July 2010
18 posts
some serious x-acto skills!
I know how hard it is to be exact when cutting out things, especially curves, from working on many many studio projects. And I also know how hard it is to be patient with all the tiny details! This shows me how much skill and patience that this Russian design studio had when making these works of art! They were all 100% hand made out of colored paper. There is not much else to say so have a look...
'Let them eat cake!'
As expected and promised, my time alone has inspired me thus far! Not only have I begun work on three new jewelry lines, but I have also found time to read, enjoy the garden, and cook my favorite recipes! This afternoon, however, I was feeling rather under the weather and chose instead to watch a movie. Marie Antoinette was offered for free through the cable service, so I sat down and hit play,...
July 23....ALREADY?!
I know I speak for the whole paste-up crew when I apologize for our lack of awesome/informative/cute/artistic postings for the last week or so! I was attending my sister’s wedding, Christy was on a camping trip, and Shawn was having computer problems! Seems like it was a “murphy’s law” sort of week for us all and I, for one, am ready to get back to work!
I’ll have...
The Rainbow Eucalyptus
I am about to leave for camping and I though that featuring something beautiful in nature would be a great idea for this post. Unfortunately I don’t think I will be have the opportunity to witness any of these beautiful trees where I am headed!
It may appear that this is the work of an artist but this is in fact how this tree grows! This is the only natural eucalyptus tree found in the...
John Kenn: Little Windows, Big World
John Kenn is a super-imaginative awesome pen and ink artist (yes my favorite kind of art, what of it). He’s been featured a lot lately on the interwebs, so I figured I would jump on that wonderful bandwagon and drive it on home.
Creating mystical lands filled with horrible creatures, Kenn uses a grotesque, yet whimsical style to blow everybody’s minds. I love the scenery, the people,...
Waiting for My Rocket to Come
Sitting in the Pittsburgh International Airport on a Tuesday afternoon…I’ve got about half an hour before my plane boards, so I’ll try to squeeze in some fashion inspiration for you all :) I’m on my way across the country to attend my sister’s wedding (as maid of honor, no less!), and taking the time to blog is definitely becoming therapeutic as the big day...
Tattoos... for your walls!
All of the decals that I am about to feature are somewhat organic and inspired by nature. They all came from WALLTAT.com. Not only do they have awesome decals but they also feature wallpapers! I believe that these would add something unique to any plain colored or boring wall that needs or deserves some attention, but doesn’t overdo it and clutter up a room like some wallpapers may have the...
“All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old...”
– J.R.R. Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring)
Hooked!
Following the great success of our first ‘waiting for a sale’ post (2/3 shops featured got their first sale within 3 days! Congrats!), I’ve decided to do a similar story! The 5 shops I’ve decided to feature today are still waiting to be discovered, so check them out before they surely become ‘master sellers’ on Etsy!
#1 Red Hot Double Hoop Earrings by Graceful...
In the Eye of the Aperture
So I’m gonna change things up a bit and list some of my favorite places for getting design inspiration. I’m a big art lover, of course. But I also love typography, photography, and many other graphies for that matter. So here we go.
First one is Yay!Everyday. Great with photography and graphic artistry, this wonderful website uses a simple collage-like setup for viewing pictures. Has...
The Life Box
Sometimes i find products on the internet that i have no idea where i could get it myself, if i could i just can’t afford it, or i just don’t think it has potential in the long run. This product is the complete opposite!
The Life Box was invented by Paul Stamets. They are cardboard boxes used for shipping, that are infused with tree seeds inside of the materials that can then be...
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The Land of Magnificent Ghosts: Matthew Woodson
Illustrator Extraordinaire Matthew Woodson depicts a world of realistic, yet beautifully stylized and striking pieces. Using a pale and dirty palette, Woodson provides us with deep images.
His scenes seem to have a lot behind them, whether they’re based from his own past, stories of others, or completely manufactured plots. It’s like you came three fourths of the way through a...
A Vintage Inspired Summer
My apologies for not being able to post this yesterday! Things got a little hectic while preparing for the holiday weekend, as I’m sure you can all relate to :)
Anyway, I thought it was high time that I feature some beautiful dresses that I’ve had my eye on for a while! These 3 gowns are inspired by different eras, but all are stunning!
#1 Vintage Inspired Strapless Summer Dress by...
You can't get in trouble for coloring on these...
Today I would like to feature one product that i found. I have searched for others like it to include in this post but i found none that were up to this caliber! I know that i have a thing for sharpies, and especially the colored ones. I also know that i have thought about drawing and coloring on my walls many times, and not just when i was a little kid! Now you can have fun with this amazing...
Arbitrary and Abstract: Jen Stark
The quirky art of Jen Stark brings me back to my youth, cutting shapes out of colored construction paper, doodling squiggly creations in my notes, drawing on my hands in neon gel-pens (yes you remember those don’t you). These same elements have been instituted and expanded by Stark. It’s no longer a couple curly lines roping themselves around my study guides, it’s a full-on...
