1. not exorbitant or extravagent by city standards, however in a rural setting (like upstate new york) it is in fact, quite fancy.
2. a wonderful blog dedicated to art, design and other things that are indeed upstate fancy.
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Happy Halloween everyone. I have always really liked these unique prints by Steve Morris. His illustration style reminds me of some golden books I read as a kid with a twist on the subject matter. His use of minimal colors that really stand out is what makes his Giclee prints jump off the wall at you. He also has a Graphic novel “Blessed Thistle” published by dark horse comics. Check out his work and take a home a piece for yourself.
Lately I have been working on a lot of repeating patterns at work and for fun. It made me start thinking about textile and wallpaper design and other ways to display the finished work. So I did a bit of research and found a 2 day class right down the street from me at 3rdward. Yesterday was the last class and although I felt teh pace of the class was slow I did learn a few new tricks. The poppy design is probably my favorite creation so far but I am really excited to create more patterns. Maybe I will turn this into a print.
I was going through my old etsy favorites today and admiring all of the things that have sold. Some of those favorites have been on there since the dawn of time ( or at least my etsy account ). Then I came across these wonderful prints from Todd Design. Her style is very unique and her little fox illustrations would be right at home in a quaint little children’s book. I hope one day I will get to read it.
We all know the presidential election is right around the corner. The race is about to tighten and both sides are going into overdrive. EVen though the televised debates are over and we are heading into the final stretch doesn’t mean its even close to over. I think both candidates still have their boxing gloves on and someone is about to get K.O. I thing yeehaw’s letterpress presidential and vice presidential heavy weight championship letter press posters ( phew long titles ) have the right idea.
As much as I love having my own apartment, making my own schedule, picking out my own clothes, and feeding myself, today I wish I was 2. My feet are dying to cram themselves into these adorable little shoes from Diddle Dumpling. Her felt shoes and quirky embroidery make the perfect gift for a baby showers, birthday, or just because you can’t buy them for yourself. Hmmm… I wonder if I could convince the dog to wear them.
Growing up my dad taught in the local high school (I’ll give a Sarah Palin style shoutout to Cape Henlopen High School). My favorite time of the year was when he would get the new yearbook and bring it home. I couldn’t wait till I would be in Highschool and have my very own yearbook. I loved the haircuts, the jordache jeans, the scrunchies, the senior superlatives, but most of all, I loved the senior will’s. I think i started planning my senior will On my first day of high school. I made mental notes of every inside joke, and funny memory so that I could have them immortalized in print for the world to see ( or at least everyone who coughed up $50 for a yearbook). I never imagined I could see what I would look like in yearbooks though out the decades, but today that dream has come true. I think most any of these pictures would look better than the one that has been engraved forever in my final senior yearbook. Now go make your own.
My corgi Einstein has an unnatural obsession with underwear. In the two years i have known him he has managed to ruin about $300 in bras and underwear. So this find is the perfect fix. These plush underwear chew toys from Casbah Kitten are cute, inexpensive and it now is acceptable to leave your underwear on the floor. She has some great toys for both cats and dogs and is a proud member of efa (etsy for animals) where the profits from their shop goes to animal related charities.
Every tooth in my mouth is a sweet tooth. I am currently working on eating healthy and exercising but have been losing sleep dreaming of the wonderful goodness from whimsy and spice. The Caramel Marshmallows and Pumpkin Ginger Sandwich Cookies keep running through my mind. I have to stick it out and stay tuff but you don’t have to hold out with me. The yummy goodies are baked fresh from right here in Brooklyn. You should pick some up at their etsy store or at the Brownstoner’s Brooklyn Flea and send me some crumbs.
I love a good book. Last week I just finished reading one of my favorites (the perks of being a wallflower) for close to the 12th time. Since I read so much my bookshelf is overflowing and my favorite books are getting hidden by bigger newer books. Now I never meant for this to happen, my favorite books are near and dear to my heart and I in no way want them to feel neglected. I want them to feel like part of the family.
And that is why I love the idea behind the custom bookshelf by Mineisclouds. You can take your favorite books and make them the center of attention in any room. And all of your favorites will be lined up and the same height so no one will feel more important then the next. I’m all for equal rights for favorite books.
Anneke Jakobs is a designer/applied artist who makes beautiful things. Using mostly found objects and reclaimed materials her sense of design revolves around deconstruction and reconstruction and how those two things can create completely different worlds. Her work is not only beautiful but also thought provoking and opens up a world of possibilities for other like minded designers. My favorite piece is her beautiful cardboard chandelier made from deconstructed banana cartons. The best thing is she has provided the instructions so that you too can get b-a-n-a-n-a-s.
