Tangled Up In Blue

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmgMjdFeeOWWh6HsNCEpLhYV3AVvE6G_BHkin11Llu40Ll0pT6FdI1rBnnorDT-rJtBC7qgrhNBq5wHQ_KLFVXtEC9aJzQ5Co0aRlJwXB9qCZFBsrvOkjzJmb7Kln1d7JOQ2tgwuiuGw/s1600/Picture+638.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmgMjdFeeOWWh6HsNCEpLhYV3AVvE6G_BHkin11Llu40Ll0pT6FdI1rBnnorDT-rJtBC7qgrhNBq5wHQ_KLFVXtEC9aJzQ5Co0aRlJwXB9qCZFBsrvOkjzJmb7Kln1d7JOQ2tgwuiuGw/s1600/Picture+638.png" /></a></div>I recently discovered this stunningly tranquil painting by <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=655200" target="_blank">Mary Warsop</a>, and was immediately reminded of a tried and true designer trick.  Pull colors from a painting and accessorize accordingly.  The coordinated bursts of color throughout a room will make the interior look pulled together in a very chic and intentional way.  This same tip works well with rugs too!  Do you like to accent rooms with color?<br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.zhush.com/RabLabs-Cele-Clock-p/rab-2.htm" target="_blank">agate clock</a><br />2. <a href="http://ww.zhush.com/Waylande-Gregory-Turquoise-Asia-Small-Bullet-Bowl-p/waygreg-21.htm" target="_blank">Waylande Gregory turquoise Asia small bullet bowl</a><br />3. <a href="http://www.zhush.com/RabLabs-Obra-Small-Frame-p/rab-3.htm" target="_blank">agate frame</a><br />4. <span id="goog_1912961338"></span><a href="http://www.zhush.com/Waylande-Gregory-Blue-and-Gold-Greek-Key-Box-p/waygreg-15.htm" target="_blank">Waylande Gregory greek key box<span id="goog_1912961339"></span></a><br />5.<a href="http://www.zhush.com/Retro-Mod-Photo-Frames-Small-p/twos-22.htm" target="_blank"> Retro-Mod frames</a><br />6. <a href="http://www.zhush.com/Monogrammed-Navy-Pillow-with-Ribbon-Border-p/luxmon-9.htm" target="_blank">monogram pillow</a><br />7. <a href="http://www.zhush.com/Mongrammed-Blue-Cotton-Throw-Pillow-p/luxmon-8.htm" target="_blank">monogram pillow</a><br />8. <a href="http://www.zhush.com/Waylande-Gregory-Artifacts-Blue-and-Gold-Ashtray-p/waygreg-2.htm" target="_blank">artifacts bowl</a><br />9. <a href="http://www.zhush.com/Agate-Tea-Light-Candle-Holder-p/zhush-2.htm" target="_blank">agate votive</a><br />10. <a href="http://www.zhush.com/Jonathan-Adler-Monogrammed-Acrylic-Trays-Small-p/jonad-1.htm" target="_blank">acrylic tray</a><br />11. <a href="http://www.zhush.com/Blue-Ikat-Laminated-Tray-p/sispar-4.htm" target="_blank">Sister Parish tray</a><br />12. <a href="http://www.zhush.com/Waylande-Gregory-Blue-and-Gold-Greek-Key-Tray-p/waygreg-1.htm" target="_blank">Waylande Gregory greek key square tray</a><br /><br /><br /></div>

Tangled Up In Blue

I recently discovered this stunningly tranquil painting by Mary Warsop , and was immediately reminded of a tried and true designer trick.  P...

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Progress Peeks: Our Florida House

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiT4QxQanLaqCl6V3jrohEe8hswQZjij1SHGkIecdCd3xsRLl992BYQN8zf11EMjnoXVt0GfeT3yrSMpLuw2BcoRD_vmoGlaQRpl17A_vNwls5Fm-9mPuburt7fDZVJa1qjGlXfQs47A/s1600/-55.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiT4QxQanLaqCl6V3jrohEe8hswQZjij1SHGkIecdCd3xsRLl992BYQN8zf11EMjnoXVt0GfeT3yrSMpLuw2BcoRD_vmoGlaQRpl17A_vNwls5Fm-9mPuburt7fDZVJa1qjGlXfQs47A/s1600/-55.jpg" /></a></div>We're back from a lovely week in Florida! You might remember<a href="http://thezhush.blogspot.com/2012/03/im-back-sneak-peek.html" target="_blank"> this post</a>, where I first gave little glimpses into our vacation home. Today, I happily have a few more peeks of the progress that we're making.  For starters, we've gotten some mirrors (like this Jonathan Adler one above) and some art onto our stark white walls.  Our new <a href="http://thezhush.blogspot.com/2012/04/obsession-du-jour-cheryl-maeder.html" target="_blank">piece by local artist Cheryl Maeder</a>, makes me smile every time I enter the room.  Speaking of smiles,  <a href="http://www.decoratorsbest.com/prod-z__Zebrine___Blue_White-217705.aspx" target="_blank">blue zebrine wallpaper by Rose Cummings</a>, now graces our guest bathroom walls and ceiling!  Beach inspired sconces, <a href="http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/love-these-moth-designs-sconces/" target="_blank">by Moth Designs</a> were hung as well, and we made a lot of headway in our children's rooms too. All of these shots were taken on I<a href="http://www.blogger.com/">nstagram, an absolute obsession for me</a>, this app is perfect for <i>my always have my phone, but never my camera</i> self!  So far, zhushing up this house has been a lot of fun, I'm getting to utilize many of the pieces and ideas I've written about here for years!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDX6CR_ZWtaVPDjQspZhiW2FXWWD7sfPc1bWNMSCjzkuQ3JwFQi2CdRdq69pVPwSX-XFsu3E5PEvK12hKJH-ogPcWMtu61_emGc2WOhMoI0fUYfZiReZwn2AddW7hn1IjbbydPSjzDiw/s1600/-54.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDX6CR_ZWtaVPDjQspZhiW2FXWWD7sfPc1bWNMSCjzkuQ3JwFQi2CdRdq69pVPwSX-XFsu3E5PEvK12hKJH-ogPcWMtu61_emGc2WOhMoI0fUYfZiReZwn2AddW7hn1IjbbydPSjzDiw/s1600/-54.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWu-Bpr3r-I48knNjXKTPV9DDu68i-UajGcByUuQCPWm6mLsozVvdRIpDuTXKBNC20ojaMg7cdufw5bdCimiOlLrPNemgQWq8Eb-lJQN8rUFwjRX2JyiCfyn5jTB_PoNndl4aJz_Lr_kw/s1600/-53.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWu-Bpr3r-I48knNjXKTPV9DDu68i-UajGcByUuQCPWm6mLsozVvdRIpDuTXKBNC20ojaMg7cdufw5bdCimiOlLrPNemgQWq8Eb-lJQN8rUFwjRX2JyiCfyn5jTB_PoNndl4aJz_Lr_kw/s1600/-53.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD015NGbTBRT-cnNEduljOfUx979jPudxx64DsxItrjZ7cjAkd5cps1VNNlQqpBI-Lt44i2GVXNTg1CIN9MzUz_Qk6uUTK2p-6ZcWbFIRudorSYP7a1LqUk2xyyOEkSQGShyphenhyphenxHr_HmEj4/s1600/-56.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD015NGbTBRT-cnNEduljOfUx979jPudxx64DsxItrjZ7cjAkd5cps1VNNlQqpBI-Lt44i2GVXNTg1CIN9MzUz_Qk6uUTK2p-6ZcWbFIRudorSYP7a1LqUk2xyyOEkSQGShyphenhyphenxHr_HmEj4/s1600/-56.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2iCYcrGjCQnkFjxLepIRTPOljfqNg1ad83ZdlYhMTD_JKf9NJnThxVv2GW-5GY5wnm89zxOO9unfANkqa0v3U-Fn7zzeWMQ45pShHuIN-6VQipsgcda4wn-PKthXmespV4BaTHXvKfw/s1600/-52.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2iCYcrGjCQnkFjxLepIRTPOljfqNg1ad83ZdlYhMTD_JKf9NJnThxVv2GW-5GY5wnm89zxOO9unfANkqa0v3U-Fn7zzeWMQ45pShHuIN-6VQipsgcda4wn-PKthXmespV4BaTHXvKfw/s1600/-52.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBjbl9uuOkTclSzFOLEeu4IdLDfWleUm4P58iVluZCmLOw7pCpny2oVsTMrHH2k8gTYUHqwyIM_g-O0WgevAe26rBHa8W8vjDtuS4io7zeZZQzH6_MDi2gGabhXM8WfoX3gusw3-PVzs/s1600/-51.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBjbl9uuOkTclSzFOLEeu4IdLDfWleUm4P58iVluZCmLOw7pCpny2oVsTMrHH2k8gTYUHqwyIM_g-O0WgevAe26rBHa8W8vjDtuS4io7zeZZQzH6_MDi2gGabhXM8WfoX3gusw3-PVzs/s1600/-51.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzGVBsOUpsVm7X3kiKbTb8CihP-6ysbq3FQwCizzYDGFCfrvb0qGvV00UBPJbSVIbNdfyNbUQTns4bQxH0t6PgOs0mvIrUnUQIbRWcIE5kDNV1oCGc5W4mHTcEgQ1OSlWjXoBncErkAA/s1600/bb01c3ceb27a11e1a8761231381b4856_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzGVBsOUpsVm7X3kiKbTb8CihP-6ysbq3FQwCizzYDGFCfrvb0qGvV00UBPJbSVIbNdfyNbUQTns4bQxH0t6PgOs0mvIrUnUQIbRWcIE5kDNV1oCGc5W4mHTcEgQ1OSlWjXoBncErkAA/s1600/bb01c3ceb27a11e1a8761231381b4856_7.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Progress Peeks: Our Florida House

We're back from a lovely week in Florida! You might remember this post , where I first gave little glimpses into our vacation home. Tod...

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Pink Flamingos: The New "Keep Calm + Carry On"?

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsPn89UXJ14Uwb0AV3mr6T1faNPMtJnKgPQhrjWktjdbbodKEY0LU6IOigIpnpd_bzaPb22GcwFIxHfAapBskl99yYcWWUDldTDQKDZfHkE4d9DD4BVpAHcezwdZNCxRCPo70YR_9KzFMI/s1600/white-kitchen-breakfast-nook-x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsPn89UXJ14Uwb0AV3mr6T1faNPMtJnKgPQhrjWktjdbbodKEY0LU6IOigIpnpd_bzaPb22GcwFIxHfAapBskl99yYcWWUDldTDQKDZfHkE4d9DD4BVpAHcezwdZNCxRCPo70YR_9KzFMI/s1600/white-kitchen-breakfast-nook-x.jpg" /></a></div>Have you noticed all these pink flamingos popping up everywhere from fabrics to art and even on <a href="http://rstyle.me/hpfcrnerhe" target="_blank">clothes!</a>?  They're kinda' growing on me...how about you? <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Keeping things short and sweet over here today, as I'm heading out the door extra early for day two of Blogfest, looking forward to events taking place within Hearst tower this morning...hoping to catch my breath soon!)</span></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARFb5GE2QwZQdbq8G4R3VjQSYS4eTb_ls7gZv7vzloRYlw8hfzkdv6sh07XyHJQInvcKXsQESdmFYhJ_-GjV81LAGCwf8DCMfihojEitWq6ykpHmZXr2Dh-dXRyhIi6VwMN1nxrtyd6qH/s1600/img34o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARFb5GE2QwZQdbq8G4R3VjQSYS4eTb_ls7gZv7vzloRYlw8hfzkdv6sh07XyHJQInvcKXsQESdmFYhJ_-GjV81LAGCwf8DCMfihojEitWq6ykpHmZXr2Dh-dXRyhIi6VwMN1nxrtyd6qH/s1600/img34o.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpgKJGXfQKlLUwoLnIiha180HwwzpqROitBiB9BAsIOfGxPaQ09MFLnwMPhcz8NNaMH9Ttxf_CLWCmkjz8FLoBtHrq6I7-JiAa7jO8pfXGT3wAOwkZcfo_OmGYRN6oeF-84RVoNj7eRGgp/s1600/287526757429450017_L1G1pQrk_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpgKJGXfQKlLUwoLnIiha180HwwzpqROitBiB9BAsIOfGxPaQ09MFLnwMPhcz8NNaMH9Ttxf_CLWCmkjz8FLoBtHrq6I7-JiAa7jO8pfXGT3wAOwkZcfo_OmGYRN6oeF-84RVoNj7eRGgp/s1600/287526757429450017_L1G1pQrk_f.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkc32qdDJm16DJNaxBX6z7hwYTKerR8VZknV5Kbvtu5dxtvOkP0C6CocJ8iWHlXiPffWAbdxaLKipBVvDgNFAu9bzC-yfDGlm42Mnvn_Ekdp5kLY7cQ0X68jvY1YQkxIrrOdYXEl2HkhXb/s1600/Picture+550.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkc32qdDJm16DJNaxBX6z7hwYTKerR8VZknV5Kbvtu5dxtvOkP0C6CocJ8iWHlXiPffWAbdxaLKipBVvDgNFAu9bzC-yfDGlm42Mnvn_Ekdp5kLY7cQ0X68jvY1YQkxIrrOdYXEl2HkhXb/s1600/Picture+550.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDCiKaF0lnZn5yKqZmYvYEpVMdDpbfXCQOOumdZtxBfbEIGsGWOoXPD3Q7vUoBWKvTd2p-Kk1-iEeFNpM8uzmObNmNhZffd58AXTNCd-hLAWICZizk1rqgXtXtLenk4oZ5eNL0qlAVHnw-/s1600/shop-COZAMIA-Flamingo-Mingle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDCiKaF0lnZn5yKqZmYvYEpVMdDpbfXCQOOumdZtxBfbEIGsGWOoXPD3Q7vUoBWKvTd2p-Kk1-iEeFNpM8uzmObNmNhZffd58AXTNCd-hLAWICZizk1rqgXtXtLenk4oZ5eNL0qlAVHnw-/s1600/shop-COZAMIA-Flamingo-Mingle.jpg" /></a></div>Images via:<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/budget-decorating-ideas-00417000078313/" target="_blank"> Southern Living</a> / <a href="http://www.westelm.com/" target="_blank">West Elm</a> / <a href="http://www.ineednicethings.com/" target="_blank">I Need Nice Things</a> / <a href="http://www.theanimalprintshop.com/" target="_blank">The Animal Prints Shop </a>/ <a href="http://www.cozamia.com/" target="_blank">Cozamia</a></div>

Pink Flamingos: The New "Keep Calm + Carry On"?

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Get To Know: Sarah Swanson Design

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAx3ml4Ahaqh3xUH2cP8a4gQNDZsdM6v0KbCJWLLcq3LAJKzjhho-aTA52WzjotKX9EX8nPC0PDpn_H6Y51h04R8VZUNgAPmvdLxJP8QIApTzTnCHo8n63AueAWWdIAdS7Wr4GkP31xIco/s1600/il_570xN.329906775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAx3ml4Ahaqh3xUH2cP8a4gQNDZsdM6v0KbCJWLLcq3LAJKzjhho-aTA52WzjotKX9EX8nPC0PDpn_H6Y51h04R8VZUNgAPmvdLxJP8QIApTzTnCHo8n63AueAWWdIAdS7Wr4GkP31xIco/s1600/il_570xN.329906775.jpg" /></a></div>I've followed Sarah's charming blog, <a href="http://flourishdesignandstyle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Flourish Design and Style</a> for years now (it was the gateway drug of Canadian blogs for me!) So now, it's incredibly inspiring to watch as her eye for great design and style <i>literally</i> flourishes! Sarah not only has an interior design business, <a href="http://www.sarahswansondesign.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Swanson Design</a>, but she also has a fabulous etsy site, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gallerywall" target="_blank">Gallery Wall</a>, where she sells these creative gallery wall pieces for only ten dollars!  Check out what this busy lady is up to as she has so many great tips for stylish living.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfwm2Ot6bLBbFkrWytpqgdkAqCwiES0f81jzoasEIcJXd1m6IG0XBy9J-f_tUlWHZKIXqWySV4REGW-fK5_74HwxQCNJ2aqCsMYInesU2i640_8KUd4byg1Xv-PUQGd6-8uFsIa5UhCuw/s1600/il_fullxfull.330042924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAfwm2Ot6bLBbFkrWytpqgdkAqCwiES0f81jzoasEIcJXd1m6IG0XBy9J-f_tUlWHZKIXqWySV4REGW-fK5_74HwxQCNJ2aqCsMYInesU2i640_8KUd4byg1Xv-PUQGd6-8uFsIa5UhCuw/s1600/il_fullxfull.330042924.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREuI-mOL4TAARz1CCHs3yjUEvQ0TUmZBDQbCCN2I1YI7imqVvT_Lr_IHHfqVaQCQuQ4dHrkXSIL_ZvC8Jdo2tVG0SdiQwLEBbNuBA6NW7iUWgDbocyxW0UNRqcJDiilHNRQjx13jEuKUO/s1600/il_570xN.330042902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREuI-mOL4TAARz1CCHs3yjUEvQ0TUmZBDQbCCN2I1YI7imqVvT_Lr_IHHfqVaQCQuQ4dHrkXSIL_ZvC8Jdo2tVG0SdiQwLEBbNuBA6NW7iUWgDbocyxW0UNRqcJDiilHNRQjx13jEuKUO/s1600/il_570xN.330042902.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

Get To Know: Sarah Swanson Design

I've followed Sarah's charming blog, Flourish Design and Style for years now (it was the gateway drug of Canadian blogs for me!) So...

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Do Not Adjust Your Monitor

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7fk_SczXUDB3Qa5cjysj01T3CD2KkHS_4ijKyQkLlDdRVBDsNlS1GM2uYfT7T5cz1fOwDAGHCSdoTKZ6ecKO20LxAsq-IwURC5g6YCwNy0aUDSiZOlvyE_0wA5karSxG5WvLHe4dtWyh/s1600/Picture+412.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7fk_SczXUDB3Qa5cjysj01T3CD2KkHS_4ijKyQkLlDdRVBDsNlS1GM2uYfT7T5cz1fOwDAGHCSdoTKZ6ecKO20LxAsq-IwURC5g6YCwNy0aUDSiZOlvyE_0wA5karSxG5WvLHe4dtWyh/s1600/Picture+412.png" /></a></div>I've been meaning to write about this relatively new product from the Netherlands, called <a href="http://www.ixxi.nu/" target="_blank">ixxi</a>, ever since I first saw a post about it on <a href="http://bloesem.blogs.com/bloesem/2011/07/lets-ixxi-today.html" target="_blank">Bloesem </a>several months ago.  I flipped when I saw the image above...so many of my favorite art movements combined in one cool piece! To me, this looks like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Close" target="_blank">Chuck Close </a>meets <a href="http://www.vangoghgallery.com/influences/post-impressionists.html" target="_blank">Post-Impressionist, Van Gogh</a>.  But, if over pixelated images of famous paintings aren't your thing, (<span style="font-size: x-small;">although, they're my favorite<span style="font-size: small;">) </span></span>this company can create just about anything your heart desires.  From family portraits to a Delft plate collection, there are endless options and ideas. The whole installation is connected with tiny little "x" pieces, hence the clever name.  Such a great way to add personal, creative flair to a large wall or space.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgge0p5x1A1HBSFhVDvRhHiZnd6Cl_hc9wcFU1UZWF9ttd1BwwC_hFf53sNgmvcGCCh75Mw2aeUZamuy-27fiInTZyWQ7fSeBUGbRetEyXuZDPL0dZ6bB2rmYiAVe5iMlz7R3n6Yacpg8Oj/s1600/ixxi_VintageRoom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgge0p5x1A1HBSFhVDvRhHiZnd6Cl_hc9wcFU1UZWF9ttd1BwwC_hFf53sNgmvcGCCh75Mw2aeUZamuy-27fiInTZyWQ7fSeBUGbRetEyXuZDPL0dZ6bB2rmYiAVe5iMlz7R3n6Yacpg8Oj/s1600/ixxi_VintageRoom.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRSwgm_OKurxJ7eA_TZQzsJcpfgmIPS08o_h9Gs7tuxIU4cnsSKr2hX4y0UmnRAyt9SAVGNjmYpSOkSm0Nc9sXE76ozEEnuUNUXmnmfxE-GUnbyvy-lGZDmV9-HGiw2Ax2cxGcuVqsr3Q-/s1600/6a00d83451e8d469e201630005b088970d-700wi-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRSwgm_OKurxJ7eA_TZQzsJcpfgmIPS08o_h9Gs7tuxIU4cnsSKr2hX4y0UmnRAyt9SAVGNjmYpSOkSm0Nc9sXE76ozEEnuUNUXmnmfxE-GUnbyvy-lGZDmV9-HGiw2Ax2cxGcuVqsr3Q-/s1600/6a00d83451e8d469e201630005b088970d-700wi-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDv28dBfMob46kqBI9EGQ7irTCUweX1VCSjMI_V8EKVBXxJBx47Jx9dbd59HawbeP7xjMuIOHGAgqcdwORdQpusUUbRG2FODGh2eF3Dlc-KfYwFZhAflZqow-c6NHJqlqPajbsBDf0SM-4/s1600/6a00d83451e8d469e2014e8a02abd2970d-700wi.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs8xWa72nPT95RWnm3N2gSiMHLXmP-U-J_rCmOaBiP6wqvitOknLLbJVjEYzFlJ2uxl35kfURRhPI-dLAldHkYFcvgh4jHSyfp5uyvoPdy3GsNZqi0CzLbxideLOqtP3LAS6NT4Xijc167/s1600/6a00d83451e8d469e2016760fa6224970b-700wi-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs8xWa72nPT95RWnm3N2gSiMHLXmP-U-J_rCmOaBiP6wqvitOknLLbJVjEYzFlJ2uxl35kfURRhPI-dLAldHkYFcvgh4jHSyfp5uyvoPdy3GsNZqi0CzLbxideLOqtP3LAS6NT4Xijc167/s1600/6a00d83451e8d469e2016760fa6224970b-700wi-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>

Do Not Adjust Your Monitor

I've been meaning to write about this relatively new product from the Netherlands, called ixxi , ever since I first saw a post about it ...

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365 Days Of Creativity

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbWLNC9wzq9zTXAY5Ay6nFiSwq4SbgNTvhCeHVVSUlfwzXat-lgIbc_9tJ-ocP_gH7rfrD3lEnqawzmVM68mxvbflkXim-0QJBVFd1TdqNI06nsM12zLImnEGYZasN9fDEcNMwYv2WTi6/s1600/day%252B106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbWLNC9wzq9zTXAY5Ay6nFiSwq4SbgNTvhCeHVVSUlfwzXat-lgIbc_9tJ-ocP_gH7rfrD3lEnqawzmVM68mxvbflkXim-0QJBVFd1TdqNI06nsM12zLImnEGYZasN9fDEcNMwYv2WTi6/s1600/day%252B106.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I recently happened upon the blog, <a href="http://365luckydays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">365 Lucky Days</a>, and can honestly say I'm impressed, inspired and obsessed all at once.  The brain child of Canadian artist,<a href="http://luckyjackson.ca/" target="_blank"> Lucy Jackson</a>, <a href="http://365luckydays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">365 Lucky Days</a> chronicles the author/artist's decision to create something new everyday.  And, by create, she means these darling embroidered works of art...which, here's the lucky part, are for sale <a href="http://luckyjackson.ca/" target="_blank">on her site</a>!  With each new creation (and each day) Lucy shares a bit more of herself with her readers.  <a href="http://365luckydays.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Click over </a>and see for yourself, just make sure you don't need to be anywhere for at least the next hour or so!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Elg1v65eL_bVj8KbJujTOaWbecKeKT2xisvHaCk0s7PaKGkqVxjnpFNEy95y8JPHtpJhzM8czZ1NjspKv053-hODh_DfrtVxQcr7jaitRV9_eZP0fKWe8EJymrGVsO1odJEUQjErq6AV/s1600/day%252B111.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8Z-2h8PBfS4zXlLWmCcz4y8CsPgCKx37xu9f5xXgUravw0wC55J3n6iyIDXAY0Lr7kvZKtLODXITih8MmcpwLi44Nc437W3G8kPMjC_ziXHKXKAP9ILwc9bxNlUUXYqOowBjjfSBdFca/s1600/Picture+350.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8Z-2h8PBfS4zXlLWmCcz4y8CsPgCKx37xu9f5xXgUravw0wC55J3n6iyIDXAY0Lr7kvZKtLODXITih8MmcpwLi44Nc437W3G8kPMjC_ziXHKXKAP9ILwc9bxNlUUXYqOowBjjfSBdFca/s1600/Picture+350.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUqD9mI9nlgi3QgTQaFr-q4NLJHde90PXr3iovbTf6wgxaQ942m6yhSl71OruuBhY5w0xxKpGTXhL7YevVIOgSyrbsVtQKcTkA6E4h0tcZ4pID3TQGUKQKbR_JgqbmNyJuR8O8TE9YaNh2/s1600/day%252B114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUqD9mI9nlgi3QgTQaFr-q4NLJHde90PXr3iovbTf6wgxaQ942m6yhSl71OruuBhY5w0xxKpGTXhL7YevVIOgSyrbsVtQKcTkA6E4h0tcZ4pID3TQGUKQKbR_JgqbmNyJuR8O8TE9YaNh2/s1600/day%252B114.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>

365 Days Of Creativity

I recently happened upon the blog, 365 Lucky Days , and can honestly say I'm impressed, inspired and obsessed all at once.  The brain ch...

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Books Imitating Art + Art Imitating Books

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuz0D-wn1mePB6SpxoNV38wR0U3myhm5DsNxQgycQeXiCvSD57mHREpF6eMc3A_3gS6QsLFVlFeEAnWcJn9iHQv_pQjibrCb5dahkGIrIIwMKjorXW2C463J9iKals0redlua7wyJIhyo/s1600/6a0133ec7ffa51970b014e8aa5eee1970d-700wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuz0D-wn1mePB6SpxoNV38wR0U3myhm5DsNxQgycQeXiCvSD57mHREpF6eMc3A_3gS6QsLFVlFeEAnWcJn9iHQv_pQjibrCb5dahkGIrIIwMKjorXW2C463J9iKals0redlua7wyJIhyo/s640/6a0133ec7ffa51970b014e8aa5eee1970d-700wi.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Lately, I've had books on my brain even more so than usual.  Not only am I on a never ending quest for a good read, but I've also been looking for some story books for my children, some coffee table books for decor and finally for some interesting novels to give as gifts this year.  So, stumbling across the work of <a href="http://idealbookshelf.typepad.com/">Jane Mount and her Ideal Bookshelf projec</a>t, was quite serendipitous!  How great is the idea of having your absolute favorite tomes lined up in a clever work of art like this? You simply send Jane all the titles and she puts together these fabulous "ideal bookshelf" illustrations.  Wouldn't these make such a wonderful gift for practically anyone on your list...and the best part, it's like a mini introspective portrait of the person whose "ideal" this represents.  Adding the "<a href="http://idealbookshelf.typepad.com/">ideal bookshelf</a>" to my own wish list for sure!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhesEnJTcG9poQJvo-fY939EaqAL8dQ1Qj7cweknIAuEh6m8LfsL47rC2oj3n2Wfi7VEEqZAjWZTYjhmBiMOcH9sYUHyIlgUyb0yShxmCu8Phz4jKGhyphenhyphenooVZAzteq35ZSYQj7kk0JAvEx8/s1600/6a0133ec7ffa51970b0162fc05858a970d-pi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhesEnJTcG9poQJvo-fY939EaqAL8dQ1Qj7cweknIAuEh6m8LfsL47rC2oj3n2Wfi7VEEqZAjWZTYjhmBiMOcH9sYUHyIlgUyb0yShxmCu8Phz4jKGhyphenhyphenooVZAzteq35ZSYQj7kk0JAvEx8/s1600/6a0133ec7ffa51970b0162fc05858a970d-pi.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YfflF5PMNRUKtEDQwXpfVpZXfJ5Y-dwGQIhEfJjXvRI57JY0xZsH3VMB9cvkBqZlPQXi-m-3VSIJQyaNxHO26CeAeM4Sdh02i7_WXGwl823tjJ6GIJd_y-25bv96pv-FUjIn7Oxcqo8/s640/6a0133ec7ffa51970b014e8bd1144c970d-700wi.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRc3awHEJAnRP4HAU8XbaMcrZtH8y0sp0GaXXDSEHoOmMcGna5MhOAxgFPdVoqFv-BRdKpoP098wcWRxedG7puLOIrTTS9Evb9pxtW67u6qSsPERcsFn8IQkGeka9KvPDAS-tgN9p6DwA/s1600/6a0133ec7ffa51970b014e8aa5f67b970d-700wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRc3awHEJAnRP4HAU8XbaMcrZtH8y0sp0GaXXDSEHoOmMcGna5MhOAxgFPdVoqFv-BRdKpoP098wcWRxedG7puLOIrTTS9Evb9pxtW67u6qSsPERcsFn8IQkGeka9KvPDAS-tgN9p6DwA/s1600/6a0133ec7ffa51970b014e8aa5f67b970d-700wi.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKCZ7MnGJqD9vgsUa_O1vcjNZnZ8ErBKcMcd5UFb8MMgri3Ef6yzQIMu6w3MAQCSNhL1bb00i9S1JvlPW7McD2r8bRtu5CWiyvbmStctqc-A0pbvELg6UrxMQj52F6MO-f-mjcR6eHQFw/s640/6a0133ec7ffa51970b014e8aa5f56c970d-700wi.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /></div>

Books Imitating Art + Art Imitating Books

Lately, I've had books on my brain even more so than usual.  Not only am I on a never ending quest for a good read, but I've also be...

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Inspired By Tia Zoldan

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWl85AmcQMXkfpIDJag669LoQWE02V_zB9ju06oLaAI7lvY9lO0gf6VTzJhdERFm-DlvG9lY1Ourc7nxNib-C2M2zOe1zdQgLGa8fNn9p1ybMLRHNjYezSV5MeKEkqiBMUjFzkoJwqsJY/s1600/TiaZoldan_GreyCrawford01.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWl85AmcQMXkfpIDJag669LoQWE02V_zB9ju06oLaAI7lvY9lO0gf6VTzJhdERFm-DlvG9lY1Ourc7nxNib-C2M2zOe1zdQgLGa8fNn9p1ybMLRHNjYezSV5MeKEkqiBMUjFzkoJwqsJY/s1600/TiaZoldan_GreyCrawford01.png" /></a></div>I really admire the rooms and homes designed by <a href="http://zoldaninteriors.com/">Tia Zoldan</a>. The fact that Tia is also an accomplished and prolific artist, (often using her striking abstracts in the stylish spaces she designs) inspires me so much.  Seeing all the different ways that people channel their talents, always gives me a creative boost.  What gives you that inspirational lift?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5tiTU1HaO8Da2PczzcT8n-gdUGgGOY_-q0e-DGTn-EqAeltevLKFC-Y2JUJfBvYvigGdGk62lqpQfQqBnxmUhoRXmsjarTD_r9t1-lSfIAsxApIt0Py9JMgE8mAkC7JPWc7ZZsiKR1A/s1600/Picture+197.png" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtjP0nPvz-WJb5DO_SpfYSC3Ft7PzEdHU3HhRT9fVQYYdn3fajTy6JC3eQ0JM238w_if-IhBg7lLVtt-ulGghAJ8fuMpNxpeeTZxtz7jjLkvHGkLOJ6NJvejkHsfcf5_lolVW-DGTztg/s1600/16photo.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ77EdwK_S1Edt6KIdbK_hNtOWJXKKY18RqeJXCTzDdQ-Z3PitrQXp4DGlg0atMzUppLTJcN95Xd6ewmFvAZu6HJIeItkvd6sm2_HJi4gL7WmZXztuN7ER-MnZ42hEoiCM5ArTM5zRzDw/s1600/Picture+204.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ77EdwK_S1Edt6KIdbK_hNtOWJXKKY18RqeJXCTzDdQ-Z3PitrQXp4DGlg0atMzUppLTJcN95Xd6ewmFvAZu6HJIeItkvd6sm2_HJi4gL7WmZXztuN7ER-MnZ42hEoiCM5ArTM5zRzDw/s1600/Picture+204.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC9EmQQlW2e9mJJIsjbkqskNCNzOSYDYv7dgJygX2IhMt1O1R0eIaLN9Qvdyuxk2JumapS5HO-AS_xHW37HFXlemp-8yolxV2GtUG-NL3sYX4u_dOfvmOsR5LUeeCRJdEztyKXWVDLKU8/s1600/11photo.jpg" /></div><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Images via: <a href="http://zoldaninteriors.com/">ZoldanInteriors</a></span></i></div>

Inspired By Tia Zoldan

I really admire the rooms and homes designed by Tia Zoldan . The fact that Tia is also an accomplished and prolific artist, (often using her...

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Amanda Stone Talley Art Winner!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQMg_v8SeXRgV4J2jMlHrlpPwzKkmX2ICbSw96-jFSskb3RKzbLRLS4a_0cJnSwDpSMoFUPFqXRnR5fmRKthgeDsECsYrxU50B5rJLai-x9seDH9UIwV7dGs-ENjEYZAB6zp1ZlUxjk4/s1600/4874e9496cbbb54f1318360779.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQMg_v8SeXRgV4J2jMlHrlpPwzKkmX2ICbSw96-jFSskb3RKzbLRLS4a_0cJnSwDpSMoFUPFqXRnR5fmRKthgeDsECsYrxU50B5rJLai-x9seDH9UIwV7dGs-ENjEYZAB6zp1ZlUxjk4/s400/4874e9496cbbb54f1318360779.png" width="306" /></a></div>The lucky winner of this <a href="http://amandatalley.com/">Amanda Stone Talley</a> piece is number 85! Congratulations to TG of <a href="http://prippyhandbook.blogspot.com/">The Prippy Handbook!</a>  You will be contacted shortly.  Thanks so much to Amanda Stone Talley for the great giveaway and to everyone that entered the contest.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEA2w1KsO-UUxtHcF7dWW1CzHVkEk_JvfEQUS7cR-Dzjocyl_jZXemMy4p37vJQrlOVZtzP2fwSsrwNAdB9XtQDhi3aX0elrnLkVcRnUYhb6RTME_qgn4uPtjQo6PYbP4wzE01HNbVPKo/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-31+at+9.57.19+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEA2w1KsO-UUxtHcF7dWW1CzHVkEk_JvfEQUS7cR-Dzjocyl_jZXemMy4p37vJQrlOVZtzP2fwSsrwNAdB9XtQDhi3aX0elrnLkVcRnUYhb6RTME_qgn4uPtjQo6PYbP4wzE01HNbVPKo/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-31+at+9.57.19+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /></div>

Amanda Stone Talley Art Winner!

The lucky winner of this Amanda Stone Talley piece is number 85! Congratulations to TG of The Prippy Handbook!   You will be contacted shor...

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Amanda Stone Talley Art Giveaway!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYYzpRyMs5gGJYtBg2JySswQss2PLLyw2qZc8t1IH6NJYPKALqjXCpOaBo1PUlm-E2C33lQ3Ck6-NxoAZ8onrdfHbp__T46OAeU_IOkD5EboQwRzRzH1WoGDHwQNi3rCsS7pDK1c6ixuc/s1600/graphic-wall-art-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYYzpRyMs5gGJYtBg2JySswQss2PLLyw2qZc8t1IH6NJYPKALqjXCpOaBo1PUlm-E2C33lQ3Ck6-NxoAZ8onrdfHbp__T46OAeU_IOkD5EboQwRzRzH1WoGDHwQNi3rCsS7pDK1c6ixuc/s1600/graphic-wall-art-l.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Today's giveaway is so exciting because I'm a huge fan of <a href="http://amandatalley.com/">Amanda Stone Talley's beautiful artwork</a>!  I even own one of Amanda's gorgeous custom paintings.  Our original <a href="http://amandatalley.com/">Amanda Stone Talley</a> piece hangs in a place of honor over the fireplace in the living room (image below).  If you are looking to have a custom piece of art made for your space, I can honestly say that Amanda is a joy to work with and made the whole process so incredibly easy and fun.  And, if you too are a fan of Amanda's fabulous work and have always wanted to own a piece, this might be your lucky day!  <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZL_C0EoaAZZOcgM05oO0ubg5DTp5858E8rBb3LZvcOVJjXjYVkbhZxwXIW4C1SOzV40phL136c_cmwN7ptvsjD5aUHZU844yemaxjaboXgYfBYOQNE05jxaYb8iQeYRivQrTu7BQO1Q/s1600/Grow_Article1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZL_C0EoaAZZOcgM05oO0ubg5DTp5858E8rBb3LZvcOVJjXjYVkbhZxwXIW4C1SOzV40phL136c_cmwN7ptvsjD5aUHZU844yemaxjaboXgYfBYOQNE05jxaYb8iQeYRivQrTu7BQO1Q/s400/Grow_Article1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my living room!</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="http://www.amandatalley.com/">Amanda Stone Talley's art</a> has been seen in countless shelter magazines.  Known best for her fluid use of color, her striking abstracts seem to suggest playful movement and really engage the eye, it's no wonder that Amanda's artwork is so popular with designers. Today, Amanda has generously offered to give one lucky reader this amazing piece here, entitled "Olive and Lime"-white lines drawing.  I love it so much, I want to keep it for myself!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5tOvWeUzuDDFfjACXrsP2_tZL6xZbotPxIAGnV7apj0wkFgvs2ZVlmHpGGvQMEd2k5dmMOeQ6PJxFvse5SG6EP-0lXYo4Xv0O0WCfKq6KaRHN9CO1_ti6-djZ7ejHDAowei4adN7b3o/s1600/4874e9496cbbb54f1318360779.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5tOvWeUzuDDFfjACXrsP2_tZL6xZbotPxIAGnV7apj0wkFgvs2ZVlmHpGGvQMEd2k5dmMOeQ6PJxFvse5SG6EP-0lXYo4Xv0O0WCfKq6KaRHN9CO1_ti6-djZ7ejHDAowei4adN7b3o/s1600/4874e9496cbbb54f1318360779.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Olive + Lime white lines drawing 11"W x 15"H</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">To enter this giveaway, simply follow The Zhush and leave a comment below telling us where you would hang your piece if you won.  If you would like to "up your chances" of winning this amazing piece of art, you can earn up two extra entries by </span><a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/MsMandiePants" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">following Amanda Stone Talley on twitter</a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> and </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_146697710065" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">liking Amanda Stone Talley on Facebook</a><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">.  This giveaway is open <b>world wide</b>, and runs until Saturday, October 29, 2011.  Winner announced Sunday, October 30, 2011. Good Luck!</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div>

Amanda Stone Talley Art Giveaway!

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Jan Eleni's Smart Art Collages

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPyLY7a5-70jn8CeIruiDJ7idO24JCcPyp7Z4_26AYO9H7nAI758H9_XSq3SiSOsnU3aMzrlkBjkd1qWtMRy-wBHsE_OIZ382-ftsZIQ2OV5ncVrYhA55nNEa7iY1of4MuGqkX-pIFTXE/s1600/Picture+206.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPyLY7a5-70jn8CeIruiDJ7idO24JCcPyp7Z4_26AYO9H7nAI758H9_XSq3SiSOsnU3aMzrlkBjkd1qWtMRy-wBHsE_OIZ382-ftsZIQ2OV5ncVrYhA55nNEa7iY1of4MuGqkX-pIFTXE/s1600/Picture+206.png" /></a></div>I just caught up with all my recorded episodes of <i>Home by Novogratz</i>.  I'm a big fan of Cortney and Robert 's work.  Their spaces always manage to be so warm and fun, yet also so chic and artistic...not an easy feat.  In one episode, Cortney worked with New York City designer, <a href="http://www.janeleni.com/?curSection=about">Jan Eleni</a>, who creates these amazing collages out of children's artwork (image above).  I remember reading about this several years ago in the now defunct <i>Cookie</i> magazine, and thinking it was brilliant at the time.  With school starting in a few weeks, it won't be long before the backpacks come home bursting with precious masterpieces, none of which I can part with.  But with only so much wall space, I'll be contacting <a href="http://www.janeleni.com/?curSection=about">Jan Eleni</a> to commission at least one of these smart collages.  <a href="http://www.janeleni.com/?curSection=about">Ms. Eleni</a> is also a fantastic designer, with some of the most darling and creative children's rooms I've ever seen.  Have a look!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT7DrxmtFJXtMzimPqyGZdqE8Z7LzI214wFcfhu-8E-pfWolWJuvjndHSFQjoiRGMixPLGnnngM0W1-XxgDvorPHuCSQ3f54snJrmX3B2AygbMFzf-JZURlrv2XUFWbPefVANyJI5tVgo/s1600/Picture+210.png" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6EGqc4aJETuETqE-bZtKPpfuAWDfTA0svpiyqH7s1dZmWEZ2lsKSYNcmPe-UWZmrAuJMTc4BRpGrSErSVnYmva2o6vtRcCTJy9v5WApqcQqV4dxPGHQQeEESwvMJWehj-tQm5kymjkrU/s1600/Picture+216.png" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHPdmUu_gqp7tmlqx6q4w_GTqOLvz7vb2KHQKJifH05KB-isf1C8SSYRHXSlpz3WdurN8DOJh4SgMN5zMhmAG0v_S4jI3IVuJGqktNLIoD1C84MvbSbWIMAjduhME-rEhEnwTwMZUxQco/s1600/Picture+213.png" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJuz5sAiCoxhLkzRnBWkQVodV3gn0nCvwC1jqZwqVWOXpjPcP43J7QTxWQ39qeRev3epvrNchyphenhyphen2jEN5vwkLx-nMdwoKLGjkSWGprBBSbNhqhtr8hiQqlXqlpr4Krs2dKHJ7xlHzNlfIc8/s1600/Picture+215.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJuz5sAiCoxhLkzRnBWkQVodV3gn0nCvwC1jqZwqVWOXpjPcP43J7QTxWQ39qeRev3epvrNchyphenhyphen2jEN5vwkLx-nMdwoKLGjkSWGprBBSbNhqhtr8hiQqlXqlpr4Krs2dKHJ7xlHzNlfIc8/s1600/Picture+215.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>P.S. ~ Don't forget to check out my <a href="http://www.jossandmain.com/store/myinvite/invite/index/url/cZo/">Joss and Main</a> sale today at 3pm!</b></div></div>

Jan Eleni's Smart Art Collages

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The Apple Of Sister's Eye

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdR8vE_RNbM27vRvt4MHyu7YsRgsuTeHPvd9-Bb1hDr9FLAaAXlhciJVCf1Lghr2OAEmWw9SriDaGd4c3iw6u8EoKBj9DaCla1D9NAQlEGjXKvbo9Vm_8zKlBefTSj990kgf0MziEc_HJ3/s1600/fish_bartlette.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdR8vE_RNbM27vRvt4MHyu7YsRgsuTeHPvd9-Bb1hDr9FLAaAXlhciJVCf1Lghr2OAEmWw9SriDaGd4c3iw6u8EoKBj9DaCla1D9NAQlEGjXKvbo9Vm_8zKlBefTSj990kgf0MziEc_HJ3/s1600/fish_bartlette.jpg" /></a></div>Last winter, while I was shopping at the New York City gift fair, for new additions to <a href="http://zhush.com/">zhush.com</a>, I also happened upon the charming art work of Sister Parish's daughter, Apple.  These reproductions of Apple Parish's collages were hanging in the <a href="http://www.sisterparishdesign.com/">Sister Parish Design</a> booth, and are even more compelling in person.  I'm told that these are representative of the collage and decoupage work that Mrs. Parish and her daughter Apple have made famous.  I love that Apple typically started with the frames first (usually old doors or antique windows) this just enhances the whimsical nature of these pieces even more.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw_GkvYMBPGuo41XCOuvuk52dAFgNmxbdZjq4_CIHKWp1mZKHBc-sAYbJNK8f3M8hQzpIcmB2rRZ3W6nyNbngxNFyJ9OKr7AbEqDHJxba3OAD7XJ1XxPZnFkWMnMDgnRbJHjLoMmyicksB/s1600/cow.jpg" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0u835p_4tWHUHPTKrNyI1GnZauz5rizu7yoo-C3Ya1i3DhEOcZPoWEzrXQGWFCmv4eM6GNKIaFJAt_9xC0l6pYd_hqhbJPYwn6DlDKQOmG3tgcA0bDGKHKgBiMaOfaOYJl6-uWjwvFulT/s1600/garden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0u835p_4tWHUHPTKrNyI1GnZauz5rizu7yoo-C3Ya1i3DhEOcZPoWEzrXQGWFCmv4eM6GNKIaFJAt_9xC0l6pYd_hqhbJPYwn6DlDKQOmG3tgcA0bDGKHKgBiMaOfaOYJl6-uWjwvFulT/s1600/garden.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFfCXONUZTWK42RzcstS0_bqDUA5IwNbF5IuHa6OHxh08IWt-uggjzUGvrZaNjChqhPNo7Z1NtkqZ08p4-P2vn3prKoHzznmhFOHxLsBj7IXnM9IftePnbJpqBNYqClbkjIKDJ8KyRmqu/s1600/elephant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFfCXONUZTWK42RzcstS0_bqDUA5IwNbF5IuHa6OHxh08IWt-uggjzUGvrZaNjChqhPNo7Z1NtkqZ08p4-P2vn3prKoHzznmhFOHxLsBj7IXnM9IftePnbJpqBNYqClbkjIKDJ8KyRmqu/s1600/elephant.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5SfDrPdjk3wJpn_WWkXj-NZiLyT0RgVodrPzwwAcpGrE3Aj6SZHoJ8BulnJHcBGeGC9A_mDRPuhqTslABx2bNb4FfPymYP-k5YgQCzBxxjmUGVC2qhSAPBIGK7m3zsEoS5xPKgwl_99TE/s1600/owlelephant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5SfDrPdjk3wJpn_WWkXj-NZiLyT0RgVodrPzwwAcpGrE3Aj6SZHoJ8BulnJHcBGeGC9A_mDRPuhqTslABx2bNb4FfPymYP-k5YgQCzBxxjmUGVC2qhSAPBIGK7m3zsEoS5xPKgwl_99TE/s1600/owlelephant.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Images via: <a href="http://www.sisterparishdesign.com/">SisterParishDesigns</a></i></span>

The Apple Of Sister's Eye

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