Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Gothic Grunge - the furniture your mother warned you about.


~ Grunge: the dark side of bohemian life.



When it comes to street fashion of home decor ~ Love Anna James.

For the true urban lifestyle, you can't forgo ~ Grunge: the dark side of bohemian life. From London street fashion to Romeo + Juliet, Anna James receives her inspiration from the graffiti found on the archway entrance of Juliet's home in Verona, Italy. Working out of a studio in South East London, she transforms 20th century antiques into one-of-a-kind, hand-painted ~ treasures.

Like the Verona Boudoir Chest, each piece is fully restored and etched with random declarations of love + other unrequited scribblings from around the world. Like her art, Anna remains a mystery, but her urban inspired graffiti paints a picture of a true avant-garde furniture + decor designer. Other must sees from ~ Love Anna James: granny takes a trip, love lights and planet queen. For purchases and commissions, contact Anna at  www.loveannajames.com.



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26 comments:

  1. Where can I get a armoire like this? Beautiful.

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  2. The dark walls, mirror crawling up the wall, floor lamp...all breathtaking.

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  3. That is one cool armoire. So hip-hop.

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  4. I Love the dark walls. a another designer friend is doing a lot of dark walls in projects here lately.

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  5. Gothic Grunge...my two favorite genres!

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  6. Great blog post.....it is Gothic Grunge....WOW!
    Sydney Plumber

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  7. Hmm, i love the first room:)
    Esp. the fireplace!
    L O V E your blog too ! : )
    xx

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  8. I started a new blog and am looking for contributors. Let me know if you want to join!
    Here's the link to the link

    -Kels

    http://harborcottage.blogspot.com/2009/02/flick-facts-new-blog.html

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  9. LOL, I totally heart the title of this post, it made me smile big, hee

    I truly enjoy your blog!

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  10. Susan,

    If you don't know about Jimmie, you've just GOT to check out his furniture site!

    http://www.jimmiemartin.co.uk/

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  11. that last pic is wild!!

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  12. These are definitely works of art.Very interesting details and your blog is very well written.

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  13. Thank you very much for following my blog - I just added your blog in my blog list. I am glad I followed the link to your blog. You have amazing content in your blog.

    I am officially a GROUPIE for The Urban LifeStyle.

    The graffiti armoir is so cool ! - I need something that big in my studio so I can be more organize (lol)

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  14. Cool! Dark but delicious ;-)

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  15. OMG, I am DYING over that armoire! love love love!!!

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  16. Fantastic! I love the graffiti wardrobe. I have always wanted to have a item of furniture when everyone who comes round can draw, write, do whatever they want to...
    I adore black walls, although I don't think I could handle all the 4 walls, I would feel like I was living in a cave and that would lose it's value after a little while.
    x

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  17. Hm, this design would keep me restless!

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  18. Honestly, will this look good to you in ten years? Maybe I am the old fogie here, help me understand!

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  19. visually stunning, but my hubby here on the couch next to me isn't on board, lol!

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  20. Michelle, tell him it's not a piece of furniture, it's {art}. Then, what can he say to you loving art? ~susan

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  21. the grudge arrangement is really exquisite!! Thanks for posting it!

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  22. ok, i'm a bit late seeing this but....wow. that chest, what fantastic idea! i have an old chest of drawers that needs..something...a new life. maybe i'll resurrect it, have a few friends over, and graffiti the darn thing.

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  23. Wow! I love the contrast in this peace. So cool, fun and classy at the same time!

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