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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Check out the cozy collection from mummysam. These adorable creations are sure to melt away a little winter depression and cool off that cabin fever. They remind me of the childhood in england I never had. These mini quilts are made from wool felt and cotton and perfect for any space big or small. I also think they would make the cutest coasters ever. While you are checking these out make sure to check out her art dolls and lovely paintings.
Comic maker, illustrator, and absurd genius, welcome to the world of Scott Campbell. I would love to hang out in the mind of Scott for a little bit, maybe have some lunch with the windmill head people, pick some monsters from the garden, or just sip on a slurpee with E.T. I often find myself with creative block, but I have the feeling that his head if just crawling with fantastical images faster then he can get them down. His prints are super affordable so this leaves you no excuse to own your favorite one. I happen to have a Friends with E.T. print that is jonesing for the perfect frame. His work is available at Gallery Nucleus and Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight. Check out his blog, and be sure to read his web comic over at doublefine.
Spice up your couch with a little Lincoln. These little pillows from Big Stone Head are sure to add some presidential flair to any apartment. Maybe Abe will be able to help you through some hard times by imparting some presidential wisdom. But if your too cool to have a conversation with an inanimate object he’ll still be there to look pretty darn cool just hanging out. If your home is a bit too modern for ol’ Abe check out the Obama pillow for a more contemporary look.
Matt’s parents have just sold the home he grew up in, so he wanted to do something special for them as a christmas gift to remember the home the family grew up in. We didn’t want to do the traditional watercolor portrait of the house but did want something beautiful and artistic. Thats when we found Julie from Julie B creative. She is an amazing artist and the perfect style we were looking for. She has been kind enough to share progress photos of the painting and I wanted to share them with you.
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.
The weather in Brooklyn has just begin to cool off. Soon the days will be getting shorter, it will be dark when I head into the office in the morning, and darker when I leave at night. I have always loved this time of year. The air seems crisper (even in Manhattan), coffee tastes better, and scarves become a staple of ever ensemble. I ran across lilfishstudios recently and fell in love with her handfelted acorns. I love the juxtaposition of natural elements with an handmade twist. These little guys would look great sprinkled around the house.
