name this artist

Found this on interest a while back.

DYING over the beauty...

love how these gorgeous patches of brights play together.

here's the problem:

the link leads back to nothing and I can't find the artist - 

hoping one of you has some idea who this deliciousness came from!

pinteresting: art over windows

I find so many fabulous bits of creativity via pinterest, and some are really due more than a repin.
Hence the new feature, "pinteresting", where I invite your opinions about whatever wonderful thing made me sit up and take notice each week....


So. let's get on with it, shall we? This weeks brilliance...


We've seen art layered over bookcases, but how about this: art over windows.

It seems mad, but if you think about it, especially in a room like the one below, 

windows are often abundant and wall space is not. 

Why not break up that huge expanse of glass with a little eye candy?

Thank you to Raina at A Stylist's Life for posting about the work of Eric Cohler,

thereby exposing this innovative art display.

So what are all you art lovers thinking about this one?

just tape it

you know I'm a die-hard painter, 

but be it washi, paper, masking or electrical, 

tape is showing up in some clever applications these days...

as wall decor....

pink abstraction

linear black and white stripes

metallic geometric

simplistic and wrapped onto floors

as an art installation

part of an art wall composition

to frame art - LOVE

or reign in an inspiration wall - hello, office!

yummy color, yes?

as an outline for color-blocked walls

to highlight existing molding..

my favourite is this tongue-in-cheek faux panelling ....

may just offer la solution parfait to the panelling/no panelling debate 

going on between the hubs and I for our boudoir :)

What do you think? Something here you would use in your space?

sunburst gallery wall

If one is good, then eleven is perfection, no?







Had a crazy, busy weekend, and now a crazy, busy week - when it rains it pours... hope you are all having as great a spring season as I am :) The posts may be a bit sparse in the upcoming weeks as blogging slide further down the priority list, sorry.... I miss you!! am x

what are you wishing for?

Sometimes when I ignore a question or an issue around here D emails it to me...

is that weird?!

It's like, hey, would you PUH-Lease get on this!

So today I received an official request for Christmas gift ideas.

You'd think after 15 years he'd know it's all about art and jewelry!

I sent him back three links. 

this.

this.

and this.

a girl can dream...

what are you wishing for?

The Dorm Room: Best DIY Ideas

Did you know that the back to school market is a $68 billion dollars industry?

Dorm supplies make up at least $4 billion dollars of this total.

Thats a lot of flokati rugs :)

If you're decorating one of these tiny spaces, you may not want to spend a fortune,

because chances are everything in it will have to be burned by the end of the year!

But who wants to live in the fuschia and black nightmare I keep seeing marketed toward college students?

 I thought I'd go looking for some clever, original diy ideas for student spaces.

First thing, I got distracted by the dorm of Maximilian.

This is not ultra affordable, but damn it's gorgeous!!

Attending Drew University in Madison, New Jersey,

he interns for Charlotte Moss and has spent summers working with David Easton.

The ultra-preppy space he created is completely unexpected.

Walls are painted Ralph Lauren's Tapestry Green,

then given the gallery treatment.

Oriental carpets layer the floor,

a black watch skirted console functions as a perch for a tv,

 while a tray table tucked in alongside offers a tiny bar space.

Ties offer up a witty take on wall decor, while solving the storage issue.

A vintage dresser is styled in a manner that would not be out of place in an english manor -

including matching lamps with chinoiserie paper shades, an orchid, crystal and books 

layered under a gold rimmed mirror and classic art prints.

W O W.

He has his own design business, and I'm quite sure it will be a smashing success.

Okay, back on track :)

If you are more indie than prep,

and want something a bit less traditional,

there are heaps of really easy ideas out there that go beyond new bedding..

Walls of sticky notes paint samples, photos, postcards...

A mishmash of posters becomes an art installation when grouped around a typography bit.

The easiest way to upgrade a standard headboard?

Drape a blanket over it!

No headboard?

Make one out of photo's spray glued to foam board, 

or just cut one from whiteboard and call it a day.

A screen doesn't have to be attached to the wall,

and these work double duty as headboard and storage,

or headboard and art.

Dress up a paper lantern with coffee filters or crepe paper...

re-use some favourite old tins,

or play with string lights.

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Almost makes you want to hit the books again, doesn't it?

Hope your'e all enjoying the quiet this week has brought :)

I know next week we'll be missing the darlings, but for now, basking in a bit of silence.... xo

string art revisited

Remember string art?

I am probably really dating myself here, but at one point 

almost everyone I knew had some hideous version of a schooner or the like hanging in their rec room.

But I found a crafter on Etsy that is bringing string art to a new level.

I give you... California.

some witty examples for a kids room....

or the kitchen...

(mangia means eat in Italian, and it was the first Italian word I learned growing up :)

I don't know if you ever dined with a large group of Italians, 

but always, ALWAYS, you are being urged to "mangia, mangia!")

Anyhoo, pretty cool take on string art, no?

How many of you are already thinking about that extra bit of wood in the garage,

plotting out a project?

I know I am!

Artist: Raphael Vicenzi

Found the work of Raphael Vicenzi via Urban Road,

a cool blog by artist Suzie Atkin I've just discovered,

and thought you may be taken with his work as much as I am....

It's a bit dark, but that edge is what makes it so interesting, yes?

I need this one. It's just jumped to the top of the very long art-I-covet list. 

Do you have one of those?

I don't covet many things, 

but sometimes an artist manages to capture something that I want to experience again and again...

It's been a crazy few days, 

nd I haven't had time to photograph any of the things we've been working on round here,

 but next week hopefully the madness will subside a little..

I miss reading blogs!!!

We've officially fired our deck guy... 

it's been a month and he's put in a whopping forty hours,

and we have been forced to take matters into our own hands.

Let's just say I now know how to use a mitre saw.

If anyone knows of a decent carpenter in the Simcoe area, puh-lease let me know!!!

Have a great weekend, y'all! x

dhurrie dreams and a thank you

the patterns and colors of dhurries are always a delight

and you all know how much I love a patterned carpet....

we've seen them used as upholstery with great effect - 

that wee loveseat is on my wishlist....

and this one even works as a tablecloth...

but this idea?  THIS idea is genius....

just makes me want to break out the paintbrush!

If any of your know more about this room, please share details!

I found it on pinterest... isn't that where we find everything these days?!

I'd also like to say thank you to Megan (A Lived in Home) today,

for sending the One lovely Blog award my way -

you're a sweetheart, Megan!

I always appreciate your thoughtful comments around here - x

If you haven't explored Megan's blog yet, pop over,

she's got a great style and an adorable little one, Ava, 

who makes star appearances frequently :)

The color posts have been a bit thin lately, we're on summer hours round here, lol.

But next week I'm going to tackle another grey + color post, maybe green,

since so many of your expressed interest in it, which was a surprise to me!

And, 

the oldest darling and I have been working on a few bits in her room, 

I'll post some pics shortly - 

x

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DIY Art: a tiled mosaic wall hanging

found this over at Desire To Inspire today and am so trying this!

check out the art....

a tiled mosaic.

Genius!!

Pop over to the post, there's more eye candy available :)

black + white + art + kitchen perfection

Prepare yourself for some serious kitchen envy.

What do you do when space is limited and the views are so-so?

Paint it white, pare it down and add your own eye candy.

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Is it hhhhhot where you are? 

We've just cancelled our plans for the beach today because we can't even BREATHE out there.

The boys have been trying to work on the blisteringly-hot-south-facing-deck through this heat wave, 

and it's progressing a little slower than anticipated as a result -

but we gave them the day off, as well.

I lost the battle for having the decking laid in a herringbone or chevron pattern like this -

apparently the budget would have doubled, as it would have involved changing the structure.

I'm really starting to dislike that dirty "B" word!

But at least it's on a diagonal :)

And there is the beginnings of shade - yay!

Hope you're having a lovely, air-conditioned day :)