HIGH DESIGN FINDS – JENNIE O’S TOP 7

Today, I thought I would share 7 high design favorites that one of my chicest friends sent to me.  Here name is Jennie O. for purposes of this post.   She is completely tapped into all things stylish and high culture.  I met Jennie and her hubby TO a few years back when we were out with friends.  She and I immediately hit it off as we talked about all things design and style.  Jennie, being the connossieur of the most stylish and cool cultural things, taught me so much in even our first conversation.   Whenever Jennie and her husband and kids come to Los Angeles, we make a great effort to get together.  Lucky to have her as a friend.

Jennie has very distinct tastes…very refined.  She is from Europe…has lived here in the United States for years…has bilingual children who are studying both English and French and they are 9 and under – and has her own wonderfully elegant point of view.   From music, to art, to fashion to home decor…Jennie has “the eye” for all things cultural.

I bring you a must know list from a girl in the know!

JENNIE O’s SEVEN FAVORITE HIGH DESIGN FINDS

1: CORDEMEIJER DAY BED

The Cleopatra Daybed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping.  Made in Holland in 1954.  After an exhaustive search worldwide, Jennie O. recently acquired one of the originals of this iconic dutch beds.  She scrapped the old foam mattress and is having her own made out of a fabulous fabric of course.  Low bench like daybed with very simple mid century lines that are more classic than kitcsh. A fantastic unique alternative to the becoming common Barcelona lounger by Mies van der Rohe.  Love this.  (TE: maybe we should find one!)

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2: PIERRE HUYGHE

Jennie O. recently flew her family down to Los Angeles just for a weekend to see the work of artist Pierre Huyghe that was showing at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.  According LACMA’s site “Huyghe creates films, installations, and events that blur fact and fiction, reinvent rituals of social engagement, and use the exhibition model as a site for playful experimentation.”  Jennie O. says Huyghe one of her favorite artists!  The exhibit has ended and I missed it but next time most definitely.

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3: STROMAE – FORMIDABLE

Formidable is a song and video by Belgian hip hop and electronic artist Stromae.  A few years ago Jennie O. told me that I had to watch this video and she said Stromae was amazing.  She was right.  The video features Stromae walking through the streets appearing drunk while singing. In the real life staging, real people try to help him as he makes a scene singing in a public square.  The song was a number one hit.

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4: LA GRANDE BELLEZZA (The Great Beauty)

La Grande Belleza is a 2013 Italian film co-written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino. The main character is an aging socialite and his walk through the ruins of Rome as he reflects on his life.  Jennie O. says this film is so beautiful and a must see. She raved about it over with me, TE and her husband TO one evening. Must add to my to do list.

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5: PK20 CHAIR

PK20 Chair. Currently sold by Fritz Hansen, this 1950’s classic was designed by Poul Kjærholm.  A low metal chair with a fabric, cane or leather seat…two of these would be awesome in a living room.  When bought new, they range in price from $8,000 up.  But if you are a savvy vintage shopper, you might be able to find one online for less.

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6: BESTLITE BL2 TABLE LAMP

Bestlite BL2 Table Lamp has been in continuous production since 1930. Winston Churchill is numbered amongst its many famous users. The Bestlite design was conceived by Robert Dudley Best who was highly influenced by the Bauhaus.

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7: THE GENERAL STORE

The General Store: Jennie wrote to me, “Another place worth mentioning is The General Store. Originally from San Francisco, they recently opened a store on Lincoln here in Venice [Beach]. Lots of very cool objects, including linen throws from Caroline Z. Hurley and hand-made side tables by Luke Bartels.”

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Which of Jennie O’s finds are your favorite?  I want to see La Grand Bellezza but I am obsessed with the PK20 Chair and the Cordemeijer daybed.  Going to have to pick Jennie O’s stylish brain for more of her coveted finds next time she is here in Los Angeles.  Thank you Jennie!

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  Speaking of favorites – If you look at the top right of the website you’ll see, I’ve devoted a new section just to my favorite things.  It is called COCO’s FAVES.  Check out and shop a few of my current style and decor finds.  Also, see my shopping resource list too!

Photos: IMDB; LACMA; Behance