re: design new look and new shop!

So proud to see my pal L's awesome design blog re: design banging out some awesome new content! Isn't it lovely?

I've bragged about L's major talents here before. She's even the design mind behind this very site's stylish look if you didn't already know...

This week she upped the ante and shared her swoon worthy design SHOP! That's right, you can get your very own t-shirts, tote bags and more featuring her rad designs. Check it out here.

I'll take one of everything, please. Congrats, L!

sabrina arnault

Mad about these creations by French illustrator Sabrina Arnault. Based in Montreal, the artist's work is delightfully simple and elegant but wonderfully playful at the same time.

One of my favorite things about working in children's books had to be the importance of artwork in books for younger readers. Even though I was on the editorial side of things, participating in the selection of the images used to tell a story was delightful...coming across images like Arnault's sends my imagination running wild with fun book ideas.

I first spotted these images on the blog miss moss. Check out her original post on Ms. Arnault here.

another feather

another feather has the most stunningly simple collections of geometric jewelry.

 I'm mad for the Artemis and Artemis II collections (pictured above), but the Winter bangles (etched with the shape of evergreen leaves) are also my jam.

we think alone

Have you guys heard about the We Think Alone project by artist/writer Miranda July? It's a pretty cool concept.

By visiting this site and entering your email, you sign up for a weekly batch of personal emails from notable people. Each Monday's collection is organized by theme. So far, I've received "An email about fear" and "An Angry Email." Participants include Kirsten Dunst, Lena Dunham, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, the designers behind Rodarte and many more.

The project came out of the author's interest in reading other people's personal message. Even without complete context, it's an interesting exercise so far.

oversized photography

What say you guys to decorating with large scale photos?

Our new house has incredibly high ceilings which makes for some amazing wall space. While our aesthetic usually gravitates toward painting and sketch works, the crisp, modern feel of these oversized images has me interested.

Here are a few other cool examples:

pretty paintings

It's no surprise that Nashville is home to some amazing, interesting artists. Our neighbor and sweet friend Kelly happens to be one of them. In addition to making a mean panzanella, she's an amazing painter with a new collection.

This very Saturday evening she will be showcasing her latest works as part of the Wedgewood-Houston Art Crawl. Her works will be on display in The Merrit Mansion. Here's a peek at what you will see:

Visit her charming website here.

The Art Crawl runs from 5-9:30. Participating galleries include Fort Houston, Zeitgeist and more. There will also be delicious food and wine along the way.

(images via k)

abstract landscapes

 

Well, hello there 2013! It's great to see you!

It turns out the Mayans had it wrong and after a joyous bout of holiday celebration, here we are. Back to it... Time to put down the champagne and kick start those resolutions. Isn't that sentiment easier said than done on this chilly, grey January morning?

I'd much rather daydream of adventures in bright, vivid places that aren't my desk at work.

Artist Katherine Sandoza's abstract landscapes can take me there...to the mountains, the desert, the tundra! Where do hope 2013 will take you?

(images via wit & delight)