Archive for April, 2009
Hi everyone! Nicole of lillyella here with a new Style Swap. This week we’re hittin’ the basics with the pinnacle of a Style Staple, the White Scoop Neck Tee by ES One of One. I could go on all day about why this shirt is so perfect but I’m sure you can see for yourself. Here are just two ways to dress this tee to your changing mood. Are you feeling hip and sassy or sweet and sophisticated?
Style Staple: White Scoop Neck Tee 1. O My Hat 2. Vintage Short Buckle Boots 3. Slim Stretch Capris
Style Staple: White Scoop Neck Tee 1. Taupe Stitchy Shrug 2. White Sakura Blossom Necklace 3. Wildflower Chiffon Skirt (can also be worn as a dress)
Until we meet again, I’ll just be wishing my feet were three sizes smaller so I could make those boots mine… see you next week! ~ lillyella
Raise your hand if you’re totally pumped about the NFL draft this coming weekend! Hello? Okay, I totally freaked you out. But wait: I’m not one of those football fanatics who creates theme rooms, okay? I realize there are ways to show off my all-consuming obsessions with tact rather than tack. One of my favorite ways to do this: antique photos.
They create a nice way to liven up a living space without having to paint it team colors.
And if you want to bring an early love of the sport to your little one, drop the team themed teddy bears and dig these:
Not quite there with the baby yet? No worries. The easiest place to find vintage football gear is in the party category. Are you “game” for “a real kicker”?
Hello!
I’m Angie (of …pangea! and ScienceAndRomance) back again for another Wednesday Art Showcase.
This week, I’d like to show you some work by a Parisian graphic designer named Aliette. You may recognize her work, because she’s been featured on Design*Sponge, Bloesem, and Poppytalk before, but I just love her work so much, I thought I’d bring her to all of you here at Paper N Stitch!
Her work is so papery and quiet, I love how it reminds me of children’s book illustrations. and strangely, I just realized that these illustrations look a lot like this very recent other PaperNStitch post. Weird! We must be on the same wavelength, because I only just saw that now, after I’d already chosen the artist feature for the day! Haha!
There’s something about all the greys and cool colors that I seem to be always drawn to, and these are a great example of cool colors with a little bit of whimsy thrown in.
And there I go with that nautical theme again…forgive me, I didn’t even try to choose around a theme, just picked ones I liked! Haha. I guess I should have a collection of strange and nautical things. Maybe someday I will, but I digress…
Hope you enjoy yourselves this week!
See you next Wednesday!
-Angie
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This week on Room by Room with FormFire Glassworks, we move from the realm of original, one-of-a-kind pieces of painting and sculpture to the Modern Print.
Prints can be a more cost-effective way to own artwork because reproductions can be made of the same image. Depending on the artist, an image might be continually reproduced or have only a limited run, often signed and numbered. Prints can be made through a variety of processes: silkscreen (or its cousin, gocco, as seen in the panda and owl images), offset lithography, letterpress (as in the number print), woodcut, or digital, as exemplified by the orange branches, green pod and clover pieces. Any of these types are a way to bring style and color into your interior spaces. Prints can range from whimsical to representational to very abstract, evoking more of a mood that showing an actual item. Spend time picking one that furthers your decorating intent.
Be sure to note the type of printing as well as the materials used. Prints can be made on surfaces from canvas to cotton rag to wood to photo paper. Know what you’re purchasing. If you are buying a digital print of an illustration or digital artwork, be certain that it is printed using pigment inks, so that your image will last and have a crisp look that mimics traditional printing. A standard dye-based ink-jet will not have the same look. When in doubt, contact the artist and ask about their process before you make your purchase. If your item comes unframed, consider having it mounted by a professional. UV-resistant acrylic is available to protect your artwork from sun damage, which can occur quickly in bright light or slowly over time.
The really fun thing about prints is that due to a typically smaller scale, they are easily moved from one area to another. Or you might start a revolving collection in which you bring new pieces out and shelve a few to give the room a fresh look. Prints are a great way to liven up a room.
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Image c/o TiaraMia (found on Oh Joy)
Thought I would jump start the morning with something that made me smile yesterday, while browsing Oh Joy. A piece from the talented Tiara Mia. Balloons are so hot right now, aren’t they? They just seem to be popping up everywhere, and I love it!
