If Father Time looks kindly on those who love clocks, hourglasses, watches, calendars & metronomes, then Brian Dittmar is in full grace. Captivated as a child by his grandfather's pocket watches, Brian's early love of clocks actually informed his later decision to pursue a career in interior design and architecture. The grandfather clocks he saw in museums on the east coast had architectural details on top: pediments, columns..small classical structures that fascinated him, and he later realized those led him to an early love of architecture.
A small room on the third floor under the eaves of a stately San Francisco mansion is now the hideaway for Brian's imaginary l'Horloger to spend quiet moments contemplating the passage of time and tinkering with the instruments of timekeeping. A fastidious attention to detail is a hallmark of this enchanting room designed for the San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2010.
Let's pause for a moment for a short visit with Brian:
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Very lovly .Neat display. Laura Q
ReplyDeleteHi Fun Laura! isn't Brian an amazing designer? thanks for visiting, I'll hop over and see what you are up to..
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Kit
I love old time pieces of various types. I particularly like the framed collection of his grandfather's pocket watches... ~Terri
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ReplyDeleteI thought you might like those! see you soon, thanks so much for visiting!
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Kit
I just came back from visiting your link over to The Style Saloniste...
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how by just moving a couple of pieces (the clock and the fourth framed pocket watch) make all the difference in the balance the space...
I love how he documented his installation.
Very nice room... feels very tranquil comfortable, where one could get lost in one's own thoughts... ~Terri
I like the idea of showcasing the pocketwatches this way..... The home seems to be such a gentleman's place....I'll have to go over and investigate more!Maryanne xo
ReplyDeleteHi Maryanne! it is a very gentlemanly aerie..and those watches are framed so well..hope all went well with your Italian linens giveaway!!
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The first photo is really great, fantastic display. Will have to check it out, thanks for sharing, hope you have a lovey weekend. Love from London x
ReplyDeleteThe framed pocket watches are inspired! Adore these!
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what a fun and interesting collection! i'm a big fan of collections/collectors and this was one i haven't really seen before. the pocket watches are great the way that he displayed them. I always think if you have something that was passed down to you and it means a lot to you, use it or put it out so you can see it and enjoy it. I bet when he walks by these watches he smiles to himself every time.
ReplyDeleteLove the images. I know have an idea for my grandfather's pocket watch.
ReplyDeleteSo fun to have collections and great to see these special watches framed.
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great post and great collection! have a great weekend...verbena cottage
ReplyDeletewow really love his work...love the framed pocket watches especially! thanks for sharing :-D
ReplyDeletexoxo Bardot in Blue
Love the framed pocket watches -- what a great idea for a display.
ReplyDeleteI love the framed pocket watches too, Kit!
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