Blogging Artists

I thought I would dedicate this blog to sharing with you some of my favorite artists out there who are bloggers and maybe one who isn't, but shouldn't go unmentioned despite the fact. I love reading their blogs for curiosity and inspiration.

Lena Corwin

Geninne Zlatkis

Lisa Congdon

Matte Stephens

Anna Bond

Katie Lombardo

Holiday Ambitions, Part 2

This is inspiring me to make a wreath for the inside of my front door. How cute is this! Katie Runnels makes so many of these wreaths for every time of year. Check out her shop!

Holiday Ambitions

Soft Trees, from The Purl Bee
Originally uploaded by the purl bee

I am intent on making some of these for my home this holiday season, sewing 101 here I come.

Prints

I've been searching high and low for art to hang in my new home. Here are a few I'm in love with. Lately, I've been drawn to art that uses type, so forgive if a lot of these have a common theme.

1. Heart Print by Ork Posters

2. Home Sweet Home Print from Keep Calm Gallery

3. Take a Hike Print from Katie Daisy

4. Where There is Love Laser-cut from MadebyJulene

bag ladies

I am a one purse or bag at a time girl. But seeing all these cute and functional bags around the web might make me a girl who has a bag for everyday of the week.

Grocery Bag: Happy Vegetable Reusable Vegetable Bags from wonderthunder ($20)

Everyday tote: Tote from Forestbound. This would be perfect for overnighters.

(what great use of those 90's braided belts)

Everyday tote: I am thinking I might use this one to carry my school books or drawing supplies around; Embellished Bag - Corset from Showpony ($20)

Lunch Sack: Lunch To Go Lunch Bag from BlueThimble ($25)

ciao bella

I think this music video is so sweet and so clever. I came across Rose on myspace a year or so ago, I think she's great! I am so frustrated though because iTunes does not carry her on their American store, so I can't download her.

Early Christmas Shopping Part II

1. A gift for your distinguished friend

2. A gift for the friend who likes to wear the bling.

3. A gift for the friend who is never on time.

4. A gift for the book lover.

Early Christmas Shopping!

I am purchasing a couple of 2009 calendars to give as gifts and some to keep for me :)

1. Pink Letterpress Calendars 2009 Punk Gal and Cupcakes make people Happy, $20.

2. 2009 Calendar from Creative Thursday, $38.

3. 2009 Calendar from Orangebeautiful, $28.

4. 2009 Dandelion Calendar form Hello Handmade Paperie, $24

5. 2009 Letterpress and Silkscreen Calendar from ilee, $22

Etsy Obession

I can't get enough of searching for great things on Etsy. I would literally be on there all day if I could. I get so excited when I come across a great shop!

esther coombs

heather jeany

sakurakittycreative

kankalinhats

Old to them, new to me.

Our librarian at school is finding and giving away tons of discarded books that were published in the 1940's to 1970's and I'm reaping the benefits. There are so many great illustrations in these books that not only inspire me artistically, but could make for some great art to hang on the walls. Here's a glimpse at what I found:

Fabric Earrings

I have been obessed with Etsy.com this past week. I love the idea of it and I have been finding the greatest handmade things: art, clothing, jewelry. I purchased two pair of fabric earrings from fabricfarrago. Here are some others that she has for sale.