Making Friends

I love it when I "meet" new people thru blogging. Here is my new (to me) favorite blogger, Lady Bird. Not only does she have the sweetest blog, she is also an AMAZINGLY creative woman. She makes the most beautiful baby quilts and mobiles I have ever seen. I would seriously die for one of these quilts for Baby F. You can check out all her fabulous treats in her shop, Maggie & Sparrow.

And the best part of all?? She's expecting a new little love any day now!!

Congrats Lady Bird and family!

Calendar

I've never been much of a calendar person, but I would really love this for our kitchen...

2010 isn't available for purchase yet, but you can be notified when it is.

Invitations

How great are these? I'm loving the hand drawings.


*Designed by Anna Bond

Rob Ryan

I've been in love with Rob Ryan's work for a long time. We even registered for one of his pieces for our wedding. I could easily fill my house with all his painting and paper cuts. Don't you just love how romantic he is with words?

*this is the one we registered for and my most favorite

Peter Beard

Jess & Finlay came over for a visit on Sunday. It was so great to see them and catch up for a bit.

Jess brought us over a wonderful wedding gift, the Peter Beard Collection in a wonderful cloth slipcase.
Neither Robb nor I had heard of Peter Beard, but both instantly fell in love with his work. His photography and collage is mesmerizing, especially all his work from time spent in Africa. Needless to say, we haven't been able to put the book down. Thank you Jeff, Jess & Finlay!

Also Liking

Proenza Schouler. Really loving the neutrals.

Marc, Marc, Marc...

He will always be my favorite, never disappoints.

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Fall 2009:

Desire to Inspire

This is my new favorite blog right now. I'm so addicted, I could literally spend all day on it. Some of my loves:

Evan B. Harris

Robb, Devin, Nicole & I saw this exhibit at Compound this summer at 1st Thursday. I immediately fell in love with his work. The whole nautical theme... anchors, mermaids, tattoos, sailors, whales. Right up my alley. Such an amazing painter/illustrator, not to mention born & raised in Oregon. He has popped up on my radar a couple times since then. Once at a deep SE restaurant on Foster (i'm blanking on the name) & now at a exhibit at the Mark Woolley Gallery where he has collaborated with another local artist, Amy Ruppel.
Here are some that i would love to own:
You can find him here, here and here.

Paige Russell

An old friend & former band mate has been popping up all over the place lately. I've seen her wonderful work on some of my favorite blogs and magazines. I have such a love for ceramics, especially ones that are so unique and thoughtful, which hers most certainly are. You can view her work on her website or if you want to buy you can find her locally at Hermitage or Life + Limb.

Some of my favorites:

Way to go P, can't wait to see what's next!

Nemo First Friday

My talented husband will be exhibiting new work this Friday November 7th at the Nemo 1st Friday group photo show. The show is titled "Thanksgiving" and is a silent auction to raise money for the Oregon Food Bank. The artist's only direction was to shoot something they are grateful for.
Should be a really interesting show, I love seeing how other people interpret what something means to them.
I'm also really excited because this is the first time since we moved to Portland that Robb is showing new work. I'm so proud of him and I'm totally in love with the piece he submitted.
Come and check it out for yourselves! Nov. 7th, 6pm-10pm @ Nemo 1875 SE Belmont St. PDX

Cai Guo-Qiang

R just reminded me of this artist we saw a couple years back at Mass MOCA. We both LOVED his installations and it was great to take a look at some of his work again. Check him out here. I love the Inopportune Stages:

Honestly these photos don't do these installations any justice. Those are actual size cars above, suspended from the ceiling. Same with the tigers, it was surreal.
Thanks R, for the reminder. That was such a great day with you.

photos

I stumbled upon this blog today and just fell in love with Denis Darzacq's work. Especially his Hyper series. The color is amazing, this one is my fave:

Mom's new apron

I sent my mom my first apron that I've made for Mother's Day. she absolutely loved it and wears it every night now when she cooks dinner!
Ok I'm on a roll with crafts again, next project Baby F's present part deux. Stay tuned!

Ideas, Ideas

I've just been feeling really motivated and inspired lately, which I've needed for a long time. I have so many new jewelry and other craft ideas stirring around in my head! I love it.

One of my new daily go-to sites is Design Sponge. I'm so hooked. I really love this desk, i might need to make one of my own for a little craft/jewelry work station.

Jewels

Some jewels i made JL for her birthday.

The stone in the wire-wrapped ring is jade:






The necklace was made from a graphic of some vintage wallpaper that I scanned and downsized. Then I applied diamond glaze over the setting and image to create a glass effect:



p.s.- if i've made you any jewels, take a quick shot and sent it my way so i can post them!

MER

I can't get enough of this line. I would happily wear each and every piece. Such classic and interesting designs, i love it!

Robb, I know what you'll say about this jacket: "It's a 'Mia' jacket." I guess I should probably get it then! (even tho i have no idea how much it costs.)
Go here to see the whole Spring Collection.

Another fave:

Vintage Kitchen

I've had this idea in my head since i started thinking about wedding reception decor that I'd love to have each table with a unique vintage (50s/60s) tablecloth. My quest has proved to be quite expensive so far, with a decent, no stains or holes, tablecloth running at about $30- $125 a pop. I haven't started hunting at the endless supply of thrift stores Portland has to offer yet, so I'm hoping to find some better deals there. I did however find these great little gems for only $20 online...