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How fun is the Tilsammans Poster series by Swedish designer Lisa Bengtsson?
My favorite is the pup wearing the glasses and bow tie. The series is currently available for purchase at Huset ($35 a piece). For more of Lisa’s work, check out her portfolio.
Christina is the writer behind the design blog, Down and Out Chic. She’s a budget-friendly design huntress that’s passionate about art and the handmade movement. She adores all things striped and polka dotted and would spend most of her afternoons vintage shopping if her closet were big enough. Find her on Twitter or at D&OC.
Emma Leonard’s work is a favorite of mine and her shop, Belafonte features giclee prints of her illustrations making owning her work that much easier and very affordable. Stylistically, these 2012 pieces are moving in a new direction featuring more stylized figures and restrained splashes of color. It’s always interesting watching an artist that you admire evolve over time and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next. Check out Emma’s portfolio (you will not be disappointed) and her shop.
Christina is the writer behind the design blog, Down and Out Chic. She’s a budget-friendly design huntress that’s passionate about art and the handmade movement. She adores all things striped and polka dotted and would spend most of her afternoons vintage shopping if her closet were big enough. Find her on Twitter or at D&OC.
If you haven’t noticed (and I’m sure you have) pyrite is everywhere and for good reason. Pyrite, also known as “fools gold” has a rough, organic charm that’s incredibly versatile. With so many amazing handmade options, how does one choose?
First row // faceted peruvian pyrite necklace $80 by mineralogy jewelry; pyrite gold earrings by five and two $34; below-pot o gold pyrite ring $28 by nu bambu
Second row // silver stone ring $16 by nautical wheeler; natural slab nugget necklace $29 by deuce; brass triangle and pyrite earrings $28 by noble town vintage
Third row // pyrite beaded bar necklace $40 by ayofemi; pyrite nuggets long earrings $24 by black feather; pyrite cube bracelet £15.00 by the vamoose
Christina is the writer behind the design blog, Down and Out Chic. She’s a budget-friendly design huntress that’s passionate about art and the handmade movement. She adores all things striped and polka dotted and would spend most of her afternoons vintage shopping if her closet were big enough. Find her on Twitter or at D&OC.
Cursive design features the work of jewelry designer Sarah Fox. Her handmade pieces are bold with a sculptural feel mixing materials like wood, metal, lace and beads. They’re the perfect accessory when you need a pick me up.
Night & Day is my favorite necklace in the collection thus far. What about you? See anything you like?
Christina is the writer behind the design blog, Down and Out Chic. She’s a budget-friendly design huntress that’s passionate about art and the handmade movement. She adores all things striped and polka dotted and would spend most of her afternoons vintage shopping if her closet were big enough. Find her on Twitter or at D&OC.
San Francisco based artist Julia Kostreva has an online shop featuring 2012 planners, notebooks, pillow covers and art prints. I really like her clean, colorful designs and I’m especially smitten with the planners seeing as how better organization is always my list of New Year’s resolutions. Check out Julia’s full selection goods here.
Christina is the writer behind the design blog, Down and Out Chic. She’s a budget-friendly design huntress that’s passionate about art and the handmade movement. She adores all things striped and polka dotted and would spend most of her afternoons vintage shopping if her closet were big enough. Find her on Twitter or at D&OC.
It’s hard to believe these are oil paintings, isn’t it? Believe it. These beautiful works are by Canadian based talent Carly Waito. I love it when a piece of art actually makes my jaw drop. These have done just that (excuse me while I gape in awe and wonder). Wow.
Christina is the writer behind the design blog, Down and Out Chic. She’s a budget-friendly design huntress that’s passionate about art and the handmade movement. She adores all things striped and polka dotted and would spend most of her afternoons vintage shopping if her closet were big enough. Find her on Twitter or at D&OC.
This contributor post was written by Christina of Down and Out Chic.
What better way to cheer up your hard working, office dwelling friend than with some pretty do-dads for the work space? Essentially, this list is full of items I’d like to see in my own office, but since we’re in the season of giving, I thought I’d change the title from “wish list” to “gift list.”
1) Leather iPad case $148 via jj boyles
2) crane and giraffe prints $25 each by sharon montrose
3) wood whale $65 via the utility collective
4) get it done notepad $8 via rifle paper co.
5) clock 8.25 now $50 via mb art studios
6) set of 3 porcelain and leather hanging containers $120 via fashioned by
7) 2012 crested shield calendar $29.50 via the paper theives
8) from the desk of rubber stamps $12.50 via present & correct
9) paper pens $10 via letterbox co.
Christina is the writer behind the design blog, Down and Out Chic. She’s a budget-friendly design huntress that’s passionate about art and the handmade movement. She adores all things striped and polka dotted and would spend most of her afternoons vintage shopping if her closet were big enough. Find her on Twitter or on D&OC.
