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Quest for the perfect Martini
January 28, 2011
I love celebrations of all kinds and having a good times is always inspiring. I don’t drink but on occasions I’d sip on a good wine poured into a beautiful glass. A favorite is martini glass. Even when empty. It stands tall and the up-side-down triangular form is just so impressive. I bought two.
I was at a family event, a wedding, and there I saw a gorgeous display of empty martini glasses standing on top of each other, forming a giant triangle illuminated by halogen lights shooting from above. It looked like a piece of ice art. That was some display.
No I didn’t take a picture at the time (I’m pinching myself right now for not doing it). I was too busy admiring (who knew).
I had a good time but when I returned home I went straight to work.
Sketches after sketches and all I got was a busy pattern with simple large triangles that didn’t talk to me (yes I should have kept them. I’m bad).
Frustration of sketch/erase and sketch/erase made me put down the pencil and keep the idea in a drawer. Don’t know for how long but it was there for a while.
Many months later my husband looked through my files trying to find something… he found my tini “Martini” design there… “I want it” he told me, “make the rug”…
PHASE II
A fresh and clean illustration sketch helped me get the shapes and scale right where I wanted. Original idea of color palette, tone-on-tone, was the right choice if I wanted to achieve what I looked for: a repeat with movement in subtle variation of texture and tone that will work anywhere anytime.
My Martini design was finally submitted for production.
And so this week RUG ART, us, got our shipment of new rugs and among them is my little happy brand new “Martini” rug.
I’ve experimented with my camera and took some shots before the rug hits the showrooms. Take a look:
We are excited about this rug. It’s fun, modern, young. It works in many room interiors. Tone-on-tone coloration offers the opportunity to splurge on any color around it without losing the atmosphere this design suggests.
On the other hand, for color lovers, this rug can be totally customized to your most desirable shade.
Martini rug beautifully lays on the floor accompanied by our “Noche” custom silk decorative pillow in black taupe.
What a duo.
CHEERS!
Rise, fry, eat and pray
December 7, 2010
Happy Chanukah
day six
I dedicate this post to all the lovely ladies and doughnut lovers.
May this holiday season be filled with powdered sugar, flickering lights and tiny silver chocolate balls.
I made these tonight. Can’t remember how many I ate, it’s a sin… but worth every calorie. 
Happy Chanukah to all who celebrate.
Thanks for giving
November 26, 2010
event of an ordinary day turned into extraordinary night
We usually don’t do Thanksgiving not for any particular reason. Still, thinking about cooking, peeling, chopping, carrying made me feel more tired than I really was. I planned to feed my family cereal for dinner and do absolutely nothing.
But no, my daughter wanted me to cook all the good stuff. Kids have no problem begging I think it’s something they love doing. You just had a birthday party, I worked like a dog to make it happen and I’m still cleaning and now this?? I said, defending myself.
Then my 19 yr old complained she doesn’t like turkey. Where did she come from? I didn’t believe her of course. When someone is starving even wood taste good. Did they make me do Thanksgiving? you bet your roasted turkey they did.
I promised Haim (aka husband Vidal) that this time I’m not going to work hard. Very simple no decorations or inspirations. Just turkey.
Back in the kitchen I constantly reminded myself to keep things simple. Did I keep my promise? I wont even bother to answer.
O.k. just a center piece o.k.? These gorgeous flowers were in every room in the house, haunting me. I had to contain them so I put them in a bowl with some candles, to keep them company. Back to the kitchen.
Oh, I spot those Moroccan see-through lanterns on my way to the kitchen. They simply begged for light. I couldn’t say no. They look much better when lit. I’m going to cook now.
Just so you know, that’s the girl who made do all this. She watched my every step. I complained how hard she made me work. Wait, something is missing.
Yes, dishes. So I got carried away a bit. I love to play with dishes you know. Turquoise Moroccan tea cups called my name. White porcelain saucer demanded attention and Turquoise sea glass was a perfect match. Eclectic Moroccan settings, I love it. O.k. enough decoration. Back to the kitchen.
Seriously, it got a bit dark outside and I needed some light. I added few candles, sea glass and some leafs. That’s it. Oh, my glazed Moroccan bowls that sat lonely on a shelf, well, are not lonely anymore.
I know I know, I said simple right? This table took some work. No wonder I’m exhausted. Promise? what promise? (*sigh*) I never learn.
It turned out so colorful. Loose. Spontaneous kind of Thanksgiving. We ate, talked and laughed. Isn’t that what life is all about? 
I’m thankful for my daughters who made me work so hard and for my husband who drove around town to find fresh turkey before I’d change my mind.
I hope you have a colorful and flavorful holiday. Don’t forget to count the littlest pleasures in your life. It’s the tiny pieces that build a whole picture.
Cushion ambition
September 21, 2010
The pillows are finally here. I’ve been working on designing decorative pillows for a while now. The brand new line is a beautiful and, I think, a glamorous extension to our hand knotted rugs. Trans-Atlantic trips, endless phone calls, emails and samples, the results are finally in front of me. The image above is the first that was taken and it shows a couple of our finished decorative pillows.
Here is a scoop of what we offer in the new line:
Noche, neutral Opium Noche, pink
Calabasas Pieces Boogi
We use lush soft fabrics to construct these pillows even your skin will like: Dupion Silk, Mohair, cotton velvet.
To view entire collection or to order you may do so by visiting www.rug-art.net .
Paris – my one and only
July 30, 2010
“Paris is much like a lover, infused with secrets and passions. The kind of lover I will never get punished or feel bad for having” Sigal Sasson
Yes indeed. This highly anticipated trip made me dream and imagine Paris in my head up until the moment I landed. And even after. But than things got even better. Was I lucky.
Paris is not only beautiful. It’s seductive, splendor. Intoxicating. I was ready like a pride lioness to “swallow” her and breath every speckle of French dust particle in this magical place. There was so much to take in not only the beautiful sights but the atmosphere, the people whom surprisingly were very nice and pleasant, the gorgeous young ladies (I love French ladies, ladies), who go to work dressed like there is no tomorrow. The food, desserts. Ahh desserts. Did I mention that one day I will speak French? Well, I am now (mentioning that is).
One thing I can tell you, too much of a good thing can leave you numb in a sort of way, you know what I mean?
Let’s stop talking. look and, by all means, drool:
Arc De Triomphe is so impressive it’s hard to miss. We literally risked our life trying to take this picture by standing in the middle of the street (not a smart thing to do).
tiny Parisian street, one of my little discoveries while in Paris
I wonder why not living like a Parisian girl in Paris? Strolling little streets wrapped by a sparkly river, flowing houses with tiny windows open wide and pure morning sunshine wash french walls with glory.
Why not stopping at every French pastry shop and eat delectable divine sweets like it’s nobody’s business? (I did). Or to holding a beautiful crystal globe filled with dark red wine that shimmers like diamond and toasting to life.
Or sitting and people-watching others who watch you too in a tiny cafe, indulging on Cafe-au-Lait topped with rich buttery cream.
Why not treat myself to a bite of that sweet solid roasted cacao, the French call ‘Chocolat’, filled with white cream and covered with colorful shiny dust sprinkles, gently melts in my mouth?
Or staying at a magnificent palace filled with rooms decorated in rich silks and crystalline chandeliers? and let’s top all that with gorgeous plush rugs casually lay on the floor and I am walking around bare foot……. *sigh* why not?
La vie est belle. But don’t get me wrong here. Italy is not out of the question.
Some more Parisian dolce:
The highlight of the day – the Eiffel Tower, all lit in blue and looked grand and glamorous in a dark night, waiting for my arrival.
It was on my birthday. Imagine standing right under and looking all the way up to take a photo. Dizzy.
Contemporary French rooms. So glamorous.
O.k. that’s a big one. I mean this store is insanely addictive and gorgeous. The colors, fabrics, clothes, smells, women, food, desserts, elevators, display, shoes shoes shoes, oh-my-god-I’m-running-out-of-breath-here. Everything is soooo gorgeous in this store. I got out of there feeling dizzy. You would too.
Gallery Lafayette department store in – the epitome of Parisian shopping experience.
I love to play with makeup. In a big beautiful store. In Paris. No worries allowed.
Yes. I want this view from my terrace 24/7
Oh, more of Paris. More is so much more.
Want more? o.k.
The hotel room where we stayed
…every night my long time butler lays a beautifully written note on my bed…with weather update…bed perfectly made…decorated with silk throw pillows…he never forgets to leave, every night, sweet and decadent chocolate.
Yeah right. In my dreams.
Don't miss a visit to Louvre Museum
The museum has an impressive collection of sculptures and antiquities made by some very talented artists from around the world. You will find some very unusual artwork in form and in size, as you can see.
Parisian siesta. I should be doing some of that…
More French design.
…little peace of heaven in the middle of Paris…even on a winter day. Stunning.
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