A great behind the scenes look at the making of Maine Home+Design's 2012 Art Issue, featuring our friend John Bisbee. Maine Home+Design's 2012 Art Issue from Maine Home+Design on Vimeo. … [Read more...]
Maine Home + Design Features the PSO 2011 Show House
March 21, 2012
So much work and talent went into the redesign of the spectacular home featured as 2011's Portland Symphony Orchestra Show House! Maine Home + Design has published a great article detailing some of the work involved, including the transformation of the Butler's Pantry by Tracy Davis. Read the Full Article Here->> … [Read more...]
Tracy Davis’ Kitchen Redesign Featured in Design New England (March/April 2012)
March 21, 2012
Tracy Davis' beautiful kitchen redesign for the 2011 Portland Symphony Orchestra's Show House was featured this month in Design New England. Tracy took great care in ensuring that her vision was in line with that of the home owners, and what was originally a compartmentalized butler's pantry was transformed into a bright and inviting space. … [Read more...]
Portland Monthly Magazine features Tracy Davis in PSO Designer’s Showhouse 2011 Gala Photos
January 28, 2012
Did you catch a glimpse of the photos taken by Portland Monthly Magazine at the PSO Designer's Showcase 2011 Gala? If you did, you may have noticed the smiling face of Tracy Davis...if you did not, here's a glimpse. … [Read more...]
OMG – Offer More Graciously
November 3, 2011
Recently, I was asked a most intimate question, a question that a lover or intimate friend may ask. It came to me on the heels of a conversation comparing life stories, family background, experiences both formal and informal, travel, and children. Our friendship quickened, to MY core with a single question posed to me by new, and quick to be favorite, clients. "How was it learned to you, to be aware." BANG! There I was, sitting in the back seat of a Prius with new clients--nervous, and now, very vulnerable. My reply started with, “I wanted to be a nun” (it’s true)…”sailing and a boy”…and ended with the woes of being labeled as ”too sensitive.” There, it was out…or I was out! I quickly learned that our meeting was a cross road that allowed me to … [Read more...]
Living Architecture
October 6, 2011
This week I am looking at a project which focuses less on the relationship that architecture has with its surroundings, but rather how architecture, solely, can shape an experience. Living Architecture is a project based in the U.K. consisting of six holiday homes designed by some of the most influential architects currently working in and around the U.K. The rates are reasonable and the destination becomes the architecture, rather than its surroundings. The project argues that on a day-to-day basis ,the works of these prolific architects are often limited to private homes of the wealthy, or in public spaces such as museums, universities etc. The result is the broadening of the reach of the work of these architects. It allows people to interact with the architecture at a personal … [Read more...]
The Eames & Molded Plywood
October 4, 2011
I feel it is only appropriate to really dig in to my MARKINGS observations by writing about my designer crushes – Ray & Charles Eames. From my first semester of graduate school when I dissected their historic house in Pacific Palisades, I have had a deep respect for this design team. Check out the Eames Foundation website for more information on this house, their architecture and design. http://www.eamesfoundation.org/eames-house-history . Their innovative use of materials in their furniture designs was appropriate in post-war America. They created affordable, comfortable, and beautiful pieces of furniture out of materials that were readily available. They mixed molded plywood with metals, manipulating both of these hard materials so that they had a softened look as well as … [Read more...]
Portland Symphony Orchestra Presents Designer’s Showhouse 2011 Gala Preview Party
September 5, 2011
Friday, September 9, 6 to 8 PM 149 Western Promenade, Portland, Maine Tickets: $100 | Contact the PSO office at (207) 773-6128 x 311 Join us for a Gatsby-themed lawn party on the Western Promenade. In addition to wonderful food, floral decor, and live music, guests will have private access to the Show House the night before it opens to the public. This is an opportunity to meet the designers who have brought their own color, style and flair to creatively showcase this 1920's Portland landmark. Costumes of the '20's are invited for this festive event. Music by: 5 Cylinder Jazz Catering by: Aurora Provisions Flowers by: S. Scollay Design Event Sponsor: Wright-Ryan Construction Special Thanks: National Distributors & Stella Artois … [Read more...]
