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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I opened my mail this morning to find this little web comic from a friend of mine. I couldn’t stop smiling, and wondering where this came from. After a little investigation I found out that “If I was a Robot” was drawn by Alex Noriega. I have had him stashed away in my bookmarks for a few years, and I have to say that I had sort of forgotten about him for a bit. But he is back in full force and I will definitely be checking in on his blog regularly.
Check out these mini flocked deer busts from Johnny and Stacie. Weighing in and just short of a 5 point buck, okay well really short of a 5 point buck, about 5 inches by 3 inches. These little guys are sure to add a little color to your white walls. Handmade and flocked with care and available in a variety of colors to suit any mood. I’m really excited about the process of flocking, and hoping to get to try it out myself soon. If anyone has any pointers they would be willing to share please lay it out in the comments.
I love pretty much anything letter-pressed. In college we had a letterpress in the basement of our art studio. I was never very good at it, probably because no one ever really showed me how to use it, but i did use the guillotine paper cutter quite a bit. The travel journal from Small Square Design really caught my eye this week, as I was looking through my etsy favorites. Its so very clean and simple and manages to be quite feminine without going overboard. If traveling isn’t your thing, fear not they have quite a few other journals and notebooks as well. I just wanted to close the week with something pretty and simple, have a great weekend everyone.
I’ve been a long time fan of Scott C’s work, a few months ago I wrote about his friends with ET series. Well Scott is back with a new series he is calling “Home Slice.” Wether you are an eskimo, a caveman, or even an blood vessel, everything has a place that it calls home. Scott Campbell gives you a peek into the homes of these often forgotten about creatures. His watercolor paintings never disappoint, his childlike imagination teamed with years of practice with a paintbrush make for his largest works to date. Even though my apartment already contains 2 prints from Scott, I couldn’t resist Ice House #3 and can’t wait to hang it on my wall. You can check out all of the paintings from the show at Gallery Nucleus’s site, as well as pick up a print or two for your own home slice.
Last year the hot hair accessory was the giant feather headbands, this year my predication are these felt flower fascinator headbands. Made by Philadelphia’s own Giant Dwarf, these felt flowers are sure to add a little flair to your favorite spring frock. And since they are available in 9 different color ways, there is bound to be something that matches your favorite t-shirt or dress. I really love how simple the design is, and how a group of 8 little circles really do come together to create a little bouquet atop your head. How cute would one of these be in your sisters easter basket this year!
We are going to union square tomorrow to pick up some succulents for my new apartment. So to celebrate the first day of spring, I put together a few of my favorite plants from etsy. Enjoy. (A) vintage moss terrarium by madebymavis $84 (B) Mikasa es su kasa by Monkeys always look $17 (C) Butter cream pedestal by Greenware designs $40 (D) Large plant Scape by Thyrza $130.
I don’t normally talk about manufactured goods, but its spring and these little things are just too cute. Imagine being able to take a mini garden with you where ever you go. Thanks to these little Green Capsules, and these Babytrees from where else – Japan, you can grow a tiny plant and keep it with you on your keys. I have to say I am a bit skeptical about a plant being tossed around in my bag with my keys or a cell phone, but they would look pretty cute on your desk. I don’t have the greenest thumb in the world but for those who do, maybe you can give one a try and let me know how it goes.
We are all guilty of it. Browsing through the bookstore, and something catches your eye, It’s not the words of the brilliant author (or maybe even not so brilliant), it’s the cover design that just stood out against all of those other paperbacks lined up on their respective shelves. Well for some of the best cover designs, by some of the best book cover designers, check out the Book Cover Archive. The book cover archive currently houses over 1000 book covers for the purpose of appreciation and categorization. Hey who knows, maybe something will catch your eye and you’ll find another great read.
Lockets have always been a way to keep your memories close to your heart, and have a little hidden secret with you all day long. But for those of you who wear your heart on your sleeve, take a look at these Good Time Rings from YellowGoat. Available in Brass, Silver or a very affordable Plywood edition, these little rings are sure to look great on your fingers. I keep thinking of all the little doodles I could do and have a new ring to wear everyday! The possibilities are just endless, and I can definitely see this spicing up any outfit for both young and old.
