"The Lady With Pink Lips"

I am so excited about this new art piece that arrived today.  We looooove her!  She fits in perfectly.  It's as though Paula had created her just for us ... just for that spot on the end of a cabinet in our dining room.

"Lady With Pink Lips" 24"x 30"

by Paula of Self-taught Artist

She is even MORE than we expected.  I knew there was a depth created by the build-up of the puzzle pieces she is created from.  However, the dimensional aspect is even better than I imagined.  The texture and funkiness of it being made with those puzzle pieces very much appeals to us.
The metal base her face is mounted on was a pleasant surprise.  As you can see, that background color couldn't be better for where it's hanging.

Already, we cannot imagine that spot without her.

Paula has a lot of work listed on her Paula Art Etsy site.  Her wall art pieces and some sculptures, too, are listed for prices too good to be true.  She's has a situation in her life that does not allow the space, nor funds, to store these fabulous pieces of art ... so go check it out.

We have been fans of Paula's work ever since I discovered her blog and could not resist having a piece of her amazing art created from "found objects" hang in our home.  I first wrote about her and that particular piece here.  Our son ordered two of her clocks.  He and the friends who were gifted one of them are happy with those wonderful, functional pieces of art.

Early last summer I was thrilled that Paula began making vases out of heavy metal pipe.

They are perfect for our outside tables.  These won't blow over with a gust of wind off the lake as has happened several times with glass vases.  Also, they are a great size to scatter bouquets among the serving dishes on our rather narrow picnic tables.  So check those out while you're at her Etsy site, as well.  There are a variety of sizes as well as colors.  They are useful for more than just vases, they make great containers for art and writing and sewing supplies.  The large ones have even served the purpose of a waste basket and an umbrella stand.

We very much like having Paula's art decorating and functioning in both of the places we live.  Plus, it's a "smile" to see it hanging in our son's home, as well.  Thank you, Paula.

DAY OF THE DEAD PAINTING

skulls posters

PRISARTS GALLERY

Muse: Clare Maguire

Wardrobe changes. Don't you wish you had this many outfits to change into? Oh and the mansion would be nice too.

Ephemera A-Plenty!

My friend Carol Berger, of Queen Be and What Remains Etsy shops, hosted a generous giveaway recently. With an overabundance of vintage finds and ephemera, she generously shared her bounty with commenters at her blog.


I was a lucky recipient and boy, did I receive! I was astounded when a large box arrived in my mailbox yesterday. I was expecting a few little bits of ephemera, but opened the box to find vintage photos, an old suede photo album filled with pictures, a ledger, textbook, framed vintage photograph, frozen Charlotte and watchmaker's vial. WOW! My muse went into hyperdrive! Now, to find the time to play with all of these marvelous treats.


If you haven't visited Carol's mixed media shop, vintage finds shop or blog, I encourage you to do so. She is a talented artist with a wonderful eye for creating beautiful treasures. And her vintage shop has all the goodies you'll need to create treasures of your own.

Thanks so much, Carol!

LABEL TO WATCH: FRIEND OF MINE - SMOKEY ROLLS

 

Uber funky Australian label Friend Of Mine (check previous post here), collaborated with blogger Alexandra Spencer from 4th and Bleeker to create their latest lookbook for the Spring 2011 collection titled  'Smokey Rolls'. Alexandra's eclectic style is clearly visible in the way this lookbook was styled. 70's intertwined with a 90's grunge feel, lots of rings and cuffs, beanies with dresses, denim overalls and shirts and flared floral pants all contributed to these bohemian looks

Designer Spotlight: Felicity Brown

First of all, there is such a thing as too many ruffles. We have seen it in action, and it's not pretty. However, gazing upon newcomer Felicity Brown's Spring/Summer 2011 line is making us realize that an abundance of ruffles is totally acceptable (and even encouraged) when done tastefully. Brown, a native to the U.K., launched her own label in 2010 after designing for fashion powerhouses Alberta Ferretti, Mulberry, and Lanvin. Her first line was inspired by the paitings of artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, in which women are depicted engaging in "questionable" behavior in outrageously ruffled dresses (pictured above is his painting 'Il Ballo al Moulin Rouge', 1890). Brown interpreted those ruffles and the confidence and power that these women projected and created a line of fabulously eccentric and stunning frocks. A collection that incorporates girl power and frills? Yes, please!

For more info and to see past collections visit www.FelicityBrown.com

Model To Watch: Charlotte Le Bon

While this model isn't as well known as our previous feature models of the week, we thought that she is definitely one to watch. She is a Folio model scheduled to come back to North America at the end of May. One of her biggest photo-shoots has been for Spanish Marie Clarie.