2bMod... is that You?

As an Interior Designer, I always tell my clients if you have to ask for the price... we should move on.  Furniture that is classic, uniquely different, hand crafted, or has become a symbol of design is always going to be for those with equity in the bank.  Since my preference is contemporary or actually ultra modern... I'm always searching for that museum piece of furniture.  Some of the chairs and or couches are re-makes from iconic designers like le corbusier and mies van der rohe.  Take a look below and see if we can find a style for you!
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Hip Hop and the World of Interior Design

My company Change The Stage has been in the Interior Design business for over 12 years.  We have worked with clients from New York, California and Abroad.  Our ultimate goal is to work with the Hip Hop Sector here in Atlanta, Georgia... because we see so much lacking from a personal point of view.  When we watch MTV Cribs, it's like I see the same template over and over.  Regardless how large the star is... there is no personal art, wallpaper, sconces or a touch of history that can be related to the history of this great art.  I have seen only two young men that I continue to talk about their individuality and the fact that they refused to let anyone give them a template on what they wanted to achieve.  Those two young men are Kanye West and his beautiful restored house in Los Angeles, and Lil Wayne with his fabulous home in Florida.  It is my determination to change this... to make sure that regardless of the life they have lived to the wealth they have accomplished it will be a part of their history that needs to seen and understood.  Not from someone who probably could care less... and there only desire is to put something together that says Interior Design and to get paid.

 As I stated earlier... I want to change this and with every inch of desire within me I will.  I want to feature great black and white photography, modern contemporary design styles that can still be complimented with the richness of Traditional.  I believe that if more Blacks were shown the modern, hip and cool designs of today they might such really like the style.

I have copied images that represent cool designs for not only the Hip Hop Industry but for our beautiful Black People who deserve to be shown a unique world of classic designs.

Now we will move onto Art in every form.  Yet they all tell a story of Black People and where they have come from to where they now have an exclusive club of wealth, and privilege.

Jean Michel Besquiat... one of my favorite black abstract artist from yesterday and today.  He went from a graffiti poet at 6 years old to selling paintings in Soho galleries.  He became of othe few protege's of the famous eccentric and talented Andy Warhol.  His pain became evident when he died of a drug overdose at 27.  One of his highest paintings sold for $3.3M dollars.

Salvador Dali

All photos from above taken from the fulcrumgallery... except Ms. Campell different photographers photographed her for her legendary 25 years in the modeling world.

The last images we have decided to share are from the modern design style but there still is a Traditional value that can be seen.  The point here is... as Black People we must engage in finding Black Designers that have a eye to create a vision especially for you.  Not a copy cat format that is used for the majority of MTV cribs, but a design world created JUST FOR YOU!

What MeN have 2 Say...

MeN are hosting the View, providing their opinions on the wedding gown, suggesting what type of Martini you should try, even giving advise on flowers the garden should have for the summer.  So we ask our panel of men to give us a short meaning to each of the photos below.

Join me for a glass of 1960 Fonseca Vintage Port

Wyclef Jean rocking a red fedora hat, red silk scarf  and red creamy smooth costumed tie

 

Every woman should have a sleek black one piece and a body that tells it what to do!

Dessert… sweet and sexyFrozen Bavarian cream with thin silver sugar rings and dots of chocolate and caramel accented with various fruit coulis and sauces (raspberry, mango, apricot and white chocolate) under a sugar tower garnished with freshly whipped cream and a blackberry.

Darling I picked this one... what do you think?

Bad boy Will.i.am with grey fedora and summer seersucker suit

Boobs, tits and ass by... theerrantaesthete

my love as long as we own equities... we will secure our decadence in life

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Head to the Verdura Resort.

Rocking resorts are not located around the corner. As a matter of fact they are generally off the beaten path. After traveling the world and seeking out real cool resorts... we are always looking for that special ONE. We look for incredible ammenities, cool architecture, landscaping design and suites or rooms that offer a feeling of elegance, hip, and coolness that will indulge your inner soul. Resorts that we select must provide a provactive and romantic spirit. 

Wall Paper with a Touch of Uniqueness

When I stumbled upon these kool wall paper designs... I knew they were to be shared by my blog.  Freshome always has incredible styles, furniture, architecture, and bold features for those who think "outside the square". 

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Contemporary Designs

The other day I had to go furniture shopping for a client who loves... like I do contemporary, modern and ultra modern design.  One of my favorite bargain but great stores is By Design in Norcross.  They also have a store in Mid-Town.  They have great deals, great art and I really like the way the store is managed.  Because they have such a wide variations you can really mix... Cantoni which is High End with By Design and have a wonderful flow.