Archive for January, 2009
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I have been bookmarking a lot of photography lately and I am loving the work of Vaeda! The combination of natural and manmade elements draw me into these photographs. And I am especially enthralled by photo number two. The image rocks back and worth to me, between stained glass (as the title indicates) and a honeycomb. Just lovely!
1. Vestal 2. Stained Glass Visionaries 3. Live Life Free 4. Speculative
Vaeda Baty is an independent photographer from the Chicago area “with a simple desire to communicate with the world through creation.” For more of Vaeda’s work, click here.
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Left (top to bottom). Puffed Heart Wall Wear 1, Teeny Hearts Wall Wear and Looove Wall Wear Right (top to bottom). Loretta Necklace and Heart Me Earrings
Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day around the corner. And although I think the idea of V-Day is a little silly, I can’t help but get a smile on my face when the hearts come out for the season, which brings me to this post.
I just found out that Janick of Neawear has made some very special pieces for her shop that are all inspired by the holiday. I am completely smitten with that (Loretta) heart necklace! I have posted about Neawear before, and have had the pleasure of working with Janick on the exhibition site. And I can tell you this…not only is Janick incredibly talented, with a keen eye for super stylish pieces; she is also super sweet and a total pleasure to work with. So, make sure you check out her shop and show your support if you can.
New Year’s Goal and Intention Kit
New Year’s resolutions can be difficult to make (or easy). And considering it is mid-January you may have already made your New Year’s resolutions. But, if you’re like me, you’re still working on those resolutions.
So, you can imagine my delight when I came across this kit from the oh-so-talented Jessica Gonacha and it looks like it could inspire just about anyone to set and reach their goals, whatever they may be. You can pick it up right here.
In our second installment of Room by Room with FormFire Glassworks, we move from the first impression of the home, the entry, to the one of the main hubs of daily life, the Living Room.
The modern living room is an exercise in balance. In functional use, the space needs to be comfortable, but that doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice design. There are so many stylish furniture pieces out there that continue the aesthetic choices made at the entry to your home that are entertainment-worthy and family friendly as well. And don’t forget the growing selection of convertible sofas that can shift this room to a guest space if space is tight and the need arises!
As you walk into the modern living room, you are taken aback by how a space can be so clean and simple in style and yet full of warmth. The wall is enhanced by a decal graphic that lends a bit of whimsy to the room’s background, focusing your attention on the seating area. The space is gently lit by a table lamp that brings light down to a more personal scale. You sit on the sofa and touch the suede cover of a handprinted pillow that adds both texture and a pop of color. As your friend brings you a drink, you place the glass on a graphic coaster that sits on a modular side table system. A piece of ceramic sculpture sits atop the coffee table, a perfect conversation starter for a well-deserved chat.
Join me next week as we enter the modern dining room.
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