Good Find #38: Unexpected Light

I'd like to believe that Emmanuel Cognee and I are kindred spirits. That or we've met in a past life, I can't be certain. But I will point to my post entitled "Lamp Made of Sticks" as proof (see Random Creations.) Coming across one of Emmanuel's pieces is like creeping up on a creature that's part electronic and lights up when touched. I picture these lamps coming alive at night, crawling the walls in search of batteries to eat. I want a family of them. I'll name them Zoe, Beatrice and Zachery. Click here to take home a creature of your very own to love.

Good Find #44: Bird in my hair

(Pictured above: my happy self in a pair of Coral Flicker, Owlita designs)

I was on the way to the craft store one cold wet day in hopes to find feathers in natural and neon colors. I wanted to make a large earring of long soft feathers that flow into my hair. Just before leaving, I googled to see if there were any inspiration pieces out there already.. low and behold I stumbled across feather creations made by Ashley- an Oregon raised artist who brands her pieces Owlita. Such pieces were first inspired by Ashley's encounter with an owl that resided in her backyard. I currently have pigeon residing on the top of my chimney whose cooing echos into my living room as I type this - perhaps this is what inspired me in the first place. But for now, I continue to be in awe of Owlita's whimsical and charming designs.

Good Find #25: A + J + Glass + Ceramic = pretty

The perfect combination from a duo of artists: one part glass, one part ceramic = A+J Creations. I chanced upon this artist at the Interior Design Show Montreal and immediately wanted the entire collection. The mortar and pestle pieces are the perfect example of their winning combination. Pictured here, this piece started as a simple white ceramic vase, add a drop of glass on top to cover the opening and it goes from practical vase to showcase.

Good Find #27: Wind beneath me

French artist Emilie Faif makes beautiful mixed media installations. Her "paysage" puts me in that lightened state that comes and goes throughout the day. My favorite part is when the fabric slowly looses itself as the air turns off- proving their interdependence. 

Good Find #87: Missed Connections NY

Ever been on the missed connections section on Craigslist? This illustration artist named Sophie Blackall was instantly inspired when she stumbled onto this section one day and has since created a pretty little blog about it. Best enjoyed over coffee and iTunes.

Good Find #78: Funky Green Fish Ceramic Lamp

I am a Craigslist Treasure Hunting Queen, and this funky green fish ceramic lamp is one of my prized conquests. I got it for $15! I got it off the husband of a dentist who found this lamp sitting in the empty space she had just bought for her new practice. I guess she didn't think it was dentist waiting room worthy.