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’m a sucker for weird holidays, both real and imaginary. I imagine that dirtybandits does as well. Their screen printed calendar is available in 3 different paper types and will keep your schedule full of unusual events. I definitely didn’t know that March was Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month. I love the illustration style on these pieces and everything else they have to offer as well.
Sometimes a special scent can just turn the day around. I’m so tired of naming conventions that really don’t mean anything. I think a fragrance can have a life of it’s own and really bring you back to a forgotten memory or whisk you away to someplace exotic and spiritual. I personally carry a little roll on fragrance with me named Optimism that really does brightens up my day.
A little shop in Brooklyn has taken this idea to a whole new level. CB I Hate Perfume has the most unusual names for its fragrances and packages them in nostalgic little bottles. From Russian Caravan Tea, to At The Beach 1966 there is sure to be something that will be the perfect match for you. I am dying to get to their shop but the snow may just keep me away this weekend.
I love cut paper. I love books. I love amazing narrators. Behold this amazing animation for the New Zealand Book Council by Andersen M Studio. Books really do just come alive!
I just discovered this awesome site that can create more mini albums of your photos. Upload 24 of your favorite photos and Memolio will create a little rounded corner booklet for your memories. This would make a great little promo item for trade shows or even wedding favors. There are a lot of places out there now where you can print your photos into books, but I really love the feel of this site and you can’t beat rounded corners.
Hanukkah is here and Christmas is just around the corner. I hope you have had some time to check out our Handmade Holiday Gift Guide for 2009. So many great picks and amazing artists. We have picked some of our favorites that you can actually enter to win this year. You know so you can get some great goodies for yourself in the new year. We actually have a last minute donation from Ryan and Lucy of Berkley Illustration. They have been so kind to donate a print and an awesome bottle opener as well. So get your name in, twitter to your friends for an extra entry and keep your fingers crossed. Happy Holidays!
If tap water was a little more stylish would people buy less bottled water? Faucet Face thinks so. Tap just needs a little makeover. These BPA free glass bottles feature work of several amazing artists ( Seb Lester, Ray Fenwick& Annika Tran) and are sure to fancy-up your tap water next year. Through the month of December these awesome containers are 25% off and will ship out between feb/march. Perfect for that springtime picnic!
Stunning. I’m in love with this clock by Japanese designer Takuya Oi. The layers that combine to make an almost shadowbox effect leave me speechless. I always love seeing other work done by designers working with lasers. I find it inspiring and almost pushes me to keep creating. This clock is available at MollaSpace.
I love the illustrations by Michelle Cavigliano and her shop My Zoetrope. I had the opportunity of seeing some of her work up close and personal at Bust this last weekend. I really lover her mini art and think it would look great on a mini art wall or even just hanging on a tree. She has some amazing work out there that always seems to make ms smile.
It was a very busy weekend in New York. I managed to find some time to visit the Bust Crafttacular on Sunday as a shopper instead of a vendor this year. There were so many great vendors there and one of my favorites was Screech Owl Design. They have a wide variety of prints, cards and even t-shirts. My favorite series of theirs has various birds sitting atop a variety of chairs. I bough the blue-footed bubi card for my friend Rachel who just loves the Galapagos. Check out their shop, it’s full of great finds.
If you are in the New York area this weekend, I hope you will stop by the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade. On Saturday, December 5th over 45 member of the {NewNew} will be selling their handmade & handcrafted goods. The holidays will be in full effect, so stop by and support some local artists and maybe even win some fabulous goodies for yourself as well. There is sure to be some yummy food, treats, and of course some holiday music. Hope to see you there.
