31. march. 08

Dutch-born, London-based, Tord Boontje combines technology with artisanal techniques to create exquisite glassware, lighting, and furniture. From his early projects like the tranSglass series of recycled green bottles, to ambitious recent work such as the sumptuous replica of a bough of Blossom that he created as a Swarovski crystal chandelier, Tord Boontje has sought to imbue his products with a magic and romance that transcends their function.

a wonderful project to check out...globaloneness

I love miss suziblu...i've watched practically all her youtube postings. this one is my fav. enjoy and spread love.

25. March. 08

I love vintage postcards from the art nouveau/art deco period.  little pieces of beautiful art.  Recently, I've been reading a biography/coffee table book on a little known artist who created some of the most beautiful works of the period, Samuel L. Schmucker:  The Discovery of His Lost Art.  The authors discovered eighty-eight paintings by Samuel L. Schmucker, in which half of these paintings were published as postcards in 1907, and half are unpublished images. It is the largest collection in the world of original postcard art from the Golden Age. The story of the discovery involves the "Yellowstone Connection" of the famous American pioneer photographer William Henry Jackson and the Haynes family, photographers and concessionaires in Yellowstone National Park. The book explores the relationship of W. H. Jackson and the Detroit Publishing Company and how Jackson was instrumental in saving Schmucker's paintings from destruction.  It makes me wonder how many other great artists might be forgotten.

25. March. 08

over the weekend i found these cute little glass containers at christmas tree shops for $1.00 each.  not knowing at the time what i would do with them, but too cute to resist... i stocked up.  what beautiful containers for handmade bath salts and oils for a friend's birthday!  those wine corks i've been saving fit perfectly, sealed with melted wax.  i think they came out pretty well. Added the handmade box and tags and they look like a million bucks.  and smell heavenly.  yummy. you still can buy something for $1.00.

21. March. 08

Some beautiful easter gifts spotted around the web...

Lilia Meredith at Flea Market Studio created these lovelies from vintage items...

Drooling over Holly Doodle Designs

Crafty Nicole from Small Treasures created these
 

A little easter vignette from Carol at Boxwood Cottage

An easter basket fit for a princess was seen at Present Past Collection

From Sandra Evertson's blog i found these cuties