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Friday, February 20, 2009

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"Rabbit" - by Hunt Slonem, on display at Bergdorf Goodman -New York

Yesterday was a day full of "play"- in New York City and I was positively crazy for the "silly wabbits" in the windows at the posh Fifth Avenue store, Bergdorf Goodman.























The Artwork of Hunt Slonem was on display along with a witty collection of "scwewy" fashions for which I have a wild hair for, just look at that dazzling necklace above along with the cleverly arranged palette, brushes and tubes of paint.  























You do remember "Elmer Fudd" - and his penchant for "silly wabbits" likes Bugs Bunny.
This rabbit has his brush fully loaded, along with this colorful "Balenciaga" bag.  I also spotted these bags at Barneys on display.  They are witty, full of whimsy and have a casual sophisticated yet -fun flair.  I think we all could use a little color, as we hope for Spring.























More fuel to my desire to design and create an artful life is on display in the above window.  I think it was refreshing to see things casually composed with a carefree spirit in a world 
obsessed with restoring order.  I'd like to think of it as magical and lucky, akin to pulling a rabbit out of a hat or that of a "fatal attraction."  I know, I just could not resist wanting to know more about this artist, Hunt Slonem and of course the to die for fashions.
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24 comments:

  1. ArchitectDesign™February 20, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    I think you would be good at doing a dreamy window display yourself! How fun would that be!

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  2. JoyceFebruary 20, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    The bunnies in the window are so neat. I love what they did with the display, the brushes, jewelry and shoes all coming together making a fun and playful window. It makes me want to jump behind the window and play. Do you think I would get in trouble?
    Have a golden weekend! xoxo

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  3. pve designFebruary 20, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Stefan,
    I actually worked in "Visual Merchandising" and you would be surprised at how hard a job it truly is.
    That said, I loved it. I remember winning the lowest bid and sewing these enormous gold lame balls, stuffed with those tiny styrofoam bits that were in my apartment for weeks. lol.
    pve

    Joyce,
    I really wanted to get right in there and paint and play with the elegant fashions. Like jumping into an artful closet and art bin.
    pve

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  4. Miss CavendishFebruary 20, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Just love these. The delightful "Small Expectations" directed me to her blog the other day (b/c of my bunny avatar!) to take a peek at her BG vitrine photos. I'm excited for Easter now and looking forward to putting my bunny/tiny cake collection on the table . . .

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  5. pve designFebruary 20, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    miss cavendish-
    I did think of you, and your bunny cakes- the accessories had your name all over them.
    pve

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  6. DebraFebruary 20, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Oh what fun and full of inspiration- I see Bunnykins in your future come Easter and a few more signs of spring. I just knew you had to be up to something fun yesterday! Was this a full-family affair?

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  7. hmstrjamFebruary 20, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    loved these! hope you got some yummy cupcakes!

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  8. Mrs. BlandingsFebruary 20, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Completely delightful.

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  9. MichelleFebruary 20, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    BG does the most amazing windows...a must for every trip to NYC!

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  10. la la LovelyFebruary 20, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    I love rabbits!!! And those two paintings are so pretty and abstract!!!!! Hope you have a most lovely weekend!
    xx Trina

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  11. pve designFebruary 20, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Debra,
    my trip to the city was a girlie trip, my daughter and a friend with a list that was long. we covered a lot of ground and had a super day.
    pve

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  12. inkWELL PressFebruary 20, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    I love looking at window displays for inspiration - especially Anthropologie!

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  13. pve designFebruary 20, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    kotori-
    I know, I think it is all about the allure of the window and wanting to be inside.
    Thanks for your kind comments.
    pve

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  14. ginaFebruary 20, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    what a lovely creative mecca NYC is - oh so envious!! Love the bunny!

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  15. Easy and Elegant LifeFebruary 20, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    So glad that you took the time to dream a little in the City. NYC can be a bit overwhelming to me (three days is my limit...I forget that I can stop while it doesn't.)

    My daughter's device is a rabbit (got to do with the middle family name.) I had stationary engraved when she was born. Now I'm sort of obsessed with good examples of classic bunnies. Hermès has a great tie pattern this season... unfortunately.

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  16. pve designFebruary 20, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    chris,
    my daughter was born the year of the rabbit and we do have quite a collection of all shapes and sizes,
    an hermes tie with a petit lapin is just the sort of tie for easter parade.
    hop hop.
    pve

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  17. KwanaFebruary 20, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    So fun. Inspiration all around.

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  18. pve designFebruary 21, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    gina,
    hope you will get to visit NY one day, be happy to show you around.
    pve

    kwana,
    yes, ny makes my heart beat a bit faster- and makes me hopeful for spring and easter baskets full of chocolate bunnies and "peeps!"
    pve

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  19. Pamela Terry and EdwardFebruary 21, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    I have always thought it would be so much fun to "do" windows! One could really let the imagination fly. These are wonderful!

    And I have loved seeing your beautiful boys in their birthday photos, and your delightful Aunt Weezie!!

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  20. Topsy TurvyFebruary 22, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Patricia - I love Hunt Slonem's art too! He is quite eccentric and fascinating, and owns several mansions plus huge studios in NY - they are all featured in that book in the display window. He also loves interior design. I did a post about him last year:
    http://www.topsyturvystyle.com/search/label/Hunt%20Slonem

    -Lana

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  21. annechovieFebruary 23, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Great photos! A friend of mine was in the city last week and sent me some photos of the same windows! That Hunt Slonem is so creative and such a "color" guy.

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  22. So HauteFebruary 24, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    I love the bunny paintings and Hunt's work in general. Ironically, I was just at a friend's house and she had the most beautiful Hunt Sloanem painting of a gypsy woman on her wall. I took pictures and will be posting it on my blog soon! And there's also a little feature on Hunt with a tour his studio on New York Social Diary...definitely check it out!

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  23. pve designFebruary 24, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    so haute,
    you have a blog, I am sorry, can you give me your blog link? thanks so much for your comments.
    pve

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  24. So HauteMarch 1, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Hi! Here's the link to my blog!

    http://sohaute.typepad.com/

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