Monday 2 December 2013

{Art} Architecture in film: Archicine by Federico Babina

Artist and illustrator Federico Babina has come up with  a fun new series, ARCHICINE, representing iconic works of architecture that have played protagonists on filmThe architectural space in the film is not just a background but becomes as an added protagonist. Movies have the ability to transport us to different worlds and lives and let us live and breathe real or fantastic architecture.

{Art} Architecture in film: Archicine by Frederico Babina | Rue du chat qui peche | Rear window by Alfred hitchcock
Rear Window. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Via Federico Babina.
Two of my favourite things | movies & architecture | are combined here in illustration. I’ve rounded up some of the illustrations below, so  check them out and let me know which is your favourite! I am torn between Le mepris & Mon oncle.
Where possible, I have tried to credit the architect and location of the building.


{Art} Architecture in film: Archicine by Frederico Babina | Rue du chat qui peche | The fountainhead
The Fountainhead. Directed by King Vidor. Via Federico Babina.
{Art} Architecture in film: Archicine by Frederico Babina | Rue du chat qui peche | Mon oncle
Mon Oncle. Directed Jacques Tati. Via Federico Babina.
{Art} Architecture in film: Archicine by Frederico Babina | Rue du chat qui peche | The incredibles
The Incredibles. Directed by Brad Bird. Via Federico BabinaComputer animated home was inspired mash up of mid-century modern architecture by architects Eichler and Wexler.

{Art} Architecture in film: Archicine by Frederico Babina | Rue du chat qui peche | Monrise kingdom
Moonrise Kingdom. Directed by Wes Anderson. Via Federico BabinaConanicut Island Lighthouse, in Rhode Island.

{Art} Architecture in film: Archicine by Frederico Babina | Rue du chat qui peche | Dogville
Dogville. Directed by Lars von Trier. Via Federico Babina

{Art} Architecture in film: Archicine by Frederico Babina | Rue du chat qui peche | North by Northwest
North by Northwest. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Via Federico Babina.

{Art} Architecture in film: Archicine by Frederico Babina | Rue du chat qui peche | The party
The Party. Directed by Blake Edwards. Via Federico Babina.

{Art} Architecture in film: Archicine by Frederico Babina | Rue du chat qui peche | The big Lebowski
The Big Lebowski. Directed by Joel Coen. Via Federico BabinaSheats-Goldstein House, by architect John Lautner.

{Art} Architecture in film: Archicine by Frederico Babina | Rue du chat qui peche | The million dollar hotel
The Million Dollar Hotel. Directed by Wim Wenders. Via Federico BabinaRosslyn Hotel, Los Angeles, by John Parkinson.

{Art} Architecture in film: Archicine by Frederico Babina | Rue du chat qui peche | Le mepris
Le mépris. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Via Federico BabinaCasa Malaparte, Capri, Italy by architect Adalberto Libera.

{Art} Architecture in film: Archicine by Frederico Babina | Rue du chat qui peche | Star wars
Star Wars. Directed by George Lucas. Via Federico Babina.
{Art} Architecture in film: Archicine by Frederico Babina | Rue du chat qui peche | L.A. Confidential
L.A. Confidential. Directed by Curtis Hanson. Via Federico BabinaLovell Heath House, in Los Feliz by architect Richard Neutra.

Wednesday 20 November 2013

{Food} Emily Blincoe's sugar series

I wanted to share some sweets with you today, since last weekend it was a sweet fest at our place. My daughter had 5 of her friends over for a sleepover for her 8th birthday celebrations. Enjoy these yummy images from the sugar series by Emily Blincoe at These woods. Emily lives and works in Texas as a freelance photographer. I love how she has managed to convey the nostalgia of childhood in these images. 

{Food} Emily Blincoe's sugar series

{Food} Emily Blincoe's sugar series

{Food} Emily Blincoe's sugar series

{Food} Emily Blincoe's sugar series

{Food} Emily Blincoe's sugar series

{Food} Emily Blincoe's sugar series

{Food} Emily Blincoe's sugar series

{Food} Emily Blincoe's sugar series

{Food} Emily Blincoe's sugar series

{Food} Emily Blincoe's sugar series
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Follow more of Blincoe’s work on her Instagram, @thuglifeforevs and on her Facebook page.

Friday 18 October 2013

{Food} Pantone tarts by Emilie de Griottes

I love my food & design! So this project combines the two in a fab way... French food stylist and photographer Emilie de Griottes was commissioned by French culinary magazine Fricote to create a special feature for one of their issues. Emilie recreated Pantone colour swatches, using berries, carrots, lemon, candies, and other foods arranged upon a tart base decorated with the correspondent Pantone number and colour. 

I also love that her name is de Griottes [a type of cherry in french]! Yumm!
See more of her work here.

{Food} Pantone tarts by Emilie de Griottes

{Food} Pantone tarts by Emilie de Griottes

{Food} Pantone tarts by Emilie de Griottes

{Food} Pantone tarts by Emilie de Griottes



Sunday 13 October 2013

{Art} in the early hours with Alexandra Ethell

Melbourne based graphic designer Alexandra Ethell offers these gorgeous collages on her Etsy shop, under the name "in the early hours". She has a mild case of insomnia, and that is when she gets these weird and wonderful ideas for her kitsch, retro & minimalist collages.

Check out her shop for more cockatoos, kites and giant cranes.


{Art} in the early hours with Alexandra Ethell

{Art} in the early hours with Alexandra Ethell

{Art} in the early hours with Alexandra Ethell

{Art} in the early hours with Alexandra Ethell

{Art} in the early hours with Alexandra Ethell

{Art} in the early hours with Alexandra Ethell

{Art} in the early hours with Alexandra Ethell
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Thursday 10 October 2013

{Interior} Old factory converted to industrial home in Spello by Paola Navone

I came accross them again going through my bookmarks for future post ideas, and since you seemed to enjoy my previous post, I thought you would also like to see these gorgeous images by Max Zambelli. He photographed this stunning industrial space designed by Paola Navone in Spello, Italy. Originally from Turin, Paola Navone is an architect, interior designer and art director. 

This 17th century factory was successfully turned into a 500 sqm open plan apartment. It is full of ideas to keep your creative juices inspired. There are so many details that I love in this home! I love the industrial features, the contrast between the massive rustic beams & the sleek fireplace, the 10 metre high ceilings. The re-use theme that reappears throughout, from reclaimed wood, to up-cycled pieces of furniture. Finally, the cement floor tiles make it just perfect, in particular the clever transition with the hexagonal Moroccan cement floor tiles and the wooden floors.



{Interior} Old factory converted to industrial home in Spello by Paola Navone

{Interior} Old factory converted to industrial home in Spello by Paola Navone


{Interior} Old factory converted to industrial home in Spello by Paola Navone

{Interior} Old factory converted to industrial home in Spello by Paola Navone


{Interior} Old factory converted to industrial home in Spello by Paola Navone

{Interior} Old factory converted to industrial home in Spello by Paola Navone

{Interior} Old factory converted to industrial home in Spello by Paola Navone

{Interior} Old factory converted to industrial home in Spello by Paola Navone

{Interior} Old factory converted to industrial home in Spello by Paola Navone

{Interior} Old factory converted to industrial home in Spello by Paola Navone
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If you are wondering about that sofa it is designed by Paola Navone for Linteloo.

Tuesday 8 October 2013

{Travel} Just a car!

This was my mother in law's car in the early 70s. Isn't it so cool!
I would love one of them for an Alpine road trip.

© Rue du chat-qui-Pêche

Monday 7 October 2013

{Design} Falcon enamelware design classic for the kitchen

It is not really surprising the Falcon's enamelware is back in the spotlight in the über trendy cafes and street food stalls around London. The smooth enamel reminds me of my grand mother's kitchen and provokes mouth watering reflexes.

Falcon Enamelware

The plain and simple design | white with the blue rim | has stood the test of time and reminds me of no-nonsense utilitarianism. It appeals to the same part of the brain as the apple crumble. Tradition & home cooked food.
New input from 3 designers has given Falcon a new lease of life: new colour ranges & branding to modernise the 1920s British design classic. I, for one, can't wait to see what the 92 year old will come up with next!


{Design} Falcon enamelware design classic for the kitchen

{Design} Falcon enamelware design classic for the kitchen

{Design} Falcon enamelware design classic for the kitchen

{Design} Falcon enamelware design classic for the kitchen



{Design} Falcon enamelware design classic for the kitchen

{Design} Falcon enamelware design classic for the kitchen
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