Not that we didn’t have a million other reasons to go to New York. If you are going to be in New York before April 4th… check out the Museum of Arts and Design, or visit the online collection. Artist have regained their interest in using paper as a medium and have done some pretty profound things with it. Breathless!
Andy Smith is a very talented illustrator. His work combines illustration and typography to create images that combine humor, energy and optimism. Although the look is hand drawn, many of drawings are created digitally! Gee-zoo! Amazing!
Handmade is not exactly a “new” trend, but it is picking up speed rapidly. Indie craft shows and stores are popping up everywhere and we can’t get enough. The king of all things handmade and amazing is etsy. We love all of its goodies! Plus you don’t feel so guilty about spending money when you are supporting an artist or crafting artisan!
Artist Nancy Judd makes exquisite clothing from recycled cans and plastic bottles. Her goal is to provide education about conservation. Some of her work has been commissioned by Target, Coca-Cola, and Toyota. Very, very cool.
Michelle Moode that is. In her own words “I make little things and draw lots of pictures. I write things sometimes. I collect typewriters. I drink a lot of Earl Grey tea.” We were fortunate enough to meet her Unique LA and bought some very cute things from her. Nancy picked 12 uniquely beautiful watercolor circles and Katie got a little hanging pile of scraps. We loved her booth and her stuff. So precious!
Here is a special holiday treat for all! Kissa Design makes “star urchins”. A modern twist to the traditional Polish ornament sometimes referred to as a porcupine ball, these come in almost every color and pattern. Great for every holiday!
Hmmm… I want a blue one and a green one and a …oh they have glitter ones…
Words alone can not express how in love we are with these barrettes. After seeing these in Real Simple magazine, we rushed to etsy to purchase them, as did over 1,000 other people. Mai McKemy’s store 4thesparrowsnest is currently empty, but we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of her new goodies!
We promised to show you more from the interesting world of Ray Johnson and here it is. Did you know he was pals with with Jasper Johns, James Rosenquist, Andy Warhol, Christo and Jeanne Claude, Chuck Close, and Robert Rauschenberg! Most people haven’t heard of him. But he was the most prolific of all…
