[uhp-steyt fan-see] - adjective

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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Jul
31 design
YOU WISH YOU WORKED at sterling cooper

I love MadMen. It is hands down the smartest show on tv. Period. So when i was given the opportunity to stop by the cooper sterling office this week I couldn’t refuse. Luckily while I was there someone snapped this photo of me with Mr. Draper and Mr. Sterling. I was trying to convince them that i would be a great addition to the art department there, but they didn’t really like the idea of more women doing a man’s job, even when I tried to butter them up with delicious coffee from the corner bodega. Maybe you will have better luck, Go MadMen Yourself.

madmen_yourself

 

Jul
30 design
THE PERILS AND TRIUMPHS of being a designer

Maybe you’re a designer. Maybe you want to be a designer. Maybe you’re just friends with a designer and are tired of hearing them complain about having to make the headline in the latest project 50pt bold and red, because their client wouldn’t know good design if it hit them on the head. I’m just guessing here. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, or you just like really pretty animations, check out this short film by Brent Barson called “F is for Failure.” Composed of only letters this spells out the typical life of a designer.

f_is_for_fail

Jul
28 housewares
ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS to hold up your books

These bookends from auroraleehales are stunning. Each one of her bookends have an original illustration from the artists and are made of solid wood, to keep your books from toppling over. I really like the simplicity of these ink and pen illustrations and the line work is just wonderful. These little guys look great on their own, but look even better in a set, after all the books on the other side of your stack might start getting jealous if it’s not on their side. I for one, hate when my books start to fight, so i picked myself up a hand and a foot bookend, I can’t wait till they get here.

book_ends

Jul
24 art
WE GO TOGETHER like mac and cheese?

Loving these little paintings and prints from Bishop Art. Some of “history’s” most famous pairs immortalized on canvas for eternity. Okay so it’s not really that serious, quite the opposite actually. Choose some of your favorite duo’s, maybe mac and cheese, strawberries and cream, bacon and eggs? These little guys would be perfect for that mini gallery you’ve been working on, or even in a kids room. Either way they are sure to put a smile on someone’s face. 

mac_and_cheese

Jul
23 art
YOUR FAVORITE CULT MOVIES inspired your favorite artists

There is an awesome show going on over at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles. The concept behind the show, cult films. I have pulled together a few of my personal favorites from the show, in no particular order. If you happen to be in the LA area I would definitly head on over and check this show out, before it comes down on August 8th. You can see the rest of the pieces here.

crazy_4_cult

Clockwise from top left: Greg Simkins & Amy Sol “Give Me A Name, Bastian!”, Matt Dangler
“A Most Handsome Hero”, Steven Bossler “Watch Them Fly…”, Sarah Soe “Augustus Gloop”, Daniel Elson
“Meese And Silent Meese”, Danielle Rizzolo “I’m A Loner, A Rebel”, N.C. Winters “I Am Jack’s Broken Heart”, Bob Dob
“Let’s Get A Taco”

Jul
21 Uncategorized
THE SECOND LARGEST AQUARIUM is breathtaking

I saw this video and just had to share it with you. This is the second largest aquarium on earth in Japan. I know quite a few people who are anti aquariums and anti zoo, and I can understand their reasoning behind that. I however believe that there are so many people who would never learn about these creatures if it were not for these institutions. I think its a way to explore nature and learn something new, and allow people to respect the wild, most of the time without leaving a big city. It’s one thing to read about something in a book, and another thing to be able to see some of these endangered creature up close and personal, not everyone has the money or time to travel to see these creatures in their natural habitat, but that shouldn’t prevent them from learning all they can about them. That’s just my thought.

Kuroshio Sea – 2nd largest aquarium tank in the world from Jon Rawlinson on Vimeo.

Jul
20 Uncategorized
DRESSED UP OR DRESSED DOWN these hairpins look lovely

I’ve been searching for some hairpins the last few weeks. Nothing really as jumped off the page at me yet. I know exactly what i want but no one seems to make them. Ha maybe I should invest in some supplies and make them myself. I did however come across these georgeous hair pins by LuLuSplendor. Sold in little sets of 3, these Swarovski encrusted hair pins and simply stunning. I love the little details and the extra patina that goes on so many of them. They will surly add a little sparkle to your hair without making you look like you just stepped out of a story book, unless of course thats what you are going for. These hair decorations would look great for a day in the park, or a walk down the aisle.

clips

Jul
17 softies
THESE STUFFED TOYS will kill you with cuteness

I wish i had someone to buy these for, aside from myself. (Ladies, if you invite me to your baby shower you will be getting one of these as a gift.) I don’t normally get all gushy but these amazing creatures from talkproof have me kind of giddy. I really think these little guys should be on cuteoverload. I mean look at that expression on edoiley’s face, how can you not love it. I propose a talkproof giftbasket for the next birthday party of anyone under the age of 11. Okay maybe under the age of 45.

stuffedanimals_best_ever

Jul
16 crafts
{SUB} URBAN EXPLORATION embroidery

I wanted a new outlet for my little drawing that I find myself doodling so I decided to try my hand at embroidery (because i really new a new project like i need a hole in the head). So I drew a very simple little phrase and got to embroidering it last night, below are the results. I am going to make this into a little change purse just because. I learned a few things, the most important being i need to draw a little bigger next time because small embroidery is hard…especially when you miss a hole and have to back track. I’m excited to create more.  Maybe I’ll bring a few with me when I do the SOWA market in August.

embroidery

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