Archive for November, 2010
Fine Art and Must Haves
Back from Turkey Day…ate too much but enjoyed every minute. So thankful for my family and friends to spend the holidays with. So many ideas for the holiday season and so much talent. Look what I found from Not Neutral – this freaking amazing limited edition plate designed for the 2006 American Institute of Architects [...]
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Black Friday
I know – you probably aren’t interested in my post today so I’m making it quick. Big shopping day for many of you I’m sure so here are some places to check out: Chronicle Books…always one of my favorites for very original and thought provoking and beautifully made books. Little Paper Planes for the artist [...]
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Bien Venue and all that good stuff….
I’m planning a trip to France next summer and drooling over all the boutique hotels, sidewalk cafes and charming villages & shops I plan to visit. So much France – so little time….ahhhh ***But in the meantime it’s Wednesday and here’s what fun stuff I found….. It’s a chair…it’s a playground…it’s a…I don’t know…but love [...]
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A world of Design
I’ve been surprisingly and happily bumping into new design sites on an hourly basis. Well – maybe not every hour on the hour but damn near close enough and as they say close enough counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. Like Inaluxe from the other side of the equator – there is some bad ass [...]
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As I was saying…..
….what was I saying? Ah yes…Friday and time to clean house, see friends….drink some great wine with someone special….and think artful thoughts. I rarely hang a calender because usually they are simply tacky. Yes I said it – TACKY. But this one from Design Files is so NOT TACKY. It features these simply gorgeous illustrations [...]
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Emerging Artists: How To…
How to wear a jelly fish 101: (hint – buy this one from Tonal Clothing. Oh yes!) *********Find Hope Online. Please share this site and end the cycle of bullying.****** Sleeping under the stars in total comfort – yes it is possible…..cuz this tree bed from SL Metalworks is all mine. How to WEAR your [...]
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Art News and Artful Absolutes
Sunny and 75 here in the Bay Area. I’m digging it….(it’s why we pay the big bucks to live here)…. Did you all see this little ditty from Anthropologie? Dancing ornaments and things that move on their own when they usually don’t. Please visit. It may quite well knock your socks off. It did mine! [...]
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Friday – yes it’s Friday
Plans. Hmmm….not yet. But it’s early. I’m looking forward to spending some time on artwork tomorrow because now that I am working again Saturday is my day to create and it’s a day to savor, drink coffee, take McGuyver for a walk and enjoy the hills that are turning green. And it’s always a time [...]
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Emerging Artists and Creative Minds
You’ve probably all seen this poster right? Now look at the little typographic change. Hilarious….(and isn’t faking a British accent so – decadent?) Need a place to Doodle? I found just the right space in this adorable little book on the Gadanke site. I know I mentioned Gennine’s shop last week but if one mention [...]
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Official Art Week
I decided it was official art week so feel free to join in. Well – it’s a pretty informal event and I’m just sharing more of my favorites and today I found fantastic buys, creative gifts and things that make me smile. Gorgeous wall hangings by Munich native artist Gunta Stolzl. This piece, Amden I, [...]
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Simply Funny and Other Things
Other things would be this gorgeous photo from the blog of Geninne. It’s where the stars have aligned and everything seems right with this world. Thanks Geninne – for making our day. Could someone explain to me why my neighbor is mowing the street? Ok – just asking. And funny things would include Jon Stewarts Restore [...]
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Emerging Artists and Welcome to Fall
WOW – Monday already. Well let’s jump right in, shall we? From Catherine Oswald these a postcard journals in soft watercolor with text. It’s as if the artist talks to the viewer through her postcard messages – taking us along on her creative journey. Olympic Range Where honesty and art collide. From Kikario in Bejing. Sometimes [...]
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