I need this No Tomorrow Planner Pad (from Bob's Your Uncle) for my desk at the studio... I'm always writing, and re-writing, my to-do lists - and this would work perfectly for starting fresh each morning.
5x10" | 366-page pad, available at See Jane Work.
I've long admired the work of interior-and-graphic designer Angie Hranowsky; she has a tremendous eye for color, pattern and composition.
These new images from her interiors portfolio's "Pitt Street" project highlight another of Hranowsky's talents: the skilled integration of art within interior spaces.
In each of the images, I notice equally the art and the elements surrounding it. It's such a complementary relationship that it's hard to know whether the art inspired the room, or vice versa.
Other delicious elements: the floor-to-ceiling black drapes, the pops of blue and the patterned chair. (A digression on patterned chairs: did anyone else sigh audibly over Betty Draper's new pair of black-and-white-cane chairs in Sunday's Mad Men? And did anyone else die when she put the fainting chaise in that room? I actually agreed with the stodgy decorator.)
Images from Angie Hranowsky Design Studio.
Last week, I got a call here at the studio from Sara over at Paper Mojo... after we finished gushing over how much Laura & I love Paper Mojo, how much everyone over at their company loves theSCOOP, and, well, how much we all love paper, Sara offered up a discount for all of you, our lovely SCOOP readers!
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Here's the deal :: From now until October 31st, simply enter the promo code mojoorange and you'll receive 15% OFF your entire order!
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And, as if you need me to help pick out awesome papers, here are some of the sheets I'm coveting (and will probably buy with my discount!) ::
Jungle Floral Prints, 22x30" $4.80/sheet at Paper Mojo.
Ravenna Classic Prints, 22x30" $3.00/sheet at Paper Mojo.
Snow&Graham Designer Prints (col. 2), 20x29.5" $3.00/sheet at Paper Mojo.
and my absolute favorites ::
Chiyogami (Yuzen) Tokyo Chic, 18x24" $8.00/sheet (or $16.00 for a full 24x36" sheet) at Paper Mojo.
Remember, that's 15% OFF 'til October 31st...
just enter mojoorange at checkout!
Happy paper shopping!
images c/o Paper Mojo.
I have a crush on most everything in Brooklyn-based designer Jean Pelle's shop on Etsy. The amazing glass bubble chandelier, now in sold in several sizes; those adorable and oft-blogged "faceted" wood candleholders (I would love an assortment of the pure gold and white gold versions mixed together).
Now I find these lovely glass ball earrings, which combine Jean Pelle signature elements that so appeal to me: glass orbs plus a gilded finish.
So simple, chic, wearable, delicate, and less than $40.
Images from Jean Pelle.
tara hogan | share, plywerk panel, 5x5" $40.00 and 8x8" $60.00, from fawn&forest.
I just love these designer PLYWERK panels that are available at fawn&forest right now. There are 7 featured artists & designers, including some of my favorites (i.e. Tara Hogan of Ink & Wit, who designed the Share piece above), as well as new finds (like Jayme McGowan, 3rd image, and Justin Richel, last image).
lisa golightly | all the little ponies, plywerk panel, 5x5" $40.00 and 8x8" $60.00, from fawn&forest.
jayme mcgowan | plan gone awry, plywerk panel, 5x5" $40.00, from fawn&forest.
pattern people | under the leaves, plywerk panel, available in (3) finishes (color shown), 8x8" $60.00, from fawn&forest.
justin richel | globe, plywerk panel, 5x5" $40.00 and 8x8" $60.00, from fawn&forest.
I really, really love that last one... and well, all of the plywerk panels by Justin Richel. The globe design, above, just makes me think of the video game Katamari Damacy (which I love), and, I, weirdly, seem to have a thing for artwork that features stacks of things (like my all-time favorite piece by Chicago artist, Dolan Geiman.
Check out all the available PLYWERK panels over at fawn&forest by clicking here.
images c/o fawn&forest.
Stash Style recently added more beautiful vintage party decor accessories to their shop. I think the scalloped trim, shown here, could be applied strikingly on some window treatments or tailored canopy bedding, a la David Hicks or Jonathan Adler (see an amazing, DIY-window pelmet box tutorial here for inspiration).
The trim is 12 inches high, so would make a major impact in any application. And at $35 for five yards, and available in 13 colors, I think it's a steal.
Images from Stash Style.
Couple Custom Silhouette- 10x10" print, $24.00, by Le Papier Studio.
Weddings are such a huge part of my business that I find it hard to resist all the amazing things that one can have made for their big day. And wouldn't 'ya know it, our old pal, Etsy is the perfect place to find, well, pretty much anything you could imagine...
Here's just a sampling ::
Wedding Vase Personalized with Bride & Groom's Name/Date, $110.00 from Maid Of Clay Ceramics.
Who's Who Wedding Genealogy Chart, $550.00 by M?langerie -
*uses the color spectrum to chart out guests' relations to the happy couple!
Lenore Wedding Poster, 13x19" $95.00 from Unless Someone Like You...
Needle-felted Bird Cake Toppers, from $175-300, by Lauren Alane.
Hand-Designed Monogram, $275.00 from Allison R. Banks Designs.
If you're not already planning a wedding, this kinda makes you want to,
doesn't it? ;)
Check out all the wedding-related goods on Etsy, right here - and keep in mind that many Etsy sellers* love doing custom work, so don't hesitate to send messages to see if your idea can become a reality!
*that includes OrangeBeautiful, of course!
Buoyant Bib Necklace (left), $38.00 and Windflower Necklace (right), $38.00; both from Anthropologie.
I'm really loving these "statement" necklaces over at Anthropologie right now... and while there are way too many that have pretty ridiculous price tags, I've found that my favorites are all under $50!
Bubble Gum Necklace (left), $28.00 and Notions Necklace (right), $48.00; both from Anthropologie.
Sweet Petunia Necklace (left), $48.00 and Orchestral Necklace (right), $48.00; both from Anthropologie.
The Bubble Gum and Notions are my top picks... and I could definitely see L wearing that lovely Windflower Necklace in the first image!
images c/o Anthropologie.
This hand-embroidered series by Rose and June makes me happy.
Artist Lyndsey Baldwin stitches renderings of her old family photographs into paper, creating pieces that not only have personal meaning to her, but evoke shared memories of past celebrations and experiences on a broader scale. Sixth Birthday, shown at the top of the post, takes me right back to my family's kitchen in 1985. (I think I got a Cabbage Patch Preemie!)
Images from Rose and June.
Retro Plastic Desk Caddy Organizer, $32.00 from 26 Olive Street.
After buying this great piece to use as a card display at shows, I've become a bit addicted to browsing the goods over at 26 Olive Street...
Desk Tidy Organizers, $18.00/each, in Olive Green (left) and Teal Blue from 26 Olive Street.
I love all of the different (and colorful!) desk organizers they have in the shop right now... especially the Retro Plastic Desk Caddy Organizer shown in the first photo above... when I was little, I remember my mom having a brown one just like it on her desk.
Desk Tidy Organizer in Salmon Pink, $18.00 from from 26 Olive Street.
Along with all these organizational pieces, there are tons of great vintage finds over at 26 Olive Street... and be sure not to miss all the numbers!
images c/o 26 Olive Street.
I'm a huge fan of the hand-lettering work of calligrapher, Betsy Dunlap (whom I've posted about before)... this image from Betsy's blog makes me want to have this year's OB holiday mailing hand-addressed!
Whatdya say, Betsy? You up for it? ;)
Normally, U.S. postage stamps are just plain unattractive. Nine times out of ten, it's a slighty-disturbing portrait commemorating someone famous, or a serene (but still pretty generic) landscape... and sometimes, even worse, it's this (trust me, those are real).
But every so often (as in the case of these beauties) some really exceptional designs come along... and, I have to admit, Thanksgiving was the last occasion I thought would inspire such a beautiful set of illustrations.
Get 'em while you can... I have a feeling that these are gonna go fast!
Thanksgiving Day Parade illustrations by Howard E. Paine (Delaplane, VA).
Needless to say, the answer to the question Where'd My Money Go? is answered with one word: "Renegade". There were so many booths that I wanted to visit, but only could make to a few. Ugh... basically, the only drawback to an overall awesome show :: not enough time to shop!
One booth that I made a special point to visit was that of Brooklyn-based paper-delicious-ness, enormouschampion - ever since seeing them at NSS in '08, I've been a great admirer of their brilliant illustrations, excellent type design, and well, lots and lots of letterpress!
I got to meet Jordan (above), one half of the 2-person team behind ec, and I walked away with some great cards, an amazing bunny/houndstooth notebook (my favorite), and this amazing 3-color letterpress print. The one thing I didn't pick up, but am still thinking about, is a Squirrely Love set. Love it.
Again, if you couldn't make it to the ec booth at Renegade, you can check out their goods any time, on their Etsy shop!
I'd like to introduce you to Lenny. I just bought him from Etsy seller, Lauren Alane after a mad dash to the finish line against other buyers scrambling to have a little needle-felted bird of their very own.
Lauren's tiny winged creations are in such demand that, if you want one, you really need to sign up for shop updates just to know the exact moment that new birds are available.
I can't wait for my little Lenny to arrive!
images c/o Lauren Alane
A batch of Motivate cards were made especially for Renegade this past weekend and they were such a huge hit that I've made more and posted them on the Etsy shop!
These folded notes cards are 4.25 x 5.5" in size, blank on the inside and come with grey envelopes. The 4pk listing includes your choice of which cards you'd like, but I recommend getting one of each!
Keep in mind that these are made from remnant Motivate Prints, so they won't last long!
images c/o Jw
I don't usually buy Vogue - I sit down with a cup of coffee and read it at the library. But the October issue is another story - these images of Michelle Williams are so compelling that I will have no choice but to pick it up.
I can't get over the color on the cover image. It's so gorgeous - a perfect palette of shades and pattern, set off strikingly by Michelle's platinum pixie cut. The vibe is sort of a modern-day Edie Sedgwick and will provide me with plenty of inspiration for my fall wardrobe. I particularly like the jacket-and-striped tee combo shown above - hers looks like Chanel (anybody know what it actually is?) but I think this, this or even this option might work for me.
Images by Mario Testino for Vogue, via Wonderwall.
One of the biggest treats for me at Renegade this year was visiting the booth of fellow Chicago company, essimar and meeting the lovely artist behind it all, Esther Ramirez. Seeing all of her amazing work all in one place was incredible.
I mean, seriously, look at all this loveliness ::
I walked away with a stack of beautiful things: notecards, gift tags, a limited edition letterpress print (!), a sweet Mochi print* and a ton of inspiration...
If you missed essimar at the show, no worries: browse her Etsy shop, right here - and her delicious blog, here.
*Esther: Jw and I had a Green Tea and a Coffee Mochi at Bob San the last night of the show!... I couldn't help but think of you! ;)
images taken by Jw
The first time I saw a geode, I was probably about eight years old. My mom first showed me the exterior of the stone, which was rough, gray and nondescript. Then she flipped it over, and I was in awe of the smoothness, the marbled colors, and the sparkly crystals. I've been hooked on geodes and agate slices ever since. On this amazing bracelet, the closure is actually the main feature: a hand-wired toggle and real agate slice (that makes each piece one-of-a-kind).
I also love these earrings that look like the center of a geode...
Image from Pade Vavra.
Renegade was a huge success! Thanks SO much to everyone who visited the booth, and to all of you who took home something OrangeBeautiful of their very own!
The weather was absolutely perfect, and the crowd was constant both days... even better than running the booth, was visiting (and buying from!) other vendors at the show. It's always a double-edged sword with amazing shows like this - as a vendor, you want to get your product out their and make money, but then, as a lover-of-awesome-things, you want to buy, buy, buy!
More on what I bought throughout the week - including the booths & products of SCOOP favorites, essimar, Squasht by Les, enormous champion and many more!
Now I'm off to get a bit of rest!
In case I haven't mentioned it already, my little 'ole company, OrangeBeautiful (which is approaching its 5th Birthday!) will have a lovely, shaded, paper-filled booth at Renegade this weekend.
I hope to see you there!
Jenny of Little Green Notebook recently made over the room her two daughters share, and it is completely striking (see all the images, including before-and-after shots, here and here). Amazingly, she did it on a budget of almost nothing - "shopping" her own collections for furnishings and accessories, changing the look with paint or fabric to suit the new palette. Most of the room's accents, including the art, were DIY and inspired by the depictions and colors of the Chiang Mai Dragon fabric used to re-cover the headboards.
If you aren't already familiar with Jenny's blog/decorating business (Pearl Street Interiors), be prepared to become addicted. She is full of talent and drive, and lucky for us, she is willing to spill all of her sources and secrets for making a lovelier home.
Image via Little Green Notebook.
Even the wee ones can find something fabulous at this weekend's Renegade Craft Fair -
Here are just a few picks for the kids (and us kids-at-heart) from vendors that you'll find at the show!
1. Robot shadow puppet, $15.00 from Owly Shadow Puppets.
2. Chicago city skyline w/ gold stars graphic tee, $35.00 (for tee/pants set) by So Silly.
3. Melamime Scoops Bowl, 20oz. $10.00 from Little Korboose.
4. Blue Maple with Portable Cassette Player, $25.00 by Bubblesbinsburry.
5. the Friend Brigade (more info here) from Caseybot. (Check these out, too!)
6. Bingo Clem, $40.00 | limited edition of 100 from Shawnimals.
I think I'm gonna be doing some early Christmas shopping for Jw's niece and my nephew!!!
Everyone needs a bit of beauty in their space... whether it be for your home, your studio, or maybe even your cubicle, you'll find something amazing for your wall at Renegade this year. Everything from fine art pieces, prints + collage work from local fav, Dolan Geiman to amazing clocks + mirrors from Indiana-based, uncommon. I have a feeling I'm gonna come home with at least a few of these ::
1. 6pm III screenprint, 11.5 x 16", $265.00 by Hiroshi Ariyama.
2. Sonic Youth poster (scroll down], 19x25", $35.00 from Spike Press.
3. Pale Blue Scallop Mirror, 14x18" (9 color choices!), $65.00 by uncommon.
4. DG MINIs, various sizes, $32-58.00 by Dolan Geiman.
5. BICYCL+ print (scroll down), 19x25", $25 by Little Friends of Printmaking.
6. Mogwai print, 20x26", $20.00 by Jay Ryan | The Bird Machine.
And while you're at it, you should swing by OrangeBeautiful's booth (No. 187) and pick up a few 8x10" prints - all just $10.00 (tax included!) at the show!
I just listed a new item in my Etsy shop - a custom greetings noteset that allows you to get a set of exactly the cards you want and need (and none that you don't!).
You can "design" your own hand-lettered greeting cards with 6 sayings of your choice, in any combination (i.e., 3 each of two sayings; 6 different sayings; 3 greetings and 3 personalized; etc.).
Monogramming/personalization (also in any combination) is available with this option.
Image from Neapolitan.
I'm really hoping that I can step away from the booth for a bit so I can browse all the amazing jewelry that will be for sale at Renegade this weekend... I'm always a sucker for a good pair of colorful earrings, or a bold necklace (now I just have to convince my wallet!)
Here are just a few picks... oh, and I've got dibs on #5 ;)
1. I heart Illinois necklace (with Chicago "hearted"), $46.00 from Truche.
2. Circles and Dots Ring by Sasha Bell Jewelry.
3. Amoeba Earrings from Swear Jar Design.
4. Olive Green Tagua Bib Necklace, $120.00 by Veronica Riley Martens.
5. Epershand Necklace, $24.00 from Isette.
6. Reversible Split Squares Bracelet, $150.00 by ZN Creative Arts.
7. Layered Amoeba Necklace 30, $35.00 from Starving Artist Bazaar.
8. Bracelet/Cuffs, $125.00/each by Swear Jar Design.
As some readers already know, Holly of Decor8 recently relocated to Germany. She invited several bloggers to guest blog during her transition time - to share images from their own spaces, as well as inspirations that inform their personal styles. Click on over to see some of my favorite things!
(The vignette above, in my kitchen, includes some recent purchases: a rattan chair from Homegirl, a painting from Chad Wys and a peonies print from Kari Herer. The open-back rough wood frames are from Hobby Lobby.)
Image by me - see more at Decor8.
Only a few days left 'til Renegade Chicago and this whole week, I'll be doing a series of preview posts, featuring different artists, designers & craftspeople who will have booths at the big fair.
Up first, BAGS!
1. Fadwa Clutch, $29.00 from Moth Designs.
2. Loop Stitch Bowler in Magenta, $80.00 by Miss Alison.
3. Fortune Cookie Pocket Wallet in pink swirl, $22.00 from alison rose.
4. Orwell Clutch | Blue Piggy Purse, $80.00 by Tsuru Bride.
5. Handmade Messenger Bags, from $85-$120 by Vaya Bags.
6. Messenger Carnaval, $82.00 from Viva Zapata Bags.
I'll have more Renegade picks for you all this week... and feel free to do your own browsing on the artists page.
hey friend, $2.50/each from Squirrel In The Attic.
I love these 'word' designs from Etsy seller, Squirrel In The Attic... each folded note (printed on recycled stock) features a hand-drawn type design, and the message of "hey ________" - The hey cowboy and hey cupcake designs are just two of my favorites...
hey husband, $2.50/each from Squirrel In The Attic.
hey sugar, $2.50/each from Squirrel In The Attic.
hey lovebirds, $2.50/each from Squirrel In The Attic.
There are too many great designs + messages to really choose just one or two... I'm gonna go for the PICK ANY 8 where you can make your own mix of eight designs for just $19.00!
images c/o Squirrel In The Attic
I know it's Saturday, and L and I don't often post on the weekend, but I wanted to make sure you all knew about the SALE that OrangeBeautiful is having.
From now 'til midnight (CST) Monday, September 7th, you'll get
15% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE! GO NOW --->
So, the notorious Renegade Craft Fair is in Chicago next weekend (Saturday + Sunday), and I'm extra-excited this year, because OrangeBeautiful will selling its goods there for the first time ever!
What's more exciting are the 300+ other artists & craftspeople that will be selling their goods at the fair... I'm actually a bit overwhelmed by the awesome-ness that I've found already, just by a quick browse through the artists page.
Here's a quick sneak peek to get your craft-loving mouth watering ::
artists featured, by rows ::
row 1: uncommon // MISS ALISON // brainstorm
row 2: mogo // laura george // Circa Ceramics
row 3: the bird machine // The Small Object // Buzz Jewelry
row 4: Jess Gonacha // studio AMF // Cindy Tomczyk
Look for more in-depth Renegade features all next week!!!
And be sure to mark your calendars for next Saturday & Sunday -
I'd love to see you there!
The past weekend I spent in NYC with three of my four best friends from high school. Though it wasn't a shop-till-you-drop type weekend (we had too much catching up to do for that), we did visit some boutiques that I'd wanted to see in person. One such was Pasanella & Son, a wine shop and enoteca located near the Seaport. (Check out its fabulous business card - printed on cork, backed with a magnet - perched atop a gorgeous little notebook I picked up at John Derian.)
For me, touring Pasanella & Son represented slightly more than browsing for luxury consummables, because the store is owned by designer Marco Pasanella and his wife, Rebecca Robertson Pasanella - who happens to be Deputy Decorating Editor at Martha Stewart Living (and former Senior Home Editor at Blueprint).
Among the gorgous array of wines (more on that below) were fixtures that seemed rather familiar. On second glance, my friend Lindsay helpfully pointed out that the emerald-and-yellow wingchair (above) appeared in a recent issue of Living. And I realized the amazing bench beneath a grid of displayed bottles was the same bench from my favorite oft-referenced Blueprint cover.
Be sure to check out They'll Drink to That, a guide to throwing a wine-tasting dinner that was shot in the space (and appeared in Blueprint Fall 2006), as well as Lofty Ambition, a tour of the Pasanella's renovated living space above the shop.
My adorable friends, leaving the store with our purchases, excited to...drink them.
On the shop's website is a fun-to-browse section called "As Good As They Look", devoted to beautiful bottles. Here are my picks based on display-worthiness, clockwise from top left: Blume Marillen Apricot Eau-de-Vie; Vinos de Terrunos Siete 7 2008 (I bought this); Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos 2006; Bols Genever Holland Gin; Corzo Tequila Reposado; Merieau Bulles Cremant de Loire 2006; St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur (this is delicious - highly recommend).
Images taken by me, except for the bottle images from Pasanella & Son.
That title dates me a bit, doesn't it?... ah, well.
So, I'm super-busy this week (read: 'til the end of the year), and, especially, when I'm feeling overworked and stressed out, it's always fun, bright, saturated images that perk me up the most.
I'm loving these leg shots from sosij ::
These pics are all part of sosij's Over 100 Favs, and I can see why. Check out the entire set here. Some of the images are a wee bit naughty, so beware ;)
I can imagine about 100 different projects in which I could incorporate these incredibly inexpensive lattice print papers, starting with Kristen's wedding...
(Bonus: they're handmade from recycled cotton rag.)
Images from Paper Mojo.
