Last week after we moved into the house we’re renting I was finally able to unpack some of my clothes and accessories that had been in boxes since December. I unearthed lots of good stuff, including the sandals and necklace I’m wearing below, though I also realized that even though I got rid of a […]
Amazing Art: Nick Gentry
These days floppy discs are more useful as paperweights than for actually storing data. Artist Nick Gentry paints striking portraits using this outdated techno-trash as his canvas. Maybe floppy discs aren’t so worthless after all. See more here, or at his website.
Amazing Art: Baptiste Debombourg
When I first saw these photos of work by artist Baptiste Bebombourg, I couldn’t tell exactly what was going on. Was it a flood, or maybe ice? Turns out it’s an art installation featuring 2000 lbs of laminated glass that has been shattered. See more here.
Good Things
1. I found some seed beads in lovely colors last week, and made another pair of beaded tassel earrings. (If you’d like to make your own, follow my tutorial. To make them more like this pair, use bead cones at the top.) 2. I had entered plenty of giveaways, but never won, so last week […]
Outfit Post: Interrupting Cat
I was trying to take photos of what I wore today, when I got photobombed. Little Miss Adventurous decided that she wanted to be in the photos, too. (Although she didn’t want to be held, clearly.) Blouse & cardigan: Secondhand (Buffalo Exchange or Crossroads) Pants: Target Shoes: Vintage Coach, thrifted We got Adventurous from a […]
Amazing Art: Cosmic Animated Gifs by Ignacio Torres
I’m really blown away by these photos/animated gifs by Ignacio Torres. They’re beautiful even just as still images, but with the movement they’re just that much more amazing. Check out more here.
Friday Favorites: Etsy Jewelry
Today I decided to start a new Friday column, where I share five favorite things. This week it’s five pieces of beautiful jewelry from makers on Etsy. 1. This Blue azurite ring. I’m mesmerized by the color of this stone, and I love how its rawness contrasts with the sterling silver. 2. These silver lingerie […]
Amazing Art: Luka Klikovac
If you didn’t know better it would be easy to think that these are photos of jellyfish. Though many of the photos in this series look like ocean depths or alien landscapes, they’re actually colored fluid in water. Photographer Luka Klikovac creates these images with the goal of making people escape from the daily routine. […]
Backtalk
On Sunday I had the pleasure of visiting Backtalk, a new shop in the Alberta arts district in Portland. It just opened up on April 1, and since I missed their grand opening, I stopped by to check it out. Beyond just wanting to see the shop, I had another motive, too. They’re the first […]