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Category: Design Foraging

Every Friday, Artsy features a round-up of artistic finds from the worlds of interior, fashion, architecture, and product design.

  • Friday Design Finds: Sealed With a Kiss

    You may remember Kaitlyn, who Guest Foraged for me last year.. Well, did you know that in addition to writing her blog isavirtue, she is a wonderfully talented stationery designer?  With Valentine’s Day coming upon us fast, wouldn’t you love to send and receive an artsy valentine?  Kaitlyn’s designs, available in her Etsy shop are simple, sweet, a bit cheeky and a whole lotta fun.  Just as love should be.

    Lipstick Kiss envelope
    Lipstick Kiss envelope
    SWAK envelopes
    SWAK envelopes
    XOXO Hugs and Kisses envelopes
    XOXO Hugs and Kisses envelopes
    I Love You writing paper by isavirtue
    I Love You writing paper
    Anatomical Heart envelope
    Anatomical Heart envelope
    Sinful writing paper
    Sinful writing paper

    Don’t these make you want to sit down and write a love letter?  You can find these and more in Kaitlyn’s Etsy shop, isavirtue.  And don’t forget to seal it with a kiss. 😉

    All images via isavirtue on Etsy.

  • Friday Design Finds: bkb ceramics

    Friday Design Finds: bkb ceramics

    Sometimes, I happen upon the loveliest artsy things when I’m not looking.  Last Sunday, Mr. F & I were enjoying a quiet day at home and decided to take a little walk down the hill into Joshua Tree.  We explored a few of the storefronts we hadn’t seen yet and tucked away in a corner was a new little shop, bkb ceramics.  I immediately fell for the modern, simple shapes and the deep rich raku glazes.  The shop is new, but artist/sculptor/ceramicist Brian Bosworth has already made waves at the Dwell on Design show in LA last year.

    Ball Planters by bkbceramics
    Ball Planters, ceramic
    Small Architectural by bkbceramics
    Small Architectural, ceramic, 4×6
    Gold Raku Extrusions by bkbceramics
    Gold Raku Extrusions, ceramic, 6x5x4
    Medium Blue Raku by bkbceramics
    Medium Blue Raku, ceramic, 6x6x4

    Each piece is unique, hand carved, completely affordable and functional, with a drain hole in the bottom.  Just add rocks & your choice of succulent and voila, instant desert garden!  We’re seriously thinking we’ll go back and pick our favorite as our artsy reminder of our time in Joshua Tree.. I’m leaning towards the Medium Blue Raku beauty above!

    All images are via bkb ceramics’ website.

     

  • Friday Design Finds: Let’s Go For a Dip!

    Friday Design Finds: Let’s Go For a Dip!

    It’s like fries and ketchup.. chips and salsa.. hot wings and ranch.. the design trend of dipping objects in any array of colors makes something good even more tasty!  Here are a few examples I dug up this week..

    Purple White Gradient Long Sleeved Blouse
    Purple White Gradient Long Sleeved Blouse

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    Diagonal Dipped Trays via LEIF Shop
    Diagonal Dipped Trays

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    Dipped Toile Dessert Plates by Anthropologie
    Dipped Toile Dessert Plates

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    Trift by Judith Seng
    Trift by Judith Seng

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     Just imagine wearing that blouse.. wouldn’t you feel like a brush dipped in paint?!  Love it.  Happy weekend, Artsies!  Mr. Forager and I are taking a little road trip over to La La Land for the LA Art Show.  So excited and can’t wait to share the adventure with you on Monday!

  • Friday Design Finds: Colorful Clocks & More

    Friday Design Finds: Colorful Clocks & More

    While living in the desert, I’ve noticed that people tend to embrace color in bolder ways than you might expect.  I think it’s a side effect of being surrounded by so much beige sand!  In today’s Friday Design Finds, I’d like to share with you some examples of the work of Ed & Kate Coleman, an artsy husband & wife team who aren’t shy about using color in their wonderfully textured ceramic creations.

    Texture Clocks by Ed & Kate Coleman
    Texture Clocks, 7″ square/diameter
    Clique Mugs by Ed & Kate Coleman
    Clique Mugs
    Clique Vases by Ed & Kate Coleman
    Clique Vases, large 12 inches, regular 8 inches
    Large Tiles by Ed & Kate Coleman
    Large Tiles, 11 inches
    Box Clocks by Ed & Kate Coleman
    Box Clocks, 4x16x1

    Seriously, wouldn’t coffee be that much more glorious when sipped from one of those mugs?  And their wall tiles are perfect for adding color, texture, and some dimension to a boring wall.  Want to see more from Ed & Kate Coleman?  Check out their website, where you’ll find their complete product line and a listing of galleries who carry their work.  There are a bunch– bound to be one near you!

    All images are via the Ed & Kate Coleman website.

     

  • Friday Design Finds: A Touch of Brass

    Friday Design Finds: A Touch of Brass

    Until recently, the word brass conjured up images of hideous early 1980’s decor.  But brass is staging a comeback and when combined with wood, makes for a design statement that is at once organic and modern.  Here are a few brass & wood combos I’m especially intrigued by this week..

    Alma Brass Chair from Organic Modernism
    Alma Brass Chair from Organic Modernism

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    Sun-Tipped Serveware from Anthropologie
    Sun-Tipped Serveware via Anthropologie

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    Wood &Brass Triangle Ring from Of Matter
    Wood &Brass Triangle Ring from Of Matter

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    Wood & Brass iPhone case from EXOVault
    Wood & Brass iPhone case from EXOVault

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    Pia Wustenberg vase
    Pia Wustenberg vase

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    Have a fantastic weekend, Artsies!  Speaking of shiny things, I’m going Viva Las Vegas this weekend.  Hope to see an Elvis impersonator and hope to have some fun Vegas-style artsyness to share next week!

    All image sources are linked above.

  • Friday Design Finds: Color Inside the Lines

    Friday Design Finds: Color Inside the Lines

    Last weekend, Mr. Forager & I took a trip up to Big Bear, CA, our first chance to see snow since our winter in Northern Idaho last year.  As we hiked through the snow shrouded woods, I was reminded again just how lovely everything looks under a blanket of white and how beautifully even the dullest of colors pop against the snowy canvas.  Today’s design finds remind me of that frosted treatment, as each has its own pop of color amid the pale!

    Kauai Baby Milk Vases by Robert Siegal Handmade
    Kauai Baby Milk Vases by Robert Siegal Handmade

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    Ginger Root Sculpture from Lief Shop
    Ginger Root Sculpture from Leif Shop

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    Whimsical Vessel... 3 Dots by Clay Swan
    Whimsical Vessel… 3 Dots by Clay Swan

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    Doris Bank porcelain
    Doris Bank porcelain

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    Here’s hoping your weekend is filled with lots of color among the pale winter lights!

    All image sources are linked above.

  • Artsy Holiday 2012: Let’s Make an Artsy Date

    Artsy Holiday 2012: Let’s Make an Artsy Date

    For some people, myself included, there is just nothing like a paper calendar.  The joy of crossing off items on a To-Do list or counting down days to a trip or birthday just isn’t the same when you try to keep track digitally.  Or sometimes they’re just nice to have close-by for a quick glance.. what day does Valentine’s Day fall on this year??.. along with being lovely to look at.  So for my final Artsy Holiday design round-up, here are a few 2013 artsy calendars featuring artists who’ve made an appearance here at Artsy Forager!

    Coffee Spot Calendar by Marsha Glaziere
    Coffee Spot Calendar by Marsha Glaziere

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    Faithful, A Calendar of Paintings by Clair Hartmann
    Faithful, A Calendar of Paintings by Clair Hartmann

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    2013 Michelle Armas Calendar
    2013 Michelle Armas Calendar

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    Childhood Series & Dingo Loves Jax Calendars by Yvonne Lozano
    Childhood Series and Dingo Loves Jax Calendars by Yvonne Lozano

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    Sources and links to purchase are located below each calendar’s image.  Which is your fave?  Or do you already have another artsy calendar waiting for the New Year?  Happy weekend, Artsies!

  • Artsy Holiday 2012: For the Ultimate Artsy

    Artsy Holiday 2012: For the Ultimate Artsy

    Now for an Artsy Holiday gift guide that will probably apply to many of you– gifts for the ultimate Artsy!  The UA loves everything art-related, but they don’t take themselves or their artsy stuff too seriously.  Just a few things I’ve found that any UA would love!

    WOW Ed Ruscha Towel from The Whitney Museum Store
    WOW Ed Ruscha Towel from The Whitney Museum Store

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    Paint Box Votive Holder from Terrain
    Paint Box Votive Holder from Terrain

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    I Am an Artist Tin of Quotes from the Whitney Store
    I Am an Artist Tin of Quotes from the Whitney Store

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    Andy Warhol Banana Shoulder Bag from the MoCA Store
    Andy Warhol Banana Shoulder Bag from the MoCA Store

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    John Derian Skinny Paintbrushes Tray from STAG
    John Derian Skinny Paintbrushes Tray from STAG

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     Seriously, is that not the coolest beach towel you’ve ever seen?!  There is also a John Baldessari one that is pretty awesome.  Would make me want to hit the sand just to show off my artsy accoutrement!  Want to see more For the Ultimate Artsy?  Check out my Pinterest board chock full of artsy goodies!

    All image sources are linked above.

  • Artsy Holiday 2012: For the Artsy Design Obsessive

    Artsy Holiday 2012: For the Artsy Design Obsessive

    There is a glorious sweet spot to be found in design where form and function meet.  Lots of artsy folks out there prefer the objects they use every day to delight as well as they perform.  So, you Artsy Design Obsessives ( and everyone trying to find gifts for them ), this one’s for you!

    DIY Flower Clock
    DIY Flower Clock from Module R

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    Casabella Silicone Measuring Cup Set
    Casabella Silicone Measuring Cup Set from Neatly Smart

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    Reusable Chopsticks and Case from IDEA International
    Reusable Chopsticks and Case from IDEA International

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    John Baldessari Notecard Set at LACMA Store
    John Baldessari Notecard Set from the LACMA Store

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    Eames, Beautiful Details book
    Eames, Beautiful Details book from Amazon

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    Poketo Tea for One Brewing Set
    Tea for One Brewing Set from Poketo

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    Pantone Chips Journal
    Pantone Chips Journal from the MoMA Store

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    If your in the mood for more Artsy Designery Obsessive finds, check out my Pinterest board similarly named!

  • Artsy Holiday 2012: For the Artsy Modernist

    For some Artsies, the holidays can be a bit of decorative overload.  I’m talkin’ about those clean line, simple shape loving Modernists who crave the sleek and spare.  For this week’s Artsy Holiday installment, here are a few ideas for the Artsy Modernist on your list!

    Kaleidoscope Trays by Clara zon Zweigbergk for Hay
    Kaleidoscope Trays by Clara zon Zweigbergk for Hay

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    Eames Drop Necklace from Leif Shop
    Eames Drop Necklace from Leif Shop

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    Medium Geo Lacquer Box from Lief Shop
    Medium Geo Lacquer Box from Lief Shop

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    Striped Trinity Pouch from Anthropologie
    Striped Trinity Pouch from Anthropologie

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    Everything is Fine Throw Pillow Cover by Anai Greog on Society6
    Everything is Fine Throw Pillow Cover by Anai Greog on Society6

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    Maybe I’m a closet Modernist because I am loving all these bold colors and geometrics!  See more Artsy Modernist ideas on the Artsy Forager Pinterest boards!