Category Archives for Things of Beauty
Vintage Buttons
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I scored this last weekend. I got a big $2 bag of 500+ vintage buttons from an old lady’s collection. It was so fun going through and sorting them out. My husband helped me compartmentalize them according to the Roy … Continue reading
Punch Drunk Color
Categories: Interior Design, Things of Beauty | 1 comment
It was hard to ignore these vibrant colors from a recent Bridal Soiree at Ruby Press. The electric yellow and green tones go really well with their picks of bright pink, coral and reddish hues. I wish I was this … Continue reading
Festival of Colors
Categories: Photography, Things of Beauty | 2 comments
The people of India and other countries with large Hindu populations recently celebrated Holi, the Festival of Colors. Holi is celebrated as a welcoming of Spring, and a celebration of the triumph of good over evil. The resulting images are … Continue reading
Book Art and Sculpture
Categories: Art, Things of Beauty | 4 comments
One of my favorite things is to take something already existing and repurpose it. Artists have such a knack for this. American philosopher, Francis Schaeffer, says that since we are made in the image of God, we can be co-creators … Continue reading
Typography Inspiration
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I’m inspired today by beautiful typography and uniquely styled ligatures. From left to right: Cut type by Aoyama Hina [ Via I Love Typography ] // Poster by Jeff Canham [ Via ffffound ] // Incredible hand typography by British … Continue reading
Vietnamese Art
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A friend of mine just came back from Vietnam from adopting their second child, a little boy. They brought home gifts, and I just had to share the beautiful painting I received of a Vietnamese woman riding a bike. I … Continue reading
Engraved Dish from India
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Not only was last week my husbands birthday, but it was also the 6 year anniversary of when we first started dating. Sentimental, I know. Being the wonderful guy he is, he got me this beautiful engraved metal dish made … Continue reading
Beauty of Quilling
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Among the many styles of paper crafts, quilling is some what of a rare art form. Quilling, or paper filigree as it is sometimes called, is the art of creating intricate shapes from strips of paper. The technique is simple: … Continue reading
Illustrations by Kareena Zerefos
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These dreamy illustrations by Australian artist, Kareena Zerefos are so lovely. Kareena creates a bittersweet, slightly unsettling feeling in her work by exploring themes of isolation and escapism. She works using a variety of media, including pencil, gouache and ink, … Continue reading
Amy Atlas Dessert Buffets
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I love these inspiring images of party planner Amy Atlas’ dessert buffets. With the use of monochromatic color and modern themes, she’s created such enticing spreads. And how fun is that lollipop tree? [ Via Hostess with the Mostess ]
