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Studio to Nursery
By Sarah | January 5, 2010
The time over the holidays was a much needed break for me. I was most excited to finally make some progress on the nursery. My art studio is gradually making the transition to baby’s room. We had some great friends come over New Years Day to help us move my studio to a home in the garage. And as I have zero sewing ability, my friend Rozie helped me make curtains from the Alexander Girard fabric for the nursery. I’m in love with the finished product! Here is a before and after shot of the current state of the room:
You may notice that the curtain panels are slightly uneven from each other. I have no idea how that happened…again, I suck at sewing. But there is something about that I like. The baby’s room is going to be very much “hand made.” I’m not going for perfection, I want it be a room he can actually live and thrive and puke in. My mom was telling me about this amazingly handcrafted quilt she bought from an Amish woman. She noticed that a very small stitching line on the quilt trim was incomplete. My mom assumed it to be a flaw that was overlooked. When she asked to have it fixed she was told that the “flaw” was purposefully left in the quilt. The Amish woman believed that only God is perfect and the flaw was left to remind us of that. I love it when something handmade is actually allowed to look that way. I’m not saying that I don’t believe in a high aesthetic or craftsmanship. But allowing the flaw can be beautiful. So there, I’m leaving my curtains uneven. I’m just so proud to have actually had a hand in making them.
I debated over the room color thinking I may go with a gray or chartreuse. I finally settled on an Olympic paint color called ”Painted Parrot.” I was inspired by this Apartment Therapy post on the colors of Mt. Vernon.
The strong colors of greens and teals are just so appealing to me. It could also be the fact that I’ve been re-watching HBO’s John Adam’s series and looking at all of the historic homes and decor. Either way, I think the wall color sets off the fabric pattern perfectly.
There is a still a long way to go. I’ll try and post pics throughout the transition. I just keep walking into the room and trying to imagine a little boy sitting on the floor. I can’t wait to see Jen’s nursery for her little girl! I’ve heard a few clues about birds and vintage and a hand painted tree. Its sure to be beautiful!
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moblies…oh baby land
By Jen | January 4, 2010
so I have been working on our daughter’s nursery and thinking about how cool mobiles are and why dont I have one over my bed. Here are a few images… but, my fave is the first two images from beatriz milhazes
Topics: all things ART | No Comments »
Eva Zeisel
By Sarah | December 10, 2009
I’ve admired designer Eva Zeisel for a while now. I’ve decided that Christmas is the perfect opportunity to start expanding my collection of her pieces….well, to let my husband start expanding it for me. Check out this video created about a year ago on her 102nd Birthday. Its really cool to see how Eva Zeisel continues to think, work, and create.
Eva Zeisel: Distinguished By Design from Jeremy Bales on Vimeo.
Topics: cool DESIGN | No Comments »
oh jcrew!!
By Jen | November 30, 2009
so I have been MIA from the blog world, My life has been a little bit complicated with a new job, new home and a new baby on the way..oh and the travel in my 7th month…but I am missing being creative and showing cool stuff I have seen out and about…So I promise to start back up again. Missed you Sarah;) you have been doing a great job blogging, my mom calls me and updates me before i get a chance to check them out.
So back to cool stuff that I have seen. I seem to be obsessed with things I can not wear right now. I am living in 2 pair of maternity jeans, 2 tights and some oversized tee shirts..but I have my cool boots still. I came across these great tee shirts this weekend shopping. JCrew calls them art tees. I love them and if you are a certain someone in my family you are getting some under the tree!!!
also love the vintage jewerly that they have at jcrew also
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Chop Shop: for the Nerd in Your Life
By Sarah | November 24, 2009
Ya, so I married a guy who is a bit of a nerd. Don’t you dare make the mistake of confusing Star Wars and Star Trek….trust me. R was given this Robot graphic on a tee shirt a few months ago. Its been a constant source of entertainment for us. You find out real fast who the true nerds are. I didn’t realize that Chop Shop has a whole line of awesome nerdy sci-fi coolness available through Supermarket.
I also love this Aliens tee, only $23….
And these Toddler Tees may possibly be the greatest gift ever for our new little sci-fi loving baby on the way. It’ll give him something to grow into…
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Dallas: Saturday in the Cedars
By Sarah | November 19, 2009
Its going to be a great Saturday in Dallas. During the day head on over to the Cedars for the 7th Annual Open Studio Tour from 10am-6pm. Get more info on the artists and directions to each studio here. And after touring studios head over to Corinth Park with promise of a “giant warehouse where anything is possible.” A couple of my friends Diane Sikes and Tania Kaufman will be showing their work among many others. Its sure to be hit from 7pm-midnight, open one night only. Get out an experience some art. The website says that Diane has a new installation planned for the space. Can’t wait to see it!
And the Corinth Park blog says they’ll be a skateable sculpture by Oliver Bradley….sounds awesome. Go Dallas!
Topics: all things ART, why we love Dallas | No Comments »
Monday: The Weepies
By Sarah | November 16, 2009
The Weepies make me happy. Here’s to a new week…with some puppets….
The Weepies - Can’t Go Back Now from nettwerkmusic on Vimeo.
Topics: MUSIC musings | No Comments »
Alexander Girard
By Sarah | November 12, 2009
I’ve found it! The perfect fabric and inspiration for the nursery. We found out last week that we’re having a boy. I was out shopping for work on Tuesday and stopped in at Urban Outfitters, and there it was! An Alexander Girard duvet in his Eden print. It was love at first sight!
Urban Outfitters on sale for $39.99
I love the modern aesthetic and folk elements in the design. Also the coloring is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for. I’m planning to take the fabric and turn it into curtains and pillows with the aid of my sewing friends.
Alexander Girard led the textile division for Herman Miller from 1952-1975. He worked with leading designers like Charles and Ray Eames. Many of his textiles and designs are now being reintroduced into the marketplace. You can find more his products at maXimo, the official agent of his estate. I also loved this video for products sold by House Industries. Since I’m particularly admiring Girard’s Eden print, I love how FLOR has applied the pattern to their carpet tiles.
FLOR rug Kit, $159.99 for 6 tiles (3×5′)
Alexander and Susan Girard donated their huge collection of Folk Art in 1978. It is on view in the Girard Wing of the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, NM.
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Nashville: Union Station
By Sarah | November 9, 2009
I spent the weekend in Nashville, TN for a friend’s wedding. We drove 12 hrs. there and back, but ended up with one beautiful day in the city. It was so worth it. Not only to celebrate with our friends, but also to get a quick peak at a very cool city. My cousin has lived in Nashville for the past 6 months and she took me on a mini driving tour of the city Saturday morning. We stopped off at the the Union Station Hotel. It was just beautiful!
The hotel was an old train station that opened in 1900. What really took my breath away was the barrel vaulted stained glass ceiling in the lobby. The design motif from the ceiling was repeated on the carpets and marble tile flooring. On my next trip to Nashville, staying at this hotel is a must!
image via flickr Bob Jagendorf
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Blues for Baby
By Sarah | October 30, 2009
Another color I’ve got stuck in my brain are blues with warm accents of orange, yellow, pink or maybe even lime or red. I think teal blues look really great with dark woods. Although I’m being mindful to avoid the classic chocolate and aqua blue combo that is everywhere. The blue color I have in mind is actually more of a teal blue, or maybe an old schoolhouse sea foam green/blue color that doesn’t look like a hospital. Think schoolhouse charm and not mental institution. I’ve been inspired by these rooms in the Apartment Therapy 09 Color Contest.
I like the play of color off blue shades in these nurseries….
nursery images via Ohdeedoh and Project Nursery
Topics: HOME sweet home | 1 Comment »