It was the days of Flower Power!

Flower power was a slogan used during the late 1960s and early 1970s as a symbol of passive resistance and non-violence ideology. It is rooted in the opposition movement to the Vietnam War. The expression was coined by the American beat poet Allen Ginsberg in 1965 as a means to transform war protests into peaceful affirmative spectacle.

Growing up in the 60’s, design was a large part of our existence. I grew up in Manhattan,NYC, surrounded by blue and white polka dot wallpaper, accented with red pillows and other random items!

My parent’s room had leopard carpet, and bedding and drapes in the ““ticking material”.

The lasting effect was incredible, far better than it would seem…..and I do remember having very visual dreams!

Now don’t get me wrong, my Mom was very sophisticated professional women of the 60’s….not something everyone can boast at this time.

She lived the “life”! Our apartment was always impeccable, with all of the matching fabrics and best quality that could be found. Not sure how that all happened, as Mom worked in a travel agency down the street. It was only later that my Mom’s business prospered into being the sole travel agent for all of the hot Ballet companies in NYC.

I searched my old photo boxes to reveal some of the amazing spaces my Mom put together…

Here she is in “her” environment, “home”.

Here are some examples of the Interior Designers in the 60’s. Lots of color, bold fabric designs… David Hicks’ book was one I can remember on the bookshelf. The Arne Jacobsen chairs were hip as ever then.

Seems evident that my career as an Architect, making sure everyone’s home is all organized, with things, in place, along with a touch of color…(I don’t prefer red or polka dots), but not opposed to leopard or ticking material,…and all this might have come from my Mom!

Happy Birthday Mom,……..of 87 years and still lookin’ the “part”!