tape sculpture...

I found this great public art while surfing through artist links today. Mark Jenkins uses "tape sculpture" to produce these life-like transparent objects. More eye candy from this artist can be seen by clicking here.

from junky to funky...

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I've recently been hooked on a show "from junky to funky" on the diy network. Granted they use some unconventional styles to transform a room but its neat to see how dumpster diving can actually create some really neat diy projects!

cute templates...

Get cute box templates for only $3.99 (pdf format) from little hut. So cute!

salt and pepper...

A modern dose of salt and pepper shakers by request today! I've chosen just 8, but there are a ton out there! Browse the websites below for their complete collections.

1. hug salt and pepper shaker ($22.95), 2. amore salt and pepper ($18), 3. movers and shakers self shaking salt and pepper shakers ($12.50), 4. deer salt and pepper shakers ($30), 5. Pepe and Friends ($35), 6. Confetti Salt and Pepper ($10), 7. Woodland Friends Salt and Pepper Shakers ($4.99), 8. Nubby Shakers ($12.99)

test prints...

Test prints are hard to find, but aesthetic apparatus always has good ones! A test print is a paper print that has multiple printings on the same sheet. Once thrown out, since it was mainly used to check ink color and density, they are truly jewels in their own right.

Check out their art prints and rock posters too!

come this way spring...

As the snow melts off the driveway today, I'm really ready to go out and buy flowers to make my space colorful again! Spring picture courtesy of flickr.
Also check out michigan bulb to get a free catalog and some spring time goodness!

modern table linens...

Modern table linens by Patapri Textile.
Check out all of their unique patterns and products!

supernatural...

chair that is...so my husband would probably never let me spend $185 on this beauty...but I can at least add it to my online wish list. The Supernatural Chair by Ross Lovegrove (2005).

awww flickr...

I was flipping through the virtual pages of flickr today and decided to search for "craft studio" pictures. There are so many cute crafters with super organized spaces out there! Great spring cleaning inspirations!

small conversation pieces...

I purchased this painting from artghost.com a year or so ago and I'm delighted that it is still available for purchase today. I had mine custom painted in yellow tones to match my kitchen and its still a conversation starter to this day! There are many painting designs available and at $25, you can't go wrong!

guys need recliners...

I went to a local lazy boy the other day and asked to see the above sofa. The salesman hesitated and then said that they didn't carry one in the store but they could order it. He explained that only sofas with recliners were selling...I believe this to be a guy thing--anyone with me? I don't hate recliners I just like a good aesthetic sofa :) Check out the benjamin at lazy boy dot com.

cloud 9...

These would be awesome to put all over my ceiling. Such a simple design with a lot of whimsy! Pick one up at ylighting or use this pic to inspire a new diy project.

cutest puppies...

Even though my puppy is only 2 years old and he's a handful (jack russel/whippet mix), I can't resist spending some time searching for local puppies at petfinder.com

Murphy (above) has already been adopted but there are tons of dogs and cats that still need loving homes!

reprodepot...

New addition to repro depot! Marimekko --Great colors -- lilac and black. Need new artwork?--this would look amazing stretched!

polymer clay...

I'll be the first to admit that most projects in polymer clay don't really thrill me. I've just never been taken with the medium...until I seen Meredith's work! I love her use of color and shape and who doesn't need a 2 inch friend to brighten your day?! She needs like 8 hands though -- to keep up with the demand :) Click on the pic above to visit her website.

textured walls...

new love for the day...this would go great behind my dining room table--
check it out at modular arts

2 new prints --now at etsy!

2 new prints! You can now order them through etsy...enjoy a little pink love!

modern piggy banks...

I was online looking for an unusual piggy bank today to hide my precious pennies :) I found three that are not only interesting but affordable too!

Left to Right: Volcoino Piggy Bank - Chrome by Umbra® $19.79 organize.com • Kurt Halsey Cloud Bank $7.99 urbanoutfitters.com • Coink Bank by Scott Henderson $36.00 greenergrassdesign.com

owl friends...

Thanks again Haute Innovations for selecting makeshift modern for a product rave! http://hauteinnovations.com/?p=132