Summer 2011 in 20 pictures

old, old pictures - some scans, some webcam shots. Mostly stuff from around 2004/2005.

Melbourne based street artist Rone (Tyrone Wright) used the decaying glory of the 1933 Harry Norris designed Streamline Moderne mansion, Burnham Beeches in the Dandenong Ranges' Sherbrooke, between March the 6th and April 22nd to create an immersive hybrid art space for his latest installation exhibition; "Empire".

"Empire" combined a mixture of many different elements including art, sound, light, scent, found objects, botanic designs, objects from nature and music especially composed for the project by Nick Batterham. The Burnham Beeches project re-imagines and re-interprets the spirit of one of Victoria’s landmark mansions, seldom seen by the public and not accessed since the mid 1980s. According to Rone - Empire website; "viewers are invited to consider what remains - the unseen cultural, social, artistic and spiritual heritage which produces intangible meaning."

Rone was invited by the current owner of Burnham Beeches, restaurateur Shannon Bennett, to exhibit "Empire" during a six week interim period before renovations commence to convert the heritage listed mansion into a select six star hotel.

Rone initially imagined the mansion to be in a state of dereliction, but found instead that it was a stripped back blank canvas for him to create his own version of how he thought it should look. Therefore, almost all the decay is in fact of Rone's creation from grasses in the Games Room which 'grow' next to a rotting billiards table, to the damp patches, water staining and smoke damage on the ceilings. Nests of leaves fill some spaces, whilst tree branches and in one case an entire avenue of boughs sprout from walls and ceilings. Especially designed Art Deco wallpaper created in Rone's studio has been installed on the walls before being distressed and damaged. The rooms have been adorned with furnishings and objects that might once have graced the twelve original rooms of Burnham Beeches: bulbulous club sofas, half round Art Deco tables, tarnished silverware and their canteen, mirrored smoke stands of chrome and Bakelite, glass lamps, English dinner services, a glass drinks trolley, photos of people long forgotten in time, walnut veneer dressing tables reflecting the installation sometimes in triplicate, old wire beadsteads, luggage, shelves of books, an Underwood typewriter, a John Broadwood and Sons of London grand piano and even a Kriesler radiogramme. All these objects were then covered in a thick sheet or light sprinkling of 'dust' made of many different things including coffee grinds and talcum powder, creating a sensation for the senses. Burnham Beeches resonated with a ghostly sense of its former grandeur, with a whiff of bittersweet romance.

Throughout the twelve rooms, magnificent and beautifully haunting floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall portraits of Australian actress Lily Sullivan, star of the Foxtel re-make of Picnic at Hanging Rock, appear. Larger than life, each portrait is created in different colours, helping to create seasonal shifts as you move from room to room.

Although all the rooms are amazing for many different reasons, there are two major standouts. The Study features walls of books covered with a portrait of Lily Sullivan, and the entire room is partially submerged in a lake of black water with the occasional red oak leaf floating across its glassy surface. The Dining Room features two long tables covered in a Miss Havisham like feast of a trove of dinner table objects from silverware and glassware to empty oyster shells and vases of grasses and feathers.

The Dining Room installation I found especially confronting. In 1982, I visited Burnham Beeches when it was a smart and select hotel and had Devonshire tea in the dining room at a table alongside the full length windows overlooking the terraces below. I was shocked to see a room I remember appointed with thick carpets and tables covered in gleaming silver and white napery, strewn with dust and leaves, and adorned with Miss Havisham's feast of found dining objects.

I feel very honoured and privileged to be amongst the far too few people fortunate enough to have seen Rone's "Empire", as like the seasons, it is ephemeral, and it will already have been dismantled. Rone's idea is that, like his street art, things he creates don't last forever, and that made the project exciting. I hope that my photographs do justice to, and adequately share as much as is possible of this amazing installation with you.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.0 gallery

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Bonsoni Extra Comfort High Back Executive Operator Chair With Posture Curve Backrest In Black By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Extra Comfort High Back Executive Operator Chair With Posture Curve Backrest In Blue By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Ergonomic High Back Executive Operator Chair With Stylish Steel base in Black Fabric By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Ergonomic High Back Executive Operator Chair With Stylish Steel base In Blue Fabric By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Ergonomic Shape Premium Operators Office Chair In Blue By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Ergonomic Shape Premium Operators Office Chair In Black By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Ergonomic Shape Premium Operators Office Chair In PU Leather By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Ergonomic Shape Ultra Premium Operators Office Chair In Blue By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Ergonomic Shape Ultra Premium Operators Office Chair In Black By Tipton Office Furniture

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Parasol Base

Pendants And Hanging Lamps

Perrybarr Rugs

Photo Frames

Pine Bedside Tables

Bonsoni Langdon Classic Style Oak Wine Cabinet by Kaldors

Bonsoni Langdon Classic Style Oak Small Coffee Table by Kaldors

Bonsoni Langdon Classic Style Oak Large Four Drawer Coffee Table by Kaldors

Bonsoni Langdon Classic Style Oak Box Coffee Table by Kaldors

Bonsoni Langdon Classic Style Oak Side Table by Kaldors

Bonsoni Langdon Classic Style Oak Lamp Table by Kaldors

Used and Refurbished Bedroom Furniture Available from www.cityfurnitureclearance.co.uk/complete-bedrooms.php

William Wordsworth's house, Cockermouth

Sowerbutts Furnishers established 1870, showing front elevation including upper display floors of furniture shop at Victoria Buildings, 10 King St, Clitheroe, BB7 2EP

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Shoe Storage

Sideboards Dressers

Side Tables

Single Bed

Single Headboards

Bonsoni Osaka Coffee Table

Bonsoni Oxford Bookcase Pine Kd

Bonsoni Santana Sideboard Ass

Bonsoni Santana Coffee Table

Bonsoni Santana Lamp Table

Bonsoni Santana Nest Of Tables

Bonsoni Strava Stool - Walnut Seat

Bonsoni Strava Stool - White Seat

Bonsoni Strava Stool - Brown Faux Leather Seat

Bonsoni Surfer Surfer Computer Desk

Used and Refurbished Bedroom Furniture Available from www.cityfurnitureclearance.co.uk/complete-bedrooms.php

Seen here in our London gallery.

These colourful bowls are available from www.nomliving.com/products/50%2C106

Or from our Columbia Road Shop at 102 Columbia Road, open Saturdays 12-5pm and Sundays 8am-4pm.

My dirty kitchen

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Desks

Digital Clocks

Dining Chairs

Dining Room Furniture

Dining Tables

Bonsoni Oakshire Light Oak finish Coffee Table by Kaldors

Bonsoni Oakshire Light Oak finish Large Coffee Table (Drawer storage) by Kaldors

Bonsoni Oakshire Light Oak finish Nest of 2 Tables by Kaldors

Bonsoni Oakshire Light Oak finish Nest of 3 Table by Kaldors

Bonsoni Oakshire Light Oak finish Telephone Table (Drawer storage) by Kaldors

Bonsoni Oakshire Light Oak finish Medium Console Table (Drawer storage) by Kaldors

Bonsoni Oakshire Light Oak finish Large Console Table (Drawer storage) by Kaldors

Bonsoni Oakshire Light Oak finish Corner TV Unit (1 internal fixed shelf) by Kaldors

Bonsoni Oakshire Light Oak finish Standard TV Unit with glass door (1 fixed internal shelf) by Kaldors

Bonsoni Oakshire Light Oak finish Large TV Unit with glass (DVD drawer storage) by Kaldors

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Dalston Tv Stand

Dalston Coffee Table

Dalston Large 3 Drawer Sideboard

Dalston Nest Of 3 Tables

Dalston 2 Drawer Console Table

Dalston Small Sideboard

Dalston Dining Table

Dalston Chairs

Oakmouth Extending Dining Table

Oakmouth Chairs (Boxes Of 2)

Oakmouth Sideboard - Assembled

Oakmouth Coffee Table

Oakmouth Nest Of 3

Oakmouth End Table

My Barbie Home Home Boutique By Laura Oliva

the fragrances i use more regularly on display in my bedroom....plenty others are saved in a cupboard for outings now and then.....

Because every woman needs a stylish dressing table.

About a week or so ago I finally ordered myself a dressing table and this is it in the shop!!

I've been searching and wanting a glamorous dressing table for as long as I can remember but could either, never find one that I loved or I just couldn't afford one. My lovely item won't be delivered to me until the middle of March but I don't mind, I'm so excited I could burst!!

I love it's 1920's feel and the way it's vintage yet also modern looking. I can't wait to fill it with all my beauty goodies and will definitely do a follow up pic when it arrives so you can see it in all it's glory :-)

De-Saturated

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Bonsoni Medium Back Draughting Chair Including Ring Kit Conversion With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment Blue Fabric By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Medium Back Draughting Chair Including Ring Kit Conversion With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment In Burgundy Fabric By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Medium Back Draughting Chair Including Ring Kit Conversion With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment In Charcoal Fabric By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Medium Back Operator Draughting Chair With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment In Blue Fabric By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Medium Back Operator Draughting Chair With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment In Black Fabric By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Medium Back Operator Draughting Chair With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment In Black PU Leather By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Medium Back Operator Draughting Chair With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment In White PU Leather By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Draughting Black Stool Including Ring Kit Conversion With Durable Nylon Base By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Stylish Leather Faced Reception/Boardroom Black Chair With Polished Chrome Cantilever Frame By Tipton Office Furniture

A tried and tested classic, with a modern design twist in the form of these sleek curved lines. Who wouldn't love this in their home?

Houston, Texas, January 2010

Used and Refurbished Bedroom Furniture Available from www.cityfurnitureclearance.co.uk/complete-bedrooms.php

Seen here in our London gallery.

These are available from www.nomliving.com/products/50%2C106

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Toys/Diy Playsets

Toys/Dolls Houses

Toys/Electric Petrol Ride Ons

Toys/Miscellaneous

Toys/Outdoor Toys Activities

Bonsoni Santana Table

Bonsoni Sierra Dining Set - Light Oak

Bonsoni Sierra Dining Set - White/Natural

Bonsoni Tuko Dining Table - Satin White

Bonsoni Tupo Glass Dining Table

Bonsoni Tupo Dining Chair

Bonsoni Winchester Chair

Bonsoni Yorky Fiddleback Chair

Bonsoni Anabel Bunk Bed - All White

Bonsoni Anabel Bunk 3Ft Single Bed Frame

may 29

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Bonsoni Medium Back Draughting Chair Including Ring Kit Conversion With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment In Charcoal Chair By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Medium Back Draughting Chair Including Ring Kit Conversion With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment Blue Fabric By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Medium Back Draughting Chair Including Ring Kit Conversion With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment In Burgundy Fabric By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Medium Back Draughting Chair Including Ring Kit Conversion With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment In Charcoal Fabric By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Medium Back Operator Draughting Chair With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment In Blue Fabric By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Medium Back Operator Draughting Chair With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment In Black Fabric By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Medium Back Operator Draughting Chair With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment In Black PU Leather By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Medium Back Operator Draughting Chair With Gas Lift Seat Height Adjustment In White PU Leather By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Draughting Black Stool Including Ring Kit Conversion With Durable Nylon Base By Tipton Office Furniture

Bonsoni Stylish Leather Faced Reception/Boardroom Black Chair With Polished Chrome Cantilever Frame By Tipton Office Furniture

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Shoe Storage

Sideboards Dressers

Side Tables

Single Bed

Single Headboards

Bonsoni Osaka Coffee Table

Bonsoni Oxford Bookcase Pine Kd

Bonsoni Santana Sideboard Ass

Bonsoni Santana Coffee Table

Bonsoni Santana Lamp Table

Bonsoni Santana Nest Of Tables

Bonsoni Strava Stool - Walnut Seat

Bonsoni Strava Stool - White Seat

Bonsoni Strava Stool - Brown Faux Leather Seat

Bonsoni Surfer Surfer Computer Desk

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Here are few more pictures I have taken elsewhere.

Shoe Storage

Sideboards Dressers

Side Tables

Single Bed

Single Headboards

Bonsoni Osaka Coffee Table

Bonsoni Oxford Bookcase Pine Kd

Bonsoni Santana Sideboard Ass

Bonsoni Santana Coffee Table

Bonsoni Santana Lamp Table

Bonsoni Santana Nest Of Tables

Bonsoni Strava Stool - Walnut Seat

Bonsoni Strava Stool - White Seat

Bonsoni Strava Stool - Brown Faux Leather Seat

Bonsoni Surfer Surfer Computer Desk

Dark painted bedroom with assorted vintage and Graham and Green furniture. A purple quilt is on the bed

From Google lens….

The image shows a Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Pitcher.

Description: This pitcher is made from Jasperware, a type of unglazed stoneware known for its matte finish and distinctive colors, often the iconic "Wedgwood blue".

Design: It features white relief decorations inspired by classical motifs, such as figures, trees, and foliage, often drawing from ancient Greek and Roman art.

History: Jasperware was developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s and became highly popular throughout Europe.

Collectibility: These pieces are prized by collectors of fine English pottery and antique ceramics.