Watching all the wildlife in the backyard is one of the most fun things of spring (I’ve definitely seen my share of bird/squirrel wars now). That’s why I’m loving Daniel Mackie’s work. Influenced by printmakers of the Ukiyo-e period and navy tattoos, each of the creatures’ habitat are represented inside each animal.
{Daniel Mackie} Blog | Shop | Facebook | Twitter
What’s your favorite animal?
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Last time when we were visiting my bestie in LA, we went to the Museum of Jurassic Technology. It’s a pretty interesting little place and I would definitely suggest stopping by to check it out if you’re in the area (be prepared to be a bit confused for the first few exhibits until you just start embracing its quirkiness). Don’t forget to go to the roof and see the sleeping doves. Anyways, there was an exhibit there with little “statues” on the tips of needles. It was kind of incredible. These amazing pencil carvings by Dalton Ghetti reminded me of our trip. He carves them with either a sewing needle or a small triangular blade. How crazy is that chain? I can’t even imagine how you’d go about making such an intricate thing. You must check out the other ones on his website. They are all so innovative!
Which one is your favorite?
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Speechless. That’s pretty much my reaction to this incredibly beautiful series by Paul Lange called Big Blooms. I love focusing on one big bloom and since each is so different, it was so hard for me to pick a few favorites to show you. You must see the rest!
{Paul Lange} Facebook | Tumblr
Which is your favorite?
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I spotted Caleb Luke Lin‘s work in scarves over on Pikaland and I just had to share. Seriously, how unique and beautiful are these works of art? My collecting habit has me wanting them all.
{Caleb Luke Lin} Shop | Flickr | Tumblr
Which is your favorite?
Austrian based photographer Ákos Major’s beautiful waterscapes have me wishing I was elsewhere. In fact, it’s my guy bestie’s birthday today so I wish I was in the Bay Area celebrating with him! I hope he has as relaxing and lovely a birthday as these waterscapes.
Where do you wish you were today?
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Sometimes I just come across projects that are so clever. They make me smile and make me want to hoard and fill my home with them. Lauren Hom’s Daily Dishonesty project is just that. I can relate to each little lie and each of her versions are hand lettered so perfectly. Even though this makes me sound like a stalker, reading through her website makes me feel like she’s already by fake bff. She’s a lover of brunch, baking, and making things by hand. All things I love. It’s no wonder I love her work too! Check out her other links below.
{Lauren Hom} Blog | Daily Dishonesty | Society 6 Print Shop | Facebook | Linked In | Dribble | Behance
What are some little lies you tell yourself?
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{Deborah Bowness} Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest
I can’t get enough of wallpapers these days. There always seems to be a new one I claim I’m going to cover my house in. This time I mean it! Look at these amazing wallpaper designs by Deborah Bowness. How can you not want this in every room? The little vintage dresses in my closet. The bookcases in our play room. The lamps and chairs in the living room. You get the point. You can see and buy the whole collection on her website or at The Paper Room.
Which one is your favorite?
You may also love these handpainted wall murals by Melissa White.
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A little known fact about A & I is that we collect film cameras. In fact, with the new house, we’ve dedicated a room to our love of them. We’ve been spending the past month unpacking boxes to sort them into rangefinders, SLRs, toys, subminiature, and more. We just love the excitement of loading a fresh roll of film and getting photos back from the developers. These beautiful and nostalgic photos by Nicole Odemann are exactly what we dream of achieving when we go out shooting on the weekends. Check out her Flickr & portfolio too.
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When I saw the work of Stasia Burrington on The Jealous Curator, I had to share. I’m such a sucker for anything floral and these beautiful patterns cut from quilt fabric and assembled to represent tattoos are just killing it! I need some of these for my closet.
Are you a fan?
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I love it when artists mix textures and styles into their own unique work of art. Jose Ignacio Romussi Murphy has done just that with photos by Rocio Aguirre. Plus, I love the little phrases he uses like “Life is beautiful” and “Art cannot be criticized because every mistake is a new creation.”
What are some phrases you live by?
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