The heat, that is, is ON. It's 99 degrees in this part of So Cal today, so since I don't have an indoor air-conditioned studio (Santa, do you hear this?) I can't do any painting today. The paint dries almost as soon as you put the brush to the chair. I'm excited, though, to finally have gotten started on the next two chairs, especially since a boutique owner has expressed interest in carrying a couple of my items. I still have to meet with her, but I'm hoping this unfolds well. It will be posted as to if & when that happens! In the meantime, look at this pretty eye candy highlighted on design*sponge for new house textiles:
http://www.designspongeonline.com/
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Now and "Zen"
So I'm finally getting around to starting the next couple chairs, and a bench. I intend to sell the chairs, and the bench is for my sister. I haven't completely decided colors or graphics; sometimes that kind of inspiration just happens, and other times I'm in a ridiculous amount of mental anguish trying to decide. But usually, it's better if I just take my time and let it "flow". Then it becomes a "zen" moment.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Ahhhh.....Pillows
I found these two pillows on Anthropologie's site. I love to browse their site for inspiration--they always have fabulous color palettes and are a good indicator of upcoming trends. My friend Ann & I are partnering to make beautiful home decor pillows: I'll design the fabric and she'll design the pillows and stitch them up. Wish us luck! Since we both have other priorities, it's been a slow process thus far, but I'll be posting them as soon as they, er, um.... materialize. (Sorry, couldn't resist : ) ) Here are the coveted pillows from Anthropologie....
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Changeable Table
Here's a fun idea! I've seen chalkboard surfaces put on kids' toy boxes, refrigerators and closet doors, and Kid-sized tables, but not a dinner table. This was featured on design*sponge as a before/after project, and it sounds like the owners of the table are having a great time with it. (Never thought as your dining table as FUN before, have you?) Take a look and browse design* sponge's other areas--I LOVE their site!
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
It's ON!
The heat, that is, is ON. It's 99 degrees in this part of So Cal today, so since I don't have an indoor air-conditioned studio (Santa, do you hear this?) I can't do any painting today. The paint dries almost as soon as you put the brush to the chair. I'm excited, though, to finally have gotten started on the next two chairs, especially since a boutique owner has expressed interest in carrying a couple of my items. I still have to meet with her, but I'm hoping this unfolds well. It will be posted as to if & when that happens! In the meantime, look at this pretty eye candy highlighted on design*sponge for new house textiles:
http://www.designspongeonline.com/
http://www.designspongeonline.com/
Now and "Zen"
So I'm finally getting around to starting the next couple chairs, and a bench. I intend to sell the chairs, and the bench is for my sister. I haven't completely decided colors or graphics; sometimes that kind of inspiration just happens, and other times I'm in a ridiculous amount of mental anguish trying to decide. But usually, it's better if I just take my time and let it "flow". Then it becomes a "zen" moment.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Ahhhh.....Pillows
I found these two pillows on Anthropologie's site. I love to browse their site for inspiration--they always have fabulous color palettes and are a good indicator of upcoming trends. My friend Ann & I are partnering to make beautiful home decor pillows: I'll design the fabric and she'll design the pillows and stitch them up. Wish us luck! Since we both have other priorities, it's been a slow process thus far, but I'll be posting them as soon as they, er, um.... materialize. (Sorry, couldn't resist : ) ) Here are the coveted pillows from Anthropologie....
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Changeable Table
Here's a fun idea! I've seen chalkboard surfaces put on kids' toy boxes, refrigerators and closet doors, and Kid-sized tables, but not a dinner table. This was featured on design*sponge as a before/after project, and it sounds like the owners of the table are having a great time with it. (Never thought as your dining table as FUN before, have you?) Take a look and browse design* sponge's other areas--I LOVE their site!
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