it’s been a great week at d*s but i’m even more excited for next week because the next episode of design by the book will be up and i’ll be introducing a special new writer to our little team! stay tuned for that, some great new sneak peeks, a new product guide and much more. until then, i wanted to share these beautiful pieces from michael mcdowell of mudpuppy. you can pick up michael’s work right here on etsy. have a great weekend and i’ll see you monday! until then, a summary of this week’s highlights is below.
- must-read post of the week: diy faux-calligraphy writing
- new sneak peeks: morris and essex, jill bliss, sherry stein
- new diy projects: nesting doll salt shakers, cedar slice silhouettes, faux calligraphy writing
- new before & afters: olga’s ottoman coffee table, amy’s bedroom, glendale home by bryan wark, lisa’s desk and chair
- new city guide: miami, part 1
- misc: marimekko for avon, furniture by hundredsandunits, ikat teapot at sheharezad, collette paris e-shop, monsieur cabaret tote bags, cartolina recycled notebooks, black pearl press personal stationery
- weddings: crystal’s ohio wedding, goose grease wedding toppers
- artwork: land, sea, air show in portland, alyson fox and chris silas neal artwork, plastic designs by gülnur özdağlar, paper art by elsita, postcards and prints by good shape design
- recipes: anne bramley’s chocolate stuffed mocha cupcakes
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Hi Grace! Thank you so much for posting about my new work! I want to invite everyone to visit my new shop at http://mudpuppy.bigcartel.com to reserve vases. I am also offering discounts for boutiques and large wedding orders, just ask! Thanks again and happy new year! ~M
Wow, what an amazing impact the string has on these vases and stones–they look like well-used artifacts.
there’s a problem with the recipes link.
Nice ideas!
Hi Grace, Thank you for posting about my work. I wanted to invite your readers to visit my new shop at http://mudpuppy.bigcartel.com and receive a 10% discount, just enter promo code DESIGNSPONGE. I also offer boutique and wedding discounts, just ask! ~M
I have to admit that I am addicted to d*s. Soon need therapy.
I love mudpuppy! I have ordered three of his vases and adore them. Beautiful work!
these vases are absolutely gorgeous and i totally agree about the impact of the delicate string! love it!!
Wow! Love this! Not that it would probably look as nice, but I feel like someone could DIY these with like vases from IKEA and some yarn?
(I do NOT mean that comment to take away from the beautiful craftsmanship of these mudpuppy ones!)
I purchased 3 of mudpuppy’s mini porcelain mushrooms and put them in my terrariums – you’ve never seen anything so cute!!
Really you cannot stop admiring these lovely pots, should get one for my room I think.
Oh so many links… but it’s sunday ! Ouf
What I love about Mudpuppy’s design is taking the beautiful shape of the vase (I want to fondle it!) to the next level with the weaving. The texture with the smooth surface really work for me.
Nice picture. What are the stones on the table — or are they ceramic?
love, love, love mudpuppy and michael is such a nice person too!
Aren’t those stones amazing?! They are naturally formed! You can buy them at http://beadedheather.etsy.com …i’ve purchased a couple sets that I use in my display at craft fairs and people beg me to sell them to them…but I can’t part with them either. ~M
Helloooo,
Why am I being asked to download a flash player when I click on your site? Any ideas?
Nice post, very colorful
Am I crazy, or do these look just like Ted Muehling’s egg vases? Just a thought.
I think this is a much better version of this concept, and looks alot better….
http://www.thefutureperfect.com/detail.php?id=184
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