Friday, December 24, 2010

Fine Art Friday - Christmas in the City

Finding some amazing new artists using the Etsy Taste Test - if you haven't tried it yet you should!  I also used the shop local function and searched for art by city - which inspired today's Fine Art Friday.

City Scape. . .no.2 by ImagineStudio

Broadgate tower via Hackney Road by olechkodotorg

A close model of the absolute process of fate by LuthienRising
Fine Art Friday is a movement started by artist Jessica Torrant that uses twitter, treasuries, blogging, flickr and facebook to find and discuss new artists and favorite works. Search the twitter hashtag #FineArtFriday to see what everyone is talking about and share your favorites!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Fine Art Friday - Art All Year Long

I've been having such a hard time picking a calendar this year!  There are so many talented photographers and artists on Etsy that compile amazing calendars, it's so hard to choose!  Many are even customizable - luckily, I'll need a few for worktables, office area, and kitchen!

2011 Wall Calendar from FreyaArt


Two Calendars from 1canoe2

2011 Customizable Calendar from f2images


2011 Calendars Mini Gallery from dekanimal

Want to see more?  I made a calendar treasury for Fine Art Friday.

Fine Art Friday is a movement started by artist Jessica Torrant that uses twitter, treasuries, blogging, flickr and facebook to find and discuss new artists and favorite works. Search the twitter hashtag #FineArtFriday to see what everyone is talking about and share your favorites!

Friday, December 10, 2010

Fine Art Friday - Creatures in the Snow

My dog is head over heels happy about all this snow, but she doesn't have to shovel it. It's nice that someone enjoys it.


With Dog on the Hill by kikiandpolly



The Cutest Thief by ajawin

Polar Opposites by hisss

Fine Art Friday is a movement started by artist Jessica Torrant that uses twitter, treasuries, blogging, flickr and facebook to find and discuss new artists and favorite works. Search the twitter hashtag #FineArtFriday to see what everyone is talking about and share your favorites!

Friday, November 19, 2010

Fine Art Friday - Homecoming

Thanksgiving is almost here, which brings travel, long roads home, shared stories and toasty moments in the kitchen.  This time of year can make me feel a bit maudlin, the romantic notion of homecoming is often not reality, the family drama, stress of the holidays - instead I'll take a walk under an amber sky, filled with geese and crunch through the last leaves of fall scattered on the ground.

Under Windblown Skies by drobart


Pears in a Row by AmeliaKayPhotography

The Journey by linzyarnott
You can see the treasury in it's entirety here:


Fine Art Friday is a movement started by artist Jessica Torrant that uses twitter, treasuries, blogging, flickr and facebook to find and discuss new artists and favorite works. Search the twitter hashtag #FineArtFriday to see what everyone is talking about and share your favorites!

Friday, November 12, 2010

Fine Art Friday - Swarms and Circles

Watching a flock of birds dart and dash through the sky in some unspoken symphony - got me thinking about swarm behavior, migrations and the way geese fly at night to follow the stars. 

Claylight Sconce by lightexture

White Oragami Koi by Mabonaoragami

Polka Dot Mobile by kismetsunday

You can see the entire Fine Art Friday treasury here:


Fine Art Friday is a movement started by artist Jessica Torrant that uses twitter, treasuries, blogging, flickr and facebook to find and discuss new artists and favorite works. Search the twitter hashtag #FineArtFriday to see what everyone is talking about and share your favorites!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Dress Your Home in Vintage - Holiday Magic

I took advantage of this warm weather and put up the outdoor Christmas decorations this week, to the dismay of several of my neighbors I'm sure.  I've been eying the rest of the boxes of decorations, thinking about starting the season really early this year.  I'd love to include some vintage pieces - I love the flecked and speckled look of mercury glass ornaments, the history they hold,  infused with the magic of the season.



Friday, November 5, 2010

Fine Art Friday - Winter Blues

It's getting chilly around here, with cold blue skies, heavy with snow.

Cold Blue by AmandaRaeK

A Murder (of crows) by 50littlebirds

Ice Cave by jeremymiranda

You can see the treasury in it's entirety here:
Fine Art Friday is a movement started by artist Jessica Torrant that uses twitter, treasuries, blogging, flickr and facebook to find and discuss new artists and favorite works. Search the twitter hashtag #FineArtFriday to see what everyone is talking about and share your favorites!

Friday, October 29, 2010

Fine Art Friday - Turbulence

What a turbulent couple of weeks - this one is dedicated to my brother.


The Disappearing Boy by windylanestudio

Curriculum by barbraziemerphoto


I am going to find a happy place by teconlene



Fine Art Friday is a movement started by artist Jessica Torrant that uses twitter, treasuries, blogging and facebook to find and discuss new artists and favorite works. Search the twitter hashtag #FineArtFriday to see what everyone is talking about and share your favorites!

You can see the treasury in it's entirety here:



Friday, October 15, 2010

Fine Art Friday - Pink Whimsy

When I decorated my daughter's nursery I picked a lovely pale pistachio for her walls, with lavendar details and frog prince accents.  She's turning five this month and is questioning my taste.  Here's a recent conversation.

Daughter: When I was a baby, I couldn't talk?
Me: Right
Daughter: So, you couldn't ask me what color I wanted my room to be?
Me: Right
Daughter: So, you just painted it your favorite color?
Me: Right
Daughter: But, I can talk now.  My favorite color is pink.

I'm fine with pink, pink can be very pretty but I don't want her room to be PINK.  So I'm trying to put together a mood board to really wrap our heads around the new direction for her room.  Perhaps you underestimated the scale of this project? ;)

I found a beautiful hand sewn pink and white quilt at the flea market the other day and she's over the moon, snuggled under it every night since.  I've decided on two pale pink walls and two off white walls to make it a little less PINK.  This Fine Art Friday I'm looking for art to decorate her walls - hope you don't mind this little trip to the realm of whimsy!

And then we were three by SusannahTucker

Tea Party by amberalexander

Whimsical Bird Collage by Sascalia


Fine Art Friday is a movement started by artist Jessica Torrant that uses twitter, treasuries, blogging and facebook to find and discuss new artists and favorite works. Search the twitter hashtag #FineArtFriday to see what everyone is talking about and share your favorites!

See more from the treasury here:

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Baking Gift Guide - for the Vintage Home

I've been putting together treasuries as gift guides lately - I would love to finish my holiday shopping this month so I can focus on baking, cooking, decorating and crafting in November and December.  Here's one I put together for the baker in the family, who also has a love of vintage.

  1. Antique Pumpkin Glaze Mixing Bowl from susantique, $39
  2. Two Vintage Pestles from cottagefarm, $32
  3. Linen Pinafore with Flowers by MyHappyHome, $35
  4. Four Vintage Egg Cups from lapomme, $38
  5. Old Muffin Tin from Fortsville, $5
Or, mix up a batch of muffins with your little one and while they're in the oven, read In the Night Kitchen together.

 You can see the entire gift guide here:

Friday, October 1, 2010

Fine Art Friday - Blue Shadows

The sun is setting earlier and earlier, casting blue shadows on freshly tilled earth.


Small Doses by mutrux

Evidence of Piracy by andreamanard

Small Flowery Branch Tumbler by liveclay

Fine Art Friday is a movement started by artist Jessica Torrant that uses twitter, treasuries, blogging and facebook to find and discuss new artists and favorite works. Search the twitter hashtag #FineArtFriday to see what everyone is talking about and share your favorites!