There are so many lovely images appearing on blogs of the designs created at the Farm Chicks show last week! One of my favorites was a display by the artists behind aNeMonE Handmade Paper Flowers that was posted on Bari J.'s blog! Visit their incredible website to purchase! I really appreciate that you can purchase a bouquet or single stems of your favorites!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Diana Fayt
I love Diana Fayt's ceramics. I love the unaffected sweetness of her line drawings that are somehow burnished in the clay. And, how lucky are Heather and Benjamin?? I dream about purchasing my own kiln someday! Diana doesn't know this, but she helps me keep the dream alive! Her available works are listed in her Etsy shop here.
Skinny Laminx
I had an OMG! moment today when I clicked on the blog link on a comment I received here yesterday! It was from Heather Moore of Skinny Laminx! I am a big fan of her work and was elated to find out she writes a column for Elle Decoration's Blog! She is extremely kind in extending credit to me for introducing her to the work of Thomas Wold! She didn't need to-but boy am I tickled pink that she did! I have had a crush on Elle Decoration since college. I even sent them a bunch of handbags I made in my early twenties-which they politely sent back with a gracious letter that I still keep in a scrapbook somewhere! Thank you, Heather! Visit her blog today to see a great coverlet she made!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Etsy Update
I've been using more and more hand-spun yarns which is so much more exciting! I finally got myself down to In The Loop- a fantastic yarn and knitting shop in downtown Columbia, SC! Next door in the same quaint little house-turned-shop is the sweet "paperie," Jot. She carries some great lines of paper goods such as Snow & Graham, Kate Spade, Waste Not Paper, 16 Sparrows, and In Good Company printable stationery. Both are located at 2321 Devine St.
Tiny Bird and Yarn Wreath
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Wendeline Matson-New Works
I have been trying to get back into painting mode-and no paintings excite me more about the process than the wonderfully layered impasto paintings of Wendeline Matson! As fate would have it-she will be attending her work at a reception in Tulsa, Oklahoma this Thursday the 19th at M.A. Doran Gallery, 5-8pm. I wish I could blink and be there. Wendy is a truly magical person! Her work was recently featured in a huge spread in Southwest Art magazine- to view click here. I love the cakes!
48"x 48" acrylic on canvas
Monday, June 16, 2008
Thomas Wold
The furniture of Thomas Wold makes me crazy with longing!! Thomas creates many of the cool projects seen in ReadyMade magazine! Visit his Flickr album to see his various projects and his website for more information. I found out about him through another favorite: Knack Studios! Both designers make modern furniture from vintage found pieces. *swoon*
Fractured Fairy Tales- Custom Piece
Photo by Markham Johnson
Fractured Fairy Tales- Custom PiecePhoto by Markham Johnson
detail-Fractured Fairy TalesPhoto by Markham Johnson
A Wold Piece in Derek and Lauren's ( The Curiosity Shoppe)bedroom via Nest Magazine -Summer o8.
Photo by David A. Land
(I believe Derek works with Thomas on projects for ReadyMade)
Variety Beam- Project for ReadyMade MagazineIssue 34
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Happy Father's Day!
Dad with me (and Teddy Ruxpin) on my birthday circa 1987.
My father escorting me down the aisle. 10/6/07"How come I love you so much?" My dad was always saying that to me while I was growing up. I used to shrug it off embarrassed or say something silly back-but now I realize how lucky I was and am to have such a wonderfully loving and selfless father. He has done so much for our family and for me including honoring every little dream I've had for my life by fully investing his hard earned money and trust in me with enthusiasm and love. I could not possibly ever thank him enough for all he's given me, but I can continue to try to make sure he knows how much I appreciate him, respect and love him!
I love you, dad!
See you soon! xoxo
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I am also grateful to have a wonderful father-in-law now too! Thank you, Fred, for your generosity in helping me with so many projects and the kindness you've shown me! Your endless energy and devotion to helping others and animals is an inspiration to us! Jon and I love you so very much! xoxo
Canoe trip, Turkey Run State Park, Indiana circa 1983.Friday, June 13, 2008
Small Magazine
I love this sweet little online magazine for kids and their parents! Small Magazine! I've never seen it before but this is their 6th issue and I'm gonna be busy playing catch up! Fantastic kids, styling and I spied lots of Etsy artists too! There is even a coloring page to download!
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