the vernacular

New Crush!

2011-06-06T21:56:00.000-07:00

I have a new crush... The state of Michigan! What a wonderful place to be in the summer, even Detroit, which could really use a little love about now.

God Bless Amurrrricaaa!!!!

2011-05-04T13:22:00.000-07:00

Party in the U.S.A.

A bit of architectural nerdery

2011-05-04T12:36:00.000-07:00

The Monadnock Building. Chicago, IL, built in 1884-85 and 1889-92 by Burnham and Root.

What an incredible building. Built when skyscrapers and steel framed buildings were just taking off, the Monadnock is an all masonry built throwback, not to mention the tallest solid masonry building in the country. It was commissioned by two brothers who did not trust this newfangled stuff called steel, so they insisted on masonry construction. It's abstract, barely detailed, and seems so modern.
Photo from: Wikipedia

Do you like magazines?

2011-05-04T12:30:00.000-07:00

Heck yes! Who doesn't? Are you kinda cheap? Then the interwebs has come up with a solution! Online magazines!
Here are a few of my favorites:
Matchbook Magazine: http://matchbookmag.com/
Lonny Magazine, heir to the much missed Domino: http://www.lonnymag.com/issues/16-march-april-2011-issue/pages/1
High Gloss: http://www.highglossmagazine.com/

I hear having an iPad makes them really good!

Call me crazy...

2011-05-04T12:27:00.000-07:00

But who doesn't want a stump for a stool? Kartell Stump Stool Or a matching gnome table? Kartell Gnome Table. If i had a magical, woodland garden, I'd totally put these things out there!

Note to self...

2011-05-04T12:09:00.000-07:00

It is not a good idea to ride your bike whilst wearing a dress that is both short and tight. The good people of New Orleans will see your bits... on a Sunday. Whoops.

welcome to the vernacular!

2011-04-18T20:42:00.001-07:00

First of all, welcome to my blog! It's both a work in progress and an experiment, so bear with me as I learn how to blog. So, welcome to the vernacular, my first attempt at blogging. Why call this thing "the vernacular?" Good question. I have several reasons. First, I just like the sound of the word... ver-nac-u-lar. 4 syllables, rolls off the tongue well. Second, I like the meaning of the word; informal, native, and in the context of architecture, it has to do with buildings made from locally available materials built in traditional methods and styles. Third, I haven't yet seen a blog called "the vernacular." And fourth, did I mention that I just like the word? Anyway, I hope that this blog keeps you interested. It's not going to be about me, but about things I see and find interesting. Keep coming back!
xoxo
Ann