GENTS HEAD TO PORTLAND

With all this excitement about the Mumford and Son's "Gentlemen of the Road Tour" coming to the Eastern Prom (my beloved neighborhood here in lovely Portland, ME), I thought I'd check it out and try to get some more deets, like... when the heck are tickets going to be for sale?  What I found was some beautiful logo and website design.  Very clean and simple, very in tune (haha) with the Mumford and Sons brand. Love it.

For information about the show in Portland this summer on August 4th, check out iloveportlandme.com.  See ya there! Fingers crossed it actually happens...

UPDATE: Get your tickets here! http://www.gentlemenoftheroad.com/portland/

LOFTY IDEAS

Decorating for people with an affinity for modern design has got me thinking about it nonstop.  It's funny how you adapt to the taste of the project you are working on.  If I had a loft to decorate, I would put these quirky things in it. So cool what product designers are making right now; what I love most about these pieces are their color and artistry.  I can't quite get on board with the super sleek, no clutter, cold contemporary design... I like my spaces warm and interesting, and these pieces fit the bill.

The cool rugs at the top are by Samare Studio, and you can find them at Matter Matters in Brooklyn. And that lounge chair! How awesome.  I found that at Voos furniture, also in Brooklyn; I love how sculptural the piece is.

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Happy Monday!

I'M STILL THINKING ABOUT

Rue Magazine's Anniversary Issue!  It is so wonderful. Here are my two favorite shots from a New York Apartment.  I love how she mixed colors so bravely.  My in flux apartment is slowly but surely trying to achieve the same feel (of course with my own twist).  I can't wait to post pictures!

It is thursday.... thank goodness! ....and I am finally catching up on the blogging.  I met some super cool photographers last night, and am really feeling the love here in Portland, ME.  What a cool city.  I'm hoping collaborations are to come....

YES! I LOVE YOUR PARTY HAT!

Kate and Laura Roebuck are the creative geniuses behind the shop/blog/lifestyle design business, Bowerbird.  "Sisters in law by force, best friends by choice," these girls have created the perfect platform for doing what they do best, creating imaginative decor, drawing, painting, sewing, collecting, and sharing it with others.  Kate fashioned this show stopping headdress, inspired by these images she pulled from Chinese Vogue, and a vintage collection of fake fruit.  To sweeten the deal, Laura drew Kate wearing her lovely hat!

Move over Eugenie and Beatrice, I'm wearing this to the next royal wedding...

This gal has got some serious style! 

Bowerbird was founded in 2011 by Kate and Laura Roebuck, both UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art graduates (thats where we met!).  Be sure to visit www.shopbowerbird.com to keep up with their latest ventures and to see what keeps their creative juices flowin'! 

This fascinating fascinator (a.k.a. party hat, a.k.a. fabulous headdress), and the lovely drawings will be for sale in their shop soon, so don't miss out!  Click here for details!

Thanks yall!

("Hello! Do you like my hat?" and "Yes! I love your party hat!" come from Go Dog Go by P.D. Eastman)

PORTER TELEO

Obsessed with Porter Teleo.  My boss introduced me to this amazing wallpaper... and of course the girl that started it is from Dallas (I shoulda known...).  It is all hand painted, and the repeats are genius! I love how they play with scale and I would qualify the gals behind this product as color geniuses.

(Stair hall design by Kelly Wearstler)

SOMETHING TO REMEMBER

LOVE this!

(Type, Wallpaper Pattern)

L'ORANGE

Why can't magazine covers be like this anymore?  Great colors and a subtle war critique.  Are those bullets falling on her head? hmmm... interesting.

She's so elegant.

(Photo source)

FLY DIVE

Artist Jazmin Berakha has caught my eye in a major way, she is showing in a Gallery here in Chelsea.  Look closely, its embroidery! Don't you love the color and pattern play? I wish I could have the girl with pet birds in my living room, or I just wish I could have pet birds on leashes to fly me away.  Perfection.

Welcome back to this week! In the next few weeks I will be implementing a posting schedule to try and be more consistent with my content.  Apparently it works for lots of people so I thought I would try it out! We shall see... this whole blog thing has been such an experiment. It's so hard to distinguish your style... such is life, a constant search for style.  I like it!

(Works by Jazmin Berakha, Cole and Son's wallpaper sample with digital manipulation by ALC)

ART ROCKS

Inspired by these gems I picked up in Eureka Springs, AR at this quirky spot, here's a smattering of awesome artful products.  Travel photos to come... if you haven't been to Eureka Springs, AR, a.k.a. "Little Switzerland" you are missing out! Such a strange and beautiful place full of strange and beautiful people. 

Matter Matters Smolten Mirror, Ruth Gurvich's Light Scape (Painted)

...and for your general knowledge... Gypsum Rose, Pyrite, and Mica.

Cheers!  Thanks for all the recent support... I think O.H. is gaining a little traction/ rhythm, couldn't do it with out y'all!

SQUEAKY CLEAN

Brusha, Brusha, Brusha...

I found this here.

HOME OF THE BRAVE

Who's excited! Fourth of July is this week, one of my very favorite holidays.  Lakes, BBQ, Fireworks, and flags.  This week is all about the patriotism.

A-mer-ca.

How delish do these tarts look? Try the recipe below...

(1. Elle Decor's Look Book.  2. Such cute shoes! Need Supply.  3. James Nares.  4. Cherry and Ricotta Tarts. )

Fresh Ricotta, Cherry, and Lemon Zest Crostini

Serves 4

Ingredients:

6 Ounces (1 1/4) Pitted, Chopped, Sweet Cherries

1 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar

4 Slices Rustic Bread

2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 Cup Ricotta

Grated Zest of 1 Lemon

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Combine cherries and sugar; let macerate 10 minutes.

2. Brush bread with olive oil and toast until golden, 5-7 minutes. Mix ricotta with lemon zest. Spread bread with ricotta and top with cherries.  Garnish with more zest.

3. Serve and Enjoy!

YEEHAW

Emerging artist Jason DeMart.  I love him.

Cowboy

Antics

LEAD LEAD

This guy carves letters and objects into pencil lead... ummm totally cool? Intricate, detailed, delicate, and unexpected.  Carpenter, Dalton Ghetti, has been making these tiny treasures for over 25 years.  The one with interlinking rings took him 2 1/2 years to complete, now that is dedication!

Images found on Odd Stuff Magazine, read the rest of the article here!

Quotes, and Fabric, and Deadlines.. Oh My! Hope your monday was a little slower than mine was...

KATE FURMAN FEVER

Kate Furman: jeweler, metal-smith, kayaker, and world traveler.

Born and raised in Columbia, SC, this up and coming artist is taking the world by storm, and giving the South one more thing to be proud of.   Kate creates drool worthy, one of a kind pieces of jewelry, in series, using a range of materials from driftwood and Swarovski Crystals, to gold leaf and pearls.  She confidently mixes media and allows found objects to sing with sophistication.  Ornamental Habit got with Kate to chat about her new work, her road to success, and what keeps her inspired.

Kate and I  bonded over our love for the outdoors (we are both NOLS grads).  As you can see, that love for the natural has presented itself most fantastically in her perfectly balanced and beautiful pieces.  Enjoy!

"Hey Kate! Would you answer a few questions?"

OH: How did you become interested in Jewelry Design?

KF: During High School in Greenville, SC, I attended the Fine Arts Center for my first jewelry and metal smithing class.  Loving the idea that I could make wearable art, I continued studying jewelry in college (Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia).


OH: How would you describe your aesthetic?

KF: Material study interests me, and currently I am working with wood.  My work is often minimal and simple with an overall quiet tone.  Usually, I work in series allowing pieces to develop through my intuition and processes.


OH: Do you have a favorite piece?

KF: Although I do not have a favorite piece, my most pivotal point as an artist came with my Lines of a City series.  My methods of working and materials changed at that point and still influence my work today.


OH: What Inspires you?

KF: Currently, my inspirations come from my interest in drawing, line, mark-making, and the natural world.


OH: What sets you apart from other designers in your opinion?

KF: Coming from a fine arts background, I think past the conventions of jewelry, and make unique, well crafted pieces.


OH: Who do you admire in your field, past or present?

KF: Manfred Bischoff, Flora Vagi, Beppe Kessler, Terhi Tolvanen, and Iris Bodemer are a few of the many contemporary jewelers that I admire and look to for inspiration.

OH: Thank you Kate!

Having studied with the likes of Tracy Steepy, Lola Brooks, Rob Jackson, and Mary Pearse, and gained international experience in Florence, Italy (at the Alchimia School), Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Galapagos Istalands, and Cuba (with UGA Study Abroad), Kate's experience has been diverse and challenging.  She is currently pursuing her Master of Fine Arts at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).

See more from Kate Furman by visiting her website, www.katefurman.com, or her Facebook page!

Happy Happy Weekend!

GO FIGURE

Holy Amazing! Loving these prints... Erin Tyner of Atlanta is creating some amazing work.  I am especially intrigued by her "Half Awake" diorama series.  I would hang this on my wall for sure.  There is something haunting yet charming about them all at the same time.  I love it... art that makes you think.  To hear what she has to say about the inspiration, artistry, and construction behind the series, and to see more, click here.

Tyner's work evokes feelings of solitude, emptiness, and angst, yet is cut with the childish and playful essence of toys, or in this case, HO scale model train figures. This duality creates an undeniable depth to her work that can be continually appreciated by consumers, creators, and curators alike.

References that come to mind (which may or may not be intentional) are: The Wizard of OZ, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Awakening, Little Red Riding Hood, and Alfred Hitchcock.  What do you see?

Fathoms

Above

Under These Waves

The Clearing

Tides

Yellow

Wake

Sometimes

To purchase prints visit her Etsy Shop, and/or to read what she's thinking visit her blog.

All photography by Erin Tyner.  

Loving all the visitors recently!  Thanks for stopping by and be sure to tell your friends...

Cheers!

CURATE: JAYSON HOME AND GARDEN

Monday, monday...

Whether to revamp your apartment or stock up on gifts, look no further.  From Chicago's Jayson Home and Garden, emporium for vintage goods, accessories, nick knacks, upholstery, and lots of lovely things, I've chosen my top favorites.  I have been loving this website/store for a year or two now, and they consistently have amazing things.  Enjoy!

OH MOTHER

Happy Mother's Day!

Here are my favorites from the wide world of letter press... go give a mom a hug!

(From top to bottom: Ferdinand Home Store in Portland, ME, Poppy Talk Hand Made, Two Paper Dolls formerly Luella Press via The Donut Project, Ferdinand Home Store in Portland, ME, Two Paper Dolls formerly of Luella Press via The Donut Project)

GET WILD

Are they trying to spell something?

hmmm, maybe TGIF.

Have a wild weekend!

If you haven't already seen it, check out my article in Thursday's New York Times!  What an adventure, thank you Amanda Nisbet.  I was so lucky to work with such great people too, thank you Robin Finn and Suzanne DeChillo for painting me in such a lovely light.  

Check it out here!