âme...
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I took this picture last spring in the beautiful and mystical Black Forest. I can now imagine the same landscape covered in snow and gingerbread-like houses nestled in the valley warming up with smokey chimneys...
The highlight of my year was without a doubt my trip to Europe.
I will now take a little break from writing here but will be back really soon in January and share again all the new stories i have in tow.
~ Best wishes to all of you ~
Meilleurs voeux à tous mes lecteurs francophones! Quelle année!
je prends quelques jours de vacances mais reviens en force en Janvier.
A très bientôt!
~
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I apologize in advance if i did not find the time to feature another home + interview this month.
You know how quickly things can slide off of your hands and time just starts running against you...? well this is my perception of life at this time of the year.
But i promise, there will be a lot of exciting original features in the new year.
This week I shot the always inspiring window display at Commune Salon & Gift, a place i never tire to photograph. A must see if you -out of town readers- ever come hang out in Brooklyn.
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Encore quelques semaines de douce folie et nous serons en janvier!
Un mois où je promet de reprendre mes projets, mes interviews et mes portraits d'intérieurs... ce mois-ci, la pendule tourne un peu a contre sens!
Voici quelques photos de la dernière vitrine de Commune, dont je ne me lasse jamais de photographier.
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Beautiful, calming winter light.
Images sourced on the inspiring Hege Greenall-Sholtz blog.
Douceur calmante de la lumière hivernale. Des couleurs qui m'inspirent pour des projets futurs.
images via Hege Greenall-Sholtz.
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