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Design Sponge: DIY Inspiration

The Daily Sponge Blog: A wonderful source of daily DIY inspiration. http://www.designspongeonline.com/

Britain’s Mid-Century Female Designers

From Dwell: Of the iconic women designers working in the mid-20th century, the two most often recognized—and adored—are Ray Eames and Lucienne Day (the female halves of two of the best-known creative couples of the era). While Eames won our hearts with her inventive furniture designs, Day brought modernism to the masses via her woven textile designs. On Saturday, May 15, the Textile Museum in Washington, DC, opens a new exhibit featuring the work of Day and two other mid-century British designer...

Salvador Dali on “What’s My Line?”

I just felt the need to share this one .....

Arnold Klein Gallery: Book of Hours

Arnold Klein Gallery: Book of Hours The concept of a Book of Hours began in medieval times when the ability to measure an hour was far different from what we are accustomed to.  The books then were handwritten and illuminated and not for common consumption. Now we pride ourselves on our accuracy and our cleverness but we still don't understand the mysteries of the passing of time.  It is not under our control.  With this show we are honoring the minutes and hours of our days. ~ Karen and A...

IllustrationFriday.com

Let's do some art... Illustration Friday is a weekly illustration challenge created by Penelope Dullaghan and Brianna Privett. A topic is posted every Friday and then participants have all week to come up with their own interpretation. Illustration Friday just gives a no-pressure, fun excuse to use it. No clients looking for a particular thing. No one judging the outcome of the work. It's a chance to experiment and explore and play with visual art. So welcome, novices and pros alike. ...

Homemade Holiday Cards

Only 25 days till Christmas ~ time to start thinking about our holidays cards (!) For inspiration, check out these wonderful cards selected from the Archives of American Art's collection of artists' ephemera. Read more here.

The Cardboard Forest

The Cardboard Forest is a blog started by Michaela Lynch. It's full of creative and inspirational images and ideas. Enjoy! Michaela Lynch is a daydreamer, artist, animator, inventor, hula hooper extraordinaire, cupcake enthusiast, and a student at the Cleveland Institute of Art.

Rembrandt’s Self-Portraits

This is a really beautiful statement of Rembrandt's life through his self-portraits: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_H71aiz290&feature=player_embedded Music: Breath of Light, by String Theory Also visit: Frida Kahlo Self Portraits - Morphed

Felt & Wire

Felt and Wire is a beautiful site dedicated to paper in its many-splendored forms: from postage stamps to posters, from memorable mail to beautiful books, from invitations to artistic innovations. The site was conceived (our editor would say kuhnceived) at Mohawk Fine Papers, by people who love the feel of paper, the look of paper, the marvel of ink on paper, and the magic of what people do with paper. Visit their online shop for holiday gifts: www.feltandwireshop.com

ROBERT MIREK: NEW OBJECTS

ROBERT MIREK: NEW OBJECTS Arnold Klein Gallery Oct. 30 - Nov. 27th, 2009 32782 Woodward Avenue Royal Oak, Michigan 48073 tel: 248.647.7709 Note: Mid-show Reception: Friday, Nov. 13th 6-8 pm