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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

stone of Venus

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erie basin, conroy + wilcox emerald ring; Sara Sites, emerald hair 2006

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

testing

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gwen

screen watch

tv cozy

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

I'm so excited to be working together on a project with Tiffany of Heist and bridesmaid knuckle ring fame. We're working in tandem on a little surprise for my bike. Her indelible trampstamp must be concealed. Combining my creative direction, Tiff's skills with bronze, Harcourt Bindery in Boston, and the awesomeness that is Ovis aries orientalis it's sure to be amazing!
I can't wait to see how it develops.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

sssssssssttt

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vs.

fallon brass snake ring & zyannaoconnell

How sexy is that shot?!!

Monday, November 2, 2009

last weeks links

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Audrey Roger's WHIPCORD BETTY & PURPLE COBRA LILY
HAND EMBROIDERIES AND SCREEN PRINTS ON COTTON PANELS - 20.5 X 30.5 CM EACH

I hope everyone had an awesome Halloween weekend! Ours was divine.
I want to thank everyone who commented on Parker's burger feet costume last week. Not to say I wasn't shocked that everyone dug it... but it's always so great to feel the blog love & appreciation. I love this damn community. Enjoy a few links from around the webs last week that made my eyes happy:

make tacos not war
damn these are so cool but that tail looks like a dildo
wish I'd written it too
cats are to blame
sweet bracelet
nice gifty for a harlequin & boston fan
wonderful art blog
nice travel snaps
collage craziness
3 totes is the new 2
Labrapotamus
neighhh
c*u*n*t
fun

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

oral rims

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In response to Wool& Misc's Rick Owens post and Michele Lamy discovery.

Michele's "gold & diamond encrusted teef" have been on my mind all day.

Lauren Kalman's gold Oral Rims from the hard wear series

This pearl grill is ridiculously lux and should only be worn for extra fancy occasions.

Lauren Kalman;Hard Wear (Pearls), 2006
This is my kind of streetwear.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

mini obsession: geodes

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katherine guillen

Rachel Pfeffer Designs: monstrous geode knuckle ring

It's a slippery slope into art mom and school counselor territory but I don't care.

Friday, August 28, 2009

I bet one of these was named Duchess

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If this dashing pug gives you the tingles down in that funny place then you will definitely enjoy visiting Hamshere gallery.

They have one of the largest Canine & Equestrian antique jewelery collections and dog paintings dating from 1800 to 1940. It's no secret that I spend my free time browsing dog art. Hamshere gallery is a trifecta for me: vintage baubles, canine portraiture, and precious- gaudiness. I wanted to post all of their dapper canine brooches but I held back .

Crystal Chihuahua Brooch
Reverse intaglio crystal brooch in diamond and emerald setting. English.

various handpainted pets: locket, pin and brooch
I know a few good friends who would love to own one of these timeless animal adornments.
Yes, I'm thinking of you Pio; this guy is screaming your name.

Friday, August 14, 2009

collars

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Fleur Goedendorp neck sculptures

Natalia Edenmont photographs

textures

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Gunta Stolzl 1927

head of weaving at the Bauhaus
One of the many highlights of my recent trip was visiting the comprehensive Bauhaus exhibition at Martin-Gropius museum. If there was ever any doubt that the Bauhaus school has influenced everything we deem "good design" and cool it's definitely been eliminated. Of the 100o objects exhibited, one piece that surprisingly stood out to us was this Gunta Stolzl tapestry (jpg doesn't do justice). Among all the furniture, innovative text and material studies this ridiculously bright textile was one of the most relevant to today's neon art aesthetic.

An other piece that keeps floating around my empty little head is this handmade tapestry from starsyling I spotted at their boutique. It's so texturally interesting and would look great as a floor mat or wall hanging.

While I couldn't justify spending over 300 € on this I so desperately want it and would certainly make use of it. I love this treasure purposed as a picnic blanket:

Even though Stystyling is a tad busy (flailing hand motions and hissing sounds if you were hearing me say this) for my taste, I did pick up a gorgeous hand dipped fringe necklace. I can't wait to incorporate this into an outfit. I'm miles away from endorsing an all over print but touches of flair are oh so necessary.

crafting the fringes
Seeing that I can't afford a large textural piece at the moment this little bit of color and motion will have to do. Unless I purchase my own loom and have a sudden folk streak I don't see a Gunta Stolzl inspiration in my future.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

shadow jewelry

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Jewelery designer Maiko Takeda is really talented.
Just sayin.
Check out her DD Q&A

Monday, June 29, 2009

hungry?

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Sebastian Buescher

Good photography can make or break a collection. This slurpy octopus sitting on a plate next to those creamy pearls is stunning. Ever since my brief stint as a manager for a small art jewelry and artisan craft gallery Laura Preshong, I've had a strong appeal for creative jewelry. Sebastian Buescher's work stands out in originality and branding.