Posted by admin on Jan 12, 2011 in
Artists,
design,
Great Finds This fantastic chart of the work of Jessica Hische, a typographer and illustrator working in Brooklyn, NY. Her chart was floating through the world of Facebook when I saw it and read up a little on Jessica and the work she does — long story short, she’s one very talented lady! So, check out her site, and then click on the chart below so you can read all of it (this is just a partial snapshot) — it’s not only educational, it’s also pretty gosh darn funny.
Should I Work for Free by Jessica Hische
Posted by admin on Oct 31, 2010 in
Artists,
Great Finds,
Photography,
Travel Just read this article on cnn.com and immediately added this to my list of places to visit. Sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor has installed 403 ghostly life-sized human figures made using special cement mix to encourage coral growth. deCaires Taylor told CNN he wanted to “create a monumental artificial reef, a habitat space that would encourage fish to colonize and inhabit the area.” Good for the environment and good for the creative spirit. A haunting sight that I can’t wait to see in person…. I just need to learn to scuba dive first…
Underwater art doubles as artificial reef in Mexico
Posted by admin on Oct 1, 2010 in
Artists,
design I stumbled across this on Newsweek.com and found it worth sharing. A beautifully completed illustration of the world. Bravo!
World Map by Bryan Christie for Newsweek.com
Posted by admin on Sep 26, 2010 in
Artists,
Great Finds,
Uncategorized Inspirational quotes by your favorite authors hand-painted onto beautiful mugs! A perfect way to enjoy a cup of hot tea while reading your favorite novel… See more at the Poe’s Prose Etsy shop.
Poe's Prose
Posted by admin on Jun 30, 2010 in
Artists,
Fashion,
Great Finds I recently purchased this darling new necklace from Blue Dove Studio on Etsy and I just love it! It’s a locket, although I haven’t decided whose picture(s) I am going to put in it yet. But, I thought I should share my beautiful Etsy find. And you should definitely check out ElyIsabel’s shop with all of the other gorgeous handmade jewelry she has for sale. Enjoy your shopping!
Blue Dove Studio
Posted by admin on Jun 21, 2010 in
Artists,
Fashion,
Great Finds There are days when this is exactly what I want to wear!! Something fun and quirky to make people (and myself) smile!! See more of Josh Freeman’s Obey My Brain Creations at his Etsy store.
Obey My Brain
Posted by admin on Nov 24, 2009 in
Artists,
Cats!,
design,
Photography Buy a beautiful calendar and support 7 connecticut animal shelters! The calendars are 11.5″ square, with each month featuring a different animal from one of the seven shelters: Forgotten Felines, Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary, Ray of Light Farm, Greener Pastures Rescue, Pet Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Old Lyme Animal Control, and Yesterday’s Kittens. It’s a modern-style calendar printed on individual pages and meant to be clipped and hung on the wall (clips and nails provided).
Visit my Etsy shop to buy one and share this with your friends!!
2010 Calendar for The Shelter Me Project
2010 Calendar for The Shelter Me Project
Posted by admin on Oct 15, 2009 in
Artists,
Fashion,
Great Finds I’m so excited to share these ties with everyone — they were one of my favorite items that I sold in my gallery. Bethany Shorb hand-screens designs onto ties and the results are eye-catching and beautiful! What a great way to express your own personality, while still fitting in with the dress code. There are way too many designs to show here so check out her Etsy shop!
Cyberoptix TieLab
Posted by admin on Oct 13, 2009 in
Artists,
Decorating,
design,
Great Finds You have to check out this gorgeous work by Greg Gallegos of Natural Selection Studio! As quoted on his Etsy shop page, “The wood turnings created by Greg Gallegos of Natural Selection Studio are absolutely timeless.” Definitely putting a couple of these on my wish list! Visit their Etsy shop and check them out!
Wood turnings created by Greg Gallegos of Natural Selection Studio
Posted by admin on Aug 31, 2009 in
Artists,
Entertaining,
Great Finds Found these wonderful fiesta-inspired pieces on Etsy.com today! They’re from Clayswan’s shop and the colors just make me smile. She really sums it up in her Etsy profile, “The work is functional and playful, it is meant to be used, enjoyed … basically, make you happy ~ have fun!” Who wouldn’t want to enjoy eating with these?
A sample of pieces from Clayswan's Etsy shop
