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Monday 03.01.10
bad art gone good.
via the brick house.
as most of you know, i have a thing for vintage portraits. the funkier, the better. i like the irony i find in a fun vintage painting, and the sense of humor. they can add a unique touch, to a simple, mundane room. i looked around at the selby, at etsy vintage, the paris hotel boutique — all places i know to find good inspiration for this kind of artwork, and found a few great examples of what i mean when i say kitschy, unexpected art, can look really, really good.
via emma’s design blog.
via living etc. magazine.
via the selby.
via the selby.
via sfgirlbybay.
via the selby.
via the uncommoneye.
via sfgirlbybay.
via the brick house.
via paris hotel boutique.
Thursday 02.18.10
not your average domestic goddess.
i just love these paintings from artist kelly reemsten. i mean, c’mon, you might not really think of chainsaws and fancy dressed-up domestic divas in the same sentence, but these really work. kelly calls her paintings, “a celebration of dress and adornment of the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies”. the unexpected quirkiness and combination of every day tools, and retro style fashion just make me smile. for more information on kelly reemtsen’s work, check out her bio here.
Thursday 02.11.10
the art of display.
via atlitw.
there is a definite fine art to display. if done properly, it shouldn’t look cluttered or overdone, with tsotchkes strewn about everywhere, or artwork floating mid-air on your walls, without a care in the world. it should look stylishly cohesive, and make people want to look closer. you know, draw them in, not flee your house as if you were on hoarders. here’s some lovely little examples of some wonderful gallery collections and collectibles.
via ATLITW.
via the selby.
via lisa congdon.
via hildagrahnat.
via levintagemaison.
via freshlyfound.
via the selby.
via Adore_Vintage.
via allerleirau.
via wary meyers.
via skona hem.
via hildagrahnat.
via live bohemian.
Monday 02.01.10
inspiration comes in many forms.
vee*.
i love seeing other creative people’s inspiration boards almost as much as i love creating ones of my own. there’s no better way to capture your vision, whether is be interior design, fashion, photography, or graphics than putting images that resonate with you together as a collection.
i keep design journals, too and love looking back to see my changing tastes over time. even what you stick up on your fridge can spark some ideas inside you. gathering colors, shapes and images that inspire you and keeping them within your eye-line can really help motivate your creativity. here’s a glimpse of some currently inspiring me.
Thursday 01.28.10
ipod. not ipad.
wow, apple’s new iPad got brutalized on twitter yesterday (and, i imagine many other places). let’s face it, it’s probably a decent product, but it’s a pretty lame name, and concocts some rather unpleasant visual images. alas, i still love my iphone! and i just discovered this new site, uncommon, where you can find ipod covers created by some of our favorite artists. and, there’s even a haiti relief collection.
uncommon makes customizable mobile phone cases, bringing together talented artists and self-expression, and uncommon artists are not only showcased on their site, but also have the opportunity to earn income through sales of their artwork. uncommon’s vision is to create a brand that supports artists and exposes the public to their artwork. cool, unlike the name ipad.
