Print is Not Dead!
From Anthology Magazine; Photo Credit:Yay for Anthology! A big congrats to Anh-Minh Le and Meg Mateo Ilasco for bringing us decor-crazed readers, something we can touch and carry and covet.
Outdoor Movie Night
We loved this outdoor movie party that Ashley Ann hosted this fall at their Oklahoma property. This is on my list of things to do one day!
Photo's of Horses
Photo's of horses and even better, photo's of horses with mountains. Horses in the Evening by A Day That is Dessert.
The Handbound Book
There's just something about a handbound book or journal. It's an amazing gift to give or receive. roughdrAftbooks , Julie Boyles and Erinzam makes some beautiful ones. (Above: roughdrAftbooks and Erinzam).
Cute Kitchens
Seriously, how could we not add this to the list. Read the post here. (Photo credit: Victoria Pearson).Pom Poms
The pom poms were a-happening this summer! I guest blogged in October at Whip Up and wrote about them. Click here to read!
Hydrangea Pendant Light
I'm still in love with this hydrangea pendant light ever since I saw it in Sweet Paul this past Thanksgiving. The hydrangea pendant lamp by Sarah Foot is made from hundreds of hand-stamped ash veneer circles. Neat Card Phone App
Cartolina Cards dazzled us this fall with their fun and creative Cartograms. The app is all about sending brief yet beautiful messages using one of their customizable cards. And they're so pretty!Arts and Crafts
In the world of arts and crafts we were inspired heaps, and although we couldn't by any means include everything we covered this year, here's a little cute glimpse of what we saw. (Above) Little Lamb, Sweetpeatoadtots, Going Batty Treat Bucket, Smidgebox and linen pouffe by Spool and Sparrow.
Douglas Coupland
Douglas Coupland impressed us with his art-filled mid-century (second home) located here in the lower mainland when it was featured in The New York Times. Coupland an artist before he became a writer, installed many works of art throughout this original midcentury home, including his own creations. Photo credits: Martin Tessler for The New York Times. See more of our post about it here.
Ceramics
Ceramics. If I could, I would have a house full. And these little porcelain lace cups from by New York potter, Hideminy are a sweet example. Off-the-Grid House
This Off-grid itHouse is powered by solar panels for energy and hot water, and is located in a remote valley in the California high desert. How could it not be influential? See more of it here.
Traveling Retail Trailers
We love the idea of traveling around the country in a retro trailer and selling handmade goods. If we could, we'd jump at the chance! And that's just what the folks of Wanderlust started doing this year. Even the folks at the Ace Hotel hit the road with curator, Jou-Yie Chou and Jay Carroll of One Trip Pass and photographer Nate Bressler. They hit the road with an airstream for an adventure down the West Coast highway, collecting a mix of art, craft, vintage and experience. We're in!
Pretty Organized
I think we all got pretty inspired by this awesome way to store things. Photographer, Candice Stringham came up with this clever set up for her office earlier this year. Click here to read more.
Studio Tour
The ladies at Inoui Design swooned us with their office makeover featuring their yardstick stairs
project in Victoria's Fernwood Village neighbourhood here on the west coast. A clean modern office with some great detailing using found objects, DIY installations and bright pops of colour. Visit the beautiful reno here if you missed it.
T-House
Being modular home fans, we loved the high-end T-House by BC-based company Preform. The 900sqft prefab showcased this year at IDSwest. Click here for more info.
Christian Woo
Christian Woo, a Vancouver based woodworker who designs custom furniture launched his
Covert series furniture ranging from sleek, low profile end tables to filing cabinets and sideboards.
Crib Sheets by Camilla Engman
We couldn't resist adding this adorable crib sheet by Camilla Engman for Aussie-based company, Three Drawer Down to the list!
Tastes Orangey
Bodega Bay (California) artist, Clare Elsaesser of Tastes Orangey creates prints from original paintings by printing on matte paper, which is then sewn with thread onto a piece of textured watercolor paper, giving the print a very substantial feel. Yokoo' Bedroom
Loved this room by Atlanta, Georgia's Yokoo; a fun mix of southwestern native american and nautical. (Via Etsy's "Get the Look: Home Decor Edition ).
Recycled Wood
We saw a lot of beautiful recycled wood projects this year including a beautiful collection of furniture made of brightly colored discarded scrap wood strips by Brazilian Designer Brunno Jahara, a reclaimed wood and pipe shelving unit by Canadian duo, Hindsvik and the amazing chair by Union Wood Company via Old Faithful.
Comma Workshop
If you haven't had a chance yet to see Comma Workshop's quillts yet, they are truly inspiring and modern. As Kelly Deck stated in the Globe and Mail, "Using just cloth and thread, Comma strips the craft to its rudiments". She stitches prose across the surface, using poems such as "Three Blind Mice" or "Striped Dogs Howl". Visit Comma Workshop here or here.
Knitted Letterpress
Beautiful Packaging
Beautiful wrapping inspiration from Sweet Paul Magazine and d. sharp.
DIY Books
We love DIY books, and this one is amazing. Check it out here .
Write a Bike
Write a Bike by Juri Zaech, a Swiss Art Director, currently living and working in Paris, France is working on a way to produce a prototype of one of these bikes. Lets cross our fingers! More here.
The Calendar
The Selby is in Your Place
Pictures from the CB2 / Selby “The Selby is in Your Place” contest shoot. The winner, was Eileen Peters (from Venice Beach, CA) with a space that's eclectic, modern, down to earth and unpredictable. (I want her sunglasses collection). Click here and here to see heaps more or read our post about it here!
Field Trips
We love field trips, they always turn up fun and new surprises. This picture is from the ECUAD Student Art Sale. So much to take in - we love student work. See more - it won't disappoint!
Disc String Lights
Sweet Disc String Lights from Pigeon Toe CeramicLooking back it was a pretty incredible year and I fear I've missed so many that still deserve notice and attention. I welcome you to take a look back yourselves, there were 1,231 posts (see left sidebar at bottom - under "Go Back In Time" heading). Thanks to all of you who create, inspire and make us grow and to all of you who come to be inspired. Looking forward to 2011! xo jan + earl
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