mini obsession: tiny things

If it's 1/12th the size, it's safe to say I'll be into it. Below is a selection of tiny things that make me happy:


Fun photos of deliciously modern interiors from dollhouse blog Minimodern

Two photographs by local Miami artist Nestor Arenas

I love his dead animals series and one day plan on picking up the kitty photo. 

Above is a selection of various photographs by amazing artist Lori Nix

Inspiration: leaving home

I like getting lost, I like old maps, I like party dresses and I like crisp men's shirts. I love Elizabeth LeCourt's work: Cephalopod; Trust Fund Girl
Reglisses roulees; Chelsea girl

looking forward to: Tara Donovan

I'm heading to Boston next week and I am so anxious to see good friends, eat rich food, wear layers, and visit the ICA to see the Tara Donovan show that is opening on Friday.
Tara Donovan, "Untitled (Styrofoam Cups)" (detail), 2003.
Tara Donovan, "Untitled (Paper Plates)," 2003.
Tara Donovan, "Untitled (Toothpicks)," 2004.

In the artist's hands, common, mass-produced items—toothpicks, buttons, drinking straws—become captivating sculptures.For over a decade, American sculptor Tara Donovan has transformed huge volumes of everyday items into stunning works of phenomenal impact. Layered, piled, or clustered with an almost viral repetition, these products assume forms that both evoke natural systems and seem to defy the laws of nature.

Inspiration: cleverness

via ffffound!

White Objects

Designer: Dominic Wilcox; "The War Bowl" by Areaware;High-quality plastic toy soldiers have been melted together to create the War Bowl. Dimensions: Approx. 18" dia. $400

Saenger Porcelain Design II Set “Captain Picard’s Tea Set”(porcelain, white glaze); seven-piece set: pot 10"x9"x8" - $240



TomVac Chair
Vitra
$337
via Hive




















Wallflower Decor
25 polypropylene flowers $40
Urban Outfitters

Gift giving

I've been on a bit of a buying spree lately, but every penny has been well spent. I love spoiling my loved ones!
I picked up these little treasures for my friends birthday last week from Etsy artist berkleyillustration:5x7"Robin, digital archival print created from original pen and ink drawing.
5x7"Panda, digital archival print created from original pen and ink drawing.(I plan on picking up this irresistibly dapper little Bat for my self)
An other great Etsy find was Silhouette Blue Stationery & Invitations. Megan was incredibly helpful in creating a personalized stationary set and shipping it out within a week! Her collection of personalized screen printed note cards are adorable, amazing in person, and very affordable.While I was on my online shopping frenzy I picked up this rare and vintage Boston Braves heather gray, worn thin to perfection, 1970's T-shirt from Ebay for my love. He's a huge RedSox baseball fan so I thought I'd surprise him with this little gem. I just knew he would die when he opened the package.
(note this tubby dude above is not my bff)
And lastly, I just haaaad to treat my self. Check out this sweet and romantic handmade feather headpiece named "Ms. Norma" from Etsy darling Ohmydeer. Ohmydeer has a lovely blog and now makes one of a kind and custom decorative hair pieces out of organic materials. I wore this piece out to dinner last night and felt very snazzy!
Chelsae's blog (check out her wedding photos, they're absolutely precious and envy worthy)

Treasures

This subtle and gorgeous exclusive Little Paper Planes print by Julianna Swaney reminded of the full body vintage mink stole I spotted at my favorite vintage shop Antique Mall Y'all a few weeks back. I would have probably thrown up at the fact of touching this a few years ago but now I'm obsessing about cold weather and wearing these little kitty companions around my neck. Below are a few images from the many bejeweled and jam packed rooms in Antique Mall Y'all:

I need some color in my life

Marcus Walters and Supermundane "untitled"

A limited edition from "Magic Happens"; Signed by both artists - edition of 20 $50

Apenest "Everything" Silkscreen print; Edition of 55, Signed and numbered, 26" x 40"; 7 color screen print $25
Steven Harrington: "Community no." 23.5x29.5 offset print $25.00 & "Peacock" (Btw..my Bf wants to some how incorporate the Peacock image into a tattoo ;)

the pitter patter of little mice

Natalia Edenmont photograph: "ballet" 2004
Edition 5/6, C-print mounted on Perspex
146,8 x 150,5 cm

Eighty-eight 2006 Edition 1/6 C-print mounted on Perspex 119,5 x 127 cm

Neverland Edition of 6 C-type prints mounted on Glass 45.3" x 68.9" 2007

Stina Edition of 6 C-type prints mounted on Glass 50" x 59.98" 2007

Silent Edition of 6 C-type prints mounted on Glass 47.24" x 37.01" 2007

Wing Edition of 6 C-type prints mounted on Glass 27.56" x 32.68" 2007

Gunnel Edition of 6 C-type prints mounted on Glass 49.61" x 39.37" 2007

Hell Edition of 6 C-type prints mounted on Glass 53.15" x 71.26" 2007

Hand printed Gocco gift tags by: ohmycavalier
One of the most deliciously me shoes ever made. A perfect marriage of ballet flat, costume and rodent appreciation by Marc Jacobs. Handmade Taxidermy "Hamlet mouse with skull" by Jeanie M
from California based curiosity shop Paxton Gate

Etsy find: Johnny and June window shades

How romantic are these custom screen printed window covers by drinkanddream? I had previously seen Addie's work on D*Sponge but never browsed the sweet little etsy shop. Needless to say I freaked when I found these rock inspired romantic window covers for sale. My Bf thinks they're pretty neat too so we're ordering a custom set for our teenie apt.

Check out the amazing Ramone's set below:

Ebay find: Daily Paintings

I'm totally loving the idea of daily paintings . There seem to be several fine artists using Ebay to sell and feature their one off daily paintings. Usually some painters will fiddle around with still-life to practice and train them selves,so these items tend to be small and reasonably affordable. I'm a sucker for miniature pieces and food related imagery. Make it small and about something organic and familiar and I'm all over it. Here are a few selections from various sellers on Ebay:

Ebay: abbeyspaintings "Necco Waffers" Oil on linen on panel 5x6"

Ebay: wangfineart
" bread"
7 X 5 inches Oil on board 2008
Arist Blog

Ebay:craigstephens_art
Twinkie #5
Oil on Masonite 7"x5"