I Love…Jill Bliss!
May 22, 2009 at 9:01 am | Posted in I Love | Leave a commentTags: art featuring houses, drawings of houses, jill bliss, portland artists
Portland is brimming with talented artists and one of my favorites is Jill Bliss. Since moving to Portland, she has fallen in love with the beautiful houses and architecture and is paying tribute to them through her artwork. Jill is well known for her drawings of plant life and nature and I love seeing how her colorful textured style is adapted to architectural structures. You can shop her available prints, originals and more on her website and etsy shop (be sure to visit both as some different items are offered on each!). Check out her flickr to see lots of other amazing work she’s done – and don’t miss the photos of her Colors of Nature show at Together Gallery…tree houses!
I Love: The Neighborhood Series by Dovetail Shop & Studios!
February 27, 2009 at 9:01 am | Posted in I Love | 1 CommentTags: art with houses, ceramics, dishware boutique, dovetail shop & studio, elsa + sam
While on an errand last week I finally stumbled upon elsa + sam, a fabulous dishware boutique on SE Hawthorne. I’ve always intended to check it out, but was afraid of my willpower…you see, I’m such a dishware lover that I’ve been cut off from bringing home any more dishes! Imagine my delight at discovering the Neighborhood series by Dovetail Shop & Studio, a duo of ceramic artists in Colorado. (I may have to sneak a purchase of that mug – maybe I could just use it in the office.) I just love the hand drawn buildings and the contrast of the black on shiny white. Anyway, while I may not be allowed to stock my cupboards with all of the fantastic creations at elsa + sam, I will most certainly keep them in mind the next time I’m shopping for a gift!
I Love…Mudpuppy! [because birds need houses too]
February 20, 2009 at 9:01 am | Posted in I Love | Leave a commentTags: modern bird houses, mudpuppy
Look at the beauty of this handmade ceramic birdhouse! I love that it’s in the shape of a mushroom, but is sleek and modern. Imagine it dangling next to your favorite outdoor sitting spot. Pretty little birdies would fly over and perch on the stick while you sip your mint julep and contemplate the world.
Mudpuppy also creates stunning housewares and tiny things for terrariums. Be sure to visit their etsy shop to see all the goodness!
I Love…Olive!
February 13, 2009 at 9:01 am | Posted in I Love | Leave a commentTags: handmade home decor, house shaped pillows, olive
Check out these adorable house pillows from Olive! Some are made with super cute vintage fabrics, while others are made in the shapes of houses! Not only do they make great things, but Olive is a special name (it was my grandmother’s!). Be sure to visit their website to see all of their fantastic creations!
I Love…33stewartavenue!
July 18, 2008 at 9:00 am | Posted in I Love | Leave a commentTags: 33stewartavenue, california modern, houses in art, midcentury apartment buildings, modern architecture prints
I don’t know about you, but I’m a huge fan of cute atomic midcentury apartment buildings. I also love California Modern style, which is why I’m so taken with 33stewartavenue’s series of prints called Apartments. He takes photos of cool apartment buildings in his home town of Los Angeles and digitally alters them to make vibrant art prints. You can purchase them individually or as a set! He has a nice website to showcase his work in addition to his etsy shop!
I Love…Dozi Design!
June 27, 2008 at 11:30 am | Posted in I Love | Leave a commentTags: Dozi Design, etsy, hand made paper products, hand made stationery, house prints, paper goods
I have fallen in love with Dozi Design! She makes original paper goods with delicious colors and clean crisp designs. Check out her pocket jotters – hand-bound little notebooks perfect for slipping in your purse. As a perpetual list maker, I always love a good blank book! She also has fantastic notecards and house gift tags! Visit her shop here.
I Love…Tiny Modernist!
June 20, 2008 at 9:00 am | Posted in I Love | 2 CommentsTags: cross stitch patterns, midcentury modern ranch onesie, modern baby clothes, modern furniture in art, tiny modernist
Okay, so I have to admit, since I’m having a baby I’m especially tuned into baby things! But you must agree that this midcentury modern ranch onesie from Tiny Modernist is the coolest thing ever! You can choose the color and size of your onesie and they will lovingly add the handmade felt applique. They also offer kids tees and onesies featuring modern furniture, an array of cute little mod dresses, and modern furniture cross stitch patterns…perfect for that little modernist in your life!
I Love…Double M Ranch Design & Press!
June 6, 2008 at 1:51 pm | Posted in I Love | Leave a commentTags: art featuring houses, Double M Ranch Design, handprinted cards
Write your thank you notes in style with these cute cards from Double M Ranch Design & Press! They have a whole array of handprinted cards, journals, wrapping paper, and more. On top of all the great products you can buy, they also run a nationally recognized design studio!
I Love…Lucy Bird Photography!
May 30, 2008 at 1:21 pm | Posted in I Love | Leave a commentTags: art photos, lucy bird photography, photographs of portland, photography, portland artists
Today’s spotlight is Lucy Bird Photography. She has all kinds of gorgeous photos, but of course we’re going to focus on the architectural ones. What I love about Lucy’s photos is the way she captures color. Everything is so rich…and she doesn’t do any digital altering! As you can see, I’m especially entranced by the ones that have an eery quality to them. If that’s not your thing, she’s got lots of cheerier photos (like cute garden gnomes!). Check out her etsy shop and the blog she and her husband write together.
I Love…Please Be Still!
April 18, 2008 at 3:14 pm | Posted in I Love | Leave a commentTags: houses in art, jen renninger, midcentury modern design, modern furniture in art, please be still
As a girl whose heart goes all a flutter for midcentury modern design, you can imagine my delight at finding these beautiful prints by Please Be Still on etsy! The Red Door print from her Between These Walls series (shown above) is my favorite, with its delicious color palette and line drawn modern houses in the background.
If you’re a modern furniture junkie, check out her Modern Design Deck prints featuring the 20th century’s most notable designers. When I lived in France I had a whole class on Le Corbusier, so I’ve got a soft spot in my heart for his designs.
In addition to her shop, be sure to visit her blog, 365, where she posts a new image of her fantastic artwork every single day.
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