Vintage Covers

Some more pictures, as promised, of the Greek magazine "Woman". The new edition isn't that interesting. What was worth about it, were the past covers inset.

This is the first issue cover, February 1st, 1950.

Three years later, Brigitte Bardot graces the cover.

So does French actress Mylene Demongeot. Lovely colors, don't you think?

Old and new

It's here, dear friends.
Do I have visual treats for you!..


See you tomorrow.

New Old Mag

There is definitively a wave of nostalgia sweeping the western world!
Tomorrow sees the publication of a magazine title, called "Woman".
First published in 1950, it soon became the bible of the fashionable yet home conscious woman.
My mum read it all her life. I subscribed for ages and when I graduated from College, I was offered an internship. At the time I was quite snobbish when it came to fashion. I was afraid I might be considered not-so-serious by my peers. Little did I know. A few years later, fashion became ubber-fashionable again.
Here you can see gracing its covers Brigite Bardot and Grace Kelly, as well as Greek model Efi Mela (wife of fashion designer Yannis Tseklenis) and Dimitra Liani, the late PM's Andrea Papandreou's last wife.





I have already made a reservation in our local newsagents, and I shall keep you posted!

The House of Saridis

The klismos chair, adapted in many ways, materials and forms, is inspired by the Ancient Greek classic. Last summer, House Beautiful published an interesting article on the famous original and its many reproductions. Pride of place goes to the 1960s faithful copy made by Greek manufacturers Saridis.

The April 2008 issue of the Greek edition of House and Garden hosts the country retreat of the late Lefteri Saridis and his wife, Mika. Originally built in the 1930s as a hunting lodge, it remains classic and elegant, comfortable and at times daring. With spectacular views of the island of Euboea, it houses a variety of furniture from different decades and periods. It has always been an open house, hospitable to the famous, like the late Maria Kallas and Aristotle Onassis, and it continues to be very much alive thanks to Mrs. Saridis, her son and his family.

To read more about the klismos and its iconic manufacturer, you may visit the Saridis homepage.

FR: La chaise "klismos" reproduite selon des frescos Grecques Anciennes par la maison Saridis. Aussi des photos de la maison de campagne de la famille Saridis, pres d' Athenes.

We're on House and Garden!

The April issue of the Greek edition of House and Garden hosts an article on the owner of the company we represent (one of two brothers). The title reads "A wonderful man".

The article underlines the company's as well as the owners' personal commitment to ecology and the principles of sustainable development. There are shots of Paul and his sons. They are all a very sporty family.

One of his sons has played football with Ajax and Real Madrid, and he will be playing for Barcelona, where the family will relocate next season.
His Dutch wife is amazing. Brainstorming with her is such a pleasure! She and their daughter was not photographed for the article. But you have to take my word for it, she is a very nice person (great taste, too). My eldest daughter who has befriended their daughter says she is amazing. As for their baby, Mirjam and I were pregnant roughly at the same time, so little Tom and J are the same age.
This is a shot of their family house. Looks very much like one of our shops, really.
In our shops we offer our clients freshly squeezed orange juice, sesame snacks (pasteli) and dried figs. Whereas our customers receive with their purchase a bottle of organic olive oil and a jar of unrefined sea salt.
We really enjoy working for an ethical company and its visionary owners.

A house of Style

Have a look at the new "Greek Home" I am posting for you today. Totally different from what I've shown before. This has been done by an interior designer, and it shows. The style is rather lavish, but I picked it for the warmth of its colors and the overall feeling of relaxation and charm.

The article has been published in "Inside", which is one of the most interesting Greek interiors magazines right now. The title reads "The Charm of Luxury" and it does the subject justice.

Alexandra Fotiadou is one of my favorite Greek interior designers. She has a sense of proportion and a style that is recognisable yet adaptable to the owner.

The house develops in five levels. It belongs to a Greek civil engineer and his socialite and philanthropist wife.

Having lived and studied on the other side of the Atlantic, Fotiadou's style is cosmopolitan and reminiscent of classic American design. Definable lines, sturdy furniture, exotic touches.

Here she adds a Greek touch to her design.

The dinning room table sits on two Greek columns. The floors are white marble.

The owner enjoying her rattan furnished sun room.

On the wall, the painting is by Fassianos.
I hope you enjoyed the tour. Have a lovely week end.

ELLE deco!

We are on ELLE Deco! The bed and mirror are from our company's collection!
I received the first drafts from the advertisement I am going to put in a local mag for my fabrics collection. I think they are going into press next week!

Organising

This basket is so cheerful!
I'd put it next to a child's desk for those through away bits and pieces.
I'd keep my current mags in it.
I'd use it in the kitchen to store clothes napkins.