Make Me Buy Design...

I stumbled across Make Me Buy Design and I love it. My favorites were these pendant lights by Jane Blease. I want 3 now!

and the bunsen candle by Michelle Luker.

Sylvie Fuller

Sylvie Fuller is an up and coming new designer whose work is so sweet and feminine. She was one of 5 designers chosen to sell her works via The ebay Express Exclusives range. For a limited time, they are being sold only on eBay Express at special prices. You can check out more of Sylvie's work via her site. Enjoy!

Manly man...

I love this sofa. It is perfect for a manly man, yet still something I would love to see in my living room. A+.

Awesome...

screened posters from etsy seller Renegade Craft Fair. At just $20.00 each, these qualify for awesome, affordable wall art.

Say Cheese!

I've never attempted a "photo wall" because the idea of arrangement scares the heck out of me. However, I ran across this idea and for me, it's clever. It would be a money saver when it came to frames and it would allow you to go as crazy as you wanna get, and for me, that's pretty crazy. ;) However, if you're a traditionalist and want to do things the old fashioned way, here's a couple of photos for you too. I've never tried the paper on the wall trick, but it appears to work well. Enjoy!

Gorgeous

papers and fabrics from Elitis.

Moho Design

Bright, cheerful, creative carpets from Moho Design out of Poland. Trying to brighten up my rainy day Thursday. :)

Ridiculous Lamps

by etsy seller Found, which I love! Not everybody's cup of tea, mind you, but for those who'd like a taste, they range from $100.00 to $125.00

Colonel Mustard in the Library with the Revolver...

No! It's Miss Plum. I was doing some research on industrial subjects when I came across this photo by etsy seller missplum. I love it for the colors and the patterns. It was meant to be a picture. 5 x 7 for $10.00 if you love it too. Enjoy!

Pier 1 Online Exclusives

Stitched Bedding, Gold Cuidad Panels, Kalista Lamp, and Chocolate Random Circles Rug, just to name a few. Click here to browse the entire selection.

If you love vintage

and birds, then do I have the deal for you. Etsy seller patternmania has two 1946 Jacob Bates Abbott Posters entitled "Winter Birds" and "Summer Birds" for sale as a set for just $9.95. They measure 20" by 30" and for such a great price you could have them matted and framed and still have two great affordable pieces.

Name that retailer...

If you guessed Wal-Mart, you would be correct.

Creative Colorful Creations

from Gront Hjerte.

Shadow & Light

My first "painting a week". I obviously (hopefully) chose to go abstract/naturistic. Laugh, cry, roll over in your grave or enjoy, it's up to you. I think next week's will be an industrial/retro subject. Thanks for all the suggestions. :)

Wow!

Gorgeous earth friendly ottoman from Cisco Home via Domino Mag.

The Art of the Unexpected

Lady Di turned me on to Interior Internet and I have to say I love this chair. It's so couture. Rather pricey, but ooohhh. You know you could easily create your own. Find the right chair at the right price (local flea markets are a great source) have the back covered in solid leather and the seat covered in a print with a hue that mimics the back. And if you want to take it all the way, paint or stain the front legs a dark wooden color and the back legs gold leaf. Be inspired!

Quirky is good.

Etsy seller artquirk has some great original architectural landscape paintings up for grabs and the prices will make you blush with guilt. "Rooftops in Prague" is an original gouache and acrylic ink painting measuring approximately 11.5" x 8" going for $40.00. "Dandelion Clocks" is a print from an original measuring approximately 9" x 7" on quality card stock ready to be framed at the great price of $10.00. And last, but not least, "Summer House" is an original gouache and acrylic ink painting measuring approximately 8" x 12" priced at $25.00. Enjoy!

You know what they say about little pitchers...

They make a big impact. This apple tree ceramic pitcher by Georg Schmider is so cute you just want to pinch it. It's currently up for grabs on EBAY with a starting bid of $9.99 and 5 days left of bidding. Enjoy!

On your mark... get set....

Go! Rachel Austin is a popular etsy seller and today she has put up a new piece of work that I had to blog about. Entitled "Zippel", this mixed media painting is right up my alley. It's a 6" x 6" piece priced at $50.00 and just too cute to pass up.

Love these....

decorative tiles by Jo Luping available at Wilkins and Kent and this Butterfly Shade by Alex Earl is to die for. How gorgeous is that? Enjoy!

Everything's coming up roses...

Revisiting Mary Burr, I noticed she has a new linocut up, Roses and Dandelions . Image is 8" x 10" and paper is 9" x 12". For $15.00, that's a steal.

Light Bulb Moment...

Literally. Cool light bulbs via Habitat . I believe you have to buy a specific lamp base for use, but wouldn't it be neat if they could make regular light bulbs in such a fashion? Especially energy efficient light bulbs. Such a neat idea with endless possibilities.

Volksware

Interesting pieces by Volksware I ran across while browsing Designboom. First up, discarded tables have been assembled to form an infinitely long table. On request, a piece of table will be sawed off to the desired length for each individual customer. In like form, a carpet/tapestry composed of the clothing one would use during a lifetime. Creative and interesting concepts. An interesting site to browse. Enjoy!