Angie Hranowsky

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April 08, 2013

This week you're getting a little peak into my hometown of Louisville. I've been feeling sentimental and a little righteous the last few days due to the incredible talent of my home town basketball team. What a heart felt week they've had. I hope they kick some ass tonight. They deserve it.

Go Cards!

Serkan Ozkaya's David in front of the 21c Museum Hotel.

One of Robert Indian's Love sculptures at 21c.

Jonathan Schipper's “Slow Inevitable Death of American Muscle”, a kinetic sculpture installed in front of the Garage Bar in NuLu. 

Heine Brothers Coffee.

Movable type, an interactive exhibit at 21c.

Bike sculpture in downtown Louisville.

Outdoor ping pong at Garage Bar.

The work of Luis Gispert currently showing at Proof on Main.

The Muhammad Ali Center.

David being transported.

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April 01, 2013

I missed last Monday's inspiration post as I was busy being inspired by my two beautiful children on a little mini vacation. Below is a quote by Joseph Campbell that I love. I find it to be a constant truth, but one that I consistently have to keep telling myself.

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March 18, 2013

Just waiting to see what my Loulou will pull off for Fashion Week this Thursday night got me thinking. I am less inspired by fashion magazines and more inspired by the authenticity of what people are wearing on the street.

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March 11, 2013

As I'm thinking about where to travel next, Mexico City being high on my list, I am drawn to artists like Cuban born Jorge Pardo. As a painter, sculptor, designer and architect his work explores the crossroads between design and fine art. A while back I fell hard for a house that he designed for a client in Naguabo, Puerto Rico. It's rich in color and texture, combining the classic and the contemporary. He leaves most of the concrete structure open, wrapping it in red metal screens instead of glass, creating a blood red swimming pool and shifting the color of the floor tiles from yellow at the front of the house to blue at the back. This house pushes the boundaries as does all of his work.

Untitled 2006. 22k gold leaf diptych print on handmade paper.

Art Installation in Berlin

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March 04, 2013

Stunning! These X Chairs by Israel's Rami Tareef combine his desire to preserve traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. By using the traditional form of weaving on an angled bent steel frame he's created an original collection of chairs with the most amazing geometric patterns.

Blues Armchair

Yellow Warbler

X Chair Typical

X Chair Rattan

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February 25, 2013

This is the beginning of inspiration Monday on my blog. It will be full of the things that most inspire me, not just the beauty that I find every day in objects or nature, but the loveliness of the human spirit.

I had intended something different for my first post, but after coming off of the most fun weekend that I've had in some time, full of dear friends, surprises, a lot of laughter and a heavy dose of dancing, I'm just going to leave you with a simple quote.

Love...

February 14, 2013

Damien Hirst Heart Shaped Painting in the home of Mike Meiré and Michelle Elie.

Sung Red by Bruce Dorfman.

Louis XV style armchairs.

1960's Pink Floor Lamp.

Andy Warhol Portraits.

Zaza & Sacci Pink Backgammon Set.

1970's Pierre Paulin Pink Ribbon Chairs.

Vintage Red Ribbon Metal Sculpture.

18-karat Gold Love Ring by Solange Azagury-Partridge.

I love you, by Loulou.

Gucci Spring 2013.

1960's Peace Now Poster.

Vintage Moroccan Rug.

Tom Dixon Pipe Table Light.

Rispal Mante Floorlamp.

Gold Heart Ring with Opal and Diamond.

Red Filikli Tulu Rug.

Rolex with Custom Pink Dial c. 1971.

1960's Red Metal French Chandelier.

1950's Red, White & Yellow Chandelier.

1970's Ron Rezek Pink & Black Sconces.

Pattern Play in Miami.

December 03, 2012

A couple of weeks ago I took a trip to Miami, a city that always gets my creative juices flowing. While walking the design district and hitting my favorite vintage stores and just soaking up my time at The Standard hotel I was constantly inspired by the patterns and textures that surrounded me.

Fall Leaves

November 20, 2012

Although spring and summer are my favorite times of year, I can't help but find the beauty in these autumn leaves.

The Leaf rug by Rodolfo Dordoni for The Rug Company

1960's French resin lamp by Pierre Giraudon.

Vintage brass maple leaf tray.

Diamond Thorn & Leaf bangle at Roseark.

Curtis Jere maple leaf sculpture.

French bronze oak leaf sconces.

Turquoise

November 08, 2012

Ever since I was a kid I've had a love affair with turquoise. I am drawn to the rich, invigorating color and it shows up often in my work. But the real inspiration comes from the sacred stone itself.

1950's turquoise and brass inlay trays by Pepe Mendoza.

A few pieces from my own collection of turquoise jewelry.

A brass and turquoise cabinet by Kam Tin, c. 1980.

1950's turquoise and brass pendant fixtures by Pepe Mendoza.

Asteria turquoise tile by Ann Sacks.

French vintage volcanic glazed ceramic lamp.

1950's turquoise and brass inlay trays by Pepe Mendoza.

Turquoise and brass cabinet by Kam Tin, c. 1980.