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My Houzz: A Cabin of Curiosities in Los Angeles
A sheep's head here, a beaded fringe there and layers of exotic prints and art everywhere work wonderfully in a personal "Shangri-La"
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Opening the front door of costume designer Julie Vogel's home is like opening a jewelry box. Set back from the street in South Pasadena, California, her cozy 1944 "honeymoon" cottage is the creative result of years of collecting suzani fabrics and eccentric objects. With a discerning eye, Vogel has turned her 1,500-square-foot home into a cabin of curiosities, showcasing her international travels and love for art and color.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Julie Vogel and her 2 dogs, Leroy and Jackie
Location: South Pasadena, California
Size: 1,500 square feet; 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, library/office
That's interesting: Vogel designs the costumes for the "Most Interesting Man in the World" commercials for Dos Equis.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Julie Vogel and her 2 dogs, Leroy and Jackie
Location: South Pasadena, California
Size: 1,500 square feet; 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, library/office
That's interesting: Vogel designs the costumes for the "Most Interesting Man in the World" commercials for Dos Equis.
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| The vaulted beam ceilings inspired the Moroccan camp style of the living room. "I've been dying to live in Mammoth for years, and it was the log cabin feel that first drew me to the property," says Vogel. (Mammoth Lakes is a California resort town known for its rustic cabins.) |
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Leroy welcomes visitors at the front door. At first, Vogel was uncertain about the shade of orange on her exterior doors, but she has since fallen in love with it.
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All the colors in Vogel's home work together in a surprising, eclectic way. A weathered green cabinet peeks out from behind an orange exterior door, echoing the hues of the upholstery fabric. A fringed Moroccan tent flap provides a sneak peek into the library.
Vogel loves to collect needlepoint pillows — new or vintage; she doesn't discriminate. She found these two at a flea market and a favorite local boutique, A Stitch in Time. Sometimes she crafts her own.
Vogel loves to collect needlepoint pillows — new or vintage; she doesn't discriminate. She found these two at a flea market and a favorite local boutique, A Stitch in Time. Sometimes she crafts her own.
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| Vogel has layered nearly every surface in her home with intriguing art and textiles. Sourced on eBay from Turkey, Afghanistan or countries in Africa, these international elements contribute to what Vogel describes as her "hideaway — a secret Shangri-La." |
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Next on Vogel's to-do list is reupholstering her sofa in a kantha cloth and lacquering the cocktail table in a glossy blue. On the back wall, a vintage 1960s credenza anchors a wall of well-loved pieces by artist friends.
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Vogel found the bighorn sheep trophy head in a Pasadena Dumpster. "I found the deer trophy in a shop in New York and walked it home amongst curious onlookers," she says.
A literal cabinet of curiosities is filled with miniatures and quirky finds. "My motto is, 'If you love it, buy it,'" Vogel says.
A literal cabinet of curiosities is filled with miniatures and quirky finds. "My motto is, 'If you love it, buy it,'" Vogel says.
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| Three DIY birdcage pendant fixtures line the ceiling's center beam and provide a soft glow, reminiscent of fireflies caught in mason jars. |
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Beaded fringe highlights the view into the library from Vogel's home office. "I spend so much time in my office that I need the view into the library to inspire me," she says.
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A massive book collection lines the walls of the intimate library space. While plans for a new sofa are in the works, a colorful ethnic textile thrown across the current one invites an afternoon nap.
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"When I remodeled the kitchen, I was careful to do so in a vintage style, so it looks as if it has always been this way," Vogel says. A vintage stove enhances the room's 1940s credibility.
Vogel chose Martha Stewart paints in Jadite and Ursa Minor, because she loved the names as much as the colors.
Vogel chose Martha Stewart paints in Jadite and Ursa Minor, because she loved the names as much as the colors.
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A quirky collection decorates a hanging shelf in the kitchen. Vogel admits, "I have a dish problem." Many of her plates are by Sarah Cihat and French artist Nathalie Lete.
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A vintage poster is surrounded by more eclectic art in the kitchen.
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Much like the kitchen, the bathroom remodel stayed true to the space's midcentury roots. New retro-style tile has a nostalgic charm.
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The bathroom also received a gallery wall, with various collected prints and decor items reflecting Vogel's signature style.
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A view into the pink-walled hallway shows a gallery wall of pieces from Etsy and Cinders Gallery.
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Vogel's bedroom features a calming palette of blues, along with more art. "I adore my cloudlike bed. I love sleeping on sky-blue sheets and blue blankets beneath my Martin Whist cloud painting," Vogel says. "My love of art was nurtured in my youth. I have visited Frida Kahlo's house, which is now a museum in Mexico. Her style and essence are among my main design influences."
Throw pillow: Sins pillow, Jonathan Adler
Throw pillow: Sins pillow, Jonathan Adler
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Dogs Leroy and Jackie have their own sanctuary in the bedroom. A window seat is always ready for impromptu canine cuddling.
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An art deco–style burlwood dresser pops against the bedroom's pale turquoise walls.
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Outside, Japanese oilcloth covers a vintage chair and bench.
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Although Vogel celebrates the handcrafted and artisanal works of her many artist friends, she's pictured here holding her most prized possession — a naturally heart-shaped rock she received as a gift.
Houzz call: Do you have a creative, colorful cottage? Share it with us and it could be featured on Houzz!
Houzz call: Do you have a creative, colorful cottage? Share it with us and it could be featured on Houzz!
Ideabook published on Sept. 10, 2012.
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Also, if you hang a horseshoe, it should point up, unless you want all the luck it's supposed to bring to run down and out.
Just sayin'....
As for dust and dog hair there really is no solution besides the obvious, sadly.
i don't know, it's like saying that fur coats are ok to wear because i did not kill the animals myself and the animals were dead anyway when i bought the coat. anyway, i still think the house is beautiful!
i don't know, it's like saying that fur coats are ok to wear because i did not kill the animals myself and the animals were dead anyway when i bought the coat. anyway"
I wouldn't feel right destroying vintage pieces. I would wear a vintage fur, but would never buy a new fur. I would display a vintage animal head, but would never go hunting. It just feels wasteful to destroy vintage and antique animal items that were brought into existence in another period of time when animal rights did not hold the same regard they do today.
Taxidermy, by definition, is art.
All the stuff feels so good!!!!!!!!!!! It's part of one's personality. You go girl!!!
Julia
Like many others who commented, I could happily move right in!
I was greatly influenced by Matisse's textile collection , (how he hung ,draped & layered seemingly discordant patterns together , & of course how they were important in his paintings) in my younger years. One of my grandmothers was rather bohemian with lots of eclectic collections from her travels. Her attitude was if you love it keep it & display it for your own pleasure. No one else has to like it! If my family & friends feel comfortable here that is all that matters to me.
I have deer, antelope, & elk horns I have found in the woods. I have horse & cow skulls also found. They are beautiful & sculptural. I too would rescue taxidermy pieces. The displaying can indeed be a form of honoring the animal if that is the intention. More so, if the original owner displayed it as a tribute to their hunting prowess without regard for the animal.Yet, I know people who hunt & honor the animal, are thankful for food & clothing & sometimes shelter it provides. It may seem contradictory but many things are paradoxes in life.
As for dusting, dealing with dog hair,it's just what you do to care for what you love. Housekeeping is an art too!