the roadside scholar Gigi is a raconteur and a bon vivant who made a living out of going shopping for nearly a decade. She has passionately embraced the internet as her new space to admire, opine about, and share the work of artists and craftspeople from around the world with all the other fans out there who enjoy it. Through her art and style blog, numerous artic Statistics Unique Visitors: Total Unique Visitors: Outgoing: Total Outgoing: 0 0 0 2979

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sturdy wooden e15 cabinets leave no trace 2007-07-16 21:09:10 i’m wild about furniture that doesn’t have a footprint, so these gorgeous floating cabinets are my cup of tea. crafted by german architect/designer philipp mainzer for e15, these simple cases are made from richly detailed wood planks and are available in two styles: the mahnaz with two horizontal drawers; and, the shahnaz with two square doors. the lack of footprint isn’t the only thing going for these substantial pieces — they also share the same dimensions, perfect for creating a seamless wall arrangement! if that isn’t enough, they also do a bathroom vanity: it all makes sense to me that i like these pieces now; i was this close to buying that big sur table from crate and barrel, which looks strangely identical to e15’s bigfoot: i have better taste than i thought. available in solid oak or walnut. more e15 info and samplings here. purchase their products at nest. via trendir e15, furniture, german, modern, oak, philipp mainzer, walnutshare th ...

plush illustrations by steve hughes 2007-07-16 16:28:22 ohio artist steve hughes originally went to kent state university to focus on the graphic design program, but his first basic drawing course was the gateway to the world of illustration. i’m so glad that he took that class. steve’s illustrations are created in traditional media like acrylic, collage, and oil. he uses digital techniques for professional design and sketchwork. steve has received recognition and accolades from portfolios.com, the society of illustrators, and american illustration. i love how his rich illustration style gives the viewer such a satisfying feeling of being intimately familiar with the subject matter. i’m also enjoying the humorous visual metaphors in his pen-and-ink-looking work. click here for more about steve. purchase his prints here, and tee shirts here and there. artist, celebrity, drawing, midwest, ohio, portraits, steve hughesshare this story ...

the carneros inn, napa, california 2007-07-16 16:25:28 the carneros inn is set up like a pseudo-planned, stepford-type community. think the subdivision on showtime’s meadowlands, combined with a little bit of wisteria lane. it felt a bit strange. don’t let that stop you from staying here, though. situated in the midst of expansive farmland in the carneros district, charming wood-sided one bedroom cottages dot the landscape, built in tight clusters, named after prominent families in the area. the grounds are quite lovely, with an apple orchard and mature swaths of abundant lavender and rosemary plants. there’s a “town hall” for meetings, gourmet grocery store, spa, fitness center and three restaurants, all contained within the property. we walked into the lofty, rustic-chic registration building, surrounded by beautiful landscaping, and were impressed with tons of natural light, high ceilings,and a light white color scheme. off the room where you check in is a living room of sorts, with comfy leather seating ...

belmont and kostner, chicago, il 7/16/07 2007-07-15 18:08:25 empty original photo, picturesshare this story ...

fun sterling finds at stitch and silver 2007-07-14 22:44:21 look here at these lovely sterling silver pieces from stitch and silver. designer laura bradshaw finds inspiration in childhood memorabilia and found objects. many of her pieces feel like one-offs, thanks to their unique rough textures, relief patterns and combination of matte and shiny finishes. but wait, there’s more! how about these pins, made from recycled threads, felt, and vintage buttons? of course, all this elegantly organic jewelry, as well as the deliciously quirky adornments, are made by hand. purchase them here. via dawanda chunky, crafts, earrings, england, feminine, jewelry, necklace, sterling silver, stitch and silvershare this story ...

tea with the birds, and sylvie fuller 2007-07-14 10:27:04 english interior designer sylvie fuller has created a beautiful hummingbird teapot for her lillibule ceramic line. it’s made of white bone china, is hand screenprinted and is in limited edition.  i love its stylish, feminine simplicity. available in black, pink or blue. comes in a handmade hot pink gift box. for more about sylvie, click here. purchase it here at her shop on dawanda. animal, beautiful, china, english, feminine, sylvie fuller, teapotshare this story ...

chic stationery by 12fifteen 2007-07-14 09:47:34 i’m loving the stationery and art pieces from johanna anderes at 12fifteen design. johanna, a graphic designer, was born in germany, and currently resides in the us. the new cultures, sights and people she encounters in her extensive travelling is reflected in her stylish, cheerful designs. her biggest inspiration is scandinavian and japanese design and their subtle themelines. purchase her artwork and stationery here and there, and be sure to check out her new homewares line too! 12fifteen design, animal, artist, johanna anderes, modern, print, stationery, wall artshare this story ...

slick time telling with issey miyake 2007-07-13 19:36:11 hail this marvelous watch of most admirable avant-garde japanese fashion designer issey miyake. as if the clever animation on his website wasn’t stylish enough. designed for issey by tokujin yoshioka, this stainless steel watch is substantial, sleek and minimal. it comes in all stainless or these leather band options. no detail was overlooked, not even in the presentation case. find it at nova 68. fashion, issey miyake, modern, sleek, stainless steel, stylish, watchshare this story ...

vibrant illustrations by richard a. goldberg 2007-07-13 17:28:01 massachusetts artist richard a. goldberg creates witty illustrations that are full of life. his work is coveted by book publishers, magazines, professional journals and greeting card companies. he utilizes a combination of hand-drawn and digital techniques for his humorous pieces. i love the strong lines, cohesive color palettes and scratchy, mottled textures in his work. click here for richard’s blog. be sure to check out his new yorker cover rejects. they’re truly fantastic. find his greeting cards at great arrow, and his prints at thumbtack press. animal, colorful, drawing, funny, new yorker, richard a. goldberg, wittyshare this story ...

focus on metal with timothy adam 2007-07-13 00:52:18 i love these wee little camera necklaces by michigan artist timothy adam. timothy is a self-taught artist who works with a variety of metals including copper, steel and aluminum. none of these pieces here are wider than an inch and a half! all his jewelry and sculpture is cut and welded by hand. check out timothy’s blog here. to see his other work and to purchase, click here. artist, jewelry, michigan, sculpture, timothy adamshare this story ...

the new ducasse-alessi pasta pot 2007-07-12 23:27:06 tired of dirtying every pan in the kitchen just to make spaghetti? look at this beautiful pasta cooking pot, designed by alain ducasse and patrick jouin, and distributed by alessi. it lets you cook pasta and sauce all at once. the starches are not discarded with the cooking water but instead are totally absorbed by the pasta, and the same holds true for the sauce ingredients. follow this formula for success: first, put the dry pasta in the pot; then, add the ingredients of whatever sauce you want to make; and finally, add water or broth, all at once or gradually, cooking everything together with the specially designed cover, stirring occasionally. in just a little more time than normally required to traditionally boil the pasta, your pasta with sauce is done and served directly at the table on the included trivet. several gorgeous recipes from the legend ducasse are included. in 18/10 stainless steel, with one melamine spoon and trivet. unica home is now accepting advance orders. v ...

casual home accessories by three sheets 2 the wind 2007-07-12 08:09:32 ohio artist jenny sauer designs handmade linen wall art, pillows and bedding. jenny is influenced by early and mid-20th century patterns. she’s also fascinated by the skeletal shapes in plants. most of the fabric is dyed by hand, and screen or block printing methods are used, which contribute to each piece’s individuality. i love her naive illustration style, organic themes and delicious color palette. for more about jenny, click here. find her work at elsewares and modern nursery. 3 sheets 2 the wind, artist, drawing, fun, funky, linen, organic, pillow, wall artshare this story ...

paper cuts from artist peter callesen 2007-07-12 08:09:07 danish artist peter callesen creates art and sculpture by making small cuts in plain white paper. this medium gives the work a fragility, which is harmonious with their underlying themes. he focuses on the reinterpretation of childhood memories and classic romantic fairy tales, and is interested in the relationship between two and three dimensionality. he considers his pieces to be a combination of dream and reality. when captured somewhere in between, they become living, bittersweet things. he calls the metamorphosis of a flat piece of paper into a three dimensional form “obvious” magic, because the process is straightforward, and the figures remain attached to their origins, with no possibility of escape. in that sense, there is also an aspect of something tragic in most of the cuts. peter also creates large scale sculpture, like this floating polystyrene castle. his poetic and intriguing work can be interpreted in myriad ways, by children and adults alike. peter wi ...