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  • Design Foraging: Sara Paloma

    Design Foraging: Sara Paloma

    They’re creamy and they’re dreamy.  And I want to make them mine, each and every one!  I’m talking about the ceramic work of California artist Sara Paloma.  Whether it’s the color of the glaze, the texture or the shapes that are just so, there is something about these pieces that grabs my heart.

    Blue Green Stoneware Bottles by Sara Paloma Modern Stoneware Cups by Sara Paloma Nest Bowls by Sara Paloma White Ceramic Votive Vessel by Sara Paloma Paint Sample Glaze Test Cup by Sara Paloma

    Just so subtle and supple.. like a wisp of cloud.  Her work is definitely going on my “coveting” list!  Read more about Sara Paloma on her website and see more work available for purchase in her Etsy shop.  And she’s having a sale!!

    PS– You may have noticed that I’ve stopped doing Design Foraging on Fridays.  There were just too many artists I wanted to share, so I decided to do five artist features each week instead of four!  Design Foraging will now be an occasional posting, at least once a month, probably more. 😉

    All images via Sara Paloma’s Etsy shop.

  • Design Foraging: Julia Gabriel

    Design Foraging: Julia Gabriel

    Mr. F and I can definitely relate to snails, turtles, basically any of those I-carry-my-home-on-my-back types.  Although technically, we carry home in our Hyundai Santa Fe.. still, we feel a kinship. 😉  But what if you really could carry your home on your back?  These utilitarian sculptures by Julia Gabriel are hand-dyed canvas backpacks inspired by architecture and well, they are the most inspired backpacks I’ve ever seen!

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    I mean, how fun would it be to carry your books & laptop to your favorite coffee shop in one of these?  This series is available through Buy Some Damn Art until November 5th.  Check out the show online at BSDA and see more of Julia Gabriel‘s work on her website.

    All images via the BSDA website.

  • Design Foraging: All Roads Design

    Design Foraging: All Roads Design

    As a dutiful child of the 70s, I love crochet, macrame, all those disco-era handicrafts. Though I don’t always love that era’s color palette as much as my sister-in-law– you guys should see the 1970s era RV she is redoing, appropriately named Gertrude. Anywhoo.. I recently stumbled upon the work of All Roads Design, I knew I wanted to share it with you! It’s like art you can pet. And I so would, every day!

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    I think one of these would add beautiful texture to our one day Northwest dream home. He ( gotta be a he with all that hair ) would mix so well with all the other artwork I’m coveting. Hey, an Artsy can dream, right? Have a great weekend, Artsies! We’re hoping to take a little road trip this weekend, will fill you in on Monday!

    All images are via the All Roads website.

  • Design Foraging: Be an Artsy Sport

    Design Foraging: Be an Artsy Sport

    If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you’ve probably guessed that Mr. Forager & I are the outdoorsy types.  Hiking, biking, camping, did I mention hiking?  All stuff we love.  Are you an artsy sport type?  Just because you’re sportin’ it up doesn’t mean you can’t be artsy.  Today’s design finds prove it.

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    skateboards | find them here

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    paddles | find them here

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    bicycle | find it here

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    surfboards | find them here 

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    tent | find it here

  • Design Foraging: Shannon Garson

    Design Foraging: Shannon Garson

    The advent of the Fall season always makes my nesting instincts come out!  While we’re living our vagabond life, I’ll have to settle for baking, buying autumnal flowers and trying out new seasonal recipes instead of what I’d really like to do– paint, hang artwork, rearrange furniture and seasonalize ( new word! ) my home.  So dear Artsies, today I’m vicariously living through any Aussie readers who may have the opportunity to buy the lovely porcelain work of Shannon Garson.  Her palette and texture reminds me of bare tree branches and the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot.

    Dry Season Bowl- 11 cms high x 21 cms wide. $550 DF_Garson_Nests DF_Garson_EucalyptusDF_Garson_Bowl
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    You can check out more work by Shannon Garson on her website.  I’ll be over here, drooling and wishing I could somehow make a few of these mine.  Happy weekend!

    All images are via the artist’s website.

  • Design Foraging: Get an Artsy iPhone

    Design Foraging: Get an Artsy iPhone

    Let’s face it.  We’re a tech obsessed society!  Most of us get a little antsy when we aren’t tethered to our tablet, smartphone or laptop.  These gadgets have become ubiquitous parts of our lives, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t give them our own artsy spin!  I found a few favorite artsy iPhone cases over on Society6..

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    find it here

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    Now I just need an iPhone! Haha.. long story.  Happy weekend, Artsies!

    All images linked above.

  • Design Foraging: Got Milk

    Design Foraging: Got Milk

    It will be a sad day if I ever develop lactose intolerance.  I love milk.  Especially with a big piece of chocolate cake. 😉  It looks like there are some other artsy folks who can’t get enough of the white stuff either!  Check out these artsy milk carton designs–

    1 and 2x Half Full by Marus van der Made
    1 and 2x Half Full Lamps by Marus van der Made

    found here

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    found here

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    Best Before by Ricochet Studio

    found here

    And, of course, actual artsy milk cartons courtesy of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam paired with local dairy Albert Heijn.

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    found here

    Mmmm.. now I’m craving a big slice of cake!  Happy Friday Artsies!

    All images linked above.

  • Design Foraging: Fabrics by Amanda Stone Talley

    Design Foraging: Fabrics by Amanda Stone Talley

    I just love it when artists translate their work into functional design!  So I was super excited to see New Orleans artist Amanda Stone Talley roll out a line of fabric based on her patterned paintings.

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    Falling Petals_Amanda Stone Talley
    Falling Petals
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    Red Dust

    Aren’t they delicious?  I just want to eat one up.  Or more practically, reupholster a chair. 😉  Tell me some of your favorite art-turned-design finds!

    All fabrics are linen/cotton/canvas blend.  All images via the artist’s website.

  • Design Foraging: Kristina Crestin Design

    Design Foraging: Kristina Crestin Design

    Design foraging isn’t always just about finding artfully designed wares.  It’s also about finding those folk out there doing their thing with an artsy bent.  In my art consulting days, I loved working with interior designers who had an appreciation and eye for artwork, incorporating well chosen work into their designs not just for aesthetic appreciation, but also to begin to create a personal collection for their client.  Boston area’s Kristina Crestin Design knows how to work magic in a room through icing the cake with artwork.  Check out some examples of Kristina’s art-centric designs!

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    DF_KCD_gallery1_photo10[ I am completely in love with the bones of this house.  Seriously my dream house. ]

    Finally, Kristina has been working with a favorite Artsy Forager artist, Christina Baker, on a special artwork commission for a client.  Here’s a sneak peak!

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    I can not wait to see Christina’s piece ( in love with that palette! ) installed in the finished space!  I have no doubt it will add just the right touch of artsy pixie dust to Kristina Crestin’s design.  Want to see more work from this artsy designer?  Check out Kristina Crestin’s website.  You can also follow her blog!

  • Design Foraging: Oh Baby, Baby

    Design Foraging: Oh Baby, Baby

    Have you ever looked back at your baby photos and wondered, “What in the world was Mom thinking!”?  While there is still plenty of cheesy baby fashion to be had, the parents of today’s newborns have more choices than ever– I’m loving this trend toward artsy onesies!

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    Color Geometry onesie by Googoo & Gaga

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    Turquoise & Lavendar Inkblot Onesie by SSorenson Designs
    Turquoise & Lavendar Inkblot Onesie by SSorenson Designs

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    Jubilee Elephant Onesie by Cocoally
    Jubilee Elephant Onesie by Cocoally

     via ( July’s Featured Artist! )

    Maptote California One-Piece from Land of Nod
    Maptote California One-Piece from Land of Nod

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    Basquiat Onesie
    Basquiat Onesie

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    I mean seriously, how fabulous is that Basquiat onesie?!  If I were a baby I would totally rock that.  Happy weekend, Artsies!

    All image sources linked above.