Monday morning, as Mr. Forager & I were leaving home, we both got excited at how grey and blustery a morning it was here in the desert. A “Northwest kind of day!” we both exclaimed. Perhaps you might think…
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Ok, so I’m not really using 3D in quite the right context in that there title. But doesn’t the whole 3D thing still seem terribly futuristic, even though every other movie these days is being made that way? I…
There was a time, prior to marrying Mr. F and hitting my fourth decade ( gulp! ), when I was a teeny little wisp of a thing and my wrists were so small some bracelets fell right off. Enter…
I just love the idea of translating the artwork we love into the jewelry and clothes we wear. After all, the artwork we love is an extension of our souls, so why shouldn’t the way we clothe ourselves be,…
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…
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…
The holidays are upon us! And I love them. I can’t help it. Much to Mr. Forager’s chagrin, I totally get into the music, the decorating, the cooking, and of course, the gift giving! It seems every blogger does…
Artsiness isn’t just about the art we create or appreciate. It is the way we live, the way we treat others, how we carry ourselves. Over the course of the last year, I’ve read so much regarding how the…
As with many right-brained folks, math is not my strong suit. But one thing I loved about taking geometry was the analysis of shape and how each is formed using different angles. It seems that many creatives are finding…
Yep, mountains on the brain. I’m completely in love with this ring by jewelry artist Terhi Tolvanen. Check out this Helsinki artist’s website for more beautiful, nature-inspired wearable art. Image via the artist’s website.…