Alchemy, there is no other word for it. Wow living above a city and watching it all happen below you is truly magical. Now I know why birds are always tweeting so happily. It is exhilarating to watch the sun come up from the beyond illuminating the mirrored buildings.
The light reflects around to the inner corners of this 24th floor loft. I am enchanted. The balcony is breezy in the evenings and the city lights are knock out gorgeous. Never have I seen so much from one spot. Funny, me being the organic nature girl. I am really enjoying this place. Interesting observation, nature is everywhere but in a different context from such a high spot.
Birds fly by at eye level, and I have a front row seat to the ever-changing sky. I have had a wonderful time finding the components to furnish this magic place. I decided to create a style that is based in nature. The twist is organic natural shapes in modern materials, with a bit of whimsy and fun thrown in. The look is sophisticated and artistic all at the same time.Sort of Naturalist meets Urban Loft Dweller!
I have looked at the history of traditional modern, now that is a contradiction in terms. It really is retro because the first modern architecture was dreamed up by Frank Lloyd Wright at the turn of the last century. For fun look at his architectural drawings and notice the sleek modern lines of his buildings then check out the people he put in the drawings for scale, they are dressed in the clothing of the time, bustles! It is fun to look at and think about, Frank Lloyd Wright was an Avatar and so ahead of his time. 
The next wave of modern sleek was the late 30's and 40's, it was called Modern. The movement de-constructed the fru of Art Deco and post Victorian and embraced lean lines in furnishings, dishes and accessories. The third go round was in the late 50's thru the late 60's. This incarnation was more futuristic and pop like the popular Jetsons cartoon. Let's flash to now. Modern has resurfaced and shape shifted into not only modern looking but the manufactures of furnishings, fixtures and accouterments are using slick new materials, many of which are Green and Sustainable. What a great time to be a designer. Fun, and interesting. The popular colors are bold and strong. 
I am back to blogging 3 times a week, log on often and learn more about urban loft living.
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