Tuesday, February 21, 2017

FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY: WOOD SLABS BRING NATURAL ELEMENTS INTO YOUR LIVING OR WORK SPACE

The Wonder Of Wood

Humans love natural and organic elements in our homes and workplaces: they give us a sense of peacefulness, calm, and most importantly, the feeling of being welcomed. In part, our love of nature springs from a built-in connection we humans have for the outdoors.

This extends to living natural elements (plants, flowers, coral, etc.), and to décor that was once alive, like wood, leather, and cotton. A growing awareness of the finite nature of Earth’s resources has added a sense of urgency to that pure design aesthetic. House of Whitley gives new life to fallen trees in our collection of exotic wood slabs—pieces that can be reimagined as dining tables, countertops, custom seating, or breathtaking sculptures.
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Friday, February 17, 2017

From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Wood Slabs Bring Natural Elements into Your Living or Work Space

The Wonder Of Wood

Humans love natural and organic elements in our homes and workplaces: they give us a sense of peacefulness, calm, and most importantly, the feeling of being welcomed.
In part, our love of nature springs from a built-in connection we humans have for the outdoors. This extends to living natural elements (plants, flowers, coral, etc.), and to décor that was once alive, like wood, leather, and cotton. A growing awareness of the finite nature of Earth’s resources has added a sense of urgency to that pure design aesthetic.
House of Whitley gives new life to fallen trees in our collection of exotic wood slabs—pieces that can be reimagined as dining tables, countertops, custom seating, or breathtaking sculptures. Our wood slabs bring the outdoors in, with style that is both modern and timeless.
The interior of your home and office should be able to transform your mind and soul from feeling ordinary to extraordinary. Learn More >

The Art of Nature: Artist Christopher Marley Reimagines Nature’s Masterful Design

Pheromone, Christopher Marley, Mosaic, Bug Art, Insect Art, Taxidermy, Cicadas, Moth
Tropical Cicadas by Christopher Marley
The beauty in nature’s design can be found on land, in the air, and beneath the seas. House of Whitley captures the essence of that timeless beauty in the art of Christopher Marley, who is renowned internationally for the natural elements that are preserved in his work, and its brilliant use of color, pattern, and texture.
In all of his work highlighting the mystery and grandeur of Nature, Marley’s intent is subtle but clear: from ocean to atmosphere, from volcanic rock to butterfly’s wing, he wants you to understand and appreciate that we aren’t alone here.
This artist, designer, and naturalist personally selects each crystal, fossil, and gemstone he uses; he employs unique and entrancing materials—including birds, reptiles, insects, sea creatures, and plants—to create extraordinary pieces, as striking for their beauty and vitality as they are for the emotional responses they generate. Learn More >