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  • Design Foraging: The Object Enthusiast

    Design Foraging: The Object Enthusiast

    In our traveling, some of the things I’ve missed most have been my beautiful functionals.  What’s a beautiful functional, you say?  It’s an object that serves a purpose, while still being a bit of eye candy.  Like my gorgeous carnival blue glass jars that sit in my bathroom, or a pretty little dish at the kitchen sink to corral rings and such.  We’re having our pretties shipped from Florida soon and I can’t wait to see them all again!  Until then, I’m totally drooling over these beautiful functionals by Emily Reinhardt aka The Object Enthusiast.

    Porcelain Ring Dishes
    Porcelain Ring Dishes
    Gray Teardrop Vase with Gold Dots
    Gray Teardrop Vase with Gold Dots
    White and Gold Mini Faceted Vessel
    White and Gold Mini Faceted Vessel
    Spotted Vessel with Gold Brush Strokes
    Spotted Vessel with Gold Brush Strokes
    Mint and Copper Ball Vase
    Mint and Copper Ball Vase

    Emily’s pieces are each handmade and painted, each so pretty and unique.  She’s moving in mid-July, so now is the perfect time to snatch up one of these lovelies at 20% off in her Etsy shop!  Just use the coupon code SUMMER20 when you check out.  I must admit, I am seriously tempted!

    All images via the artist’s Etsy shop.  Artist found via Beautiful Hello.

     

     

     

  • Design Foraging: Objet Trouve by Codor Designs

    Design Foraging: Objet Trouve by Codor Designs

    Note: Out of respect for these artists, I’d like to set the record straight.  This post is getting a lot of traffic from Pinterest and I’m happy, as I’m sure the artists would be, that they are inspiring so many, however the mirrors pictured here are most definitely NOT a DIY project made my myself.  I have no idea how the DIY thing has been perpetuated around Pinterest, but these are incredible artisan crafted sculptural mirrors created by Seattle designers Tamara Codor and Sterling Voss AKA Codor Designs.  Not in any way a homemade DIY.  😉

    I admit, I have a thing for mirrors.  I don’t think it has anything to do with vanity ( anyone who knows me will attest that can’t be it ).  I think it’s more about how they have the power to be functional sculpture.  An interesting mirror, like an intriguing piece of artwork, instantly elevates a room.  As a painting does, a mirror can become a portal for imagination.  This week, I spied the work of Seattle design duo, Tamara Codor and Sterling Voss of Codor Designs and immediately fell hard for their Objet Trouve series of sculptural mirrors.

    Jabberwocky by Codor Designs
    Jabberwocky, 36×56
    Birds of Paradise by Codor Designs
    Birds of Paradise, 35×61
    Mimsy by Codor Designs
    Mimsy, 22×34
    Snow Bird by Codor Designs
    Snow Bird, 32×59
    Silver Birds by Codor Design
    Silver Birds ( sold )

    I have no doubt one of these beauties would be stunning on a reclaimed wood wall in my beach house on the Oregon Coast.  What?  An artsy can dream, right?!  To see more work from Codor Designs, be sure to check out the website full of gorgeously crafted furnishings.

    All images via the Codor Design website.

     

  • Design Foraging: Coast to Coast

    Design Foraging: Coast to Coast

    Confession time:  I’m one of those people who sweat it just a teensy bit ( ok maybe a lot on a really hot day ) when a glass full of cold liquid is resting on a wood or glass surface.  Oh the rings!  My little OCD heart is pounding just thinking about it!  The cure for such an ailment?  Super artsy coasters, of course!  Here are a few of my faves..

    DF_Coast_Painted reclaimed wood
    Painted Reclaimed Wood Coasters

    find them here

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    Lacework Coasters

    find them here

    DF_Coast_Constellations
    Constellations Coasters

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    DF_Coast_Symbology
    Symbology Coasters

    find them here

    DF_Coast_Felt
    Felt Coasters

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    Any of these are bound to be more pleasing to the eye than condensation rings, eh?  Happy weekend, Artsies!

    All images are linked above.

  • Design Foraging: Rainy Day Artsy

    Design Foraging: Rainy Day Artsy

    When we arrived in Seattle and pretty much for the last few weeks, the weather has been glorious.  As in uncharacteristic bright skies and unseasonable warmth.  At first we thought it some kind of cosmic joke– we’d left Florida, then most recently the California desert, to escape the heat, thinking we’d be safe from it in Seattle..  But we found that we didn’t flee in vain.  The grey skies, soft drizzle and cool temperatures returned this week, leaving me ready for a quiet day spent doing rainy day fun.  Here are a few artsy essentials I found to aid in the soggy fun!

    Delicious: The Life and Art of Wayne Thiebaud
    Delicious: The Life and Art of Wayne Thiebaud

    find it here

    Print Burst Umbrella
    Print Burst Umbrella

    find it here

    Emobossed Dots Mug
    Emobossed Dots Mug

    find it here

    Cavez Rain Boot
    Cavez Rain Boot

    find it here

    Mosaic Dots Tote
    Mosaic Dots Tote

    find it here

    On damp days, we love to sit for hours in a coffee shop, chatting and reading.  Mr. F likes to tour breweries ( that’s on sunny days, too 😉 ) and I love to spend rainy afternoons wandering around a favorite art museum.  What are some of your favorite activities for the days of grey?

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  • Design Foraging: Artsy Nesting

    Design Foraging: Artsy Nesting

    So if you read yesterday’s late afternoon post, you’ve heard the news– Mr. Forager and I have officially moved to Seattle!  That’s right, no more traveling around, no more putting up with someone else’s decor taste or grody furnishings.  We’ve rented a sweet little mid-century apartment in a beautiful Seattle neighborhood and I’ve been completely obsessed with furnishing it.  Since I’m not working yet ( Did I mention I now have to get a real J-O-B? ), we’ve been furnishing on a “for now” budget until we have two incomes coming in.  And then there’s all my lovely home goodies in storage back in Florida.  I can’t wait to see them again, but am having serious issues remembering what I kept!  So I’ve been doing a bit of day dreaming today.. looking at lovelies that would be perfect for our first real home together.  My favorite colors, a little artsy for me, a bit rustic for Mr. F.

    Large Jar in Summer Moss by Ben Fiess
    Large Jar in Summer Moss by Ben Fiess

    find it here

    Teak Measuring Spoons
    Teak Measuring Spoons

    find them here

    Hawaiian Salt Cellar
    Hawaiian Salt Cellar

    find it here

    Forest Found Hook
    Forest Found Hook

    find it here

    Rose Ombre Velvet Pillow
    Rose Ombre Velvet Pillow

    find it here

    Anyone else doing some artsy nesting in a new home?  Any Seattle  area artsies know of a job opportunity for a hard working Artsy? 😉

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  • Design Foraging: Seattle, I <3 You

    Mr. Forager and I are beyond excited to make Seattle our home!  The city holds such a special place in our hearts, after a long friendship, Seattle is where Mr. F & I finally fell in love.  We can’t wait to get back, settle in, and start getting to know the city again.  I’m afraid we’ll be walking around for a long time with huge grins on our faces!  To celebrate our arrival in The Emerald City, I’ve rounded up some design finds to show our Seattle spirit.  Enjoy!

    Seattle Space Needle & Sailboat stamp set
    Seattle Space Needle & Sailboat stamp set

    find it here

    Seattle Pillow Cover
    Seattle Pillow Cover

    find it here

    Beacon Hill Mugs
    Beacon Hill Mugs

    find them here

    I Heart Washington Necklace
    I Heart Washington Necklace

    find it here

    Seattle, May the Road Rise With You letterpress print by Amy Rice
    Seattle, May the Road Rise With You letterpress print by Amy Rice

    find it here

    I hope you don’t mind me gushing about my favorite city too much!  Mr. F & I have been waiting a long time for this.  We arrive on Saturday and that’s when the real fun begins– apartment shopping.  Gah!  But in the meantime, we’ll enjoy the cool air and grey skies.  I hope the mountains come out to greet us.

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  • Design Foraging: Erie Drive

    Design Foraging: Erie Drive

    For today’s edition of Design Foraging, I’m excited to introduce you to online retailer, Erie Drive!  Erie Drive offers hand-picked unique gift and home items and I was happy to be asked to curate for them a few of my favorite ED pieces.  Now that spring is in full swing, it is time to get out and enjoy all the art and music festivals coming our way.  Check out a few of my favorite pieces perfect for an outdoor and artsy day below, plus more soon on the Erie Drive blog, The Niche!

    Baby Alpaca Throw
    Baby Alpaca Throw

    find it here

    DF_ED_Magno Portable Radio
    Magno Portable Radio

    find it here

    Critical Cycle Fixed Gear Bicycle
    Critical Cycle Fixed Gear Bicycle

    find it here

    Stelton Classic Vacuum Jug
    Stelton Classic Vacuum Jug

    find it here

    Thomas Paul Elephants Bandana
    Thomas Paul Elephants Bandana

    find it here

    Don’t these make you want to spend a day picnicking?!  Have a wonderful weekend, Artsies!  Mr. Forager & I are leaving Joshua Tree tomorrow, will spend a few days with friends in San Diego and then make our way up the Coast to SEATTLE!!  We are so excited we can’t stand it.  PLUS, I’ve got some fantastic Guest Foragers coming in next week.  I’ll be in and out around these parts for the next few weeks, but can’t wait to start sharing Artsy finds directly from my favorite city!

    Peace & Artsiness,

    Lesley

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  • Design Foraging: Wonky Pots

    Design Foraging: Wonky Pots

    I don’t know about you, but I love anything that’s just a bit off.. wonky if you will.  So of course, I’m loving this collection of Wonky Pots by Anthropologie Featured Artist Vanja Bazdulj.  A little odd, a little irregular, a whole lot wonderful!  Here are a few of my favorites!

    Small Yellow Wonky Pot
    Large Jug Handle Wonky Pot
    Large Coral Kingdom Wonky Pot
    Large Riptide Wonky Pot
    Small Pink Strip Wonky Pot

    Normal is completely underrated! ( see yesterday’s post 😉 )  I’ll take my artsy a little on the wonky side any day.  Happy weekend, Artsies!

    All images via Anthropologie here.

     

     

  • Design Foraging: Get Out Your 3D Glasses, Ya’ll

    Design Foraging: Get Out Your 3D Glasses, Ya’ll

    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 admit, I tend to avoid 3D movies if I can.  I think it goes back to a harrowing 3D movie snake experience at Marineland as a youngin’.  Thus solidifying my dislike of snakes and my skepticism about 3D films.  But 3D printed jewelry?!  That’s a snake of a different color.  The idea that you can design an object on a computer and then print it, not on flat paper but in real, three dimensional proportions and in mediums other than paper was mind blowing! I’m just beginning to explore this world, but check out some of my favorite finds so far!

    Radial Necklace I by Nervous System
    Radial Necklace I by Nervous System

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    Matryoshka Earrngs by Michiel Cornelissen
    Matryoshka Earrngs by Michiel Cornelissen

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    Rabbit Bracelet by Ineke Otte
    Rabbit Bracelet by Ineke Otte

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    Round Stone Dangle Earrings in Multi by Half Craft Studio
    Round Stone Dangle Earrings in Multi by Half Craft Studio

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    Hexagon Rays Necklace by Alissia Melka-Teichroew
    Hexagon Rays Necklace by Alissia Melka-Teichroew

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    I’m kind of dying to see some 3D jewelry up close & personal now.  How about you?  Have you seen any 3D jewelry?  Do you own any?  An inquiring Artsy wants to know.  Have a fantastic weekend, Artsies!

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  • Design Foraging: Tangled Up

    Design Foraging: Tangled Up

    Mr. Forager & I like to browse through thrift stores occasionally.  He’s always hoping to score something or other needed for beer making and I love finding great deals on vintage and designer clothes.  Every once in awhile, in our perusing, I spy a crocheted wall hanging, usually a bit worse for the wear, but it immediately takes me back to my aunt and uncle’s 1970s apartment!  There are artists & artisans who are embracing the homespun weaving craft and giving it a decidedly artsy and modern edge.  Here are a few contemporary woven tapestries I’ve spied recently–

    Try Angles by Liz Toohey-Wiese
    Try Angles by Liz Toohey-Wiese

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    Woven Tapestries by Maryanne Moodie
    Woven Tapestries by Maryanne Moodie, photo by Brooke Holm

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    Maze by Hannah Waldron
    Maze by Hannah Waldron

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    Pink Windows by Mimi Jung
    Pink Windows by Mimi Jung

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    I just love how these weavings do warm and folksy in a way that is completely current!  Have a wonderful weekend, Artsies!

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