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Category: Design

  • Friday Finds: Inspired Geometrics

    Friday Finds: Inspired Geometrics

    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 geometrics inspiring these days.  Check out my artsy geometric finds for this week!

    Filzfelt Stools via Apartment Therapy
    Hare by Marco Cibola
    Brooch by No Milk Today
    Welsummer Oblong Cushion by Lindsey Lang
    Quilt by Lisa Call

    Filzfelt via Apartment Therapy | Marco Cibola | No Milk Today | Lindsey Lang | Lisa Call 

    Happy weekend, Artsies!  Will you be doing some artsy geometric foraging of your own this weekend? 😉

    PS– You may have noticed that I’ve switched up the Friday’s title from Friday Faves to Friday Finds.  I’ll be using the Friday round-up to not only explore what’s trending in the art world, but to also share my inspiring finds throughout the world of design!

    Featured image is Hare by Marco Cibola ( detail ).  All images are via the artists’/designers’ websites, linked above.

  • Artsy Fodder: Is That a Tiny Mountain On Your Finger or Are You Just Glad to See Me?

    Yep, mountains on the brain.  I’m completely in love with this ring by jewelry artist Terhi Tolvanen.

    Aurore Ring, opal, pear wood, paint, cement, 4cm high

    Check out this Helsinki artist’s website for more beautiful, nature-inspired wearable art.

    Image via the artist’s website.

  • Artsy Fodder: If I Were a Margaret Glew Painting

    I stumbled across this necklace from Anthropologie on Pinterest today.  If I were a Margaret Glew painting, I would wear this all the time.

    Pieced Prism Necklace, Anthropologie

    necklace available here 

    Always On My Mind by Margaret Glew, oil on canvas, 96×72
  • Towing the Color Line: Matthias Heiderich

    Towing the Color Line: Matthias Heiderich

    Recently I’ve been hesitating to feature certain artists’ work because though I’ve had them in my queue for quite sometime, I suddenly starting seeing their work popping up all over other blog sites.  And the last thing I want to do is seem like a copycat.   But then I said to myself, Artsy Forager, why should you let that stop you from featuring talent that inspires you?  I answered, I shouldn’t.  Simple as that.  Case in point, Berlin photographer Matthias Heiderich.

    Spektrum Eins series

    Heiderich has over ten series of images showcased on his website and any one of them are beautiful enough to be featured.  But I’m currently in love with his most recent series, Spektrum Eins, so this post is full of his signature architectural loveliness.

    Spektrum Eins Series

    He is a master at finding the most interesting buildings and composing their intersecting angles and colors into striking, graphic compositions.

    Spektrum Eins Series

    His compositions are so simple yet so crisp, his colors so bright and bold.  The architectural forms take a backseat to line, color and shape.  Each photo is a celebration of simplicity.

    Spektrum Eins Series
    Spektrum Eins Series

    To see more of Matthias Heiderich’s work please visit his website ( and I highly recommend you do! ).

    All images are via the artist’s website.

  • Artsy Design: People In Stained Glass Houses

    Artsy Design: People In Stained Glass Houses

    Does this sculpture by New York artist Tom Fruin remind you of anyone?

    Kolonihavehus by Tom Fruin ( via Design Boom )

    I’ll give you a hint.. 

    Jackson Series 7 by Karen Schnepf

    Do you see it?  Love how these very different works compliment each other!  Read more about Karen Schepf’s work here and Tom Fruin’s workhereand on Design Boom.

    Featured images is Light & Shadow Play, Kolonihavehus, photographed by Nuno Neto.  Images are via the artists’ websites unless otherwise noted.


  • Artsy Fodder: Tie One On

    Artsy Fodder: Tie One On

    Anyone who knows me is aware of my love affair with scarves.  As in I own way too many and am powerless to resist their call.  I even hike wearing a scarf ( ok, a bandana, really ).  They instantly up the degree of artsiness in any outfit.  These hand painted and embroidered scarves by Naomi Clark on Grey Area are insanely gorgeous, wearable works of art!

    Mineral Blue Scarf by Naomi Clark

    See all the designs here!

  • Artsy Dwelling: Modern Whimsy

    Have you ever fallen in love with a wonderfully strange work of art but had no idea how to design a room around it?  Interior designer Fawn Galli hits the mark with her contemporary fairy tale room designed around a painting by Anne Siems.

    Designed by Fawn Galli, artwork by Anne Siems

    See more from this fantastic fantasy meets contemporary NYC home, visit House of Turquoise or House Beautiful.  And when you’re finished drooling, visit designer Fawn Galli’s website for more inspiration!

  • Artsy Fodder: Speaking of Branches

    Since we’re on the subject of tree branches today, have you seen these necklaces from Lovisa Lindstrom’s Etsy shop, marukiko?

    Lovisa Lindstrom

    I am completely in love with them.  One would be the perfect tree-gazing accessory!

  • Artsy Dwelling: Does Jill Ricci Live Here?

    Doesn’t this room bear a striking resemblance to Jill Ricci’s work?  It’s as if her mixed media has jumped off the canvas to cover every surface.  And I love it!

    Photo by Emily Gilbert, The Brooklyn Home Co featured in the Fall 2010 issue of The New York Observer HOME
    Miss RI by Jill Ricci, mixed media on canvas, 30×48
  • Artsy Dwelling: Entre Vous

    Artsy Dwelling: Entre Vous

    OK, who is willing to confess to watching the Red Carpet shows for the Oscars on Sunday?  Some of those celebs just know how to make an entrance! ( Um.. Angeline Jolie’s leg, anyone?! ) Using eye-catching artwork in your home’s entry can create a welcoming impact, giving guests an instant idea of your style.

    So let’s see.. are you..

    Earthy Mod?

    via House Beautiful, designer Thom Filicia

    Modern Femme?

    via Coastal Living ( photo by Annie Schlechter )

    Contemporary Glam?

    Interior by Suzanne Kasler

    Spirited Minimalist?

    via Elle Decor, designed by Richard Found, photographed by Simon Upton

    Elegantly Graphic?

    via FlourishDesignandStyle.blogspot.com, design by Jennifer Worts Design

    Provocative Funk?

    via Remodelista.com, designed by Jamie Bush & Co.

    Is your entrance making a true “you” statement?

    Featured image via Elle Decor, designed by Rafael de Cardenas, photographed by William Waldron.  All image sources can be found by clicking on each image.