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Monday, October 12th, 2009

Dia de Los Muertos

When I saw this print from super-cool illustrator, Andrew Bannecker, I was immediately inspired.  One of his recent blog posts offers a peek into his studio, and it’s definitely worth checking out. This design, along with several other of his works, appear throughout the space with other eclectic pieces that any artist could admire.

The above print reminded me of a colorful Mexican fiesta. With El Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) coming up on November 1st, I thought it was the perfect time to share some ideas for hosting your own party. Perfect excuse for sugar skulls and Mexican food with friends. Don’t forget the guac ! 

Clockwise from top left:
Turquoise papel picado banners from Casa Bonampak ($12.50 for 18 ft)
Black floral oilcloth from Denver Fabrics ($6.45/yard)
Seafoam dot oilcloth from Denver Fabrics ($6.45/yard)
Orange Icelandic poppies featured on Brides.com 
Metal wire votive holders from Target ($4.98)
Poblano risotto with garlic shrimp by What’s Cooking  
Roasted pork taco with Mole, recipe from FoodNetwork , photo by What’s Cooking 
Orange Vinyl Lace Placemat from Dream in Plastic ($1.49)
Laminated fabric trays from Simrin’s Surya collection 
Surya printed glassware in Ocean from Simrin  
Capri blue candle in a jar from Anthropologie ($25)
Lace strewn knob in sky blue from Anthropologie ($10)
Ceramic melon knob with antique brass from Anthropologie ($8)
Blackberry sugar skulls handpainted and sold by ArtofSkulls 

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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Gadgets I Need


I may love super girly things like Anjelica’s post about that pink cake, but I love electronics too. I am always looking for new headphones, an interesting clock for my living room, a robot friend etc. So when I saw this concept for the new PS3 system and I went kind of google-eyed. I think a nicely designed product that is both functional and beautiful is hard to find. Often when I do stumble on the perfect thing, its a ‘concept’ piece, which just means it hasn’t been put into production just yet. But one can dream, right?


Clockwise from top left:

Honda Personal Mobility Device from CarPictures
Dream Heart Portable Speaker from ChipChick
Chrysler Peapod Mobility Car from Peapod
Zumreed Rain Drop iPod Bathroom Speaker from PortableGadget
FujiFilm Instax 210 Camera from Fujifilm
Wood Station Weather Display from ThinkGeek
Ora by Alexandros Stasinopoulos Watch from PicoCool
Splitterbot Headphone sharing mini bot from Tesora
Target Clock from DesignBoom
Takaratomy Xiao Instant Digital Camera from AudioCubes
Tengu a USB-powered Lip-Synching Character from Unica Home
Energy Aware Clock from DesignBoom
Black an White Clock from Kibardi Design

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Sunday, October 4th, 2009

Pink Ruffle Cake

Leave it to Martha to feature a simple 3-step “how-to” on the most perfectly iced cake I’ve ever seen.  Chances are, I wouldn’t be able to replicate this gorgeous confectionary marvel with or without a tutorial, but I appreciate their assumption that I could.
Since this cake is obviously deserving of a setting that’s comparably girly, I put together a few fantastic finds that would do our ruffles justice. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a pink-loving girly-girl, but there was just something about each of these items and photos that spoke to me!  The colors of the balloons and the pink depression glass are especially appealing.

Clockwise from top left:
Pink pom-pom decoration kit from Baby Favors & Things (7 for $19) or make your own with this tutorial from Martha Stewart
Candy favor bags designed by Amy Atlas
Cherry rock candy swizzle sticks from Oh Nuts! candy store ($.69 a piece)
Balloons from a Pretty in Pink theme party by Your Home Based Mom (tons of cute photos!)
Pink depression glass plates from teaforallreasons on Etsy via mcCalled.com
Swirled meringue puffs from a dessert table by Amy Atlas
Pink depression glass candy dish at Weller Store ($25)
Pink plastic tumblers from Target’s Spring ’09 collection via Such Pretty Things ($2.49 each)
Screenprinted hydrangea invitations by Parrott Design Studio on Wedding Bee Pro
Mini string lanterns on Hometown Evolution Inc. ($15.95 for set of 10)
Photo of pink peonies via Twirl and Taste 
Pink sweetpea arrangement on tanakawho’s photostream (via Flickr)

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Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Animal-style


Not so very long ago, Twitter changed its default avatar from ‘anonymous silhouette’ to ‘perky bird’. I am now a chipper little chick! It got me looking at my walls and jewelry box and realized I have a few of my own wildlife-inspired pieces of my own. Not only that, I been gravitating towards more things beastie in general.

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Clockwise from top left:
Invisible Dogs from Improv Everywhere
Whale Pitcher from Jonathan Adler
Vintage Ram Pin from Purple Daisy Jewelry
Halloween bird masks from Whip Up
Vintage chair from Hazel & Hunter
Porcelain plate from Studio Violet
Autumn Bird barley candy from Fancy Flours
Bulldog print from The Little Friends of Printmaking
Emily Anderson’s home and whale pillow on DesignSponge
Autumn Bird barley candy from Fancy Flours
Owls from Matt Pugh Design
Hedgehog cupcake from Martha Stewart
Ark textile pattern from Rilla
Elephant Bank from Cross Design
Modern Wilderness Rhinos from A+R Store
Gold deco Snake bangle from Luxury Vintage
Enchanted forest rings from Soop
Mini Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder from Too Faced

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Monday, September 28th, 2009

A Very Brady Potluck

This print titled “Red Plastic Plates” by Ann Toebbe is an ode to her parent’s midwestern dining room, recreated from memory. The original artwork was made from small pieces of paper, hand-painted, cut and glued together in a collage-like fashion. Aside from the quirky décor and mismatched furniture, the different perspectives make this quite an interesting image.
I came across this print on 20×200, one of my favorite sites for affordable art prints. Best summed up by their own equation: “(limited editions x low prices) + the internet = art for everyone,” 20 x 200 introduces two new pieces to their collection each week starting at just $20.
Anyhow, the 70′s retro/country (read: Brady Bunch) feel of this room struck my fancy.  I can totally imagine throwing a dinner party with this theme. The long table with the yellow cloth and red place settings are easy to replicate. Pear placemats tie in the green and complement arrangements of wildflowers punctuated by candles under various-sized hurricane vases.  A buffet table with a macrame lace runner and neatly arranged ceramic pears serves as the perfect staging area for a friendly potluck. Printed chocolates with retro patterns are an easy takeaway gift for your guests.

Clockwise from top-left:
Ceramic pears by ElementClayStudio on Etsy
Black-eyed Susans in a handmade pottery vase, photo by Penny Sanford
White lisianthus, photo from Better Homes and Gardens
Glass hurricane vases in assorted sizes at CandleSquare.com 
Red dinnerware from the Pier 1 Holiday collection
Pear print placemats by Orla Kiely for Target
Vintage star quilting patches from bonblu’s Etsy shop
Macrame lace table runner in “Catherine,” from Authentic-Macrame.com 
Swatch of Canary Kona cotton fabric from Hart’s Fabric
Chocolates by Choxie in Target stores everywhere
FK 150 Sideboard, designed in 1973, still produced and sold by Lange Production

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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

And Black Blacks

Before Ann posted yesterday’s gorgeous all-white post, I had started working on this all-black collage. I figured it was fitting to follow up with this one today. A bit late, yes, but better late than never!

I saw this photo by Colin Simmons and just loved the simplicity. The flash reflecting on these balloons makes them look super glossy and, for some reason, extremely desirable. Don’t you just want to reach out and grab ‘em?
I love the idea of collecting black pieces to get an eclectic mix of items that are all vastly different but still complementary! Whether matte or high gloss, patterned or plain, textured or smooth, modern or vintage- you can’t go wrong when you leverage a classic neutral.
Clockwise from top left: 
7″ Do-it-yourself black Munny from Kid Robot ($25)
5″ Black mosaic votive holder from H@ME (£8.85)
Pure black votive candle from 100 Candles ($1.39)
Viva black gloss wallpaper by Barbara Hulanicki from Burke Décor ($60/double roll)
Custom-built all-black bicycle from Urban Outfitters Bike Shop ($399)
Fiora black storage jars with glass lids from Heal’s (£25-28)
Maura Daniel Chloe double sconce in black from Lollipop Decor ($159)
Eames House Bird, solid steel from Hive ($210)
Licorice bites candy available at various retailers (try American Spice, $3.89/lb)
19th century French antique Baroque sofa at Jayson Home & Garden
Butterfly contemporary wall clock in black lacquer from amode

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