January 2016 - Page 2 of 4

January 22, 2016

Lorena Marañon

Something about January makes me feel like I should be hunkered down embroidering next to a roaring fire. The problem is I haven’t done so much as cross-stitch since elementary school, so the end results would be nothing as spectacular as the work of Lorena Marañon. The Cuban-born artist is inspired by the landscapes of her youth – northeastern coastlines, rivers, and plants – and the colors that surrounded her. The result is a beautiful body of work that’s full of embroidery, patchwork, and jewelry.

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January 21, 2016

12 January DIYs

Click on each image to go to the project.
All photos copyright of their respective sites unless otherwise noted.

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January 21, 2016

Lui Ferreyra

The works of Chuck Close, Egon Schiele, Paul Klee, and Richard Diebenkorn are obvious influences in Lui Ferreyra‘s work, but he also cites hi-tech imaging, such as satellite photography, medical CAT scans, and vector graphics as having impact. Whatever inspiration lies behind it, I love Lui’s web-like style that comes across as distinctly his own.

(via this isn’t happiness)

Posted In create, illustration

January 20, 2016

Teapots

Mid-Century Stainless Tea Pot with Wood Handle

It’s been downright brutally cold here in the northeast this week, and I’ve been drinking at least three cups of tea a day. When I was a kid my Grandma drilled into my head that heating your water in a kettle rather than in the microwave just made the brew taste that much better, and I’ve lived by that rule. These days I take it a step further and brew in a pot rather than the mug itself, too.

Mayu Cast Iron Teapot // White Pebble Tea Set // Vintage Red and White Polka Dot Enamel Tea Pot

Helena Teapot & Coaster Set // Vintage Metal Tea Pot // Copper Teapot

Form Tea Pot // Vintage Mid-Century Tea Pot // Vintage Royal Holland Short Pewter Tea Pot

Vintage Rörstrand Ceramic Tea Pot // Chantal Copper Whistling Tea Kettle // OXO Classic Brushed Stainless Tea Kettle

Posted In house and home, kitchen, living, round up, series

January 20, 2016

Jonas Wood

Jonas Wood‘s paintings are wonderfully quirky, making them all the more slice of life. My favorite just might be the last one below, with its stack of pet carriers in the basement or garage. Now that one really hits close to home!

Posted In create, painting

January 19, 2016

Sideshow Press

Designer-owners Amy Pastre and Courtney Rowson are creating amazing things for desktop, tabletop, and travel. Within the past year or so I’ve become a massive fan of these ladies and what they’re doing over at Sideshow Press. Amy and Courtney believe in great design and craftsmanship for everyday products and are dedicated to working with remarkable materials and like-minded American manufacturers. All things I stand behind wholeheartedly. It doesn’t hurt that they know their way around a letterpress machine like a couple of bosses either.

Leatherette Postcard // Cocktail Tray // Note Pad // 5-Inch Drink Stirrer //
Lapel Pin // Napkin Coaster

Posted In accessories, cocktails, create, entertaining, house and home, living, office, paper goods, style, wear it

January 19, 2016

Rachel Denti / Everyday Thoughts On Everyday Things

Everyday Thoughts On Everyday Things is a really fantastic duotone series of illustrations Rachel Denti created for a zine. You can pick up the zine, along with a few other things, in her shop! I’m really looking forward to checking and seeing where she is another year or so.

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January 18, 2016

Hay Mini Market

You might be familiar with HAY, founded in 2002 to provide quality, contemporary furniture at a democratic price point. The company has been collaborating with international designers for years, but recently brought HAY Mini Market concept to the United States via MoMA Design Store. It’s basically a shop-within-a-shop collection that features over 230 objects you’re sure to find worthy.

Paper Porcelain Vase // Feather // Polygon // Paper Carpet // Cord Hanger Fade //
Everyday Objects // Cap

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January 18, 2016

Kelsey Garrity-Riley

Kelsey Garrity-Riley‘s lovely illustrations somehow manage to feel both modern and vintage all at the same time. It wasn’t until I dug in a bit further that I realized her work also graces the covers of some of my favorites over at Red Cap Cards! Kelsey’s also a talent at hand-lettering, really her entire portfolio is a treat.

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January 15, 2016

Ilot

Ilot is one of those projects that I got really excited about and then was immediately crushed, because it’s a concept and not available for purchase. Ilot, French for island, was created by Marine Hunot during a residency in Fay Billot, a village in the French countryside. Hunot used two unlikely materials – felt and wicker – to create one amazing rug.

(via Design Milk)

Posted In concept, create, floors, house and home, living