Inspiration: A Few Clippings

It's a long weekend here and as we wind down, a bit of inspiration from some magazine clippings I've collected this week before we go. I love the flowers displayed in the above photo - especially seeing the hyacinths freshly cut and out of a pot, and don't the rannuculas look perfect in that mason jar? (Photo credit: Virginia MacDonald for Style at Home - Jun/11).

If weather permits I'd really like to hit up our local beach and see what treasures have drifted in over the winter. I quite like this home that was featured in June's Style at Home designed by the Kelly Deck here in Vancouver. It's got that perfect beachy mix, with lots of white which really helps brighten up a space in the sometimes dark and cloudy rainforest we live in. (Photo credit: Barry Calhou for Style at Home - Jun/11).

I sort of like the writing on the walls and ceiling too in this photo. Although I'm not a chandelier/romantic-style person, I may grab inspiration from it.

Anyway, off for a bit of a break over the weekend and to work on our newest market which will launch Monday! Have a great weekend. See you then.

Rock Collecting

Loving Cori Kindred's brand new *rock collections* mixed media art that just went on sale Monday in her shop: http://corikindred.etsy.com.   Cori played off of vintage rock collections by using specially chosen gemstones as well as vintage boxes, paper and typewriters, but instead of labeling them by their proper name she picked words inspired by the shape and color of the stone.

Would You Like to Advertise on Poppytalk?

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Would you like to sponsor an ad on our site next month? We still have a few spots available and offer a reasonable small business rate. Next month we will be highlighting affordable art and things for Father's Day along with a few good DIY ideas. Your ad will appear on our site at all times (rotating randomly above and below the fold with each pageload). For rates, or other ways to market your business and to reserve a spot, email me here.

 Image:  Fine art photo print by Magalerie

Field Trip: Container Garden Workshop

Love this pillow by Amy's Spun Thread made as a gift for the Old Faithful Shop

I couldn't think of a better way to spend a morning than at a container garden workshop at one of my favourite shops in town, Old Faithful Shop.  Hosts Walter and Savannah created a super friendly atmosphere while Lisa our instructor showed about 20 of us the basics of growing herbs and greens.  All materials were provided including the cedar planters which were hand made by Walter.  Lots of fun was had and I heard through the grapevine due to popular demand, there will another workshop soon.  Check their site for updates. Savannah told me there is a terrarium workshop in the works too (that is going to have to be a must)!  I also did a little shopping while I was there picking up a few succulents in clay pots.  A few pictures from the shop and workshop. (And for those of you not in Vancouver, Old Faithful Shop has an online shop - in case you were wondering).

Succulents galore

Hanging Terrarium

Cabin Mugs by Genevieve Dionne

Noble Handcrafted Maple Syrup

Vintage French Inspired Milk Bottle

Fun metal signage and papergoods

A great Father's Day present - the Hill-side (ties) made from vintage japanese fabric

Architecture: Herman Miller's Points of View

Herman Miller has just launched a new video series/site Points of View a site celebrating five California architects' perspective on design, directed by Hello Design.

Each interview explores design elements behind each architect's work including buildings like the Marmol Radziner Desert Prefab house and the Cigolle x Coleman TR+2 StudioHouse. Architects include Leo Marmol and Ron Radziner (Marmol Radziner), Kim Coleman (Cigolle X Coleman), James Meyer (LeanArch), Jim Jennings (Jennings Architecture), and John Friedman (JFAK Architects). POV showcases a photo gallery as well of each home giving an exclusive look at the architecture and landscape. Also users can enter to win Julius Shulman: Modernism Rediscovered, a collection of forgotten architectural masterpieces from Shulman's personal archives. Click here to see.

Cigolle X Coleman

Jennings

Marmol

Weekend Project: Spray Painted IKEA Lamps

The folks at Ikea's blog, Livet Hemma are like my dream DIY BFF's!  Everytime I visit their site I'm yet again inspired.  This time with their aluminum pendant lights, FOTO. Inspired by their readers who had sprayed some lights themselves Livet Hemma spray painted some FOTO lights with yellow, some soft pastels and a dull military green.  It's a DIY that is super easy and cheap!  Here's how (translated from their website):

Wipe the lamp with a damp cloth and allow to dry. Put masking tape on the end of the wires before you start spraying, it is easy to remove later when the paint has dried.

Put plenty of newspaper or cardboard for protection so you don't get paint on the floor or ground if you do this outside. It's important that it is well ventilated area where you spray.

Shake spray bottle well so that the paint is mixed well. You get a smooth, even results if you spray a bit thinner in two rounds. Let dry about 15 minutes in between.



See more pictures here.

Last Day of our May Market!

Friday is the last day of our Paper-themed market.  The shop will stay open till approximately 8 pm if you wish to stop by.  Click here to visit.  And meet us back here Monday, May 23rd for our next market, a Father's Day and Affordable Art event.  Have a great weekend!