Subway tile inspiration-

This tile mural at he Jay Street subway station in Brooklyn goes on for quite a few yards... it is a wonderful way to spend those few minutes waiting for the next train.

Stylish blogger award via oral history

think-make-think by Clifton Burt (haiku by John Maeda)

I was awarded a Stylish Blogger award by Bad Hausfrau back in- oh January. It is actually a great pleasure to return from my most recent neglect of ceramics and the blog to actually meet the requirements of this award. Here it goes.

1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.

Thanks again Kelley! (original thank you here)

Check out Bad Hausfrau. The pictures are just lovely and the writing is interesting and, well, well-written, which is kind of rare these days.

2. Share seven things about yourself.

I did not realize my desire to be a real part time ceramic artist until creating pieces for my own wedding.

I love New York City and will most likely never leave it.

My shoes size is 6 1/2.

I have to force myself to go on any vacation that does not involve the beach.

I have thin arms and refer to them as my "kermit-the-frogs".

AC and I will sometimes read the same book together. I love this.

I am a sucker for rose gold.

3. Award inspirational newly discovered bloggers.

I am using "newly discovered" very loosely. I have been reading Thoughtful Day since the A Farm Fresh Wedding days.

For inspiration, please click below:

Thoughtful Day - great discoveries posted by a creative designer

Brooklyn Rehab - a refreshingly personal blog created by a savvy fashionable lady

City Lady Country Girl- the life and times of a city lady getting married and building (yes building!) a home with her husband in upstate NY

Mint Peach- my last studio mate and an amazing ceramic artist

getting stuff done- more posts today!!!

My mood ring says:

Lucky Girl

pic from dbO home

I have another blog that I rarely post on anymore, but it was what started my new found life in ceramics and plants to some extent. A Farm Fresh Wedding was where I put all of bridal planning inspiration; it helped me stay focused.

AC and I were married at Blue Hill at Stone Barns. I am so envious of all of the planning brides- to-be out there, I absolutely loved planning our wedding. Blue Hill is now using the dinnerware of ceramic artist Dana Oates- the woman behind dbO Home. Please take a look at her beautiful aesthetic. I think she and I share many of the same inspirations. How lucky to be featured at such a magical place full of beautiful views and amazing sustainable food. I am sure that this thoughtful addition to the table can only make the food even better (is that possible?).

See this relevant post

I have the day off to catch up on my other creative life. Don't get me wrong medicine is an art too, you just do not get as dirty.

My second part of my Stylish Blogger award is in its final stages too. So much to do!!

I love this blog

Advanced style, Ari Cohen's cabinet of stylish older people, is brilliant. Cheers to all of you fabulous lookers!

Ceramic Inspiration- Hella Jongerius

pics from ceramics art daily

Hella Jongerius designs everything. She has a what seems to be a very (very) mixed media exhibit going on right now at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam. The exhibit is organized by color, very much how I have organized AC's 80 million books along our shelves.

She has an eye for imperfection in the the most perfect way. The exhibit is aptly named Misfit.
Below are 2 works of hers I love from way back in 2004.
Enjoy these pics then head over to Jongeriuslab for intoxicating inspiration!pics from jongeriuslab.com

sweethearts

Sweethearts by Jonathan Lewis at Jen Beckman's 20x200.

Modern/Vintage inspiration

pic from uo

pic from Rosanna inc
pics from ou
These combinations of modern and vintage/antique are calling my name.

It was a dark & stormy... 2nd Anniversary!

True to form, our anniversary was a day of misty rain and ominous clouds. This year I was a little under the weather, and loaded up a kiln at the studio anyway (I've been busy!).

AC and I are celebrating a little late this year...

Happiness is

being at the studio...

(and everything working out in the studio)

you and me

I am such a sucker for overtly sweet sentiments. I instantly make all things romantic about AC and me (I did say I like to project on art).

Today the Keep Calm Gallery offers a new print by Matthew Rose (above). It is very sweet and reminded me of the oldie, but goodie below from Village v. 2.0. If only I had more wall space!

They don't love you like I love you...Soft Maps

These map quilts seem pretty cozy. (via re-nest) I love that the Ft. Greene/Clinton Hill embroidery puts No. 7 "on the map"(AC and I's favorite neighborhood eatery) - they deserve it!

creation inspiration: William Dohman

pics from wkd studios

I am loving these created by William Dohman in his wkd studios etsy shop.

cloth Knolls

I went to the Knoll showroom with a friend who is recovering some furniture. The textile swatch wall was eye candy.

This weekend I will be joining Small World Terrariums at the Brooklyn Flea!! It's a long story, but to sum it up- I blogged about her terrariums, wrote her, she wrote me back, we met and ate dinner, and that was that. Now we are sharing plant tips and a table at the Brooklyn Flea this Saturday, July 17th!!!

Tanesha Smith Wattley, the woman behind the terrariums is featured in this week's Time Out as one of their "Most Stylish New Yorkers". She is so chic in her photos!

I am hoping for a great turn out... and honest feedback for this little side life of mine.

Maybe not just for kids...

I love this paper cut out world map by famille summerbelle. It could be for grown-ups too, right?

Victoria.

I have recently rediscovered the Victory Garden Cookbook. It takes you from seed to recipe for a number of veggies. The descriptions and gardening tips are helping us this year!
Victory Garden cookbok cover above. Our backyard mint and lettuce below.

good wood

These home goods came from Dransfield & Ross. I love faux bois, but even more I love the hoof detail on the stool. The needle point detail is stunning.

Wedding Inspiration

Just when I needed a pick me up... one showed up!

Remember the AFFW reader who asked to borrow our wedding invitation design?

Style Me Pretty covered her wedding last week. If you look closely- you will see the design in the mix of the photos. I am so glad K and J had such a beautiful day!

Snap out of it! It's almost been a month!

Okay, this winter has hit me a little harder than I thought. Even though I haven't been able to really drag to the studio I have still been tucking little pieces of inspiration in my pocket. The next few posts are just snippets that have made big impressions on me recently.

Above are the Bearded Men by Ashley G I bought from Gallery Revisited a few years ago. The bottom pictured shows them with my own bearded man, AC going through old CD's on a rainy cold winter day. These men with beards are clean and modern, but warm and fuzzy too- a lot like AC.