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01/12/12

4 comments Click, Click, Click. Becoming a Photography Fiend… by papernstitch

We recently upgraded our camera from Jeff’s old Canon Digital Rebel to a Canon 7D, and I’ve been taking lots of photos ever since! Sure, I took photos before. Lots. But now I mean serious business. So I am studying the manual (nerdy as that sounds) and looking at plenty of photography (one of the photographers being Tracey Capone).

I started following Tracey’s work about two years ago and I’ve really enjoyed revisiting her work again more recently. She has a great eye. Here are a few of my favorite photos from her shop (I’m partial to the architecture. Can you tell?)…

Visit Tracey Capone and get 15% off any purchase when you use the coupon code PNS15 at checkout!

01/03/12

2 comments Put it in Print: Mindset Makers from Fifi du Vie by Rachel Anne

I’ve been hearing a lot about choosing a “word of the year” or picking a mantra instead of a long list of resolutions for this new year. What better way to be reminded of that then a print for your home or on the go? Fifi du Vie has tons of inspiration to get your act together, like the no regrets print, a great reminder to enjoy each day to the fullest.

Visit Fifi du Vie on Etsy to help shape your new year.

12/15/11

1 comment When Small is Big: Mixed Media Work from Michele Maule by Rachel Anne

These small scale artworks speak volumes. Collage creations, mixed media paintings, and original illustrations all flowing from the hand of Michele Maule in her Portland, OR studio. Influenced by little pieces of her history or her heart, Michele employs such tidbits as vellum, thread, found papers, and pine panels to create her tiny masterpieces.

Visit Michele Maule on etsy for a tiny treat of your own.

12/13/11

3 comments Man Made Prints for the Holidays by Rachel Anne

I’m still on the hunt for something for the Mister this holiday season. He’s a bit of a coffee snob, a definite musichead with a soft spot for the loveable mixtape, and a slow curator of goodies for his man cave. Man vs. Ink is the spot that could solve my man-gift dilemma. With hand pulled silkscreen goods inspired by “all the things I love about life such as bikes, beer, and gardening,” artist Fred DiMegllio creates such fun prints that your man will love them and you’ll enjoy having them hang around too!

Scan the Man vs. Ink shop on Etsy from more.

12/12/11

2 comments Handmade Holiday Gifts by papernstitch

I was so busy last week I didn’t get a chance to let you know that the new exhibition is up (went up on Thursday). This is the last exhibition of the year and exhibitors have been adding their best gifts for the season. I’ve created a bunch of gift guides to help you complete your shopping for the holidays. So if you need some ideas, you can visit the full list of holiday gift guides here.

And here are a few specific shops I recommend exploring…

(left to right. top.) Blackbird Letterpress ; D.I.M. by Mostly Clothes ; Michelemaule ; Man vs Ink (bottom) Too Cute Custom Crafts ; Ooh Pretty Shiny ; Urban Revisions ; Osage Orange Studio

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12/08/11

5 comments Can you believe these are paintings? (Oils by Carly Waito) by Christina

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.