Cocktail Eye Candy

Art by BevShot | Found on Hayneedle

Drinks put under the microscope

 BevShots Vodka Metallic Photo Art Print

BevShots Whiskey Metallic Photo Art Print

 BevShots Irish Stout Metallic Photo Art Print

BevShots White Russian Metallic Photo Art Print

 BevShots Pina Colada Metallic Photo Art Print

 BevShots Dry Martini Metallic Photo Art Print

 BevShots Margarite Metallic Photo Art Print

BevShots Vodka Tonic Metallic Photo Art Print

A View Enhancing the Everyday

Art by Gordon Daugherty | Enhancing the Everyday

GordonDaugerty.com

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Smart Art - Victor Castanera

I love how when you look at art you feel something.

The instant I saw Victor's work, the beauty of the simplicity and  flow to each shape stuck with me.  I also love the idea of the individuality of each piece.  Here are a few photos (all from the artist's website) to illustrate the process and highlight the distinctive beauty.

From the Artist's site:
Areniscos is borned with reflection about the speed of the current industrial production and the social consequences of nowadays. On the other side it takes natural environment and the possibilities it can bring us in sensory levels, sustainability and experience.

It's about creating a small industry that allows us to create multiple objects in a simple way, using our surroundings, without contamination, without machinery, using only the resources we need and discarding the minimum surplus material, as molds, tools and more. these are built acquiring the value of an handcrafting object but unlike traditional manufacturing it increases the speed at which objects are created.

The project aims to emphasize the importance of the production process for both, the final product, which acquires a unique identity resulting from a decision of Nature, and the user who made that experience with them from the time throwing water on the sand until they have to give at home use. It is a process that allows anyone to create objects in a very simple way getting a variety of shapes, sizes and colors that will always depend on the environment and its effects.

It's an experience between man and the environment.

Year of Color ~ Emerald ~ Day Sixteen

Emerald cut crystal vase. Via Pinterest

Heart on Display

Source: jukavo.tumblr.com via Kathleen on Pinterest

The Hot Seat

San Francisco based company, Covell & Jones, created the latest in heater furniture.  Aptly name Hearth, this handmade bench warms from within.  Seating four, the cast stone surface sits atop a powder coated steel base.  Inside the seat is an integrated variable control system for energy efficient heating.  Using standard 120v power, 1500watts, 12.5 amps, each piece is plug in ready.  Order today! Lead time is 8-10 weeks.

 

Covell & Jones is a design + fabrication studio that builds stylish solutions for outdoor living spaces. Their goal is to make products that challenge the expected package of how furniture should look and perform.

As someone who enjoys spending time outside all year round, but who also likes to keep nice and warm, this is an amazing idea.  Let's face it, outdoor heaters do little to keep you warm and if there is the slightest breeze, forget about it. 

DVF for BB&B

I never wanted to have a blog about 'things' that I want, but sometimes there are things that I want so much it is worth sharing!

My personal style for bedroom colors are yellows and/or greens.  So it is no surprise that I fell in love at first site with the Native River  collection from DVF Studio for Bed Bath & Beyond. 

According to the website this collection was inspired by Diana's travels to Bali and it really shows in the bold, bright colors.  I also enjoy the oversize prints and mixture with textures.

Might not be in the budget right now, but color inspiration is needed year round.

Doing It Right

This is a REPOST - I was so disappointed by H&M I had to share.

Here is the link to the original post.

H&M is Awesome

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Helen Killer
Filed in Copyright Infringements

From: Tori LaConsay
Subject: Copyright infringement by H&M
To: Helen@regretsy.com

The East Atlanta Village is one of the most loving, tight-knit neighborhoods I’ve ever known. The residents are like family. On December 14, 2008, I painted a love letter to my neighborhood. The sign was located on the main thoroughfare on Flat Shoals Avenue. On one side of the sign, I painted, “You Look Nice Today” followed by a little heart. This was on the side of the sign that I thought people would see on their way to work. On the other side of the sign (the side I thought people would see the most on their return back to the neighborhood) I painted, “I’m So Happy You’re Here” with another little heart. It was a small gesture that I genuinely hoped would make my neighbors feel good.



A few days ago, friends started sending me links to the H&M UK website. Apparently, H&M were so impressed by my work, that they were using it on pillowcases and doormats, with no credit or compensation.




An email to H&M received the following response:

“We employ an independent team of over 100 designers. We can assure you that this design has not been influenced by your work and that no copyright has been infringed.”

Really?




Here’s a copy of a complaint a friend sent via H&M’s customer service portal. Please note their reply.


Some friends have been posting on H&M’s Facebook page, which is being scrubbed clean of any mention of this incident as quickly as possible.
Except for this statement:

I think it is pretty obvious what H&M have done. I hoped you wouldn’t mind sharing this with your readers.
Thank you,
Tori LaConsay

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HEY H&M

- Thanks to Maya on Facebook for the INSPIRATION

UPDATE: From H&M’s Facebook page