Monthly Archives for January 2008
Craft Beauty: DIY Accessories
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Something about the approach of spring motivates me to create. I’m definitely going to be trying out this tutorial by Minding Prismera for making Lace Earrings. Also on my list is the Chain and Paper Collage Necklace from Crafty Chica … Continue reading
Vending Machine Art from Art-o-mat
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Some time ago, a friend of mine introduced me to Art-o-mat, an organization that is “Kerplunking Culture” into ordinary places. Think vending machines for miniature works of art. Artists in Cellophane, the sponsoring organization of Art-o-mat is based on the … Continue reading
Dutch Design: Cardboard Rugs
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These artful cardboard “rugs” from Dutch designer Wendy Plomp are so inspiring. I don’t know how practical they are, but it’s a great example of refashioning something that’s normally thrown away into something beautiful. Who would have thought dull brown … Continue reading
A Completed DIY Project: Reupholstering a Vintage Chair
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When I was around 16 or so and developing my own sense of interior style, I found this gold vintage chair in a rundown antique store for $30. I had big dreams of reupholstering it, and now almost 10 years … Continue reading
Lovey Dovey Coasters from Tribe
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Coasters are something I could easily collect simply because there are so many out there that I like. These Lovey Dovey coasters from Tribe are so original and beautiful with the simple silhouette of a bird on one side. Here … Continue reading
Top 10 Fashion Colors for Spring 2008
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Pantone is a recognized authority on predicting which colors will prevail with each season, and they’ve just published 10 fresh colors for Spring 2008. This year’s colors consist of “stabilizing neutrals combined with pops” of brighter colors to generate excitement. … Continue reading
A Beautiful Gift: I Must Have Been Quite Good Last Year
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I’m finally getting around to posting about one of the most beautiful gifts I received at Christmas: a beautiful 14K white gold vintage Bulova deco watch, circa 1930′s. The details on this piece are incredible. A blue sapphire jeweled crown … Continue reading
Continuing the Giving Theme for the Kids of Thailand
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As I’ve stated before, I long to create beautiful things that can also benefit a global cause. I’m making all profits for the Doilies evie s. card go to Maeap Children’s Home in Chiangrai, Thailand that helps prevent child prostitution … Continue reading
Winter Warmth from Handmade Cashmere
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These cozy cashmere goods from Jessica Rose Cashmere look enticing for the remaining bleak winter days. The aquamarine and strawberry blond colors in the Cashmere Handwoven Scarf are just gorgeous. I can imagine how soft and luxurious this would feel … Continue reading
Medallions: Things I Love From Ballard Designs
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One graphic pattern that I love is medallions. Some experts believe that the origin of the beautiful medallion design stems from the very religious nature of Turkish weavers, and that their inspiration probably came from the artwork and patterns of … Continue reading
