Online Consult: Give a Standard Master Ensuite Bathroom Some Personality

<br />Hello everyone! Have been very busy trying to wrap up some projects before the holidays, always a mad rush, isn't it? I'm going to make a real effort to share more online consults with you, as they are becoming the mainstay of my business, and we all love to see design boards, right?!! This one is fairly recent, and with all of us entertaining over the holidays, a few of us (myself included) may want to do a little sprucing up in the loo!<br /><br />Bathrooms often are the last rooms we look at in our homes. Slap some colour on the wall, hang a shelf or cabinet, maybe swap out the mirror, and we're done, right? Well, not for this client! Let's call her A, shall we? While A had already completed the rest of her home on her own, she really wanted her Master Ensuite to have some personality. Her question: could we bring a standard bathroom up to the level of her other rooms? This consultation, like many online consultations, morphed from a Color Consult into a Design Consult as we progressed. The beauty of working online is that I can accommodate any time frame, from days to months, and we can bounce ideas back and forth until the client is completely satisfied. I'm amazed how much my online service has grown, and have to send out a huge thank you to all of my amazing clients!!<br /><br />A's home is located in a historical building which has been converted into lofts, complete with beautiful wood beams and original fireplaces, etc… really great bones. This particle room did not include any period architecture, but the builder had used clean-lined modern fixtures and sleek tile, so we had a nice base to work with.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbKCCeOYuYr15Acj5jfQetr5M8ip_bjol1hGcyoX0p5B0OKDNaQQFNIF7ygjSYMtDS73yWk95b_Zc6c5QQH9RUt1IdNXDfYURGfAJeRj3y8iCArQAd0BMY4ZKDlgS2-T1y0Vgfgic9Yk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.31.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkbKCCeOYuYr15Acj5jfQetr5M8ip_bjol1hGcyoX0p5B0OKDNaQQFNIF7ygjSYMtDS73yWk95b_Zc6c5QQH9RUt1IdNXDfYURGfAJeRj3y8iCArQAd0BMY4ZKDlgS2-T1y0Vgfgic9Yk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.31.55+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />In terms of personal preference, A wanted to add a grey to the walls, and was up for a darker tone, which would complement her bedroom (painted in BM San Antonio Gray) and other spaces. Other than that, she was open for ideas on how to decorate the walls, etc.<br /><br />The darker grey walls work in this small space because there is a fair amount of warm natural light, large swathes of white fixtures, and that large mirror over the vanity. I recommended Chelsea Gray, Benjamin Moore HC 168, which would complement the San Antonio Gray bedroom walls.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkF9XVTUqQz769OLYVYsLxvbuuB5GTEUizhN41FjghyphenhyphenxyD7E1mBZ8kzEWiXPz5x67Ks4GHml22lviKwH4nUApq5NNUDP7NvnysVZKRfSwSDzDPnT1XgTzsZtQbGCq4yf6GxSSHZuURDZs/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.45.00+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkF9XVTUqQz769OLYVYsLxvbuuB5GTEUizhN41FjghyphenhyphenxyD7E1mBZ8kzEWiXPz5x67Ks4GHml22lviKwH4nUApq5NNUDP7NvnysVZKRfSwSDzDPnT1XgTzsZtQbGCq4yf6GxSSHZuURDZs/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.45.00+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The first thing that I suggested is to bring some wood into the space, as reclaimed and timeworn woods are a large part of the aesthetic of the rest of the home. A few examples of the palette at work were included to show A.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJFVPB7WHxJ-bV22Vu0PrJrdxOYCgR8FbSziXlxPN4YrtTbV8jlGIzAKWU3QNcH3hzpqpWbdRcpcH_73D2CoJ-tI8kaGqst1qbfyDvhjLkXTGEvl6VKL3B_-pICDhMNzh0cDREBWf4fk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.46.29+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJFVPB7WHxJ-bV22Vu0PrJrdxOYCgR8FbSziXlxPN4YrtTbV8jlGIzAKWU3QNcH3hzpqpWbdRcpcH_73D2CoJ-tI8kaGqst1qbfyDvhjLkXTGEvl6VKL3B_-pICDhMNzh0cDREBWf4fk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.46.29+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Since we had to look at finished or replacing the large builder mirror, the frame for this was a natural placement for the wood element. I suggested a few options. The first was to frame out the existing mirror. The second was to layer a wood framed mirror over top of the existing mirror.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrG6NTJzkaK-unhMfA7eXnb4ecyB80X_-l45U1V_-Y5pEesu5q4nUlCQnJsUzYMlmMqYlx7aalnScbPhEUhrv_RmBmxdYxk3B73AHZAVitN_C9p3o3lNQdD_NfmGrRRHN-NT5lZCa8W0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.48.27+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrG6NTJzkaK-unhMfA7eXnb4ecyB80X_-l45U1V_-Y5pEesu5q4nUlCQnJsUzYMlmMqYlx7aalnScbPhEUhrv_RmBmxdYxk3B73AHZAVitN_C9p3o3lNQdD_NfmGrRRHN-NT5lZCa8W0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.48.27+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefO6oFEpLR56viEumoVyHSgy8nrQJc2QgE-aaPgyDlA5cuZShUhyphenhyphenRYfuj0jEW0tTr2-CSBRCcE46jd-Wlc2nYog0uo5bhFa0BFpVKyzAWn-rXu6xRpO7BA-noMpDMBg3t9ixFjF0ZxFE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.49.55+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefO6oFEpLR56viEumoVyHSgy8nrQJc2QgE-aaPgyDlA5cuZShUhyphenhyphenRYfuj0jEW0tTr2-CSBRCcE46jd-Wlc2nYog0uo5bhFa0BFpVKyzAWn-rXu6xRpO7BA-noMpDMBg3t9ixFjF0ZxFE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.49.55+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Bringing in some darker metal elements would reference the feel of her main living space. I suggested a  small wall cabinet or shelf over her toilet, in/on which she could place white towels and accessories to again bring that freshness back into the space. A did not like here existing towels hook beside the sink, which was rather largely proportioned. I suggested a modern hook option here, something unexpected to add interest.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWjpv7FKh9NnhagZdfrDb1CR_PPxsnKG75t4EjMVijofV9nWGS7JWkd-5gAYf5KaCFoj5ND7Rj5ev0gFkoc1_bgy-afHUJxpQAgbtQFUrFKaWgtuf6Oo3vRdKaZXvWipN8tHVRfEZGXA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.52.22+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWjpv7FKh9NnhagZdfrDb1CR_PPxsnKG75t4EjMVijofV9nWGS7JWkd-5gAYf5KaCFoj5ND7Rj5ev0gFkoc1_bgy-afHUJxpQAgbtQFUrFKaWgtuf6Oo3vRdKaZXvWipN8tHVRfEZGXA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.52.22+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscKgLIdgC9AukdOJWLBKttqKptKpklZF0xDGlnG03bH4z0DRo-sBjRuQugFaRY-nrtZoAFxhv0AK4V6zkxnyb-FCG28W9e0vNksdsr5V6WUrpZWjdfMbLr91DqUhg8IJ7YlMiWbUweCE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.53.26+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscKgLIdgC9AukdOJWLBKttqKptKpklZF0xDGlnG03bH4z0DRo-sBjRuQugFaRY-nrtZoAFxhv0AK4V6zkxnyb-FCG28W9e0vNksdsr5V6WUrpZWjdfMbLr91DqUhg8IJ7YlMiWbUweCE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.53.26+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGhPw1h_rWqYnm0P_3VNRteybglv25Q_E0nZYmA7btIKkWUmoKqT0Ws96LRY8v-Y8KKBJgzKaHN3LY9uk9S-AKnqgtjwyKuwD_awuYjJ5LWxfQDnrd7IjT28X8Uww3RI-QKOh2Xhv3pI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.54.08+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGhPw1h_rWqYnm0P_3VNRteybglv25Q_E0nZYmA7btIKkWUmoKqT0Ws96LRY8v-Y8KKBJgzKaHN3LY9uk9S-AKnqgtjwyKuwD_awuYjJ5LWxfQDnrd7IjT28X8Uww3RI-QKOh2Xhv3pI/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+9.54.08+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />After looking at all my recommendations, A decided the paint was perfect, and she would frame out the mirror in wood, She had found some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/211583255/set-of-two-modern-brass-wall-hook-plus?ref=pr_shop" target="_blank"><b>towel hooks</b></a> on Etsy that she loved, and wanted work in gold to the mix. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtQEasIuCijnj0tXjpILstJ8R4efBbms-aoWnrQAWCCfW32V61UO0JujjtNfuwqYFBpvGG_astthyphenhyphen0X0RpVZZ0znXMdSpt3wqnCA3_cHf0IRMt_A7DEmAyliyfZh2PMT_RQ1uRk7UkpUE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.15.08+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtQEasIuCijnj0tXjpILstJ8R4efBbms-aoWnrQAWCCfW32V61UO0JujjtNfuwqYFBpvGG_astthyphenhyphen0X0RpVZZ0znXMdSpt3wqnCA3_cHf0IRMt_A7DEmAyliyfZh2PMT_RQ1uRk7UkpUE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.15.08+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />Also, she decided she did not want additional storage, and asked if an art wall would work over the toilet in lieu of the shelf. The area is 36" x 36".<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJWiIV55a17ruI71zFhgMaTHbXsbqKfqtEnWmTix1mbOHHLd_Q3qCGsJewY-pz-qX1hK1Jad_VJluvv-cbNPugfQEIY6FXPbK8HwDjzMTurzmJdi-QoQgPVCZb-gRVs4R7foTdvkgp7I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.09.42+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJWiIV55a17ruI71zFhgMaTHbXsbqKfqtEnWmTix1mbOHHLd_Q3qCGsJewY-pz-qX1hK1Jad_VJluvv-cbNPugfQEIY6FXPbK8HwDjzMTurzmJdi-QoQgPVCZb-gRVs4R7foTdvkgp7I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.09.42+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />Why not? I'm huge fan of art in every space, a room without art is not complete! This offered an opportunity to repeat the varied metal elements, as well.  A mentioned liking the prints available on <b><a href="http://www.luluandgeorgia.com/walls" target="_blank">Lulu and Georgia</a></b>, and so that became the starting point for two gallery options. I chose two prints, the Booby Pin piece and the Oh Dear I love you, which A had especially liked, to begin.<br /><br /><br /> The first grouping was modern and playful, and worked in some colour. Two modern photographs (<b><a href="http://society6.com/product/up-side-down-3nm_print?tag=landscape#1=45" target="_blank">here</a></b> and <b><a href="http://society6.com/product/everyday-0sg_print#1=45" target="_blank">here</a></b>) flank the <b><a href="http://www.luluandgeorgia.com/walls/wall-art/oh-my-deer-print" target="_blank">Oh Deer</a></b> print, both referencing the mountains outside. A had mentioned wanting to include a letter, if possible, and so custom <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/163264728/handpainted-wooden-wall-letter?ref=shop_home_active_16&ga_search_query=m" target="_blank">wooden letter </a></b>from Etsy painted gold would add that bit of sparkle. Lastly, a fresh <b><a href="http://society6.com/product/colorflash-3_print?tag=graphic-design#1=45" target="_blank">fractal work</a></b> plays against the photos and grey walls, and keeps the grouping light and airy.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkd2JnG9ecU52MnAFd2UXIr0IrPSqUCSOy6vPgifYbXEni_gLn7RzICbctIlFeMbeDUrXYVBAjiDBfDBy2I16pdFaCvb1Iy-VSe7MrBCoj2vGdWwSqVEdGeLMRlNbyzvLPD_bCoa7fhCY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+6.45.27+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkd2JnG9ecU52MnAFd2UXIr0IrPSqUCSOy6vPgifYbXEni_gLn7RzICbctIlFeMbeDUrXYVBAjiDBfDBy2I16pdFaCvb1Iy-VSe7MrBCoj2vGdWwSqVEdGeLMRlNbyzvLPD_bCoa7fhCY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+6.45.27+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />The <b><a href="http://www.luluandgeorgia.com/walls/wall-art/bobby-pin-print" target="_blank">Bobby Pin</a></b> started off the second grouping, which is softer and more sophisticated. A <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/183360941/abstract-painting-watercolor-print?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">watercolor </a></b>becomes the central piece, the watery texture perfect for a bath. A small <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/176028019/butterfly-illustration-original-pen-and?ref=shop_home_active_5" target="_blank">pen and ink</a></b> adds some punctuation and balances the bobby pin print. A <b><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=16403909&parentid=A_FURN_WALL#/" target="_blank">steel letter</a></b> tucks in without stealing the show, and an <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/155506431/light-up-original-oil-painting-landscape?ref=shop_home_feat_2" target="_blank">original oil</a></b> is absolutely stunning, working in all of our varied tones and adding some subtle colour here.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5eY9RvTp4_q_GJwgQkFOkKMIdcTd6zjXzqPj_X1wSGgGgkFP2om6upWVA-U38VX8U41ERncyWYnjXR4f8YYTVUXyRYTQFVbsFA6telkNZ9Ajkmumg1sE9oYE6Zg6SDnaoowLgzKZbd8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+7.19.03+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5eY9RvTp4_q_GJwgQkFOkKMIdcTd6zjXzqPj_X1wSGgGgkFP2om6upWVA-U38VX8U41ERncyWYnjXR4f8YYTVUXyRYTQFVbsFA6telkNZ9Ajkmumg1sE9oYE6Zg6SDnaoowLgzKZbd8/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-11-13+at+7.19.03+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />A chose the second grouping, but her husband did not like the Bobby Pin print, so we needed to work in a replacement. I suggested a<b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/118926590/nude-number-4-fine-art-print-from-the?ref=shop_home_active_16" target="_blank"> nude</a></b>, which works with the more sophisticated feel of this group. After considering a few options, A chose this print, which is perfect.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEoalIXMZbRUPpW-s1fkSZNwVvmik61dyRDIYwSVL8_Sz4DP-CEMM4UCf8TaJUBvQyMwLZSTHJjwFXleAwoH2cCb4m4mvH2fgKWjIAwUk7jA5OFl6jw-71Ueen6YSyQ71zJAGg438K3Y/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+11.04.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEoalIXMZbRUPpW-s1fkSZNwVvmik61dyRDIYwSVL8_Sz4DP-CEMM4UCf8TaJUBvQyMwLZSTHJjwFXleAwoH2cCb4m4mvH2fgKWjIAwUk7jA5OFl6jw-71Ueen6YSyQ71zJAGg438K3Y/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+11.04.45+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />After receiving the art, A ordered some frames on Etsy. She chose <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/115834922/natural-reclaimed-oak-picture-frame-4x4?ref=shop_home_active_14" target="_blank">this</a> </b>wood frame for the abstract watercolor, and this gold frame for the painting.<br /><br />Now we just needed to finish up with another small piece of art for the entry wall, on the right side of the window. I suggested <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/201035268/grouse-feather-watercolor-in-a-vintage?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=gold+frame&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">this</a></b> original painting. The artist mounts each of her works in vintage frames which are included in the sale. It is a beautiful effect. A agreed. Yay! Love it when a client and myself are completely on the same page!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIE7kbe95Cpq7UBGri_Z8ltYLU4-8WEXi-u3J7cQbpclIyUkjP9Tit-dCE7Z6ZZDzwt20UPdIa-v0gJwdf0cEVezMx_qmOKP-7ATNw3rnZl4uR2GlUs_ZJ8kFErin3ui5SAlfdNkLrVyM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.56.50+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIE7kbe95Cpq7UBGri_Z8ltYLU4-8WEXi-u3J7cQbpclIyUkjP9Tit-dCE7Z6ZZDzwt20UPdIa-v0gJwdf0cEVezMx_qmOKP-7ATNw3rnZl4uR2GlUs_ZJ8kFErin3ui5SAlfdNkLrVyM/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-12-15+at+10.56.50+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />And that wraps up the bathroom swish, lovelies! I hope you enjoyed, and maybe discovered a few new artists along the way…my apologies if I lured you into lost hours on Etsy - can never get away from once I begin exploring the art shops, lol.<br /><br />Wishing you all a lovely, Christmas-Carol-filled day - x am<br /><br /><br /><br />

Online Consult: Give a Standard Master Ensuite Bathroom Some Personality

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Palette: Bone and Black | Art

<br /><br />Let's take the time-worn lustre of bone, and juxtapose it against the sharpness of black.... Opposites attract, yes?<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbxOiy-iOK4ROhYpSV9a6fryClKZyjBU9aH6KeTR1vSPr4Xr4ZpFsF7gdGuMCqlRJL2yJsU8UI28874E-UY6C0jX2vVZUBycNijhHl73keCbqIOBCG20igNOjEpGNhJE6B1tD7eErA2o/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.21.18+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbxOiy-iOK4ROhYpSV9a6fryClKZyjBU9aH6KeTR1vSPr4Xr4ZpFsF7gdGuMCqlRJL2yJsU8UI28874E-UY6C0jX2vVZUBycNijhHl73keCbqIOBCG20igNOjEpGNhJE6B1tD7eErA2o/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.21.18+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I'm going to do a few posts on this combination this week.  The genius pieces of artist <a href="http://www.jenniferament.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Arment</a> have caught my eye. Usually artists will pair black with a crisp pure white, but she chooses the softer palette. it adds a level of sophistication to her work. While the composition and simplicity of form are beautiful, it's the wit, the tongue-in-cheekness that I love.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjat4gwDFIzqmTZ2gU6PQMoj_N_x3mCiPif_EJn0YPQEmldjlnW_HL8L-pBT2HKofTGMYGZOPva4-CjsoNshykJIV-_bkA13fuXf-uaI8K57ioWl3qTb5i6XSsZmim-nm_7I1yi7VYs8P0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.41.22+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjat4gwDFIzqmTZ2gU6PQMoj_N_x3mCiPif_EJn0YPQEmldjlnW_HL8L-pBT2HKofTGMYGZOPva4-CjsoNshykJIV-_bkA13fuXf-uaI8K57ioWl3qTb5i6XSsZmim-nm_7I1yi7VYs8P0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.41.22+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoqyV2Og7K9oOTpcBvIiXyPhb2JpOeh_CWubt15oy9oOXBeox_AdlSC-kZ5uUob-kg2OVyf407posAv0yHqGDYIUYXqEFCIoFXpaVUcwWrbWJ8xbe30jmPXOmCv5m3_T8Pkfd-m4pyQ0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.38.37+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoqyV2Og7K9oOTpcBvIiXyPhb2JpOeh_CWubt15oy9oOXBeox_AdlSC-kZ5uUob-kg2OVyf407posAv0yHqGDYIUYXqEFCIoFXpaVUcwWrbWJ8xbe30jmPXOmCv5m3_T8Pkfd-m4pyQ0/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.38.37+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJS7iPBd07fzK5vl5wu471UgKfvAJaFv4S21FgqqyscpYXV-TL97ogQfPl7MxpehMBKRzC9UvrbKn6RHpxfdhJvqS6J6DMs8A3u9UIm3oCHzwVpTJwmleSNeflIdqFMlOEqNeuS15xu4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.38.15+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJS7iPBd07fzK5vl5wu471UgKfvAJaFv4S21FgqqyscpYXV-TL97ogQfPl7MxpehMBKRzC9UvrbKn6RHpxfdhJvqS6J6DMs8A3u9UIm3oCHzwVpTJwmleSNeflIdqFMlOEqNeuS15xu4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+4.38.15+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><br />These are strong enough to stand alone, but wouldn't they be a welcome addition to a gallery wall paired with vintage oils, or some high contrast nature photography? Rooms that take themselves too seriously are boring, after all!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTuflz71WjhyphenhyphenTpT6o0cpcEo-gRvalzub2I_2KqtMEcM7JMqibKZClZe1RtJv77hVymO_ZSTkxtigwEtgMWAOsawtccv-RRhBHdL5TmScOqVVc0QSB8lXlWsTHfogltn93EWZblTvxpiuc/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+5.07.57+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTuflz71WjhyphenhyphenTpT6o0cpcEo-gRvalzub2I_2KqtMEcM7JMqibKZClZe1RtJv77hVymO_ZSTkxtigwEtgMWAOsawtccv-RRhBHdL5TmScOqVVc0QSB8lXlWsTHfogltn93EWZblTvxpiuc/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+5.07.57+PM.png" width="555" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyR4poAojPpPZ_DHc4eT-8mYT4jsOQLNpLQzjuPib-pJjN-D3xEPYdM9abp1S6yavwFQ7gSCErH-Pw9XEMUh_CcavabchbUceVxXO3aNQuakK6KaMQZDjd6ebN6csMg6uwSh8bOO12X-o/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+5.39.00+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyR4poAojPpPZ_DHc4eT-8mYT4jsOQLNpLQzjuPib-pJjN-D3xEPYdM9abp1S6yavwFQ7gSCErH-Pw9XEMUh_CcavabchbUceVxXO3aNQuakK6KaMQZDjd6ebN6csMg6uwSh8bOO12X-o/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-09-08+at+5.39.00+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />What do you think? Feeling this palette? The art?<br /><br /><br />

Palette: Bone and Black | Art

Let's take the time-worn lustre of bone, and juxtapose it against the sharpness of black.... Opposites attract, yes? I'm going to do...

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<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Found this on interest a while back.</div><div style="text-align: center;">DYING over the beauty...</div><div style="text-align: center;">love how these gorgeous patches of brights play together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQesk5cSpg0p_DIn5ggjLgHuN9BNFns9h7o7nIgyyqaRyVxX5GMobi6Up4Jkk2ONY3ONGGKesslDx1eVGM8b6zYlb4heSXHrVSfEZx7iXiE3aqOozM1Qs7Z5F6dfXl2P0n8gnHKwZKIIM/s1600/756238cfce701a7bdd413b836ba758d6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQesk5cSpg0p_DIn5ggjLgHuN9BNFns9h7o7nIgyyqaRyVxX5GMobi6Up4Jkk2ONY3ONGGKesslDx1eVGM8b6zYlb4heSXHrVSfEZx7iXiE3aqOozM1Qs7Z5F6dfXl2P0n8gnHKwZKIIM/s640/756238cfce701a7bdd413b836ba758d6.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">here's the problem:</div><div style="text-align: center;">the link leads back to nothing and I can't find the artist - </div><div style="text-align: center;">hoping one of you has some idea who this deliciousness came from!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

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Found this on interest a while back. DYING over the beauty... love how these gorgeous patches of brights play together. here's the probl...

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<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes when I ignore a question or an issue around here D emails it to me...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">is that weird?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's like, hey, would you PUH-Lease get on this!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So today I received an official request for Christmas gift ideas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You'd think after 15 years he'd know it's all about art and jewelry!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I sent him back three links. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.littlepaperplanes.com/product/3365-crystal-poster">this.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6XwoBNqLewW1FNikC-t1kS9T3KKXVSHQysY3Tgw5ivvhPzaCUmPpCM4LBchTk8XvM5Irai38WDcMjYPCXsrsKUmp-ZfKnAjsaXfO-Ui-lo8p5y7f9lbCQNdUg_7nvfPIIKoJrZHKB8ZO/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.18.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6XwoBNqLewW1FNikC-t1kS9T3KKXVSHQysY3Tgw5ivvhPzaCUmPpCM4LBchTk8XvM5Irai38WDcMjYPCXsrsKUmp-ZfKnAjsaXfO-Ui-lo8p5y7f9lbCQNdUg_7nvfPIIKoJrZHKB8ZO/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.18.59+PM.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.carlywaito.com/Carly_Waito/PAINTINGS.html">this.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7E9R6W1kaghw9KP73WJGXkTDIImZotZvOpuqDZQs0yTAH6HeVA4fyU8bmAT7G0cTHsiL1oDda1Z65AJEs2xic8Vxb4s3uBfFYWja5zJx_PCeZn1J5jjqcZgSvG5lVPsE7PH-tkYUoI4Q/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.25.43+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7E9R6W1kaghw9KP73WJGXkTDIImZotZvOpuqDZQs0yTAH6HeVA4fyU8bmAT7G0cTHsiL1oDda1Z65AJEs2xic8Vxb4s3uBfFYWja5zJx_PCeZn1J5jjqcZgSvG5lVPsE7PH-tkYUoI4Q/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.25.43+PM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kateszabone?ref=top_trail">this</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWgVRSs6jXQVyhQjuSEkfpJTwoic3ieZgX8GwjXffIZQ-CEiP5DHsO1YYZ9E6M1Xtb3suJCh8CO3uHtqV7qHc0MEAYFlIVLV7ZRUYrh7kiP0w_4G2h8mtlwrmP9dyPOYoUve9uWquKI7K/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.11.53+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWgVRSs6jXQVyhQjuSEkfpJTwoic3ieZgX8GwjXffIZQ-CEiP5DHsO1YYZ9E6M1Xtb3suJCh8CO3uHtqV7qHc0MEAYFlIVLV7ZRUYrh7kiP0w_4G2h8mtlwrmP9dyPOYoUve9uWquKI7K/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-30+at+9.11.53+PM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">a girl can dream...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">what are you wishing for?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6NPqy9xJ-HOXKGM0fevxvI3lNOrp2nJT8XdoPKxKFMCRP6QHahewcDn-HQh8JVljuq5hlMuBtn4brMQfkIZLXJStHDns5xqrDoTJ2m-BNvT7hEn9osfvj8LDg9nZni85Gg_cFXiIYUH1/s200/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" width="200" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

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Artist: Kim Davies

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you've ever left a comment here, </div><div style="text-align: center;">you know that "they are my favourite part of blogging"...</div><div style="text-align: center;">that's what it's all about right? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes it's hard to hear what others have to say,</div><div style="text-align: center;">but I'd rather hear the bad with the good than hear nothing at all.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Most days :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So when someone new drops by I try to go by their blog</div><div style="text-align: center;"> to see what wee bit of wonderful is happening over there.. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last week Kim Davies left a note about the post, Setting Your walls Free.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She mentioned being an artist, so naturally I went straight over to her blog, <b><a href="http://inspiredlines.blogspot.com/">Inspired Lines</a>,</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">(nothing better than procrastinating over art, is there?)</div><div style="text-align: center;">which led to her <b><a href="http://www.inspiredlines.com.au/">gallery</a></b>....</div><div style="text-align: center;">and you are going to be glad I did!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How about this....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXJnXtZvFPfTAXyBTOfiZoxPCcjKmp5D3JFJ-zlgfJEETafsLkpcouB9Ltqz-qHsstXxs8UdIbyvlekCuMxsBi5walxwXTJ-JefLGwxUzblwJVlqXqirmhgQvkMsm7Ni84yuPW6Wq9WqV/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-17+at+9.03.41+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXJnXtZvFPfTAXyBTOfiZoxPCcjKmp5D3JFJ-zlgfJEETafsLkpcouB9Ltqz-qHsstXxs8UdIbyvlekCuMxsBi5walxwXTJ-JefLGwxUzblwJVlqXqirmhgQvkMsm7Ni84yuPW6Wq9WqV/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-17+at+9.03.41+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and this....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaE8wCHH2Lz9EcWn4KxkR1ege5KMNdxKmfUYmB1_fVQ5gKvdfmEsoTzlXIfayriymBZzEzJfB5hACdAfoWslQ-6lYZk8pig-KkinllP0FYMlwZouZClV_YYccnryy7enxC9Ya0jJp5acG7/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-17+at+9.05.22+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaE8wCHH2Lz9EcWn4KxkR1ege5KMNdxKmfUYmB1_fVQ5gKvdfmEsoTzlXIfayriymBZzEzJfB5hACdAfoWslQ-6lYZk8pig-KkinllP0FYMlwZouZClV_YYccnryy7enxC9Ya0jJp5acG7/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-17+at+9.05.22+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> and this....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZvyzg7bZoEIsmFwEeho5DUQq_qzX8TGuKSZCvikCz8hncRssDZrPUV7cgzWhd5Wp6L7Zqeqlo94vEunE8mP8jIJWbicSefbUAHheCUog27Ge76wQ654DKzspQ_8C5wALM1N7Z9MX6_1Nk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-17+at+9.07.20+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZvyzg7bZoEIsmFwEeho5DUQq_qzX8TGuKSZCvikCz8hncRssDZrPUV7cgzWhd5Wp6L7Zqeqlo94vEunE8mP8jIJWbicSefbUAHheCUog27Ge76wQ654DKzspQ_8C5wALM1N7Z9MX6_1Nk/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-17+at+9.07.20+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and if the eye candy isn't enough to draw you in,</div><div style="text-align: center;">the day I passed through she had posted an <b><a href="http://inspiredlines.blogspot.com/2011/11/diy-drawing-tutorial-simple-still-life.html">online tutorial</a></b> about line drawing - </div><div style="text-align: center;">how generous is that?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0IyWgQzhsMMhKTru9_WC-VzJyGG0cV6HDRePOH24WMQZqTD9kexhFANhR2f5DeBv_f6t8saK5VqY39DSCFpU8MLc1gy4fx-uU3lIyTyuIP2YR4Gbk_4dE-ZZk1o2ChDXEgYGSgvhRoIQ5/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-17+at+9.18.33+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0IyWgQzhsMMhKTru9_WC-VzJyGG0cV6HDRePOH24WMQZqTD9kexhFANhR2f5DeBv_f6t8saK5VqY39DSCFpU8MLc1gy4fx-uU3lIyTyuIP2YR4Gbk_4dE-ZZk1o2ChDXEgYGSgvhRoIQ5/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-17+at+9.18.33+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've actually never seen an artist offering up the technical bits of their brilliance before. Ever.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Immersed in all this brilliance, I couldn't help myself..</div><div style="text-align: center;">I bought these two drawings (originals!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">and a print of Lip Service...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzcgk1lIw5ltXLcmbITylka9RdA_oh884J7O6nugzE20aO50APonkZyFlUiGHSks42mlzknR0mGQY3GgvLo2k6dsHf6Ts3JFKrKMfhuAdcd7atG0wBEIZYPgQO568BrcXkwKhumnSQL_J/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-17+at+9.09.27+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzcgk1lIw5ltXLcmbITylka9RdA_oh884J7O6nugzE20aO50APonkZyFlUiGHSks42mlzknR0mGQY3GgvLo2k6dsHf6Ts3JFKrKMfhuAdcd7atG0wBEIZYPgQO568BrcXkwKhumnSQL_J/s1600/Screen+Shot+2011-11-17+at+9.09.27+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She also has a <b><a href="http://inspiredlines.blogspot.com/p/special-offer.html">giveaway</a></b> going on....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sure you've all left by now, but if not, hope you have a splendoriffic thursday - x</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6NPqy9xJ-HOXKGM0fevxvI3lNOrp2nJT8XdoPKxKFMCRP6QHahewcDn-HQh8JVljuq5hlMuBtn4brMQfkIZLXJStHDns5xqrDoTJ2m-BNvT7hEn9osfvj8LDg9nZni85Gg_cFXiIYUH1/s200/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" width="200" /></div>

Artist: Kim Davies

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This Artist is an Inspiration

<div style="text-align: center;">You've never seen pictures of my son's room,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and there's a reason for that :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We've ended up with an entire matching ikea set - remember the robin series?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We bought him the bookshelves at our last house,</div><div style="text-align: center;">then my brother offered us his son's desk (same series)</div><div style="text-align: center;">then D's sis offered us her son's bed and nightstand.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Crazy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Although it's functional,</div><div style="text-align: center;">the sizing is becoming a little small for him,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and it's a bit matchy-matchy for me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A plan is slowly forming,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and yesterday I was cruising around looking for pics of reclaimed wood accent walls,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and found the most inspiring, amazing blog.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWE2QA0k9G4IUsnCiH4NbSfblzucnoF9hUUOO2zhr5beVaDlr0sg_5lvNWOOW9djrYUyYaJDcAGS4UN5XqKhzk7Cm8MNOXJRrOv2RfHU4KvHXyi9m_EUq4fGaJmvX39Np-mF2-sfKPCtbs/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-21+at+9.55.21+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWE2QA0k9G4IUsnCiH4NbSfblzucnoF9hUUOO2zhr5beVaDlr0sg_5lvNWOOW9djrYUyYaJDcAGS4UN5XqKhzk7Cm8MNOXJRrOv2RfHU4KvHXyi9m_EUq4fGaJmvX39Np-mF2-sfKPCtbs/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-21+at+9.55.21+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's called <b><a href="http://brooklyntowest.blogspot.com/">Brooklyn to West</a></b>,</div><div style="text-align: center;">written by Ariele, a builder/sculpter/furniture maker living in Brooklyn.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sounds interesting already, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ariele drove acroos the country with her business partner and friend</div><div style="text-align: center;">collecting wood and antique chairs,</div><div style="text-align: center;">where she spent five months designing and building</div><div style="text-align: center;">a restaurant from reclaimed and salvaged materials.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She is truly passionate about her work, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and her phenomenal photography perfectly captures the beauty of her designs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you ever wanted to read about an artist living their dream,</div><div style="text-align: center;">go over.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some of the magic...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXr7arA6y3oBcsOJRR8mXjEsUYDIU1wcghK5B9622AOYy_3W2vxhw44nF7EZITbAZvoZMpbCDfoIvYPDdK48LrIX34YqiWP86B_ZN87a3WE_p3BxdtlGoU4RStxcLRQ3-sQdbtuaSwWZW7/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-21+at+9.45.50+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you, Ariele,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for re-igniting the artist in me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">x</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6NPqy9xJ-HOXKGM0fevxvI3lNOrp2nJT8XdoPKxKFMCRP6QHahewcDn-HQh8JVljuq5hlMuBtn4brMQfkIZLXJStHDns5xqrDoTJ2m-BNvT7hEn9osfvj8LDg9nZni85Gg_cFXiIYUH1/s200/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" width="200" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

This Artist is an Inspiration

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Fantastical Walls: Mushaboom Design

<div style="text-align: center;">It's supposed to be a grey post, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but today is the first sunny day in a string of rainy ones,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and so I feel like a little happy - with me?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've found the most fantastical wallcoverings....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPRsZ_ZXSMsFmgxcxnxoPBBfxzCPY5LZyHuCwbigB1pDQXIVZUPFMn4xRJT9N-gW5jYI1RVKxYOuoqcFGzL0m0RaDA6n3uJniYYHCMyyeDwCGHj-vaDLDz8STnmF3llx1pahL0TEjyGXJW/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+10.14.39+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPRsZ_ZXSMsFmgxcxnxoPBBfxzCPY5LZyHuCwbigB1pDQXIVZUPFMn4xRJT9N-gW5jYI1RVKxYOuoqcFGzL0m0RaDA6n3uJniYYHCMyyeDwCGHj-vaDLDz8STnmF3llx1pahL0TEjyGXJW/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+10.14.39+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Two incredible nature inspired collections from <b><a href="http://www.mushaboomdesign.com/index.html">Mushaboom Designs</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The first, a tribute to to Taylor Head, a park in Nova Scotia.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCbCsUq-n1H5kyHfTEH5aag9FiUqJ_GF6hE42C5TTmj_3s1PBeCDqSAVnolx6V-Y1fHWBIH9W2KwjVCQTpgf944YInaKRIE269-pAZZMdt_camtX6T9h5G1edy5bEGswfXuSSULMNEsKp/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+10.16.22+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCbCsUq-n1H5kyHfTEH5aag9FiUqJ_GF6hE42C5TTmj_3s1PBeCDqSAVnolx6V-Y1fHWBIH9W2KwjVCQTpgf944YInaKRIE269-pAZZMdt_camtX6T9h5G1edy5bEGswfXuSSULMNEsKp/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+10.16.22+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnd_QBfe3UkA1eQdLhwqETS1LNTdTdIgJkZNLFyo2ZTe3jvcKX61ZYN7S_WwO3p8m045g1UmV8noyTzE0CAJQXoKHlUbadI1jRj72Uqn5to-uRz1vOcGEjFjMAMdtHnC0Z6JxkLAxS2Mmw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+10.17.38+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnd_QBfe3UkA1eQdLhwqETS1LNTdTdIgJkZNLFyo2ZTe3jvcKX61ZYN7S_WwO3p8m045g1UmV8noyTzE0CAJQXoKHlUbadI1jRj72Uqn5to-uRz1vOcGEjFjMAMdtHnC0Z6JxkLAxS2Mmw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+10.17.38+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The second, "Victoria", was inspired by public gardens in Halifax.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The patterns in both collections are available in custom colors and effects,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Z49ou91Tnv54dR3aEK1AFAwlKxBhS7rFUDr4v92gx6Y9E9Eg-MqYsEkq_NaUhSf9a839IHJqNMJgRbXcUKjP6C8Py4FMLWXrQ175DYNXWDyXALcYgVHcLUNQrDWqU87O4h0ZPI0VupLO/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+10.48.35+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Z49ou91Tnv54dR3aEK1AFAwlKxBhS7rFUDr4v92gx6Y9E9Eg-MqYsEkq_NaUhSf9a839IHJqNMJgRbXcUKjP6C8Py4FMLWXrQ175DYNXWDyXALcYgVHcLUNQrDWqU87O4h0ZPI0VupLO/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+10.48.35+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">but the Victoria patterns are offered in pre-selected color options that are already rich and varied,</div><div style="text-align: center;">with three groups of colorways available - shine, gloss, and patina.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> this one is my fave, my own dining room walls NEED this, truly :)</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh20ZkJiV5CPjt1QDd_rvl7XaARKVLTWTf3czb2yyGNtbfXbkBs2OIxs8q2KHU-4k_Ix3568rLFGitNaMR6yb_qLI2UujJ1CZIFA1CMlJpjAMJDitAdOb2hXGNvQkO66oNMBnWbwR6UvJxs/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+10.47.04+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh20ZkJiV5CPjt1QDd_rvl7XaARKVLTWTf3czb2yyGNtbfXbkBs2OIxs8q2KHU-4k_Ix3568rLFGitNaMR6yb_qLI2UujJ1CZIFA1CMlJpjAMJDitAdOb2hXGNvQkO66oNMBnWbwR6UvJxs/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+10.47.04+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The artist behind Mushaboom, Barry Roode, shares his creative process,</div><div style="text-align: center;">from inspiration to final design.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Wave"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkrlrkOP6kQY1k7QGRcz0eRAz74VrVY6-DTFl3IWtTUUtY6dZ2ZnQzj2feObzPErp2ZLtgyaZ1LBzH2cHF0bwk-LRI-yD7PgqfonqdJwVmxH7hnivG-0PtaXH3sAR7vY9_1lII4ViL7ekK/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+10.51.35+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkrlrkOP6kQY1k7QGRcz0eRAz74VrVY6-DTFl3IWtTUUtY6dZ2ZnQzj2feObzPErp2ZLtgyaZ1LBzH2cHF0bwk-LRI-yD7PgqfonqdJwVmxH7hnivG-0PtaXH3sAR7vY9_1lII4ViL7ekK/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-30+at+10.51.35+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">the finished product, in the "sunshine" colorway....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Fantastical Walls: Mushaboom Design

It's supposed to be a grey post,  but today is the first sunny day in a string of rainy ones, and so I feel like a little happy - with m...

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Artist: Raphael Vicenzi

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Found the work of <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/mydeadpony">Raphael Vicenz</a></b>i via <b><a href="http://urban-road.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-favourite-illustrators.html">Urban Road</a></b>,</div><div style="text-align: center;">a cool blog by artist <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanRoad?ref=seller_info">Suzie Atkin</a></b> I've just discovered,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and thought you may be taken with his work as much as I am....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8lgCMjOOMTMvu1kUHmpnPotc-_wYmxRbF75GYotwNUQZFDoy8s97u-lz4OAacOwdjp-gtwbVKZ_jVumhuRZx55UiVsY9PBW2y9sZth8VcmfzrY5au3Q16NDQ_YRHjKgGAXPVFKbiQjsJk/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-06+at+10.49.09+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8lgCMjOOMTMvu1kUHmpnPotc-_wYmxRbF75GYotwNUQZFDoy8s97u-lz4OAacOwdjp-gtwbVKZ_jVumhuRZx55UiVsY9PBW2y9sZth8VcmfzrY5au3Q16NDQ_YRHjKgGAXPVFKbiQjsJk/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-06+at+10.49.09+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfPhWd1E4aEYbjdAqayOyIMJMazupETAJyxyRuXecoDwrJ6hiwdwJKxpZUb3G-_stYJ6MzAYvjsNB-4-lMPGNzxuVdWxeQnB6bpxrP0ieO61ARFELUNBtBrfKud9VZjdvdU0tpHYgLHfAH/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-06+at+10.49.49+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfPhWd1E4aEYbjdAqayOyIMJMazupETAJyxyRuXecoDwrJ6hiwdwJKxpZUb3G-_stYJ6MzAYvjsNB-4-lMPGNzxuVdWxeQnB6bpxrP0ieO61ARFELUNBtBrfKud9VZjdvdU0tpHYgLHfAH/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-06+at+10.49.49+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRN943cjFViZyfDWgVFporSzNhWhhAcNKuxkHiwI-lMnPJ-n6pdeaGvtJN0CmFmZw_gm6_ujIE9yoxkcATJAwOFMH5JA9iBuj-3qVJXkBOvz-_oOWSA1kkfSTtI-pX-6-189GRg9QMmvI/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-06+at+10.52.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRN943cjFViZyfDWgVFporSzNhWhhAcNKuxkHiwI-lMnPJ-n6pdeaGvtJN0CmFmZw_gm6_ujIE9yoxkcATJAwOFMH5JA9iBuj-3qVJXkBOvz-_oOWSA1kkfSTtI-pX-6-189GRg9QMmvI/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-06+at+10.52.45+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a bit dark, but that edge is what makes it so interesting, yes?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I need this one. It's just jumped to the top of the very long art-I-covet list. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiSpVK04AaGkPy0_lx25h13y-oDMgMGY4lrV2pJHfERIcWqscm2IORYRi_vUuont8s89BS1SHY1iJlH3HnjWIIH2jASZFXS_zZnh2VmC4CoDIKofI8owcU4mcOqMF0jlgqxAEhL2p5zT-/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-06+at+10.47.45+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiSpVK04AaGkPy0_lx25h13y-oDMgMGY4lrV2pJHfERIcWqscm2IORYRi_vUuont8s89BS1SHY1iJlH3HnjWIIH2jASZFXS_zZnh2VmC4CoDIKofI8owcU4mcOqMF0jlgqxAEhL2p5zT-/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-06+at+10.47.45+AM.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you have one of those?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't covet many things, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but sometimes an artist manages to capture something that I want to experience again and again...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's been a crazy few days, </div><div style="text-align: center;">nd I haven't had time to photograph any of the things we've been working on round here,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> but next week hopefully the madness will subside a little..</div><div style="text-align: center;">I miss reading blogs!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We've officially fired our deck guy... </div><div style="text-align: center;">it's been a month and he's put in a whopping forty hours,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and we have been forced to take matters into our own hands.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let's just say I now know how to use a mitre saw.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If anyone knows of a decent carpenter in the Simcoe area, puh-lease let me know!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great weekend, y'all! x</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6NPqy9xJ-HOXKGM0fevxvI3lNOrp2nJT8XdoPKxKFMCRP6QHahewcDn-HQh8JVljuq5hlMuBtn4brMQfkIZLXJStHDns5xqrDoTJ2m-BNvT7hEn9osfvj8LDg9nZni85Gg_cFXiIYUH1/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk6NPqy9xJ-HOXKGM0fevxvI3lNOrp2nJT8XdoPKxKFMCRP6QHahewcDn-HQh8JVljuq5hlMuBtn4brMQfkIZLXJStHDns5xqrDoTJ2m-BNvT7hEn9osfvj8LDg9nZni85Gg_cFXiIYUH1/s200/Screen+shot+2011-05-19+at+3.08.10+PM+copy.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Artist: Raphael Vicenzi

Found the work of Raphael Vicenz i via  Urban Road , a cool blog by artist Suzie Atkin I've just discovered, and thought you may be tak...

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