Comments on the style saloniste: DESIGNER I LOVE: Martha Angus

I really liked the factor behind to decor all thes...

2009-10-24T11:30:37.556-07:00

I really liked the factor behind to decor all these as we all want to give a traditional look to our homes and offices. Eagerly waiting for your next post.

Modern Home Office Furniture

I loved this post on Martha who is as charming as ...

2009-08-14T08:31:04.009-07:00

I loved this post on Martha who is as charming as she seems to be and also just as talented.
Thanks, Diane.

Hi Diane! I am so happy to get to learn more about...

2009-08-13T14:30:13.078-07:00

Hi Diane!
I am so happy to get to learn more about Ms. Angus. Her style is exactly what I love. The mix of modern and antique, and we clearly have a taste in art in common. Great to see more of her work. Thank you for the wonderful post!

Hello, Empire- Where are you in the antipodes--an...

2009-08-12T14:03:54.085-07:00

Hello, Empire-

Where are you in the antipodes--and which antipodes are you in?

Your website and blog site do not give away your location at all. I would love to know.

In the meantime--I hope you will stay in touch. Wonderful that you are with us. kindest regards, DIANE

Dear Diane Thank you for making these wonderful p...

2009-08-10T17:27:43.765-07:00

Dear Diane

Thank you for making these wonderful posts, you are very much appreciated down here in the antipodes. Being very new to the world of blogging, I now find myself waiting in anticipation for what you are going to come up with next and I must say I am inevitably suprised and delighted!
kind regards
Becca Madden

Diane - great interview! She sounds like my kind o...

2009-08-10T06:46:17.559-07:00

Diane - great interview! She sounds like my kind of designer – I also love great art, and a mix of modern and antique furnishings. Fine art adds another dimension to a home interior, I think, by giving a broader perspective and insight into the world view of the owners.

–Lana

Diane, I tried sending this to you a few days ago...

2009-08-10T06:36:45.010-07:00

Diane,

I tried sending this to you a few days ago but I was having some technical difficulties so I hope you receive this…..

What a fantastic post on Martha Angus! Her work is always such a delight for the eye. Such wit. Her work has always been very inspiring to me.

Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. It means so much coming from you.

And also I wanted to thank you for contributing your gift for writing your and eye for the extraordinary to the world of blogging! It makes the world a more beautiful place!

Kindest regards,

Michael Hampton

Hello, Joni Wonderful to hear from you. Yes, she ...

2009-08-08T20:17:55.847-07:00

Hello, Joni

Wonderful to hear from you.
Yes, she does have an affinity for Swedish chairs--from Gustavian to modern. I've always liked her very modern use of antiques--many of which she acquires from Therien & Co in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Happy days, DIANE

What a beautiful portfolio she has! I esp. love h...

2009-08-08T17:10:53.660-07:00

What a beautiful portfolio she has! I esp. love her use of Swedish chairs. She seems delightful too. Lovely interview.

HELLO, VICKI- Thank you for taking the time to co...

2009-08-08T15:59:55.425-07:00

HELLO, VICKI-

Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your kind note.

Martha is indeed talented and energetic. I love her studio which is on Grant Avenue in downtown San Francisco, directly above the John Berggruen Gallery. Sometimes people wander into her studio thinking it is part of the gallery. They walk around, look at her art, then thank the receptionist, and depart happy.

Diane this is a wonderful post and your profile on...

2009-08-08T02:05:41.178-07:00

Diane this is a wonderful post and your profile on Martha Angus is just fabulous. What a very talented designer she is....Have a happy weekend, xv.

HELLO, CATHERINE- Looks like my comment might com...

2009-08-07T22:31:29.022-07:00

HELLO, CATHERINE-

Looks like my comment might come up before yours...

I sent you a message--you asked if you should write shorter--to WRITE LONG.

If a subject warrants it, write long. I am a long-form writer--I write books and magazine features--so clearly that is what I love.

Here is another way to look at short blogs: are they muscular, are they rich, do they give back, do they inspire. Yes, sometimes a very brief blog can be memorable.

Either way--you will find what it right for you. Trust your instincts. You have lots of fans, and they will follow you. xx

HELLO- Checking to see if there is a tech glitch ...

2009-08-07T22:19:32.734-07:00

HELLO-

Checking to see if there is a tech glitch with sending comments.
Looking into it.

It is thrilling to find such an interesting and co...

2009-08-07T22:18:25.743-07:00

It is thrilling to find such an interesting and comprehensive interview on a blog. I look forward to more and more and more.
Thank you, Diane, for the encouraging words. I feel that I learn something each time I try my hand at a different sort of post...it was part of the reason I began blogging in the first place. I very much appreciate your thoughts.
A happy weekend to you,
Catherine

HELLO, LITTLE AUGURY- Wonderful to hear from you....

2009-08-07T21:46:54.651-07:00

HELLO, LITTLE AUGURY-

Wonderful to hear from you.
In preparing profiles on designers I always want to dig deeper so that readers--designers or not--take something practical, a lot inspiring, and a smidge of insight. It must go beyond 'I want world peace.' (Don't we all.)
I especially like to keep things practical and hear 'the voice of the expert' (most useful fabric, best paints).
Speaking of questions and answers: on my car radio this evening, I heard a fantastic interview of Bill Gates Snr (Bill Gates's father. He's a wise old buzzard and a great old guy...witty, kind, insightful, brisk, and enjoying life. He's 88 and he works for Bill and Melinda's foundation which is endowed with all the Gates' wealth and Warren Buffett's. Staggering amounts. One evening Senior called Junior to ask him for a little more funding for the foundation...and Bill responded 'Well, Melinda and I have been thinking about it and we've decided to give $28 billion." Senior said 'That's the kind of call that makes a father proud."
Anyway...as the interview continued, they were talking about life, achievement etc, and the interviewer said, 'Many of us would like to know what you suggest for enjoying a great old age.' Senior responded brightly, 'Well, for starters, I suggest having a son who is a billionaire." (Laughter from audience.) Made my day.

Hello, George--Design- not DJ...please keep postin...

2009-08-07T21:38:46.356-07:00

Hello, George--Design- not DJ...please keep posting.
Grant--loved hearing from you and your observations. Here's to your fabulous design.
Pamela--Your observation is a wise one. I think David Hicks is almost always subliminal for designers when an updated traditional concept is in the air. David Hicks almost invented the perfect way (or ways) to freshen classical design with bold color, pattern, and shock tactics. Martha's influences are wide-ranging and her newest work, which is more contemporary, reflects new clients who are not looking for pedigreed antiques.
Anarosa-Thank you for your bright and insightful comments. Regarding leaving a comment: you are the first to note that the technology is a little haywire. After you click 'POST COMMENT' you should receive a message to say that the comment was sent. Blogger's templates vary from one blog site to another.Don't be too hard on yourself if the system is unnerving. And don't assume you are at fault. Sometimes, over time, it all works out. Good luck.
Have a superb weekend, DIANE

Precise design, refined style and daring combinati...

2009-08-07T20:51:08.771-07:00

Precise design, refined style and daring combinations, what a perfect mix. I admire everything she does. The interview also helped to know her better on a personal level thanks to your well calibrated questions.

(P.S. I find it difficult to leave a message and I always have to try more than once and scroll up and down to see if it did go through, is it just me or others have also problems? Thanks)

So very interesting. I can certainly see the influ...

2009-08-07T16:20:38.906-07:00

So very interesting.
I can certainly see the influence of David Hicks in her work.

Martha Angus is brillant-talented and just the nic...

2009-08-07T16:07:56.438-07:00

Martha Angus is brillant-talented and just the nicest person around!

DDS- Love Love Love this interview and the work Ma...

2009-08-07T14:13:42.703-07:00

DDS-
Love Love Love this interview and the work Martha Angus has done. Her answers are so thoughtful and realistic. Her background in Art is obviously a real asset for her clients. I like everything about what she offers here- espousing many of her answers as a designer. Thank you for sharing all this information.I say design with a mind! la

Hello George- So happy to meet you on FACEBOOK! D...

2009-08-07T12:10:42.359-07:00

Hello George-

So happy to meet you on FACEBOOK!
DJS can be so astute about design and style--and in fact, they should be.
Looking forward to hearing from you often.

Diane, Thanks again for another thoughtful and int...

2009-08-07T11:02:33.310-07:00

Diane,
Thanks again for another thoughtful and interesting post. THIS is what a design blog should be.

Much continued success,

George Brazil