Nineties Teenager

I was a teenager in the nineties. Yes I am old. It was an angsty time of oversized t-shirts, a lot of denim, and television series like My So Called Life . When I saw this photographic series by Adrienne Salinger titled Teenagers in Their Bedrooms it brought back a lot of nostalgia. The series, which is also available as a book, documents teenagers and their rooms in the 1990’s.

“…photographer Adrienne Salinger has been allowed to enter the private lives of forty-three teens. Her images, taken over a two-year period, offer an intimate glimpse into these intimate escapes and the adolescents who have made them their own. Even small objects in each room reveal much about the hopes, fears, and dreams of each teen pictured: a poster of a heavy metal band on a wall, various religious icons arranged on a shelf, a well-worn stuffed animal on a bed. Salinger’s interviews with her subjects accompany each photograph, illuminating the harsh realities of some of their lives. A far cry from two-dimensional caricatures on “Happy Days,” several of these kids have already had to deal with drugs, pregnancy, physical abuse, racism, and death.”

Also teenagers are fascinating creatures no matter what era, so I thought I would share some images.

Collar

Collar is a Latvian label with a unique approach to swimwear and lingerie. I was particularly taken with their latest collection titled Athirst:

“The collection Athirst visually refers to the aesthetics, style of prints and patterns of the Pop Art culture and the era’s greatest visionaries. However ideologically it reflects on the essence of our time and being – it is a symbol of the continuous thirst for time of the modern human; our aspiration for balance, fulfilment, success and desires that lead to getting scorched from time to time.”

Nina Mair Furniture

Nina Mair is the designer and architect behind her self-titled furniture brand that was established in 2015.  I really like her Mashrabeya furniture range in pale wood and pastel colours:

“It is the mystery of the half-hidden that makes this cabinet special. Its name has been derived from the Arabic term Maschrabiyya, which in traditional Arabic architecture refers to decorative wooden frames that were used as window frames or balcony enclosures in houses and palaces. Its delicate grid structure serves both shading and ventilation purposes. What lies behind the grid only becomes visible to the onlooker upon coming closer but remains hidden from a larger distance. The cabinet, thus, becomes a delicate piece of furniture to store valuable items.”

Pinterest Baby

I’ve already admitted my addiction to Pinterest. But I find that certain events or milestones can send the most tame pinner into a Pinterest fanatic – namely weddings, an imminent child and a new home. With the new addition to our family I have been furiously pinning images of beautiful nurseries, bespoke toys and lovely baby clothing. The funny thing about Pinterest is unless you have the bank account of a trust fund kid – real life and your Pinboard will never line up. But indulge me a moment while I imagine…

Dog rug from Oeuf

Multi stripe diaper cover and peach flappy raglan sweater from Baby Degen

Hello! lightweight blanket from Born on a Monday

Matisse-inspired clothing from Bobo Chooses

 

 

Baby rattle from Don Fisher

 

Bibs from Tiny Cottons

 

Nordic village muslin swaddle from Spearmint Love

Ghost night light

The Big Albino Octopus from Big Stuffed

Macaroni dress from Double Yellow Line

Where Hunting Dogs Rest

Where Hunting Dogs Rest is a beautiful photographic series by Martin Usborne of abandoned Spanish hunting dogs rendered in the painterly style of Velazquez.

“For many centuries hunters in rural Spain have used dogs, often greyhounds, to hunt wild animals across the winter landscape. In the 17th century these dogs were associated with nobility, protected by law and appearing in noblemens’ wills. But these dogs have had a dramatic fall from grace. Nowadays, at the end of the each hunting season in February, it is estimated that up to 100,000 dogs are abandoned or killed, considered too old or too slow for the next season…“

A book of the project is due to be published in July 2016. You can order a copy here.

The Wolf is Back (with a pup)

It’s been almost 5 months since I posted on this blog – my own little corner of the internet. Since then I have had a baby! Her name is Juniper and she is my heart’s delight.

The experience has been a real baptism by fire. Parenting a newborn has offered up a level of exhaustion I have never experienced before. I am endlessly thankful for my wonderful circle of family and friends who carried us through the early months. There have been feelings of intense elation, frustration, amusement, and anxiety. But most of all, I’ve been overcome by an amazingly fierce love for this new little person and I can’t wait to get to know her a little better with each day.

I’ve also returned to work – which has afforded my some brief moments for internet searching. So I’m hoping to revive the neglected beast that is Wolf Eyebrows. For any of you who are still around, thank you and I hope to show you much more interesting and beautiful things in the months to come.

Miscellany

Time for another smorgasbord of things for you to look at!

I love this Nude with iPhone series by illustrator Christopher DeLorenzo. A contemporary take on the nude that is so simple but so beautifully executed.

Going to try this recipe for Warm Swedish Caramel Apple Cheesecake from Half Baked Harvest. It looks delicious.

Clive Roddy is the clever fellow behind these Cacti Coasters. When they are not in use, these birch plywood coasters can slot together in multiple formations to create an attractive cactus sculpture.

Seventies-style fashion is popping up all over the various fashion blogs I follow – from high waisted, wide-legged trousers, to billowy blouses, floral prints and feminine frills. **Click on the images below for their respective links

HRUSKAA is an etsy store with some elegant hanging planters.

Really enjoyed this article about Legoland builder Veronica Watson. She did this amazing Lego recreation of Pablo Picasso’s iconic anti-war mural Guernica, which I’ve included an image of below.

The Future is Female. Amen to that.

Two lovely jungly drawings by Indian illustrator and visual artist Nupur Panemanglor.

Peter Pilotto’s Resort 2016 collection is a collaboration between Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos, featuring a range of Greek-inspired sandals:

“Pilotto and De Vos riffed on the aesthetics of an ancient Greek board game by creating patterns with a vaguely Aegean feel. There were colorful embroideries, placid pastel-toned jacquards, and cozy intarsia knits…”

Bored Girls

Bored Girls is a photographic series by Portland-based creative Anja Verdugo. The project began during an impromptu shoot when a moment of boredom was captured on camera. This grew into over 30 portraits of bored women against bright pastel backdrops.

Chief Solomon Osagie Alonge

Chief Solomon Osagie Alonge (1911-1994) was a Nigerian photographer who held the title of official photographer for the Royal Court of Benin in the mid 20th century. In 1942 he opened his own studio called The Ideal Studio where he did private commissions, documenting Nigeria’s social and cultural elite.

“Those in the upper echelon of society who could afford to do so would come dressed in their best outfits to have their portraits taken. Staring straight into Alonge’s lens, each subject had the power to represent himself or herself in the manner of their own choosing, a significant statement at a time when photos of Africans were often filtered through the gaze of a non-African photographer or anthropologist.”

The Washington Post did an article on some of these amazing images, which I thought I would share with you today.

To Watch: Deutschland 83

I’m not going to make any excuses about neglecting this blog because it’s always the same. Let’s just write it up as “life” and get on with things. With that said, it’s always nice to return to this little corner of the internet to share some things with those of you who still check this blog on occasion. For your patience and attention I thank you.

I wanted to revisit my “To Watch” feature where I share good television and/or movies that I have stumbled across while researching for work or in my free time. You can see previous posts here, here and here.

My most recent discovery, thanks to my friend Sandra’s recommendation, is Deutschland 83 produced by Sundance TV and RTL Television. It is an 8-part German series set in East and West Germany during the Cold War – 1983 to be exact. The narrative follows a young solider called Martin Rauch (played by Jonas Nay) who is recruited by East German intelligence to infiltrate the West German army to collect information on their nuclear plans.

Not only is the series masterfully structured to keep you gripped throughout, the art direction and cinematography is meticulously considered to create an authentic and visually striking final product. The soundtrack is packed with 1980’s synth pop hits that will have you singing or humming along for days after you watch it – you can find a Deutschland 83 YouTube playlist here. I’m really hoping they pick it up for another season.