A rainbow-y print for a rainbow-y day. (Print by vicinity studio).
Thursday, June 30, 2011
New Works: Leah Giberson
Boston artist and longtime Poppytalk Handmade participant, Leah Giberson is returning to Nahcotta this month with a solo show of 19 new paintings. Leah always amazes me with her skill to paint chrome and her subject of vintage trailers and outdoor lawn furniture leave me wishing I was living in every one of her paintings. If you’re in the Portsmouth area this coming Friday evening, stop by to say hello. If you’re unable to see the show in person, the work is also available on Nahcotta’s Web site here.
Nahcotta
June 29 – July 31, 2011
Opening reception: July 1, 5-8pm
110 Congress St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603.433.1705
paintings: http://www.nahcotta.com/Exhibits/Leah-Giberson--New-Work.aspx
prints: http://www.etsy.com/shop/leahgiberson
flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leahgiberson
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/leahgiberson
Nahcotta
June 29 – July 31, 2011
Opening reception: July 1, 5-8pm
110 Congress St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603.433.1705
paintings: http://www.nahcotta.com/Exhibits/Leah-Giberson--New-Work.aspx
prints: http://www.etsy.com/shop/leahgiberson
flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/leahgiberson
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/leahgiberson
poppytalk handmade: table 61
Amy Rice Letterpress/Sign Press Contest (of sorts)
Artist Amy Rice bought a 1940’s Line-o-Scribe Letterpress/ Sign Press at an antique sale last fall. She also bought a bunch of antique atlases for art making about the same time and it turned out they were a great size and weight for the press. The idea of song lyrics about place/ travel/ journey on maps was exciting for her because it fits in thematically with her other work, and because she loves music.
Here's where you come in (and the contest): Amy has created a certain criteria for her song lyric map prints which you can read here. If you can suggest to her a song lyric to go with this series and she uses it, she will mail you one of the prints for free on the state or country of your choosing. You may leave your suggestion at her flickr or her Amy Rice Art Face Book Page: www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Amy-Rice- Click here for more info.
Dispatches from Sweden
Contributor post by Elisabeth Dunker of Fine Little Day
This shed is a timber in the traditional way but has a different layout. The timber is visible inside and the ceiling is covered with birch bark. The door can be folded out to create a small glass veranda. The newly manufactured windows are made in a manner that was common around 1900."
Elisabeth Dunker is an independent cross-disciplined designer/artist. Holds a MFA from HDK, School of Design and Crafts in Sweden. She also works as a photographer in Gothenburg, Sweden where she lives. Visit her online here:
Site: finelittleday.com
Blog: finelittleday.com
Shop: finelittleday.com/?page_id=2
Greetings from a summery Sweden. Here, some pictures from an interesting exhibition (sorry only in Swedish) that me, my colleague Katarina and her dog, Perro visited today. Woodworkers, crafts people and designers have decorated sheds in the purpose to stimulate interest in locally produced and sustainable materials. The sheds that are located in Nääs/Gothenburg, is all decorated individual. I especially enjoyed these two.
This shed is designed for the urban family who longs for a house in the country. The shed includes folding beds and tables, built-in benches with storage and a small kitchenette. Compact, flexible, plain. And good looking.
The orange pattern "Tallhyo" is made by Stig Lindberg.
This shed is a timber in the traditional way but has a different layout. The timber is visible inside and the ceiling is covered with birch bark. The door can be folded out to create a small glass veranda. The newly manufactured windows are made in a manner that was common around 1900."
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Elisabeth Dunker is an independent cross-disciplined designer/artist. Holds a MFA from HDK, School of Design and Crafts in Sweden. She also works as a photographer in Gothenburg, Sweden where she lives. Visit her online here:
Site: finelittleday.com
Blog: finelittleday.com
Shop: finelittleday.com/?page_id=2
Cool Decorating Trick: Drawer Knobs for for Hooks
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| Photo credit: Carole Whiting who has a lovely shop in Australia http://www.y10store.com and her husband at http://whitingarchitects.com |
Varied sizes of wooden knobs used as hooks. Such a great idea for a bathroom or even entrance area. Via Bodie and Fou.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Summary Wednesday's Blues
Row 2: mrsjink, mrsjink, girlhula, girlhula, gwen, sarahkwallace
Row 3: JustyCinMD, RipeToday, leahgiberson, manifeisty, smoothpebble, mrsjink
Row 4: sarahkwallace, sarahkwallace, Janis Nicolay, Janis Nicolay, orangesparrow, KJBehavior
New Show: Boreas with Lisa Congdon + Sarah Applebaum
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| Photo: courtesy of Lisa Congdon and Gallery Hijinks (via My Love For You) |
Last week, Meighan from My Love For You headed over to Lisa Congdon's studio to catch a glimpse of her new work for her upcoming show Boreas, which opens this Saturday at Gallery Hijinks in San Francisco with window installations by Sarah Applebaum. Each time I see new work from Lisa I think this is my favourite so far, and then she does it again; this time I'm blown away. Using a vibrant palate, Congdon offers a series of paintings, drawings and collages so the viewer may visually experience the continuous daylight of Iceland’s summer midnight sun, autumn’s Aurora Borealis and winter’s endless darkness, all in one scope.
Meighan took some photo's of Lisa's studio also while she was there. Not to be missed. Click here to see.
All Racked Up!
Poppytalk Handmade participant Amanda of Quivver, recently had her home (and arrows) featured at Apartment Therapy. I loved how she created that rack to display her arrows. Find out more from her blog Red Jet Whistle and see more of her arrows at this month's market!
Mini DIY Round-Up
A pretty idea from - wrapping found branches with fabric, doilies, and other trinkets. Via Sand (pinterest).
Lookbook Correction Notice: bstudio
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| bstudio |
I made an error in our latest lookbook, Here Comes the Sun. On page 10 the yellow gradient embroidered necklace should have read bstudio. Therefore we have re-issued the actual lookbook and you will now find the correct link here (or click on the book below).
bstudio specializes in the needlecraft technique of silk ribbon embroidery. It is a traditional medium that artist Brenda Kee is bringing a fresh and exciting new look to. Her shop offers pillows, pillow covers, greeting cards, jewelry, lavender sachets and wedding items such as ring pillows and flower girl sashes. Her design process is always evolving, so she will continually be exploring and trying different ways of working with her silk ribbons. If you have a question about a custom order Brenda is always happy to hear from you. Visit her online:
website: http://bstudiodesigns.blogspot.com/
Keep it Simple: Tomato and Basil Pizza
By Jeannette Ordas of Everybody likes Sandwiches
When I make pizza, I love trying out usual combinations - remember the peach and escarole pizza or the one with hummus and vegetables? Well, sometimes I like to also go the classic route and keep things traditional.
This is the pizza you make when tomatoes are at their finest: fresh, ripe and bright red. Fresh basil from the market or your backyard garden if you've got the green thumb for it (sadly, I don't). I use green onions here, but fresh garlic would also be brilliant. Soft, fresh mozzarella would be nice if you've got it, but plain old party skimmed mozz works for me. Instead of a tomato sauce to cover the whole thing, I just spread over a little olive oil over the dough for a more rustic touch. Flakey salt and some freshly ground black pepper and that's about it. Simple and easy.
Tomato and Basil Pizza
your favorite pizza dough (homemade or fresh from a bakery/market)
2 T cornmeal
3 T olive oil
4-6 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 bunch of basil, torn to bits
4 green onions, sliced
flaky kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
1 cup mozzarella, cut into small chunks
Preheat oven to 425F. After your pizza dough has risen, use 1 tablespoon of olive oil to grease up a walled cookie sheet. I use my hands for this. Sprinkle sheet with cornmeal and then push out or roll out your pizza dough until it spreads to all 4 corners. Spread the remaining olive oil over top.
Evenly scatter the tomatoes, basil and green onions over the top of the dough. Sprinkle with salt and a few good hefty grinds of black pepper. Add mozzarella over top and place in oven and heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese gets bubbly and the crust becomes golden. Slice and eat hot.
When I make pizza, I love trying out usual combinations - remember the peach and escarole pizza or the one with hummus and vegetables? Well, sometimes I like to also go the classic route and keep things traditional.
This is the pizza you make when tomatoes are at their finest: fresh, ripe and bright red. Fresh basil from the market or your backyard garden if you've got the green thumb for it (sadly, I don't). I use green onions here, but fresh garlic would also be brilliant. Soft, fresh mozzarella would be nice if you've got it, but plain old party skimmed mozz works for me. Instead of a tomato sauce to cover the whole thing, I just spread over a little olive oil over the dough for a more rustic touch. Flakey salt and some freshly ground black pepper and that's about it. Simple and easy.
Tomato and Basil Pizza
your favorite pizza dough (homemade or fresh from a bakery/market)
2 T cornmeal
3 T olive oil
4-6 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 bunch of basil, torn to bits
4 green onions, sliced
flaky kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
1 cup mozzarella, cut into small chunks
Preheat oven to 425F. After your pizza dough has risen, use 1 tablespoon of olive oil to grease up a walled cookie sheet. I use my hands for this. Sprinkle sheet with cornmeal and then push out or roll out your pizza dough until it spreads to all 4 corners. Spread the remaining olive oil over top.
Evenly scatter the tomatoes, basil and green onions over the top of the dough. Sprinkle with salt and a few good hefty grinds of black pepper. Add mozzarella over top and place in oven and heat for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese gets bubbly and the crust becomes golden. Slice and eat hot.
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Vancouverite, foodie, crafty, freelance designer, Jeannette Ordas from the popular food blog, Everybody Likes Sandwiches joins us every Wednesday enticing us with her hearty and simple recipes!
Canada Day Inspiration
1) 1) Gingham by the Roll, Cox & Cox via Twig & Thistle
2) PS Paper viaOh So Beautiful Paper
3) Twig & Thistle
4) House Beautiful, photo credit: John Kernick
5) House Beautiful, photo credit: John Kernick
6) House Beautiful, photo credit: John Kernick
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