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Wednesday 09.01.10
wednesday’s wall: the big picture.
i’ve been on the hunt for a large format photograph for my dining room, and i love many that i’ve found, but the problem has been price. can you say cha-ching? i must have exceptional taste, because everything i like is way out of my price range. but then, i discovered the work of debbie carlos, who has an etsy shop with a great variety of large format prints available at very affordable prices. debbie is a photographer based in Chicago, selling these oversized (most are 48″x 36″) posters of her photographs printed on bond paper.
debbie has also started making these large, and very delicate color prints (above) which are printed on vellum, which makes these images even more airy. the subject matter is simple, but rather ethereal, and look great hung with just some simple clips (even more affordable than framing!), which just allows the breeze to kind of blow the paper gently, as if alive. love them! for more work from debbie carlos, visit her etsy shop.
Thursday 08.26.10
vintage finds for a modern world: bird and bear.
holy cow, wow. i just stumbled across Bird and Bear, the etsy shop of Brooklyn artist Joetta Maue, and her abundance of beautiful and completely unique hand embroidery blew my socks off. i totally fell for these re-purposed, hand embroidered works of art, all of which are created on one of a kind vintage linens, like hankies and tablecloths.
Joette also accepts commissions for custom images for embroidered portraits, and custom text orders are welcome, as well. I can see these pieces being amazing and very personal housewarming, baby shower or wedding gifts. To see more of Joetta’s work please drop by bird and bear, her website and her blog, little yellow birds.
Monday 08.23.10
just because it’s awesome.
so you watch mad men, right? no? well you simply must. and if you’re like me, you’ll end up loving actress christina hendricks who plays Joan Harris, best of all. well, it turns out, apparently she’s just as cool in real life, because she’s modeling scarfs for her friend’s etsy shop! and, i’m just mad for this Shibori style felted scarf, from her talented pal’s blackbird design shop. bravo! (or should I say, amc!).
Monday 08.16.10
vintage finds for a modern world: woodgrain.
soul anagram, from The Pairabirds.
i think we’ve all caught on by now to the fact that woodgrain is kinda like the new black. i mean, that homey, handmade vintage-looking woodgrain is a trend that seems to be sticking around. yeah, it’s been popular for a while, but i gotta admit i have a soft spot for warm woods, and woodgrain. would you use wood? indeed, i would!
limited edition eames hang-it-all, from dwr.
dolan geiman’s amazing largescale wood assemblage hidden under the pear tree.
vintage clothes pegs, from little byrd vintage.
i love adding a special decorative touches to homemade gifts, like jams and preserves, and i found some great wood, and wood grain-themed tags and decorative items on etsy that i think add a nice vintage-inspired look to a handmade gift.
faux bois woodgrain tags, from ashley’s pahl.
faux bois gift tags, from maida vale.
rustic tree branch gift tags, from the hickory tree.
woodgrain and rabbit pillow, from squirrellicious.
trio of danish modern candlestick holders, from doodad chick.
vintage woodgrain double thermos, from pink shirts and car wrecks.
custom family tree, from cozy blue.
wooden coat hangers, from restless general store.
stump love card, from touch the dutch.
woody freetstyle bow tie, from toy breaker.
Vintage Faux Bois Painted Oval Frame, from bella lulu.
Friday 08.13.10
fab friday.
inspiration from amy butler.
this fab friday i’m on the hunt for the things that lift my spirits and provide a dose of vitamin d. there’s nothing like a little yellow, pink and soft peachy pastels to brighten up a foggy san francisco day — and we’ve had a lot of those lately! do you hear me mr. sunshine? come out already! maybe these fab friday picks will coax him out of hiding.
peter hvidt daybed from lotus blue.
highlander tartan messenger bag from kibber; all together print from kiki and polly; happy cupcake liners from cupcake social; and bubblegum mug from sometimes she does.
today is a new day print from erin jane.
everything looks pretty in pink, via the new issue of lonny magazine. it’s a good one – kick back in a sunny spot and read it online!
vintage sundress from ruby fruit; riau pillow from anthropologie; Papaver Vert felted bowls from rare device; pop flower serving tray from lama.
rosy outlook photo print, via sfgirlbybay etsy shop.
