The Constant Gatherer

Friday, October 17, 2008

shopSCAD Atlanta Visit!

I went to visit my friends at shopSCAD Atlanta yesterday! Here are a few shots of my favorites-sorry most are fuzzy! shopSCAD is located inside the SCAD Atlanta campus at 1600 Peachtree St. 404-253-2769. Park on the left and walk around to the front of the building!

shopSCAD Atlanta!

Johnny B. and Cuyler Hovey-King
ShopSCAD Atlanta crew
Sadly, I missed Molly Evans!

New paintings by Emily Cox

A portal into shopSCAD

My favorite painting by Yoswadi Krutklom.

Claire Sanchez Handbag

My favorite drawing by Stephanie Howard.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

When in Doubt Draw Flowers

Italian artist and designer, Nel Dubbio Disegna Fiori (When in Doubt, Draw Flowers) creates the most arresting necklaces from vintage vinyl wallpaper! She also makes handbags, reusable lunch bags, journals, lamp shades and earrings from the same incredible vintage French papers! What I've shown here is but a small sampling-visit her website or Etsy shop for more! Even more amazing are her hand-painted papers with patterns adapted from her vintage collection (last photo).

White Flowers Wallpaper Necklace

Yellow windflowers wallpaper necklace

Damask Vintage Wallpaper Necklace

Maxi market bag mustard poppy

Vintage Wallpaper Damask Tote Bag

Hand-painted Paper Wall Decor

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Lily Pottery Fall Catalog!

My friend Lily Wikoff Stratton has just released her new catalog of gorgeous handmade ceramic and metal jewelry! I highly recommend her line to all my favorite boutiques! Contact Lily for a copy of the catalog-she is ready for wholesale orders! I know one day I'll be able to say, "I knew her when...." Congratulations, Lily! Incredible work!

Lily's beautiful sister modeled for her!

The artist-Stunning Lily herself!

Ninainvorm

Dutch artist, Nina Van de Goor creates the loveliest modern ceramics! I adore her designs and ability to stay minimal while still using fabulous color (a tough skill to master!). She is a mixed media artist as well and I think that 'cut and paste' quality is apparent in her ceramic design-which is maybe why I love it so very much! If for some crazy reason its not in your bookmarks-check out Nina's amazing blog and Etsy shop! Also, check out the photos of her sweet home featured on Apartment Therapy!

bowl to my heart

chain of good things to happen bowl

Group shot of Nina's bowls.

Nina Invorm Bird Tile #2

New designs on vintage pottery!
Read all about it!

Monday, October 13, 2008

Katey Nicosia= One Good Bumblebee

I love the collage work (which are available in super affordable- limited edition giclee prints)of Katey Nicosia of One Good Bumblebee! I was thrilled when she recently added my blog to her fave list!! Thank you, Katey! I've long admired all the work she does through her online shop, One Good Bumblebee and wish her continued success! {I believe she was one of the early pioneers of the online indie-craft shop!} Check out her blog for lots of fun craft ideas- my favorite here.

Wallace

Emma Fitzgerald

Here is an incredible stop-motion animation by UK artist, Emma Fitzgerald. The song is by the enchanting, Laura Marling. I was introduced to both thanks to Tigerprint. xo

Friday, October 10, 2008

muntedkowhai (munted.ko.fai)

I found another swell reincarnation of the vintage doily turned necklace-these are from Muntedkowhai from Portland, Oregon. The artist, Tiffany Pang is an immunologist by day and crafter/designer at night and on weekends! I especially love the pieces that have small vintage details like a locket or button-so sweet! Visit her Flickr and blog for more!