Nickey Kehoe Art Reception

Last Thursday evening, the folks at Nickey Kehoe, and the eponymous designers Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe, hosted an art reception featuring the work of three talented artist-designers, Michael Reisman (paintings), Ana Kras (lighting) and Sean Daly (pillows/textiles). I never miss a chance to visit the NK Shop, as it always inspires with its down-home mix of vintage furnishings, hand-picked homewares and cozy textiles.

A peek-through to the party coming into the NK Shop...

The table displaying dishware and linen napkins.

The Halloween-themed dessert tray.
Catering was provided by Taste.

NK Shop offers custom lighting. These sconces in nickel, bronze and brass, respectively, are fresh, yet classic.

Some of Sean Daly's limited edition LOVE pillows. The watercolors were inspired by the skies in the work of 18th-century artist J.M.W. Turner. The free-line graphic pillows are a take on the work of Sister Corita Kent, and the tie-dyed pillows riff on the Japanese Shibori textile process. Sean Daly's Art Project in cooperation with NK Shop is a collaboration to support PS ARTS. PS ARTS is committed to improving kid's lives through art education.

They were displaying some lovely vintage-inspired ornaments for the holidays.

One of the larger and more complex of Michael's paintings, it provides great texture and color on the brick wall.

Each artist's work is displayed here. Its stunning how well the paintings, pillows and lights work together!

A close-up on the subtly-colored pendants by Ana.

A pair of Michael's paintings over NK ottomans. They have an organic, repetition reminiscent of mineralogical occurrences, like crystal geodes. Michael finds inspiration in the additive processes in manufacturing as well as the proliferation of mold spores.

Michael Reisman and I in front of a triptych of his work.

Nickey Kehoe /NK Shop

730 North Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038

info [at] nickeykehoe.com
T: +1 323 957 0370

Beverly Boulevard: Heath Ceramics & Rolling Greens

HEATH CERAMICS:

Heath Ceramics, based in Sausalito, has been in business making tiles and tableware for over half a century. Almost a decade ago, an industrious couple Robin Petravic and Catherine Bailey bought Heath and set to revitalizing the company with a strong emphasis on design and designer-made lines while maintaining the hand-crafted techniques that make them so rich and timeless. Many of Edith Heath's original designs are still being made like the Coupe line pictured above.

With a nod to restaurants, the Rim line was introduced for easier stacking and durability.

They began a collaboration with Adam Silverman of Atwater Pottery and now he heads their on-site pottery studio.

I love the color-themed trios of bud vases....perfect to add to an entry table or fireplace mantel for interest.

You choose the color and size and your tiles are made-to-order!

Heath offers several different finishes on their tiles, matte, glossy, dual-glaze and crackle.

In addition to their tableware and tile, Heath Ceramics collaborates with other like-minded companies and carries their eco-conscious and locally made products.

These linens made by Matteo for Commune are unbelievably soft and luxe.

Here are some colorful South African linens by Skinny Laminx.

Branching out in the pursuit of good design, Heath also offers these modernist planters. They would look perfect on the balcony of my Schindler apartment in Silver Lake.

Heath Ceramics

7525 Beverly Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90036-2722

ROLLING GREENS:

Rolling Greens has stunning displays in their Beverly storefront.

Interesting selection of ceramic pots for pairing with a plant in the gift section.

These French wax candles, invented by brothers in the 18th Century, smell unbelievably good, scented with exotic botanicals....and they burn clean and smoke-free.

Candle holders & Apothecary Containers

Another great display in the gifts section featuring this linen pendant...

They also have home decor and lighting like these fabulous gothic wrought-iron pendants.

Sultry glass pendants would add a Moorish touch to a Spanish Revival 1930's home I'm working on....

Fun drawers full of antique knobs....

And, of course, they have the prerequisite selection of succulents, perfect for any contemporary or Mediterranean garden.

Rolling Greens Hollywood

7505 Beverly Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90036