artstart:
Good artwork doesn't have to match the couch. In fact, why not have the sofa be inspired by the artwork? 

This week our twinspiration comes from the 2012 London Olympics. Who wouldn't be twinspired by stellar athletes, gold medals, and national anthems? Who better to encapsulate that spirit than Jasper Johns in his Flag series.  

Johns began the work using enamel house paint, but turned to encaustic – a fast-drying technique using wax and pigment. The process showcases his brushwork with textural variation and hints of what's below.

In all honesty, real appreciation for the Flag series didn't happen until we had the chance to see it in person at MOMA. The layers entice and draw you in for a closer look. What seems so familiar becomes so much more. For the same reason, we think the familiar "Americana" design deserves a closer look. 

Key facts about Johns: 

• Flag, 1954–55
• Jasper Johns (American, born 1930)
• Encaustic, oil, and collage on fabric mounted on plywood (three panels)
• The Museum of Modern Art, New York

DETAILS: 1. Ralph Lauren sofa (similar one available at Calico Corners);  2. parquet wood floors in herringbone pattern;  3. Ralph Lauren Hepplewhite Wing chair; 4. Ralph Lauren walnut side table; 5. Ralph Lauren Barrel Back chair in Stripe; 6. John Robshaw Medium Strip Dhurrie Rug; 7. John Robshaw fabric in Ginger Coral; 8. John Robshaw pillows; 9. Golden Retriever: 10. Antique Trophies (check out options on eBay); 11. Doggie News dog toy

artstart:
Good artwork doesn't have to match the couch. In fact, why not have the sofa be inspired by the artwork? 

This week, our design is inspired by Damien Hirst, Valium, 2000. Key facts about Hirst: 

• British artist, entrepreneur, and collector
• 1965, Born Bristol, UK
• 1989, Graduated Goldsmiths College, London
• Prominent member of YBAs (Young British Artists)
• Death is a recurring subject in his work 

DETAILS: 1. Jonathan Adler Meurice Rectangle Chandelier;  2. Giant Turquoise Angle Floor Lamp from House of Interiors;  3. Atelier Chesterfield from Antrhopologie; 4. Round Vintage Chair; 5. Serena and Lily paint in Cotton; 6. Ion USB Turntable with iPod dock; 7. Earpollution EP-DJ-Union DJ Style headphones from Amazon; 8. Torridon Rug from Anthropologie;  9. Jonathan Adler Vice Pottery; 10. Barcelona Couch by Knoll; 11. Sparkle needlepoint pillow by Jonathan Adler; 12. British Flag dog bed by Jonathan Adler

artstart:
Good artwork doesn't have to match the couch. In fact, why not have the sofa be inspired by the artwork? 

This week, our design is inspired by Giorgio Morandi's, Still Life (Natural Morta), 1953. Key facts about Morandi: 

• Italian painter
• 1890–1964
• Best known for still life paintings
• Tonal subtlety
• Narrow color palette with one accent color
• Signature style is loose and textural brushstrokes  

DETAILS: 1. Serena and Lily paint color in Rain;  2. ALISTAR SOFA  by Perch Furniture;  3. West Elm Ellery Chair in Dandelion;   4. Room and Board Ribbon Pillow;  5. West Elm Wire Chandlier;  6. Jonathan Adler dachshund bookends;  7. Room & Board Wells leather chair in Brighton;   8. Serena and Lily Brazilian rug;   9. Wisteria Industrial Iron floor lamp;  10. Seran and Lily Herringbone throw in Apple;  11.Dwell Studio wide strip fabric for curtains;  12. McCoy Pottery – Floraline Matte Gunmetal Pedastal Planter Vase from eBay