tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post2740744646998642983..comments2023-10-10T04:20:19.314-05:00Comments on Mrs. Blandings: Enduring Style - Miles ReddMrs. Blandingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16347927058318098383noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-12196482596762163712009-06-09T20:02:12.760-05:002009-06-09T20:02:12.760-05:00Patricia darling, the crush is mutual! Must agree...Patricia darling, the crush is mutual! Must agree with the anon above: your interview is smarter and crisper than most any I've read on Mugatu. No surprise that Elle Decor has snapped you up!! <br />xox<br />NickNickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09943935441725904642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-89071828302769399802009-06-08T19:31:55.401-05:002009-06-08T19:31:55.401-05:00Miles style is saturated and incredibly composed a...Miles style is saturated and incredibly composed and edited. I love his work, I like his comments.Particularly the one on clients and how to leave a mark...<br />You have a knack to ask the right questions in an alluring way!<br />Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572400688345132982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-13154424545246289042009-06-08T16:17:11.449-05:002009-06-08T16:17:11.449-05:00Patricia, ditto to all of the praise you have rece...Patricia, ditto to all of the praise you have received from your very smart commenters. Like Erika, I often re-read your posts because they are so well composed. And I had the same reaction as Anonymous in that I realized how shallow many design magazines are when it comes to the prose and interviews. I hope you don't stop blogging to write solely for a magazine, but if you do I will definitely become a subscriber. Can't wait for your piece in Elle Decor.tchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117468125563949581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-26501266051021522752009-06-08T15:28:42.273-05:002009-06-08T15:28:42.273-05:00I politely disagree; you interview like someone wh...I politely disagree; you interview like someone whose interest is in people first, and that makes your voice distinctively richer than what I usually encounter in shelter magazines--more like how a good novelist would portray someone.<br /><br />Also happy to see you use some of the lesser-known images of MR's work, and not just the Greatest Hits. <br /><br />Keep it coming.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-43461036508255511832009-06-08T15:17:47.742-05:002009-06-08T15:17:47.742-05:00Patricia, not much for me to add except to say Hom...Patricia, not much for me to add except to say Home Run!Style Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034129367345351303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-86719342551364530562009-06-08T15:11:26.337-05:002009-06-08T15:11:26.337-05:00Anon - Thank you - I am flattered. Don't miss...Anon - Thank you - I am flattered. Don't miss Mitch Owens in Elle Decor (and do google the older pieces) he's better than me times two.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-25070688579778728192009-06-08T13:38:21.425-05:002009-06-08T13:38:21.425-05:00This is smarter than most any magazine writeup I&#...This is smarter than most any magazine writeup I've read of MR. It makes me realize how mediocre the writing is in most shelter magazines.<br /><br />I'd like to see more profiles like this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-79539965550359810522009-06-08T09:49:24.090-05:002009-06-08T09:49:24.090-05:00I misunderstood Mrs. Blandings' original gener...I misunderstood Mrs. Blandings' original generous invivtation to participate, thinking she was only asking each of us for the name of ONE designer, and since I naturally assumed that other people would name Miles, I didn't, not even after Mrs. B, realizing my too-narrow interpretation of the concept, kindly offered me a chance at a re-write. But if I hadn't screwed up in the first place, Miles would have been on my list. too, making it a clean sweep for him. <br /><br />But even if Miles had never done anything else, he will always be my hero for rescuing Leola Armour's glittering mirrored bathroom & giving it an appropriate home. It's nice, too, to hear from the man himself, with his generous words for other people's work. I don't know, maybe that just comes from his Southern upbringing. But can you imagine, say, the late, great David Hicks deigning to praise the work of his contemporaries? I can't. <br />...<br />Mrs. B, you kill me when you ask us to click over tomorrow "if we have a chance"--as if any of us would dream of missing another installment of one of the highlights of the blog year. With most of my favorite bloggers meeting up in one spot like this, your excellent series reminds me of that photo of the midcentury cocktail party with all the great American decorators squeezed together into James Amster's tiny living room. Congratulations.Room Temperaturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607564640695937012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-11042449855948915992009-06-08T09:47:00.162-05:002009-06-08T09:47:00.162-05:00All I can say Mrs. B is CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR EL...All I can say Mrs. B is CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ELLE DECOR DEBUT!<br />Michele from BostonMicheleFromBostonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-32164057112919173242009-06-08T09:44:25.579-05:002009-06-08T09:44:25.579-05:00I think having room gone Redd has pushed your enve...I think having room gone Redd has pushed your envelope! The evolution seems natural and organic when hearing Redd talking about rules and when to break them, about doing his homework with the classics and applying his personal twists. It is said that every great poem is written on the backs of others. This interview reaffirms that ignorance is not bliss but knowledge is opportunity for greatness. And that goes for Redd and yourself. And graciousness must be in the air.The way people share credit, give credit shows their character. And with that, I'm going to the garden and weed and think about these lovely images and the people who make them.home before darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272062955786414729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-38992147454360098482009-06-08T09:12:19.736-05:002009-06-08T09:12:19.736-05:00Miles is not just a talented designer, but a gentl...Miles is not just a talented designer, but a gentleman as well!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-18655312945543312132009-06-08T09:11:29.812-05:002009-06-08T09:11:29.812-05:00So awesome! I usually like rooms that are bit mor...So awesome! I usually like rooms that are bit more sparse, but these are wonderful. The man clearly has talent! And may I just say that I am officially obsessed with the horns on the mantel.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085413093222573852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-88418490391417917112009-06-08T08:50:21.958-05:002009-06-08T08:50:21.958-05:00You are on fire! I should just unsubscribe from a...You are on fire! I should just unsubscribe from all the blogs I read and just fill my days with the goodness that is here at Mrs.Blandings. <br />I think I'll read this post again at lunch, and then after dinner, and perhaps again before bed. <br />THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!erikahttp://urbangraceinteriors.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-11558851858089443682009-06-08T08:42:21.788-05:002009-06-08T08:42:21.788-05:00Redd is certainly a contemporary "great"...Redd is certainly a contemporary "great" and your interview was wonderful. It's interesting to learn who inspired him - some new names for me.<br />Thank youMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091244575384771146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-66253925793464433142009-06-08T08:23:30.348-05:002009-06-08T08:23:30.348-05:00This was such a good read. I do like the style, bu...This was such a good read. I do like the style, but find some of it a bit too much for my taste, but it is truely timeless and I love that. ThanksRoom Service ~ Decorating 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/00391177317831699246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-36152611048372832322009-06-08T07:59:59.888-05:002009-06-08T07:59:59.888-05:00Redd was a complete delight - it made the process ...Redd was a complete delight - it made the process so easy and fun.<br /><br />And, TTI, I hope that project is photographed; I have a thing for turquoise, too.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-2583774612551549122009-06-08T06:06:39.268-05:002009-06-08T06:06:39.268-05:00Thank you for broadening MY view as well! He cert...Thank you for broadening MY view as well! He certainly has an accute eye for color, as well as style.<br /><br />Kathykmackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01090462187881027264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-66844708835604626872009-06-08T00:47:55.524-05:002009-06-08T00:47:55.524-05:00Mrs Blandings- You've done it again. I think t...Mrs Blandings- You've done it again. I think this is a great interview. Redd is now REAL.His work is twisted traditional- I love how he seems comfortable giving kudos to other designers-someone comfortable with his own. <br />Thanks for getting this! laP.Gaye Tapp at Little Auguryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115534755711063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-86697003565436569592009-06-08T00:04:55.686-05:002009-06-08T00:04:55.686-05:00I have enjoyed your series on 'Enduring Style&...I have enjoyed your series on 'Enduring Style', and have been very interested (and intrigued) to read about the general feel that Miles Redd is the one to watch from this generation.<br /><br />Redd (who grew up in Atlanta) did the interiors of a lovely, historic home in Atlanta that belongs to an acquaintance; I was supposed to attend a meeting at the home in April, but the meeting was canceled at the last minute. I have heard the decor is amazing...a vision in turquoise (the clients favorite color).Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-55113539871073841332009-06-07T23:36:47.319-05:002009-06-07T23:36:47.319-05:00A great interview with my favorite designer. I act...A great interview with my favorite designer. I actually love the reds and pinks, but it was good to show his versatility and breadth.Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-27792077306196555702009-06-07T23:16:07.174-05:002009-06-07T23:16:07.174-05:00Terrific profile on Miles. You are a natural at in...Terrific profile on Miles. You are a natural at interviewing.Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-24113409292483033342009-06-07T22:41:31.112-05:002009-06-07T22:41:31.112-05:00Wonderful interview. Such a classic talent with a ...Wonderful interview. Such a classic talent with a twist.Kwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.com