There's something undeniably warm and comforting about Christmas--whether it be the crisp cold days in stark juxtaposition of the burning fire of the hearth... or the laughter of close friends and family.. the ugly "holiday sweaters" coupled with egg nog, roasted chestnuts and hot cocoa-- rosey red cheeks and the shine of ornaments on the Douglas Fir-- the off key hymns and carols sang unabashedly round the piano and the crunch of snow beneath your feet as you shuffle from one Christmas parade to the candle lite Christmas Eve service at church. The snow flakes that dot your coat-- the scarf that's just long enough to cover the tip of your nose-- icicles that form on the bottom of your car and the beauty of the lights adorning the front porch. The taste of candy cane and the aroma of freshly baked culinary perfections. For these reasons and many more--- I love Christmas.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Paper Lanterns!
I've always been a fan of fun and intimate lighting.. I love the feel these paper lanterns give.. it's soft but makes a HUGE statement. Chicness factor of 9.8
Thursday, December 4, 2008
My Dream Rug! -- if I had $900
If I had $900 I'd spend it on this fantastic rug from Anthropologie! I'm also intrigued by their wild assortment of unique Christmas Ornaments!
Labels:
anthropologie,
Christmas,
Decorations,
interior design,
Ornaments,
rugs
Crate And Barrel
Crate and Barrel just opened outside of Kenwood Mall! When I went to the grand opening I found a couple of lamps I really LOVE! --- the inspiration room is also perfectly chic!
Labels:
chic,
crate and barrel,
inspiration,
interior design,
lamps,
lighting
Monday, December 1, 2008
Fashion Prints!
Here is a sample of some work I've been doing--- the original idea was to create a nice juxtaposition of patterns vs. flat figures in interesting fashion statements... what came next was the introduction of the same concept to retro chic furniture.. let me know what you think? The fashion prints were recently in a show @ NVISION. -- Give some feedback-- good and especially bad!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Charlie Harper
One of my favorite artists is Charlie Harper. His work is fantastic but largely over-looked by the art community. He has a cult following in his home town of Cincinnati-- but has received recent acclaim by Todd Oldham who has worked to archive the work of Charlie Harper shortly before his death earlier this year. His work is largely simplistic and graphical. Chic factor or a perfect 10!
Labels:
animals,
art,
artist,
Charlie Harper,
cincinnati,
featured,
fine art,
graphical,
prints,
song book,
Todd Oldham,
whisker Graphics
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
My New Favorite Shop!
One of my friends recently introduced me to a shop down town Cincinnati called "High Street" -- it had the most beautiful and unique items in it! Please visit the shop virtually if you don't have
the opportunity to do so in person!
the opportunity to do so in person!
Labels:
chic,
cincinnati,
design,
fashion,
high street,
interior design,
shop
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Pistachio Press
Wow! I found this calendar on etsy.com-- I absolutely LOVE letterpress... so I certainly couldn't resist purchasing this 2009 jewel by Pistachio Press. If you like what you see you can purchase one as well (but it's a limited edition of 300) ... It's simple things like this that make me very happy! 2009 is going to be awesome! :o) -- This is chic factor off the charts!-- exquisitely scrumptious!
Labels:
2009,
beautiful,
Calendar,
chic,
etsy.com,
letter press,
Pistachio Press
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Elle Moss
Wow! I came across this artist's work a couple of days ago and it literally stopped me in my tracks.. it's so hauntingly beautiful-- quirky-- kitschy --retro inspired... I am in such AWE! Elle Moss photography amazes me! It's not self conscious at all... and that's what I think is soooo fabulous about it! Chic Factor 9.8
BEST FIND!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Digital Painting!
sooooooooooooooo I've been working on digital painting and was inspired by one of my best friend's wedding photos..... take a look! (you can also visit her wedding blog) I basically create the painting by referencing a photo and using Corel Painter X (an awesome program I might add). The inspiration photo was taken by Look Photography. I am going to start doing commissioned works in this style.. I can blow them up to larger sizes... please either email me or leave a message on the comments for pricing!
Labels:
bride,
Classic Bride,
commissioned,
Digital,
digital painting,
etsy.com,
groom,
Look Photography,
portrait,
wedding
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