I’ve never been to It’s a Small World in Disneyland, but I’ve always admired Mary Blair’s version that features stylized buildings constructed out of simple, colorful shapes. It’s this aesthetic that instantly drew me to the cut-paper works of Ultralazer, a collaborative…
Another week, another embroidery artist! Similar to Tessa Perlow‘s bold upcycled garments, Ellie Mac adorns jackets and sweatshirts with beautiful florals, leaves, and graceful winged creatures. Sometimes, she stitches directly onto clothing, while other pieces include patches that are affixed to…
1. Brass Beetle Collar Brooches by Tick Tack Tick 2. Dainty Daisy Pizza Pin by Jordan Sondler for Valley Cruise Press 3. Zadie Hand Bookends by Kate Spade New York 4. Cat Skeleton Necklace by J. Topolski 5. Cactus and…
Tessa Perlow embroiders garments with bold flowers, turning ordinary tank tops and t-shirts into something spectacular. The up-cycled fashions are in keeping with the long tradition of cultures who adorn their clothing with decorative stitches. These pieces recall hints of beautiful Oaxaca dresses, but with a modern…
I know I was just raving about leather bags that celebrate the summer, but these specially-painted gloves by artist Bunnie Reiss are too good to pass up. They’re recycled accessories that, with her help, are given a new life. “My Cosmic…
When it comes to summer accessories—or any seasonal adornments—there’s a fine line between chic and cheesy. If you’re too literal, it can be read as silly. La Lisette is an example of where the colors and motifs of the warm-weather months…
Big, bold, and beautiful—that’s how I describe the work of Jenny Kiker, aka Living Pattern. Her watercolor paintings feature the striking leaves of plants like Monstera deliciosa, Valley Oak, and good ole ferns. To create these pieces, Jenny says that her process…
1. Eyes Pouch by Zana Products 2. Serpent Heart Clutch by Poppy Lissiman (thx, Lisa!) 3. Wooden Girl Clock by Lawrence Slater at Beach London 4. Mirror Masks by Areaware 5. Anteater Ceramic Planter by Cumbuca Chic 6. Mirka Serpent…
Of all my favorite things to collect, ceramics are it. Charming in nearly any size, I have many—including animals, people, and ghosts(!)—scattered throughout my home. And after seeing the shop Dodo Toucan, it’s time I add to my hoard of porcelain.…
Lett Yice shares an imaginary world through intricate scenes filled with plants and animals. Tiny humans witness vessels to another land, strange waterfalls, and a barren plains with oversized birds. Painted in colorful hues, each illustration tells a fantastical story that…