I could kick myself (really hard) for missing her at the Art Star Craft Bazaar. She's a Philly girl who makes the most delicious cermamic pieces. She will be at the Indie Craft Experience in Atlanta, GA this weekend.
Yasha Butler Ceramics : shop : blog
Despite the rain, the horrible thunderstorms they were calling for and the rumors about tornados, my friend and I took the El down to Penn's Landing yesterday for the 5th annual Art Star Craft Bazaar. And despite the weather, it was amazing. More wonderful artists this year, beautiful work. I only wish I could have gone again today because the weather was perfect to be in the city, along the river, looking at amazing art and craft.
Here's one of my favorites. These are photos of Eva Jorgensen's table and work. She is the designer behind Sycamore Street Press. Totally new to me, I was so happy to have been introduced to her work!
Ever since I was in architecture school I have been mildly obsessed with quilts. My family is not a quilting family. We are great sewers, seamstresses and pattern makers, but unfortunately I don't know a single quilt was ever made on either side. My whole thesis project in my last year of school was based on the idea of the quilt as the journal of the family and how the house also became a record of the family. I made these paper quilts early on. It combined my obsession with quilts and paper into one activity. I was lucky to marry INTO a quilt-making family and we have two quilts handmade by the boy's granny and aunt. But enough about me.
I was at the Traditional Home Show this year and came across Kate Adams' miniature quilts. Oh my. They are gorgeous. And really mini! The designs and detail are amazing. You should check them out. She has a great gallery of larger and small quilts, patriotic designs, samplers and Amish patterns. These below are either 9 inches by 9 inches or 7 inches by 9 inches. Enjoy!
I am going out of town on Thursday and Friday to Warroad, Minnesota. Why I am going there? To visit the Marvin window factory. For work. I am half regretting it because the lows at night there are still in the upper 20's and low 30's and I am getting used to the unseasonably warm weather we have been having here in Philly (except for the past couple of crappy days). But I am looking forward to being away from work and meeting some new fellow architects. Then the boy and I are going to Baltimore overnight on Saturday for an extended date night. I will be checking out the excellent Baltimore Design Guide over at Design Sponge before we go. If anyone has any up to date recommendations for Baltimore please send them my way. We are staying at the Marriot at the Inner Harbor but are not against venturing out away from the tourist areas. And...
Erin has a new Inspiration E-Zine out.
Susan has some gorgeous pantry porn.
Jennifer is giving away one of her delicious LOVE prints. I am partial to the watermelon.
Saffron Marigold has some new beautiful Lavender printed textiles.
Katie Hutchison is seeking projects to feature in her upcoming book about small retreats.
What a group of lovely chickadees. I will be back on Monday. Can you believe it is almost May already?
Where have I been this time? On the right corner of our couch. I came down with the nastiest upper respiratory infection ever. I feel like I have literally lost 4-5 days of my life since I could not read, surf the web or even catch up on my knitting. I am back at the day job today and feeling much better but still a bit slower than usual. We are expecting some warm and sunny weather here over the next few days, so I am hoping some sunshine will help me get back to myself.
I am wayyyy backed up relative to blog posts and blog love to send around. I wanted to share a few recent and favorite purchases from some wonderful artists and designers.
Wood Oval on Matte Chain Necklace by Sulu-Design and the lovely Susan from Portland by way of New York City. I love her pieces and am proud to finally be an owner. Her shop and her blog. Photo by Sulu-Design.
Eames Rocker Pregnancy Journal by Anna Cote of Modern Printed Matter, for a friend. Find Anna's gorgeous goods at her shop and at the National Stationery Show 5/18-21 at booth 2054. Photo by Modern Printed Matter.
And last but certainly not least, Roots -- Spring Prints Set by Port 2 Port Press in collaboration with Lena Corwin. I do not actually have this in my possession yet and cannot wait for them to arrive. Photo from Port 2 Port Press.
I am so glad that Andrea Heimer included me on her email list this afternoon. When I saw her 'yes' paintings and prints I said...Yes! The word 'yes' is so simple yet so powerful and I think so positive. What a great thing to hang in ones home.
Andrea's site : blog : original paintings : prints
Holy cow! I think I found my new favorite artist. I love the idea of sewing and embroidering on other materials than fabric. I experimented with it a little in my college years and it has always intrigued me. I love these pieces by Nosheen Iqbal. You can buy them here at Vitamin D(esign).
