i am loving these fine art prints from myan photography- so whimsical and day-dreamy!

i would follow you anywhere

a new day

venice beach

love is so short, forgetting is so long

the science of sleep

myan artist elsewhere :: {shop} {blog} {flickr} {website}

1 :: squirrel print

2 :: pokara shirt

3 :: autumn leaves cascade necklace

4 :: mango tango

5 :: solitude

6 :: home in the woods

7 :: golden matuka lino print

8 :: my favorite things no. 2

9 :: forever print

10 :: pumpkin legwarmer spats with buttons

11 :: dream wooden sign

12 :: russel wright coffee cups

scoutie girl’s gift guide officially launched today! dear friend tara gentile over at scoutie girl has worked hard to create a sense of community around giving handmade by encouraging *you* to submit your own gift guide galleries of handmade goodies, rate posted gift guides, and leave comments with your thoughts & additional links.

she’s even included tips for newbies, a chance to sponsor the guides and an awesome opportunity to submit your own guide! the one pictured above is my submission, and, if you like it- you could visit and vote for it!

visit scoutie girl for all the details!

happy monday! i am loving this brilliant artist lisa congdon.  her innovative style and funky approach to art just makes me smile.  i was so excited to come across her flickr album filled with images from her adorable home- hope you enjoy!

lisa is a san francisco mixed media artist and illustrator and did not begin making art until she was 33 years old; at age 40, it is now the most significant part of her life and livelihood. aside from a painting class, she is entirely self-taught. she uses her lack of training to her advantage: instead of following refined technique, she works with her own sense of color, composition and design as her guide.

lisa is almost constantly drawing, photographing and annotating her life. and, lucky for us, she meticulously documents all of her work as she makes it and shares it for others to see through flickr.

lisa’s work has been shown all over the states and her story and work have been featured in numerous print magazines and art/design blogs.  she even has a new line of stationary which was just released in spring of 2009 by chronicle books.

on top of all the wonderful things she does, lisa is also the co-owner and gallery director at rare device, an adorable design shop and art gallery in san francisco.

she believes in truth telling, working hard, and being nice to people. she lives in the mission district of san francisco with her 9 pound chihuahua mix, wilfredo, and her two cats, barry and margaret (named for barry mcgee and the late margaret kilgallen, two of her favorite artists).

her kitchen is my favorite part, aren’t her collections inspiring?  makes me want to do a mod-makeover..

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bringing you some weekend projects from my favorite diy magazine- these headboards make me want to get crafting! check below for instructions and go to their website to see even more.

1 :: is someone glowing?  build a simple wood frame from 2x4s, and add crossbeams to create as many light “frames” as you like. drill small holes in the bottom of each opening large enough to feed the light cords through. paint your frame, then attach it to the wall, screwing it into the studs. fill each space with lights, connecting the cords as you go. the translucent panels were cut from polycarbonate sheet and affixed to the frame with screws (you can always have it cut to size at your local home supply center).

2 :: a readers dream!  what endless possibilities.  you could play with colors, letter sizes, and even phrases or words.

3 :: finally, a place to jot down all those last minute to-do’s that keep you up at night!  use crown molding, a large picture frame, or an old mirror frame (minus the mirror) to craft this dramatic headboard. paint a sheet of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) with a few coats of chalkboard paint. allow the paint to dry fully between coats. place the MDF inside the frame and tuck it behind the bed.  now your ready to write sweet love notes!

4 :: isn’t this whimsy headboard charming? scour salvage stores for an old fireplace mantel wide enough to surround your bed. chipping paint (as long as it is lead-free) adds character, so embrace imperfections! seashells glued to the mirror and piled on the mantel contribute loads of beachy charm.

check out this dublin designer’s clothing!  janey designs are clean-cut, fun and comfortable, not to mention affordable.  she aims for all of her clothing to be versatile and wearable, and makes each piece to fit you just right. so chic, right?

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aren’t these images stunning? such a simple part of nature turned into breathtaking couture.  myoung ho lee’s latest exhibition ‘tree’ uses a complicated process to create simple images: trees separated from their surroundings, hinting at the world beyond.

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lilly bonbon takes me to a special place- a place where anything is possible and everything is beautiful.  inspired by the simplicity, complexity, and the beauty to be discovered in nature- these paper crafts are simply dreamy.

1 :: oh deer – woodland wedding cake toppper

2 :: ruffle my feathers – gift tags

3 :: happy gnome and mini mushroom toppers

4 :: love birds craft picks

5 :: forest floor cupcake toppers

6 :: nutmeg love birds

tiny terrarium gift tags

“a mossy rock, a delicate flower, a curious little bird. nature truly is the best creation, always amazing and delighting me.”

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