Im dusting off Please Sir and slowly returning to the blogosphere with new aspirations and inspiring ideas. I apologize for the long absence, but I needed a little transition time for my new job (yay...
The new Meridian jewelry collection by Von Kottwitz is full of fantasy, luxury, romance and industrial measures. Pearls and rhinestones beautifully blend with nickel hardware to create a perfect mix ...
Its a bright new year and Im feeling inspired by the distinct color palette and subject matter created by New Zealand artist Saskia Leek. These are just two examples of her work, but we can see that ...
The Memory Project by Laura Konttinen is "a collection of reconstructed memories, built from, and into, photographs." Konttinens work instantly drew me in because I can fully relate to those ...
In the holiday spirit, I transformed the Green Valley wreath one more time with vintage postcards, small clothespins, book pages and letterpress letters. I have a new appreciation for old Christmas p...
Im back from a nice pre-holiday visit with family and gearing up for Christmas with these inspiring holiday home ideas from Southern Living. My favorite is the vintage & whimsical mantel filled w...
Did you know you can order a holiday tree and wreath online and have it delivered to your house? Crazy, right?! Green Valley Christmas Trees provides premium Christmas trees right to your door with g...
Hello, hello! Ive been a little under the weather recently and all I want to do is hibernate inside the beautiful interiors by Dave Coote. I would love to escape the holiday rush and frigid cold by s...
Suzanne Cabrera from an open [sketch]book just opened up a new Etsy shop featuring 10 retro-inspired sneaker illustrations straight from her husbands closet. You get all the fun and style with any of...
Shopping vintage for the holidays is a great way to give unique and memorable gifts. Blue Carrot Shop is filled with neat gift ideas and they are offering FREE gift-wrapping on all orders of $25 or m...
Natural Thanksgiving Setting from Southern Living Vintage Thanksgiving Postcards for tables, invites or thank you notes.Inspiring Leaf Art by Jessica Baker via JunkCultureBrass Leaf Candleholders fro...
I finally had the chance to photograph one of my vintage goodies purchased at the Metrolina - an old hand-painted sign from a hardware store. I believe the sign was never used because it was supposed...
StellaGEORGE Designs South Porch Antiques After meeting Eddie Ross at the Charlotte Metrolina, my vintage eye was turned up a notch and I discovered a slew of unique objects and vendors. Like John Ju...
The Metrolina Antique Show in Charlotte, N.C. is always a treat but this year was even more amazing because I had the pleasure to meet Eddie Ross, a former editor at Martha Stewart Living, contestant...
Before you sell or trash your old plastics...think again. Contemporary artist Robert Bradford creates life-size animal sculptures from discarded items like colorful toys, clothes pins, buttons and ot...
From transistor radios to mid-century modern furniture, Atomic Warehouse has a huge selection of vintage goodies to delight your home. If you arent lucky enough to live near their store in Harrisburg...
Birds and insects like butterflies and dragonflies were a major trend at the High Point Market this year. Many believe these soaring animals and insects are popular right now because they represent g...
Marius by Paule MarrotRed Sea by Paule Marrot Fernando Boher CollectionThe High Point Furniture Market is in town, which means two things. One - Ive had the pleasure of checking out the latest home t...
Local Raleigh artist, Luke Miller Buchanan, creates paintings "focused on our man-made world." I love how he describes his work as,"Stairways, telephone poles, railroad tracks, apartment ...
Interior designer Amanda Nisbet brings a whole new look to bright colors and clever object placement. If you are feeling the need to re-organize your space, then dont forget to keep these inspiring i...
Based in New Zealand, designer Karl Fritsch creates breathtaking, contemporary jewelry pieces. Craftsmanship, fine art and wondrous stories can be found within each beautiful ring. The layers of shin...
“above a transient illusion”“fading into a luminous lucidity”“a brilliant overlay”The self-conscious artist and awkward teenage girl inside me immediately respond to the work by Ali Cavanaugh. Even t...
Today my Mom would have turned a year older (or should I say a year younger). We would have had a nice Italian dinner complete with waiters loudly singing Happy Birthday and holding a yummy slice of ...
Another fun (and very hot) Liberty Antique Festival brought booths filled with vintage goodies and delights. This year did not disappoint, but I did spot more novelty & decor items versus big tic...
Hello, hello...yes, I am still here! I know its been awhile, but I needed a little blogosphere break. Easing into the fall schedule hasnt been as easy as I had anticipated (I think my brain is still ...
Thread. Its easy to forget how much thread, a basic and complex necessity, surrounds and assists our everyday life. I am continually fascinated by what thread does and how artists explore thread in t...
Welbeck Tiles prove that not all tiles are alike. Based in Britain, this handmade tile company designs all of their tiles in a small workshop in Cornwall using traditional pottery techniques. Their C...
Milk Splash by Chelsea FisherMy Heart Whispers... by JenMarie ZeleznakBairro Alto 01 by Cristina GuerreiroSwing Set by Bryan JerabekBeautiful and inspiring art doesnt have to break your budget or you...
Deborah Parkin uses black and white film to create photographs based upon her childhood memories and to record the lives of her children. Her evocative photographs portray the feelings of childhood l...
Camping is not at the top of my vacation destination list, but the Kolarbyn eco-logde in Sweden looks pretty amazing. Located in a dense forest by the beautiful Lake Skärsjön, Kolarbyn consists of tw...
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