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Hello September 2013 | desktop wallpapers

I can't believe that we are already a week into September, holy cow time seems to be flying by lately. I wonder if that is because I feel like I have so much to do around the house.

I'm getting ready for A Week in the Life to start tomorrow and as I was perusing the web I came across this collection of September desktop wallpapers rounded up by Creature Comforts. I love switching things up every couple months and these calendar desktop wallpapers are well designed and fun.

Here are two of the four featured:

fabric love: Julia Rothman

I've always really liked the illustrations by Julia Rothman. And I'm totally in love with this wallpaper. I purchased two different color samples and I would LOVE to purchase it, but everytime I think about spending the money I think about how awful it was to remove the wallpaper when I moved into my place. Anyway... back to the subject at hand: awesome fabric!

I'm pretty sure I first saw Julia's illustrations on Design Sponge's City Guide series. She did a lot of the city illustrations. Her work is really all over the place and I can't believe I just now learned that she has a line of fabrics. As you may know I love fabrics and I know you do too Kerry, but you've probably already seen these.... maybe?!?!

This line, called Type, is my favorite.

This image, also from her website, shows a variety of projects using the fabrics. I really really want to get my sewing machine out ASAP!

After browsing her site I learned that her work is on all kinds of products, from paper to temporary tatoos to tote bags to tea pots and tea towels.

Those camera tattoos are super cute!

She even has a book that I would love to give to my niece. The book is a look inside different artists sketch books. I think Corinne would LOVE it.

I'm off to browse her site some more and see what other fun things I can add to my ever growing wish list!

 

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from etsy seller Slippin Southern found via Pinterest

Volume 25 quote for you week chap 74

Design*Sponge, what's in your toolbox: Liane Tyrrel

by Esty artist Ashley G via Pinterest

wall art: Rex Ray

I just saw this over on How about Orange and I immeditely thought about you Kerry!

They are Rex Ray wall decals. I love the colors and the varying patterns. Head on over to Blik to see more ways to arrange these on your wall.

{images via Blik}

SCRIPTschool practice

{graphic/image via Kal}

The other day I made a quick playlist, hit play and then began some SCRIPTschool practice. I watched Kal's videos several times (at least twice each) and then got out my supplies. Mixed up some lamp black gouache and a little water and proceeded with the practice exercises.

I kinda made up my own doodles there at the end and I did manage a couple of alphabets. This is super fun and addicting and a super awesome way to zone out the rest of the world. I got really into it. I cannot wait to get back home and do some more.

If you're interested you can still sign up for the class. Kal is a great teacher and she is super inspiring. It is self paced class that runs for a year.

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source: Five Words Tell a Story, found via pinterest

source: it's designed. found via pinterest

print you can buy on Esty from vol25

around the web: desktop calendars

I've been catching up on the gazillion blog posts that I have been to busy to read lately. Being that it is the beginning of September I stumbled across several really pretty and fun desktop calendars. I currently have this one by Oh, Hello Friend on my desktop.

{via Oh, Hello Friend}

If you are looking for something with a more vintage feel Fossil has a couple to choose from. I discovered them on How About Orange. And yes, I realize these aren't calendars (just desktop wallpapers), but maybe you could bust out those photoshop skills and make it into a calendar. That would be pretty cool if you did.

{via How About Orange}

Have you seen the amazing art from Geninne on her blog? Well... head on over and check out this gorgeous desktop calendar and then click through to see more of her work. The details are amazing.

{via Geninne's Art Blog]

I like them all so much that I may have to switch up throughout the month.

I am a fan

{Michelle Armas via Oh Joy!}

I can't believe that it is only the second week of school and I already feel bogged down and behind! I'm working a bunch still, so that does not help matters. September should be a little easier as I venture off to warmer (though hurricane prone) climates to catch up on sun, sleep, and homework.

Lack of time is also having an impact on my blog reading, however these recent posts definately caught my eye. 

I am a fan of

• this swoon worthy quilt block by Eileen Josephine
• the way Lisa Occhipinti re-purposes books. This has been floating around the blogs for a while, but if you check it out on SF Girl by Bay, there is a fun free pdf tutorial download.
• Michelle Armas' art, featured on Oh Joy!
• scrapbook pages that look like art, by Kelly Purkey (and these too).
• this rug. I'd like that color scheme for a living room I think.

Life is a bunch of craziness right now and I'm not the most patient gal in the world, so I'm trying each day to remember this.

What are you a fan of these days? Anything around the web catching your eye?

 

worth the splurge?

I was perusing the blog Eat Drink Chic by Amy Moss, and I came across this post about pet portraits.

{custom oil paintings by Kate Pugsley}

Loving my Reese-dogg, and loving those paintings, I immediately clicked on over to Kate Pugsley's etsy shop. I was bummed to not see any listings for pet portraits so I sent a message to see if she was still doing the custom portraits. A couple days later she replied that, yes she was, and she had just posted the paintings again in her shop. I clicked over excitedly... and then the cheap side of me emerged. Could I spend that money? The paintings are done in oil and look absolutely amazing. I mean wouldn't Reese look awesome immortalized by the talented Kate?? Decisions, decisions.

pilot art

So... Kerry and I are pilots. Yep... we are female AND we are pilots... crazy huh?!?! well... some people seem shocked when we tell them. Anywho... it's not that easy to find stylish pilot-type art. This post is inspired by this super cool pilot meerkat that Kerry recently picked up on etsy.

{berkley illustration}

I decided to search for "pilot" in the art category and not surprisingly (because there is some seriously amazing art on etsy) I found quite a few pilot-y art pieces that I'd love to have displayed in my home... and not in an "I-love-me-room".

I've been seeing paintings on book pages more and more lately and I have to say I'm a fan.

{Little Bluebird Studios}

{Anna Todaro's Fine Art and Prints} - this may be my favorite one. Amelie. Seriously considering buying it.

{raw art letterpress}

{Bunny Dee Art}

{Pinwheels We Love}

{Kiwitopia}

I have two black and white photos of the WASPs (Women Airforce Service Pilots) hanging in my living room. I did my undergrad History research paper on them. It is very cool, and often underrepresented part of our history. This top image is probably the most "iconic" image you'll see if you look up the WASP. I just found the second image and I love it. I love how her hair is blowing and check out her sandals! 

(When our Mothers went to War)

(read here about how the WASP were finally awarded the Congressional Gold Medal) 

Kerry, don't you wish that we looked that glamourous climbing into the plane?

And to wrap it up with even MORE photos, here are some shots of Kerry and I at work.