On my “beautiful breakables” Pinterest board, I pin a bunch of ceramics that I intend to share on Brown Paper Bag but they never seem to make it on the site. Well, here they are! This post could also be about…
On my “beautiful breakables” Pinterest board, I pin a bunch of ceramics that I intend to share on Brown Paper Bag but they never seem to make it on the site. Well, here they are! This post could also be about…
Melbourne-based design label Min Pin is the handiwork of Penny Min Ferguson. Her love of weird and awesome things means that she’s created a series of shrink-plastic and metal necklaces. Dinosaurs, snakes, ghosts, and even Bigfoot hang around your neck!…
With the new year comes New Year’s resolutions. And why not? It’s such a positive, hopeful time. You think, yes! this year will be better than the last. It feels like you have a fresh slate. I’ve featured Linzie Hunter’s work before…
Anne Laval is a Strasbourg-based illustrator whose sweet works yield scenes like the one you see above. I want a giant bear friend like that! Often, Anne’s pieces feature wispy shapes that signify hair, spirits, and branches. It adds a sense…
I’ve always been fascinated by the construction and engineering that goes into pop-up and accordion-fold books. So, when I saw Bozena Rydlewska’s (AKA Bozka) beautiful illustrations in a 3D form, I was wowed by their beauty and detail. I had the opportunity to…
Happy Friday! For many of you, this was your first week back since the holidays. I don’t know about you, but I’m happy to get back in the groove. A few weeks before Christmas, I bought myself a Rifle Paper…
Vicki Turner is a designer, illustrator, and maker who has a passion for the natural world. Her refreshing style is the result of a few years of worldwide wandering, and she brings stories to life in a smart, abstract way.…
I’m not a flashy dresser, but I admire people who are. And, since illustration can take many, many forms, I’ve marveled over the details on the Valentino Resort 2015 line. It’s dreamy, with these amazing embroidered details like monkeys and…
Denver-based artist Sandra Fettingis creates bold sculptures, installations, and murals using a variety of geometric shapes. “…I strive to demonstrate relationships, communication, change, and mindful attention,” she writes in an artist statement. “I mix and layer materials such as acrylic, styrene,…
This past November, I was browsing one of my favorite Baltimore shops, Trohv. There, I came across the local Close Call Studio. It’s run by Amanda Adams who handcrafts decorative mushrooms from recycled vegan felt. They’re mounted on wood and perfect for…