i’m working on a special project today (i’ll let you know the details if it works out) so i’ve decided to devote today to the new sneak peek column. i’ll showcase 3-4 artist’s homes with descriptions in their own words. i’ll be back tomorrow with regular posts bu i wanted to make today all about…
angela schwab at inv/alt design just send over some fun recycled dishware products from her etsy shop. they remind me of hrafnkell birgisson’s hoch die tassen but use the same concept for plates and platters. you can browse angela’s collection right here and shop online ($20 each).
i fell in love with designer hannah allijn‘s faceted curtain in 2005 and was thrilled to hear from her today. her beautiful curtain is finally going into production and will be available for purchase soon (i’ll have the update here when they’re ready). i’ve been secretly saving for these for two years now and can’t…
bold pattern is everywhere these days and anthropologie is doing a great job of delivering it in wallpaper form. these two new designs are printed on surestrip which promises “wrinkle-free installation and easy peel-off removal” (anyone have an experience otherwise?). the beautiful floral is called dotswold is available for $88 per roll right here. the…
Once again, it’s a pleasure to bring you some of the Etsy sellers whose work has enchanted me. Enjoy. [Polaroid of "Paolo's Love Letter (Upon My Return) is available here for $8.]
nothing like a bright yellow print to wake you up on a cold friday morning. dombra by marimekko is a beautiful deep goldenrod pattern with accents of magenta and pink. perfect for using in small spots or a bright white room that needs a pop of color. click here for more information and to buy…
colorful bird towels from etsy seller kraken…$7 each right here. be sure to catch her cute silkscreened prints ($30), too…
artist diana fayt has a show opening this friday at xen gallery in st. louis, missouri. the show is all new work done in black and white, inspired by the scrimshaw tradition that diana learned about while visiting the caribbean island of bequia last winter. if you’re in the area be sure to check it…
i’m a little sluggish this morning (i had dinner at top chef alum harold dieterle‘s old restaurant, the harrison) so i thought i’d start with a sneak peek into the home of k studio designer, shelly klein. i heard from several readers that she had a beautiful home and well, they were right. here are…
Elizabeth Scott sells the loveliest jewelry inspired by nature in her Etsy shop. Her ginkgo earrings ($39) are delicate and detailed. This petal ring ($28) looks fragile, when in fact it’s quite sturdy.
JulieMarie is an excellent seamstress as well as a freshly minted Etsy seller. Her leafy card set ($10 for 6) gives me hope that spring is near. Speaking of bold, punchy design, check out these Vespa notecards ($9 for 6). I’m not the first to say it, but Boiled Art Editions is another seller to…
Would it surprise you to learn that Etsy seller Claire Milne‘s favorite authors include Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, and Henry James? It shouldn’t once you’ve seen her artwork. She’s a children’s book illustrator whose work is old-fashioned in the most charming way. In a print of her original watercolor, she imagines Thumbelina ($3)….
After admiring for this print and seeing it sell out, I’ve been waiting patiently for seedpod to add to her Etsy shop. It finally happened. “Reach,” ($18) a gocco print, contains three sewn-on stones.
The artisans behind Porridge Papers make their own paper and design their own stationery, like this elegant note card ($3.75). The deckled edge of this card cleverly echoes the palm fronds.
Today’s posts are a grab bag of jewelry, art, and paper goods. This variety is what draws me to Etsy again and again. Tips: If you’re fond of a particular design motif (as I was to woodlands, below), try using it as a keyword. You can also use the Time Machine 2, at left on…
i’ve been keeping an eye on venice beach’s surfing cowboys. they have a fantastic collection of vintage furniture it and seems to rotate often. they just picked up this beautiful ib koford larsen chair (i nabbed the rocking chair version last month) and a whole slew of new seating, storage and accessories. they ship across…
so sorry for the rush this morning- i have to do some work at hg today so i’m out for the rest of the afternoon. i’ll be back with much more tomorrow but i wanted to get as much as possible up today. our sneak peek for this afternoon belongs to the home of hoping…
i’m happy to announce another installment in the women to watch column. today i’m featuring british designer erika wakerly. erika’s wallpaper made a splash at last summer’s icff and she’s certainly not resting on her laurels with a recent collection of fabrics and illustrations. erika’s sense of line and space is truly unique and gives…
quick quick- hedgehog coasters at etsy for $10. i metioned papered together yesterday but i love these orange hedgehogs and must have missed them. click here to buy.
hoping for happy accidents posted these beautiful pillows from esther diamond. she has several collections but this “vintage” collection is my favorite. click here for more information.
