Have I Mentioned..

THAT OWLS ARE SUPER AWESOME. Because they are. This is a Northern Pigmy Owl. And it's kind of hilarious.
And these are Northern Saw-Whet Owls. Cutest owls ever.

I Finally Got One :)

From dearest Kaitlin. Thank you!

Random Thought.

Mairuru is my new love.. I want to do all of her hand sewn projects. Like how to make a lanyard- http://mairuru.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-make-patchwork-lanyard-with.html

Also I'd love to make this adorable pin cushion! here are the instructions :) http://mairuru.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-make-leather-bottom-pincushion.html

Toast.

Coolest catalogue ever. Toast. Check it out! http://www.toast.co.uk/

I'm Not Sure What Exactly This Is Or Who It Is For..

But I like it. I just stumbled upon these while letting blogs take me from one super neat cyberspot to another. I swear these people just trying to brag about how cool they are and how awesome their living space is.. *jealousyyy* anyways.. check out this site for more: http://www.theselby.com/4_12_09_lucy_duffy/index.html

Wallpaper Isn't What It Used to Be..

But I still find it fascinating. I know it's not for every room.. but I would love some bright or unusual wallpaper in at least one room of my future home. Check out this super cool site for wallpaper http://namarococo.com/collection.html.

Also..

I don't like to steal from other blogs but I found this stationary to be so adorable I just honestly couldn't help it. Please check out Rifle Paper Company's stationary for sale here : http://www.riflepaperco.com/index.php.

Oh My Goodness.

I really wish I had more time on my hands to create things like Flora Douville. (http://floradouville.blogspot.com/). Her little calender is adorable and I would love to have one. Or make my own perhaps? It's so small and simple, yet so visually appealing. I would like to learn calligraphy as well. Or at least get a calligraphy pen.. I think it would help to create that kind of lettering. hm.. plus her little sewn fishies are adorable :) and they have adorable names as well.

Some names of these fellas include : Rufine, Gauzelin, Nivard, and Pomposa.

Not For Everyone..

..But I enjoy it. Cubism was a very popular movement in the late 19th/early 20th centuries. It was pretty much pioneered by Picasso and Georges Braque. I much prefer Braque, however, because of his less garish color palette.. and I just prefer his style. Please take some time and look up some more cubist paintings, because they certainly are interesting to look at and may serve as some inspiration to you.

^^Picasso's work. Not a fan.

Woah.

Super cool. According to http://www.ashesandsnow.org/en/vision/ --

"Gregory Colbert's Ashes and Snow is an ongoing project that weaves together photographic works, 35mm films, art installations and a novel in letters. With profound patience and an enduring commitment to the expressive and artistic nature of animals, he has captured extraordinary interactions between humans and animals."

Check it out. And his website.

Super Cool Commercial.

I don't usually post videos.. but as a future graphic designer I have an interest in advertising and I absolutely adore this commercial. You betta too.

Mmm. A Painter That I Find Fantastic.

Andrew Wyeth. Check him outttt : http://www.andrewwyeth.com/. Some of his stuff is so-so, but some pieces are real gems. He enjoys painting mostly the land and people around his hometown of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and at his summer home in Cushing, Maine.

Hmph.

David Hockney. A painter that I hate. A photographer that I enjoy. Check him out. http://www.hockneypictures.com/. He uses multiples shots to create one cohesive image, often showing movement or implying depth. Brilliant. And no, I will most definitely not ever post any of his paintings.