Vitamin D(esign) Shop

The creator of the Design Milk blog has recently opened a new store called Vitamin D(esign). They offer a wide variety of products, from apparel to furniture to home decor. The store has a grand opening special: take 10% off any order over $100 using coupon code: GRANOPEN10 at checkout. The special is good until August 5th. Have fun shopping!

Ipod Gelaskins

Looking to jazz up your ipod? Try GelaSkins!
They are also available for laptops and other devices.

1950's inspired wedding

My friend just started the process of planning her wedding, which is to take place in September of 2008. After attending many wedding expos with her and buying tons of wedding magazines, she has finally decided on a dress and color palette. Since I'm a graphic designer, my job is to design her wedding invitations and other printed items. I will write regular updates on our progress. This is so exciting!

Artist Lee Gainer

Artist Lee Gainer created this amazing and unique design called "Magnolia", on a 48" x 48" cradled maple board. It goes for $1,595.00, and I think it's worth every cent! The piece is bright and would make a bold statement in any room.

The piece is part of a series where all the works are named after flowers. The pieces in the series are created using recycled materials hand-rolled into circles and swirls (resembling flowers, get it?) and beautifully secured on the board. Each one took her just over a month to build! The materials include fabric, paper, felt, foil, caps, carpet, metal, plastic, styrafoam, dried paint, beads, padding and cardboard.

If you're looking for something less expensive, you're also in luck: check out more of Lee's work on her Etsy store.

Tick-Tock

Watermelon desk clock $300














petal clock $275
















Landmark Chartreuse Light-Up Alarm Clock $21.24
















Gator se clock with alarm $120
















Multicolor Sunburst Wall Clock $39.95

Flat screen TV cover

Melissa, the maker of this TV cover, has an Etsy store called Haworth Handmade. When you're not watching TV, you can stare at this beautiful piece of art instead. What a great idea, right? You can purchase this cover, which fits a 40" Sony Bravia, for only $30! And she also makes custom sizes. Or if you'd like to make your own, instructions are here.

Artist Lisa Dejohn

Artist Lisa DeJohn from Newbury, MA was just recently featured in the arts section of the Boston Globe. She was hired by IKEA to design artwork for them, how exciting!

Thanks for the info, Scott!

The Bird and The Bee

This music video is by a band named The Bird and The Bee. It's a really cool song and so is the video, please check it out!

New chairs at Urban Outfitters

Check out the new furniture at Urban Outfitters.

Artist Alicia Bock

I found artist Alicia Bock on Etsy today. The series pictured above is titled "Through the Viewfinder", and it reminds me of one of those old projector films. The colors are simply beautiful, the blues and greens so calming. Though the images are recent, her technique makes you feel like you're looking into the past.

2 free issues of Garden Design Magazine

I just love getting free samples! I'm always searching the internet for freebies and I found another one at www.startsampling.com. You will have to become a member, but it's free to join, and I've gotten some cool freebies from them in the past. Just type in your Start Sampling ID and they're yours! Last time I checked there were only 2,476 left, so hurry - these things fly!

From the website: "Garden Design is a lifestyle magazine edited for the upscale, design-conscious reader who is serious and passionate about the beauty of gardening, the satisfaction of fine design and decorating, and all the pleasures of outdoor living."

Update* No more left :(

Free Hallmark card!

One free Saturdays card by Connections from Hallmark.
Hurry, they go fast!

From Walmart's site: "New characters. New levels of laughter - Meet Gloom Betty. She’s a tad, shall we say, un-cheery. Sarcastic. And she tells it like it is in her own goth-girl fashion. Then there’s Monty the squirrel — a little pint-sized philosopher. And the Cat Heads … well, they’re cats doing people things. Which is always amusing. (Seriously, it is! Trust us.) Come meet them all, courtesy of Connections from Hallmark, in the greeting card aisle at Wal-Mart. And just try to keep a straight face."

Martha now at Macy's

The Queen of Simple, Martha Stewart, is now selling goods for the home at Macy's. I particularly love the aqua kitchen items, they would look great in a retro kitchen!

New Anne Taintor magnets

Check out Anne Taintor's new magnets! She was the original artist making these "Vintage Revisited" pieces, and I've been a fan for a while. Lately, I've seen imitators doing similar work, which I guess is the ultimate compliment for an artist.

Camping in style!

"In collaboration with Millets this summer, Orla Kiely has launched a limited edition camping range that includes tents, a sleeping bag, wellingtons and campsite accessories. Why not glam up your camping holiday or festival with the pick of the new range!"

Looking for some free art to put on your walls?

Redwood Creek, a wine company, is giving away some promotional 18" x 24" vintage looking prints for free. Get one or get them all.

Adesso Portland Tables From Target

This end table and coffee table are on sale at Target! I really like the tapered legs, and the interior opening that can hold magazines, remotes and all sorts of junk! I was getting ready to buy the coffee table, but then I found this other one on Craigslist for $20! It doesn't have the storage option, but for $20 I really don't mind! :P

Pantone® coffee mugs - The perfect gift for a designer!

As a graphic designer, I absolutely LOVE these Pantone coffee mugs! Sadly, I can only seem to find them online in UK-based stores that won't ship to the US. :( The British Urban Outfitters site has them. Argh! I don't even drink coffee, but I have to have them! If anyone can find them in the US, please post the link!

Another satisfied costumer

Another one of my costomers was nice enough to send me an image of one of my prints on her beautiful wall. The top print in the picture is by artist Qiana L. Pucel, who has been featured on this blog before; the bottom one is #P-2007-6, by yours truly. Don't they look cute together?

Sleep like a queen with Capri Rose sleepwear

Check out Capri Rose!

"Capri's philosophy is inspired by the humanistic ideals of mid-century modernism. Her designs are sophisticated, simple and beautifully functional but amount to more than just style. Capri believes that a better world can be created through thoughtful design, high-quality natural materials and ethical business practices."

SuZanna Anna Art

I just love this 9 piece painting by artist Suzanna Anna! It's currently up for sale on Ebay. She paints using a lot of earthy tones with splashes of color. She also makes some funky retro wood sculptures that would look great in any room!

Jenn Ski cards

I made two cards today! They are currently up on Etsy... What do you think?

Cool accessories at Forever 21 super cheap!

Everything in this picture is priced at $1.99 at Forever 21!

Martha Stewart Crafts

Martha Stewart now has her own online craft store! Her collection can be seen online and at your local Michael's arts & crafts store. The last time I went to Michael's I was drooling over her patterns and spent 25 minutes taking it all in!

Organic pottery

The work is a husband and wife collaboration by Kathleen Guss and Stephen Robison. Check out more work on their flicker site. They look like they should be submerged in a fish tank, what a happy fish!

Jenn Ski poster sets

New and the old! I'm trying to make posters that can go together in sets. It was something I never thought about in the beginning but I've learned now that people want more then one. So I'm taking posters I've previously made and I'm creating similar pieces to match. The one on top is new and the one on the bottom was one of the first posters I ever made in the "pod" series.

5 free issues of Elle Decor magazine!

I just love getting free samples! I'm always searching the internet for freebies and I found a great one at www.startsampling.com. You will have to become a member but it's free to join and I've gotten some cool freebies from them in the past but this will be the best one by far!

Note: You will receive ONLY 5 issues of Elle Decor Magazine with no commitment or obligation whatsoever. You will NOT receive any additional magazines and you do NOT have to cancel a subscription. We will not be accepting feedback on this sample.

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Cool Craigslist find: 1950's coffee table

I found this cute 50's table with brass feet on Craigslist for only $20!! I just picked it up yesterday, it looks better than I had hoped for. The description was vague and the picture the woman had up was dark and you couldn't even see the brass feet. But I needed a smaller coffee table so I went for it, I'm so glad I did!

Pencil art by Jennifer Maestre

I found artist Jennifer Maestre from Concord, MA on Etsy recently. I would've never thought of taking something as boring as a pencil, and turning it into such funky art. Beautiful!

Another satisfied customer!

I like to ask my customers for pictures of my art on their walls, and one of them has sent me these wonderful pictures of her place. It makes me so incredibly happy to see my art on someone else's walls! For those of you just tuning in, I've only really started selling my art in the last two months or so, so to know that someone enjoys my art enough to hang it on their walls and look at it everyday... Well, it's a new experience for me, and it makes me giggle with happiness! :-)

The pieces are (from left to right):
P-2007-3
P-2007-16
P-2007-2

Thanks Lisa for sending me these pictures, your place looks fabulous!

Two Jenn Ski giclee prints (Etsy-only special)

Two prints (the ones posted above) for $75! Price includes two signed and numbered giclée prints, museum-grade 11" x 14" backing and mat, and certificate of authenticity. Frame not included. Check them out on Etsy!

Hoot Hoot

$35.00
Artist Matte Stephens

$16.00
Ceramic Owl Garden Planter or Kitchen Utensil Holder Vintage Design Buttercream Yellow
Etsy Artist Fruit Fly Pie

$8.25
Cute As a Button OWL Pin Brooch LADY IN PINK
Etsy Artist Tx Altered Art

Tiny Jenn Ski print for sale on Etsy!

I decided to make a small 4"x6" print today!

Jenn Ski's giclée prints are a more affordable alternative to owning an original Jenn Ski piece. These beautiful digital prints are made available on archival quality, 100% cotton rag, acid-free paper, and are printed using UV-stable pigment inks. Each print is individually signed and numbered by yours truly and a certificate of authenticity is also included with each print. Actual image size is 4" x 6".

You may also visit my website: www.jennski.com to purchase prints and paintings.

Cool Etsy find: 1950's Green dishes

I was looking for some retro pottery on Ebay when I came across these beauties! Only $9.99!

Info:
"Here is a gorgeous vintage ART DECO 50's plate with matching bowls. SMF mark SCHRAMBERG - Deker Mignon - GERMANY is signed on plate. All items of this lot is hand-painted. A rare unusual shape with a green diamond motif. The triangular plate measure about 6 inches, two bowls measure 4 X 4 5/8 inches (one have a small chip about 2mm) & small bowl measure 2 3/4 X 3 1/2 inches. The plate is numbered #4555 2, other are signed # 4364."

Ikea pottery

IDYLL $6.99
Plant pot with saucer

These pots are so cute! Next time I go to Ikea, I think I'm going to have to buy them both. I love having plants around the house especially in cute pots!

Mod Floral Necklace

Mod Floral Necklace
Beautifully etched rosewood with a inlaid mother of pearl flower, created by Seattle designer Amy Bengtson.

Dimensions: 1.25" diameter, 16" chain
$84.00

Toaster

Normally you see kitchen appliances in silver, white, black or red. Finally something different!

This Kitchen Aid Toaster is priced at $69.99.