Archive for December, 2011
Auld Lang Syne
Wow – my last post for 2011! It’s been a great year and I’m not just saying this. I think the art world in general has done well and most artists I know personally have had a good year too. Perhaps there has been a rebirth in the art world – a new appreciation for culture [...]
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The Week Between
Welcome to the last week of December and welcome also to the new year just around the corner. What are your plans? Changes? New directions? I’m thinking good thoughts for 2012 and even though I prefer odd numbered years I won’t let that get in the way. Even though math was never my favorite subject [...]
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Happy Winter Solstice. My daffs and tulips are feeling…well…feeling anxious yet are patient. A few fun things today and links I think you should read like this one from Apartment Therapy: 15 DIY projects that cost less than $20.00. I like that! A little bit of awesomeness in an affordable package. J is for Jan. Ok…I’m [...]
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Almost Winter Solstice Tuesday
I’m always a little ambivalent about the two Solstice days of the year. One is the longest day of the year and welcomes summer but the days are also getting shorter while the other welcomes three long months of winter but the days are also getting longer. It’s a conundrum I know. Rising of The [...]
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Thursday Mish Mash
Random. It’s the word of the day. No theme here just a mish mash of things I like. I hope you do too. If you were thinking of getting me a Kindle or a Nook just don’t…cuz I like paper books. They don’t require batteries, I don’t have to turn them on and off and [...]
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Images That Take Me Places
Drum roll please…….Color of the Year for 2012 – from Pantone is…….Tangerine Tango! Not only is a fruit – but it dances. It is supposed to recharge us. I feel it. Do you? Via Apartment Therapy. These two pieces go together like….well…like peas and carrots. Survive from Ju-Ulvoas. From Honestly WTF – a Gift [...]
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Hearts and Timeless Mailings
I have an appreciation for mail. You know – the kind that arrives in your mailbox – the real one outside. I love the tactile feel, the personal energy, the time it took to send the piece. Not only is the inside compelling but often the outside is too–which is why these envelopes I discovered [...]
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Tenacious Tuesday and Dreams of Summer
SHITS AND GIGGLES If I had a pile of pink Post-It’s I would totally want to do this. Via FFFFound. Even though winter hasn’t even begun I am decidedly over it. Aprea Grande by Christian Chaize makes me dream about summer. From 20×200. ART HAPPENINGS Artist reception for Leslie Allen at Seager Gray Gallery [...]
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Holiday Alternatives and Celebrating Handmade
Lot’s of Holiday stuff going round like this very fun article this morning on 7x7SF , San Francisco’s Best Handmade Holiday Markets. Have I mentioned how great it is to support artists by purchasing handmade gifts this holiday season? Well – it is important. Trust me. This photo of Coney Island on the Minagraphy shop [...]
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