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  • Design Foraging: Cloud Illusions, I Recall

    Design Foraging: Cloud Illusions, I Recall

    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 us a bit odd, but we really miss the grey and the rain.  Cool days spent reading in a coffee shop, wandering through used bookstores and galleries.  Those days just don’t seem to happen here in the desert.  So as I’m finding myself longing for clouds, I rounded up a few artsy finds of the cumulus variety!

    Cloud Slivers Lamp at Anthropologie
    Cloud Slivers Lamp at Anthropologie

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    Animal Clouds Pillow by SCHOP
    Animal Clouds Pillow by SCHOP

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    Tiny Cloud Necklace by Boutique MI
    Tiny Cloud Necklace by Boutique MI

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    White Cloud Teaspoon Rest by JD Wolfe Pottery
    White Cloud Teaspoon Rest by JD Wolfe Pottery

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    Rainy Day Wool Throw at Leif Shop
    Rainy Day Wool Throw at Leif Shop

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    Hope you have a wonderful weekend and may all your clouds end in rainbows.  See you Monday, Artsies!

  • Design Foraging: Plant!

    Design Foraging: Plant!

    Spring is officially here!  As much as I adore winter, there is something about spring that brings out the joy and hopefulness in us, don’t you think?  Like when I owned my little house in Florida, how excited I would get every spring to go to the local nursery and buy pretty flowers and mulch and transform my little yard, keeping my fingers crossed I could somehow keep everything alive! ( Hint: I usually didn’t.  ). Even while we’re vagabonding it and renting, I long to transform each space in the spring.  This year, I’ll have to just gaze longingly at all the wonderfully artsy gardening products popping up all over.  Here are a few of my favorites found in my design foraging this week–

    Ceramic Cylinder Birdhouse at Terrain
    Ceramic Cylinder Birdhouse at Terrain

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    Chevron Herb Markers from Sesame and Sparrow
    Chevron Herb Markers from Sesame and Sparrow

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    Heritage Garden Hose at Terrain
    Heritage Garden Hose at Terrain

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    Hudson Valley Seeds at West Elm
    Hudson Valley Seeds at West Elm

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    Sunny Side Watering Can at Terrain
    Sunny Side Watering Can at Terrain

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    Any plans to do some diggin’ in the dirt this weekend?  Mr. F and I are heading over to San Diego for some much needed time with friends.  I’m hoping we’ll see some glimpses of spring while we’re there!

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  • Friday Design Finds: I Find You Facet-nating

    Friday Design Finds: I Find You Facet-nating

    Excuse the horrible pun in the title.  I just couldn’t resist! As any jeweler will tell you, cut makes all the difference in bringing out the best in a material.  Just like gemstones, these pieces of functional art are geometrically cut and patterned to take advantage of their materials and create a different view from every angle.

    Faceted Globe Pendant Light by Raw Dezign
    Faceted Globe Pendant Light by Raw Dezign

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    Citrine/Lemon Basil Rock Soap Stone by Pelle
    Citrine/Lemon Basil Rock Soap Stone by Pelle

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    Faceted Pushpins by Anthropologie
    Faceted Pushpins by Anthropologie

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    Side Table by Phil Cuttance
    Side Table by Phi Cuttance

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    Ceramics by The Mod Collective at Follow
    Ceramics by The Mod Collective at Follow

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    Wouldn’t any of these add a little extra artsy to your day?  Want to see some facet-nating artists?  Check out the work of Jackie Tileston and Aaron Moran!

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  • Friday Design Finds: Not Your Grandma’s Patchwork

    Nothing against your grandma or her patchwork.  Heck, I have a cherished and loved until it is falling apart patchwork quilt that belonged to my own grandmother.  But patchwork has gotten an update.  Bright colors, bold patterns and modern mixes are taking this old tradition from granny-style to boho chic.  Not sure I could ever talk Mr. Forager into a sofa, but maybe a bowl or two?  A little updated antiquarian boldness goes a long way.

    The Guilded Sofa by Squint Limited
    The Guilded Sofa by Squint Limited

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    Small Baroque Mirror by Squint Limited
    Small Baroque Mirror by Squint Limited

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    Patchwork Harvest Bowls from Anthropologie
    Patchwork Harvest Bowls from Anthropologie

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    Santiago Patchwork Backpack from Free People
    Santiago Patchwork Backpack from Free People

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    King Bedhead by Squint Limited
    King Bedhead by Squint Limited

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    I love the artsy boho feel of these pieces!  So many artwork pairings I can think of.. Jill Ricci, Maribel Angel, Christy Kinard, just to name a few!  Have a wonderful weekend, Artsies!  Have you seen the City Mouse | Country Mouse exhibition yet?  Well, what are you waiting for?  Check it out here.

    *If you love these modern takes on patchwork, Squint Limited will be heaven for you!

  • 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: 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!

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  • 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!

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