Perusing the the favorites feature of my friend, artist Linda Crispell's Etsy shop-I came across these wonderful works by Karen Miller of Providence, Rhode Island. I love each and every one of them-and how incredible are they all together?! It's interesting to read where she finds all the different bits of wood she reclaims for her work- a washed-up boat, an old baby crib, a friend's barn plank remnants, a piece of driftwood.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Daily Candy!
My Branch and Bird Yarn Wreath made today's edition of Daily Candy Everywhere featuring Poppytalk's Handmade Market! Woohoo! However, I took that wreath to ShopSCAD last week! If you are interested in purchasing it- please call them at 912.525.5180. I have uploaded three new wreaths onto my Etsy site- and will upload them to Poppytalk as soon as it lets me! I think it must have hit a Daily Candy overload!! *Yes-just received word from Jan at Poppytalk that their server was blasted from more than 30,000 hits this morning-way more than expected-but they are working to repair it asap! Yay-Thank you, Daily Candy readers!!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
A Visit to ShopSCAD!
Sweet Kyle Millsap surprised me by creating this display of my new work! Can you see the yarn garland he strung up above my yarn wreaths! So sweet! Thank you, Kyle!
Kyle Millsap is adorable! He is also a very talented visual merchandiser and artist-visit his website here.
The popular Plush-Kill plaques by Jessica Knapp
Top to bottom: Jennifer Jenkins Quilts and notecards, Michelle Berg-Radford Pillows, A House in the South by Paula S. Wallace, Ted Pendant Lights by Domestic Construction.
ShopSCAD candles, soap, and lip balm by Kate Callaway-Bethel.Large stitched work, Ivory Clean by Courtney Shelton.
ShopSCAD jewelry- could be its very own shop!
American Women Flashcards by Camden St. Claire
Large drawing by the amazing Stephanie Howard.Prints at left by Kyle Millsap, my Cardinal Bell Jar on right.
Large ink on paper drawing by Stephanie Howard.I cannot get over her incredible work!
Sorry about the reflection!
Super sweet Baby Crowns by Stitchmouth (Molly Evans)
I love these works from the Paper Doll Series by Emily Cox
Paper Doll Series by Emily Cox
Working Class melamine.I could go on posting photos forever!! But I'm afraid the rest are just too blurry! The shopSCAD landscape is forever changing and you never know what handmade treasure you will find on your next visit! Thanks for your hospitality, shopSCAD! Many thanks to Amy Zurcher, Kyle Millsap and Whitney Dail!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
At home with Amy Zurcher
Tuesday night I drove to visit my best friend, Amy Zurcher and her sweet family in Savannah. Amy and I have been friends -through thick and thin-for almost fifteen years now! Amy is the director of shopSCAD in Savannah, Atlanta, and online. You would not believe how many hats she wears on a daily basis! She has always been a very private person but luckily I have been privvy to several of her charming homesteads through the years. Here are some peeks at the beautiful and artful home she has created with her husband, Randy and their sweet son, B.Z. Amy has always been a collector of vintage treasures, outsider art, and she and Randy cherish their family heirlooms. All of this is evident in the details you see below. I only wish I knew how to take better photographs-I apologize for the grainy ones! Thank you for sharing your home with me, Zurcher family! xo
Entry hallCeramic bowl by Tiffani Taylor
Framed art by Denise Falk
Dining RoomAmy revamped a store-bought chandelier and vintage mirror with
glossy white paint-both are stunning!
Art reflected in mirror by Denise Falk.
The sweetest still life created with found items she hascarried with her through many moves from Indiana, to New York,
then Arkansas, to San Francisco, and Savannah!
Corner shelf in Dining Room
Living Room with B.Z.
Pretty collection of vintage milk glass, hobnail glass,ironstone, and cream pottery.
Hallway display of family photos. Antique church pew. The photo ledges are actually vintage iron bed rails Randy skillfully mounted on the wall for Amy!
B.Z.'s big boy bed covered in vintage chenille dots! Amy painted and stenciled the numbers on the vintage metal lockers.
Almost life-sized giraffe from www.rompstore.com.I love the vintage pony bouncer they found!
Yes- that is my camera strap-sorry!!
B.Z. loves his bright and cheery room! Rug tiles by Flor. Amy made an awesome mustard cubby shelf for B.Z. to park his trucks by painting a wooden shoe organizer!. The vintage daisy painting was handed down from Amy's mother- who claims to have repainted the vase to match the decor whenever she redecorated! Don't you love her, too!?
Artwork by Sarah Smith hangs from two old rusty office clips!
Unhappy with another pre-exisiting store bought light fixtureAmy covered the shades on her bathroom wall light with white linen.
She also made a special mirror for B.Z. to reach from a vintage measuring stick which is printed with the golden rule "Do unto others.." So sweet!
The master bedroom is a sanctuary in browns, creams and greens.Bedspread and curtains from Pottery Barn. Throw blanket by Utility Canvas.
I adore these bird prints!
Amy's dresser. Ceramic canister by Tiffani Taylor. Bird still-life in a Mason jar by Alicia Minton. Mixed media collage by me. (Did I mention that other than my folks- Amy has the most profound and historic collection of my work?! ) Thank you, Amy!
Antique weathered sideboard in bedroom is an heirloom from Randy's family brought all the way from Oklahoma. Hanging birdcage is one of many pieces from Amy's collection of art by Betty Basket-an artist she found by chance off a dirt road in Arkansas.
Even the laundry room is wonderful! Giant vintage metal lamp came from Arkansas. The counter top is an old wooden door. I love that she keeps her washing powder in an old enamel pot.
Pretty Amy herself- Caught in a moment of repose! We ran around the entire day! Thanks for indulging me in all my favorite Savannah haunts! I'll share our one-day whirlwind in the following posts! Painting by Lori Jean Corbus.
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