the view from here this week: 1. into vintage? well, who isn’t the way the world is going these days!? then you’ll like this blog, cathy of california. take a walk down memory lane with some of the great finds cathy digs up. i especially liked these vintage ceramics monthly magazine covers from 1953 to 1954. 2. are you a total dweeb when it comes to photoshop,... 
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hello, and happy wednesday. i have to say, i’m having a ridiculously good time with this new series – why didn’t i think of this ages ago? i can hang as much art as i like, as many times as i like, without even thinking about a budget or a bunch of nail holes! so, on that note, let’s hang some art, shall we? i found this lovely, sunny little sitting corner in victoria’s i... 
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i’m not quite sure what draws me to this prints, but i just love them. i think it’s all the glorious colors artist amber ibarreche has captured here. you can find these print over at mammoth and company. her prints are new to mammoth, so this week TAKE 20% OFF ALL PRINTS BY amber ibarreche FOR 1 WEEK ONLY! SIMPLY ENTER: “iheartgemz” WHEN CHECKING OUT.... 
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i’m very excited and honored that west elm invited me to curate some of my favorite local bay area etsy handmade artists for an event this coming saturday, february 25th, from 1 – 6pm. if you find yourself in the neighborhood, please pop into the West elm emeryville store, have some drinks + snacks, listen to some great music being dj’d and look around the... 
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this friday, i’m excited to share one of my new sponsors, famille summerbelle with you. i think you’re going to find the original paper cut artwork of famille summerbelle ever so charming! i’ve even got this amazing short film for you to watch of the artist in action. fascinating! and so patient. i think i’d be flinging exacto-blades about, but this... 
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