I’m a huge fan of Katy Smail, I love her illustrated heroines and just recently discovered her photography – you can certainly see a strong resemblance between the two. Here’s a peek at some of her new work (Anna is my personal favorite). I had the opportunity to ask Katy a few questions… 1. Where…
March, 2009
Wednesday March 25th, 2009
Tuesday March 24th, 2009
biz ladies 09: fresh from the oven- media kits
today’s third and final biz ladies post comes courtesy of the lovely ladies of bakery- erin and jaime. since we touched on PR and media kits earlier today, erin and jaime will be laying out, in detail, how to create the perfect media kit for your business. CLICK HERE for erin and jaime’s media kit…
sneak peek: helen palmer
i’m posting three great biz ladies posts today, but i didn’t want anyone not interested in business advice to get bored, so i wanted to share a special tuesday sneak peek from photographer helen palmer this afternoon. based in liverpool, helen specializes in fine art, travel and interior photography. whenever i see a photographer with…
biz ladies 09: PR advice from alisa carroll
today’s second post is all about public relations- managing your own business’ and knowing when (and how) to seek help if you want to have someone else manage your PR. i’ve been posting my own little guide to PR for a few years so if you’re interested in that, you can download it right here….
new: rubie green bedding
i’m a big fan of michelle adams and rubie green. i met her back in my domino days and have been so happy to watch her develop, launch and grow her textile business. michelle has been working on a line of organic cotton bedding for a while and, as of today, her line is officially…
biz ladies 09: tips on exporting from polli
today’s first biz ladies post is perfect for those of you living abroad, or looking to sell abroad. kate williams of polli, has some wonderful tips about expanding your business’ market in a difficult economy, including how to price, ship, and represent your work abroad. thanks so much to kate for her wonderful tips! CLICK…
kitty & dude
one of my favorite pieces of porcelain in my home is a collage-style vessel by karin eriksson that holds all of my cooking utensils. i love the way she combines clean white porcelain with beautiful strips of pattern and subtle drawings. so when i heard from carrie maclennan of made in the shade, i was…
custom portraits by ashley g
when it comes to couple-dom, i’m not normally a fan of gushyness and having lots of coupley photos and memorabilia around my home. but i do love a well-placed item or two, especially if they’re a bit non-traditional. so i’m loving these custom portraits by ashley g. ashley recently started accepting custom orders for individuals,…
Hopeless Romantic
A collection inspired by the softness and curves in Hannah’s work… 1. Flower Bottom Dress by sarah clemens clothing 2. Bouquet (photographic print) by wrenandchickadee 3. Softness earrings by vadjutka 4. In the Raw by LemonGrove 5. The Note (Original Fine Art Photograph) by yvetteinufio
I have a crush on…
Hannah Lemholt. A self proclaimed “rookie” – proof that time & experience are no match for a natural eye. adagio, ebony and snow, good morning sunshine, wake up my love Photos: Hannah Lemholt
Monday March 23rd, 2009
sneak peek: katarina andersson
today’s final peek belongs to katarina andersson, who is a co-owner and designer at HAPPYsthlm. katarina lives with husband frank and daughter liv in a beautiful 18th century home in central stockholm. built in 1750, katarina’s home originally functioned as a wood workshop until 1990, giving it its industrial feel. i’m totally envious of katarina’s…
sneak peek: spartan home
last week alyson fox sent me an email about her favorite shop in austin, spartan home. i posted some of my favorite accessories from their new e-shop and was tempted to ask their owner, currie person, if she would be so kind as to share a little peek into her home. and lucky for us,…
sneak peek: jack and lulu
when it comes to the home, i’ve long since been obsessed with great chairs thanks to my dad, who when i was a kid would randomly buy great designer chairs just because the mood struck him. i’ve since gained an appreciation of those chairs over the years, so i’m completely loving the collection of fabulous…
sneak peek: pink dot press
the 1920s craftsman abode of kelley lilien of pink dot press is warm (thanks to huge picture windows in almost every room), inviting (kelley’s style added to great bones of the house) and definitely kid friendly (a space that invites play). the sunroom of this san diego home acts as the home to pink dot…
philippe bougué
i love when designers use everyday materials in unexpected and clever ways. french design student philippe bougué created this incredible headboard in his bedroom using only ribbons! philippe wanted to “domesticate” satin ribons so he used them as the base material for his headboard, weaving them into a bold pattern he’s called “heads in the…
shu collections + new guest blogger + twitter/facebook
good morning! i’m thrilled to welcome a new guest blogger to the d*s guest blog today: marichelle of heart handmade! i’ve been following marichelle for a while, but finally got to chat with her when she interviewed ac for her “other half” series. this week she’ll be joining us at d*s to post several of…
Heart Lab: Dissecting the Art of Handmade
I nearly choked on a Swedish fish when I read Grace’s email inviting me to be a guest post on her blog. It’s such an honor to be here Grace, again, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your space with me this week. Hi everyone! My name is Marichelle and you can…
Friday March 20th, 2009
weekly wrap up + bovey lee
we started the day with paper-cuttings and so better way to end it than with another incredible artist working with detailed paper cuttings, bovey lee. bovey’s work is so delicate, but so powerful when you look at the details. i would love to see a video of bovey makes each piece. want to see more…
in the kitchen with: petrina tinslay
Australian food photographers really need no introduction. If you’ve ever been mesmerized by an image of food, there’s an overwhelming probability that an Aussie was behind it. Award-winning (James Beard) photographer Petrina Tinslay, who gave us this week’s submission, is one of the great greats. If you’ve picked up one of the Australian Marie Claire…
under $100: planters
every friday i’m going to be focusing on budget-friendly design, all under $100. last week was all about furry friends, and this week is about the garden. many of you have been very patiently reminding me to do a roundup of indoor and outdoor planters, so today’s the day! i’ve chosen over 45 of my…
