BIG NEWS: MICHELE VARIAN HAS OPENED AT 27 HOWARD STREET (Crosby Street intersection, just 1 1/2 blocks south of our old location). The new space is gorgeous and much, much bigger, but I’ve taken great pains to make it just as intimate and interesting as the old space. Please come and visit if you’re in NYC!Tumblr (3.0; @michelevarian)http://michelevarianblog.com/<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzrjq3zRTg1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Feel old school making your own silent films with this crank camera. Get ready to have your world turned upside down for just $80! The LomoKino, Lomography’s very own 35mm movie camera, is set to revolutionize the analogue landscape forever. Forget about the rules and direct your own stunning short films – with this handy camera, all you need is a 35mm roll and your creativity!</p> <p>Available <a href="http://www.michelevarian.com" target="_blank">online</a> and at our store Michele Varian, 27 Howard St, NYC (Soho at Crosby)</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/18230540188http://michelevarianblog.com/post/18230540188Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:07:26 -0500Lomokinovideocamera35mmmovie maker<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzrjg2b8sO1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>If you hadn’t noticed the Sardina series of cameras are based upon Sardine Cans. This one looks like it just took a swim in Mediterranean Blue and Gold Waves.</p> <p>$180 Ready for some luxurious analogue splurge? La Sardina Czar Metal Edition camera is our humble sardine can-inspired snapshooter dressed in shimmering brass coat and elegant blue details. Together with the powerful Fritz the Blitz flash, they’ll indulge you in thrill-soaked wide-angled adventures</p> <p>Available at <a href="http://www.michelevarian.com" target="_blank">michelevarian.com</a> or at Michele Varian, 27 Howard St, Soho, NYC</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/18128753080http://michelevarianblog.com/post/18128753080Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:09:26 -0500Lomographydesigncamerasardine canphotographyMichele Varian<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzi0al91IK1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I confess, I bought this camera for the store because I want to be photographed using this camera for the ultimate camp photo shoot.</p> <p>La Sardinia Cubic $109 Designed with geometric shapes forming an artsy pattern, La Sardina Cubic Pattern Edition Camera & Flash is a sure knockout! The wide angle lens and multiple exposure capabilities that La Sardina is known for remain intact, as well as the easy rewind dial. Comes with the super powerful Fritz the Blitz Flash!</p> <p>Available at <a href="http://www.michelevarian.com" target="_blank">michelevarian.com</a> or at Michele Varian, 27 Howard St, Soho, NYC</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/18128682242http://michelevarianblog.com/post/18128682242Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:06:43 -0500lomographyMichele Variancameraphotographygraphicdesign35mm<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzhzz3oEgo1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We’re going retro and mod at the same time. We’ve just gotten in this floral print 35mm camera as one of a series.</p> <p>Diana Camera - $109 In honour of Japan’s Golden Week, we present 3 special edition cameras – all beautiful, calming and capable of giving you breath-taking photographs.<br/><br/> The Diana Mini JIYU boasts delicate charm with its floral design and clean colours, symbolizing cherishing freedom. It uses 35mm film that can be processed anywhere and can produce either square or half-frame photos with the flip of a switch.</p> <p>Available at <a href="http://www.michelevarian.com" target="_blank">michelevarian.com</a> or at Michele Varian, 27 Howard St, Soho, NYC</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/18128601318http://michelevarianblog.com/post/18128601318Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:03:29 -050035mmLomoMichele VariancameradesignretroLomography<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzhymk8uU11qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s been a long time since I could say, “I’m really loving pearls.” For ages I’ve associated them with pristine debutantes, but not these. These look as though they’ve just been plucked from an oyster and the sea, complete with a carbuncle like setting. I’ve aslo discovered that I have a sick addiction to grey pearls, like the pair on the right.</p> <p>New 14k + Freshwater Pearls Handmade in NYC $352</p> <p>Available on our <a href="http://www.michelevarian.com" target="_blank">website</a> and store: Michele Varian, 27 Howard St, NYC, NY (Soho)</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/18008361844http://michelevarianblog.com/post/18008361844Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:40:06 -0500Michele Varianjewelrypearlsearringsgreygoldsilver<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzhyf6ojmD1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>In case you didn’t get everything you wanted for Valentine’s Day, here are some lovely, dainty rings and earrings with a light touch and organic appeal. They’re the perfect pieces for wearing everyday.</p> <p>New Gold + Diamonds $210-$525 Handmade in NYC</p> <p>Available on our <a href="http://www.michelevarian.com" target="_blank">website</a> and in our store, Michele Varian, 27 Howard St, NYC, NY (Soho)</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/18008237215http://michelevarianblog.com/post/18008237215Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:34:44 -0500Michele Varianjewelrygolddiamondsearringsrings<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzan2mjqjk1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Last, but not least page from the Elle Decor story: our gold chestnut box, along with a stack of Penguin Classics beautifully designed cloth covered reissues of some of my favorite literature. Again, paired with pieces from our neighbors at DeVera.</p> <p>chestnut box and books on our <a href="http://michelevarian.com" target="_blank">website</a> and at our store.</p> <p>Elle Decor - March 2012</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17763802578http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17763802578Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:19:13 -0500michele VarianElle Decorbookspenguin classicsdesign<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzan1yrwHg1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>More from @elledecor with globes, ships and our black metal sphere. Such a stunning photo shoot. We can’t seem to keep our globes in stock right now, otherwise, I would tell you to come and get them.</p> <p>Elle Decor - March 2012</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17763702831http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17763702831Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:15:00 -0500Elle DecorMichele Variansphereglobeblackshipdesign<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzamz6a8mD1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We sell the metal letters featured in this spread. You can find them at our store and our <a href="http://www.michelevarian.com" target="_blank">website.</a> And for some of the pieces that we don’t sell, take a walk across the street and find them at De Vera.</p> <p>Elle Decor - March 2012</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17763553374http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17763553374Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:08:37 -0500Elle DecorMichele Variandesigninterior<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzan36rYSx1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>More of this beautiful Elle Decor spread with our gold plated urchin box and glass cluster lamp, which will be back in stock soon.</p> <p>Available at <a href="http://www.michelevarian.com" target="_blank">michelevarian.com</a> and Michele Varian, 27 Howard St, NYC, Soho.</p> <p>Elle Decor - March 2012</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17763527866http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17763527866Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:07:33 -0500Michele VarianElle Decorglasslampurchindesigngold<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzan3o8KMt1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>@elledecor borrowed this Goth/Victorian Mermaid Candelabra from our store. We had to go on a special quest to find black candles to sell with it. It wouldn’t be nearly as striking without the candles being black too. As I type, I have my own sitting on the table beside me. I feel like a modern day Edgar Allen Poe with my computer and dark siren both casting a glow.</p> <p>Available on our website <a href="http://michelevarian.com" target="_blank">michelevarian.com</a> and at our store, 27 Howard St, Soho, NYC.</p> <p>Elle Decor - March 2012</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17763429153http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17763429153Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:03:51 -0500Elle DecorMichele Varianmermaidcandelabrablack<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzamyd1TCo1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thank you @elledecor for using so many pieces from Michele Varian in this beatuful spread. Even though, we don’t have a piece in every photo, we have something in most of them, which means the style of the photo shoot is very much my flavor. So, I posted the whole thing for everyone to enjoy and be inspired to go out and pick up your own copy. Just son’t drool on the pages. These dark images won’t hold up to much salivating.</p> <p>Elle Decor - March 2012</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17763191875http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17763191875Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:53:54 -0500Elle DecorMichele Variandesigninteriorsnaturecuriosity<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzexfl9All1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>These are a metallic silver and a white on white version of the THORNBIRD wallpaper pattern. In these colorways, the thorny pattern actually looks sweet. Which do you like best?</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17725417742http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17725417742Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:07:16 -0500Michele VarianwallpaperwhitesilvermetallicbirdsinteriordesignArchitecture<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzexbyumBb1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>These are the metallic versions of the PLUME wallpaper. What’s not to love? I think I’m going to use the copper one in my bedroom. I think the feathers floating to the ground will be very serene and sleep inducing. Plus, our bedroom is very dark, so they’ll reflect a lot of light.</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17725262480http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17725262480Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:04:27 -0500Michele Varianwallpapermetallicsilvercopperinteriordesignarchitecture<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzex9uqBVE1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is my PLUME pattern wallpaper in 2 versions with black backgrounds. I think the black on black in the THORNBIRD  pattern is still my favorite. </p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17725060723http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17725060723Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:00:45 -0500Michele Varianwallpapermade in USAPLUMEblackinteriordesignarchitecture<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzexeaxVg31qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So, here it is, finally, my new line of wallpapers. I’m very curious to hear which pattern you all like best. Let me know! This is THORNBIRD black on black.</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17724616770http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17724616770Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:52:00 -0500Michele Varianwallpaperblackbirdsinteriorarchitecture design<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1mchz9H21qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Alexander Girard Porcelain Plates - $72/set of 4</p> <p>at Michele Varian, 27 Howard St, NYC, NY and our website <a href="http://www.michelevarian.com" target="_blank">michelevarian.com</a></p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17502107234http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17502107234Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:18:46 -0500AlexanderGirardMichele VarianGeometriccolorplates<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzanxgjdsW1qzy5r4o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>You can only just see our “LUV” window here. Jaqui gave up making an “E” for LOVE, so we ended up with “LUV”. Obviously, I’ve really been feeling bright red and blue together, because they’re the basis of one of my new geometric pillow collections too. We just received the Alexander Girard plates this week too and they all look so good together.</p> <p><a href="http://www.michelevarian.com" target="_blank">Michele Varian, 27 Howard St, NYC, NY </a></p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17501880348http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17501880348Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:15:08 -0500LOVELUVMichele VarianShopinteriorhome<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzanixE2fo1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We couldn’t resist making the most of Valentine’s Day with our window too. It doesn’t hurt that our lovely new LOVE sculptures look so lovely with the covers of the Design Sponge book (with my apartment in it) and Decorate (with a quote from me).</p> <p><a href="http://www.michelevarian.com" target="_blank">Michele Varian, 27 Howard St, NYC NY (at the bottom of Crosby)</a></p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17501232467http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17501232467Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:04:47 -0500LoveMichele VarianRobert IndianadesignhomeinteriorshopDesign SpongeDecor8<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1ncfjwRC1qzy5r4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Believe it or not, I had been on a quest to find these stainless steel LOVE sculptures based upon Robert Indiana’s iconic graphic and sculpture. I have owned one which I bought nearly 10 years ago for my first store, but the supplier changed and I was unable to relocate them until now. Luckily, they were sweet enough to get some shipped to me just in time for Valentine’s Day. We have them at our store and online in Red, Blue and Gold. I LOVE them.</p> <p><a href="http://www.michelevarian.com" target="_blank">Mini Love Sculpture - $96</a></p> <p>So, I have to add that what I love about<em> this </em>LOVE, it’s that the “O” is askew. Is it so content, that it has released the effort to sustain it’s upright and proper position? Or is it making an escape about to roll away from the “L”, the “V” and “E”, figuring it wouldn’t be missed when the “E” disappeared and “U” showed up to replace it?</p> <p>It also just reminds me of my childhood.</p>http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17431253292http://michelevarianblog.com/post/17431253292Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:52:00 -0500LOVErobert indianaValentineValentine's Daysculptureart