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One and the other.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | July 9th 2008 by Parsiri
Surprising, simultaneous hardness and softness in these “knitted” pieces by Brooklyn ceramic artist Alyssa Ettinger - very cool! To check out more of her collections, visit her website or stop by her etsy shop. Share This read more
Wine and olives.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | July 4th 2008 by Parsiri
An excerpt from a recent gchat (as you can see, we apparently think about food all workday)… 11:28 AM Melissa: i am brainstorming for our date 11:37 AM Melissa: i was thinking rustic kitchen because they have amazing olives 11:39 AM me: ooo you read more
Ever so clever.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | July 2nd 2008 by Parsiri
Love these cocktail napkins from Toronto-based Avril Loreti - especially the trompe-l’œil-esque character of the wine stain design on top. These pretty watercolor wine stains are splashed liberally all over her website, too - take a look, or read more
A paper menagerie.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | June 27th 2008 by Parsiri
Continuing the animal theme are these sweet letterpress prints from Kirk and Eva Jorgensen’s Ohio-based Sycamore Street Press, which only just started its printing press this year. Charming beasties hide behind and entwine themselves around th read more
A plastic menagerie.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | June 25th 2008 by Parsiri
I like the innocent, timeless quality of these Elizabeth Soule polaroid prints. Her plastic animal figurines turn up in unexpected places - a city windowsill, lumbering across a map, or by a full-size cupcake. Visit her etsy shop for more. Share T read more
Doodles on porcelain.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | June 23rd 2008 by Parsiri
Bailey Doesn’t Bark prints and paints these evocatively simple flowing lines onto paper, glassware, and porcelain. Take a look at the etsy shop - the sleeping birds are especially sweet. Share This read more
PopMat.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | June 11th 2008 by Parsiri
Add a little scenery to the table with San Francisco-based Publique Living’s PopMats, 100% recycled pop-out placemats that double as placecards. Share This read more
Life is beautiful.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | June 6th 2008 by Parsiri
Armed with her vintage Polaroid camera, photographer Jennifer Altman finds beauty in the little things - a drained cup of cocoa, a half-dozen fresh eggs, a pile of dishes waiting to be washed, breakfast… The graininess and soft blur inherent i read more
Keyboard shortcuts.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | June 4th 2008 by Parsiri
My life would be a lot more harrowing if it weren’t for keyboard shortcuts. During the workday I’m all about Excel shortcuts (Alt-E-S-V, anyone? - that’s “paste values” for the uninitiated), but while prepping a blog po read more
More from the Keep Calm Gallery.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | May 30th 2008 by Parsiri
The Keep Calm Gallery (which, true to its name, stocks the print nearest and dearest to me) has expanded its offerings - and it’s all… I… can… do… to not grab them all for my walls. I love them for their vintage look-an read more
Only in Japan.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | May 26th 2008 by Parsiri
The MoMA store is featuring a limited-time collection of products usually found only in Japan, Destination: Japan. The 100+ items in the collection are all designed by established and emerging Japanese designers; here are some of the coolest (the pi read more
Sharp.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | May 19th 2008 by Parsiri
These knives from Rockett St George boast both sharp edges and sharp wit. The cut-out letters supposedly help prevent crumbling and give you a clean cut; whether that really works or not, I’d be pleased to have a set of these offbeat knives in read more
Stylized botanicals…
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | May 19th 2008 by Parsiri
…in these fresh-looking letterpressed coasters from 12fifteen. Share This read more
Eat and learn.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | May 16th 2008 by Parsiri
Earlier this week I found these a-ma-zing linen napkins at Anthropologie in the Back Bay from interior designer Sheila Bridges, and picked up ones for Italy, Spain, South Africa, and India. (Here they are, spread out on my spacious new desk(!).) I read more
Artwalk 2008.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | May 12th 2008 by Parsiri
Yesterday was a fine day for an open studios visit, and the Fort Point Artwalk definitely delivered. Here are a few shots from my wanderings around this art-loving neighborhood in Southie (which, as I discovered on Saturday evening on my way to see read more
A melancholy mood.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | May 7th 2008 by Parsiri
Gorgeously muted prints from Thumbtack Press, which offers hundreds of affordable gallery-quality prints from contemporary artists. Visit the artists’ websites (linked below) for more of their great work. 1. Sometimes Love Don’t Solve read more
Blooms on the brain.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | April 25th 2008 by Parsiri
The trees are finally in flower here, and in honor of the occasion, here are some pretty shots from New York flower arranger and soap peddler Saipua’s blog. Share This read more
Dots and dashes.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | April 14th 2008 by Parsiri
Love the clean lines, muted colors, and simple patterns of Dutch ceramicist Anne Black’s pieces, each of which is crafted by hand in her Copenhagen workshop. Though she’s become a household name in Denmark in just a few years, her work h read more
A perfect perch.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | April 7th 2008 by Parsiri
Designed by Canadian-born Nendo (real name Oki Sato), the modern and minimalist “cabbage chair” is both visually appealing and environmentally friendly. It’s made by peeling back the layers of a roll of pleated paper that is produc read more
Because my eyes are bigger than my stomach.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | April 7th 2008 by Parsiri
Love this topographic map-inspired tableware designed by London-based Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino and Karola Torkos. Are you feeling modest, moderate, or greedy? Find these at Topoware’s etsy shop. Via elephantine. Share This read more
Tongue in cheek.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | March 24th 2008 by Parsiri
I always appreciate a little wink-wink irony, and I’ve found it in PolYesterday’s “Insert Artwork Here” print. Does this remind anyone else of this cheeky Magritte? Via Design for Mankind. Share This read more
At long last.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | March 14th 2008 by Parsiri
Ork’s Boston screenprints are now available! I snapped up the red, but they’re also available in Boston Blue and Irish Green (just in time for St. Patty’s). Share This read more
Finding beauty in the mundane.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | March 6th 2008 by Parsiri
Some of the best design transforms the mundane into the beautiful. These two pieces are, I think, great examples of this. UK artist Bethan Laura Wood creates these teacups that are treated to stain in predetermined places, so that lovely patterns ar read more
Sweet sleep.
parsiri | blog. On art, design, stationery, paper, craft, mi… | March 4th 2008 by Parsiri
Dreams can only be sweet on these silkscreened linen pillows from Brooklyn-based Atsuyo et Akiko. The designers behind the brand, Atsuyo Yang and Akiko Mukae, also offer bags, tees, jewelry, and paper goods. Check out their online store or this l read more
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