I feel like I see this piece from Paule Marrot all the time.
And I always stop and admire it. So I finally pulled up her website and saw that in addition to art…
…she also does painted and upholstered furniture.
It all definitely falls into the decor category that my husband calls “girly.” So if I actually could buy something (I have a very rich fantasy life), I think it would have to be placed in a bedroom.
See more of his work HERE.
I’m so in love with this Annechovie poster, I want to marry it.
Seriously though… Do you think a white dress for wedding #2 is too much? Either way, I’d be upstaged. Pretty, pretty, pretty. Perfect for a cozy kitchen corner.
More pretties HERE.
Oh – I just can’t get enough of artistic room renderings… And while reading about British designer Nicky Haslam on A Gift Wrapped Life, I discovered his watercolors of interiors. He has pieces in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and The Royal Institute of British Architects.
Here are some of my favorites featured on his website:
I love how they can light and ethereal but full of vibrant detail. The furniture textiles, the wallpapers, colorful books on shelves, art pieces, flowers…all of these bring the images to life.
See more of his work HERE.
A little late to start a new year of blogging here at Wishing True… But better late than never. And what better post to start with than some pictures of new things created from old things.
I love the idea taking something that may be considered junk and reinventing it. Things made from reclaimed materials are very in right now (and ironically, often very expensive). A small dent in filling our carbon footprints – but a noble endeavor nonetheless.
Here are some new/old things from Eco1stArt.com:
One of my favorite artists, French painter, Liza Hirst, has been posting a charming series of London images:
I especially love the Chinatown enterance. See more of her work for sale HERE.
I discovered Karen Appleton’s work a long time ago via A Gift Wrapped Life. Her paintings of beautifully wrapped presents fall straight into my love of art representing treasured things. Because all wrapped packages are potential treasures, right?
Here are some of my favorites:
And even better, I found a few paintings of actual treasures that might be found in such lovely wrappings:
I would love to own any one of these – when looking for a special gift, I don’t think you can ever go wrong with a pretty clutch purse (or a painting of one).
Love these illustrations I found on Full House:
They were done by Joe Eula for Halston circa 1980. I found even more in Google images if you’re ever looking for a little fashion eye candy…
Remember the post I did on the new Ada & Darcy shop last week? And this was one of the items that I loved?
Well apparently I wasn’t the only one… Some fans were even moved to paint it:
Driftwood Interiors has and Etsy shop with even more pretties. Here are some paintings and prints that caught my eye:
Visit the Driftwood Interiors blog for more loveliness. AND receive 20% off of all purchases on Etsy through December 21st. All followers will be entered for a giveaway as well – so don’t forget to sign up for that (read the post for full details).
Do you love shoes, pretty paintings and all things chinoiserie? Just spotted in Janet Hill’s Etsy shop: the perfect piece of art for you.
If only I had more disposable cash…
I have a ton of catch up to do in my design blog reading. But I do keep my friend Anne’s site at the top of my reader, and just saw the recent post about her new Christmas card!
She produces a different card each year, and this one is just as a lovely as the last two. I don’t care much for in your face holiday images of snow covered villages (particularly since half my mail list features zip codes for warm climates). So Anne’s subtle watercolors are right up my ally.
Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas – two of the cards can do “holiday” just as well (blank inside and no nativity scenes or Santa coming down the chimney, you know). And best of all, she offers the option of custom printing a personalized message.
Visit her Etsy shop for full details.
