11.04.2009

sophie the dog

Confession: I sort of have thing for this dog. She's just so dang cute. She's not mine, which, um, might add to her cuteness.


*I know you're looking at me. But I'm very busy staring out the window right now.*


*Hmmm. What's over here? No camera? Great scenery.*


*I know I'm cute. You all know I'm cute. Can you please get that thing out of my face?*


*Sigh. It's not easy being adorable.*

Next up: new pics of all our recent living updates.

11.02.2009

hammer and hand

I have some amazing pics from a local Portland company to hopefully get your week off to an inspiring start.

A couple weeks ago, we wandered into Porch Light, a constant source of inspiration, and saw this amazing cabinet, below. When we asked for a little more info, we were told that it's made my a local company Hammer and Hand.


Well it turns out that Hammer and Hand salvages old barns and houses and has begun using the reclaimed wood to build furniture. Gorgeous furniture. And a inspiring lesson in recycling, right?

So, Chris went to the website this weekend to see what other great things they're up to, and as it turns out, they're up to lots of great things. Their portfolio is amazing. Chris and I were both drooling over the houses they've renovated.


Love the outdoor/indoor porch. Plus the couch fabric with the bright rug? Fabulous.


I need this kitchen. It is so big and clean and crisp and inviting. I'd like to bake a cake here immediately please. Oh and it has two dishwashers. Do you think they'd let me borrow just one of them?


Same kitchen. Love all the windows and light.


Will you look at this wood work people? Amazing.


Love the colors and the idea of a little room off the master.


W.o.w.


Again with the wood. Simply beautiful.


If I lived here, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able to help smiling as I pulled up each night after work.


Lovely, elegant staircase. Sigh.

Happy Monday!

*all images via Hammer and Hand*

10.30.2009

art to check out

Happy friday!

I fell in love last weekend. Don't worry, Chris isn't jealous. The latest object of my affection? Local Portland artist Brenda Rose's work.

Unknowingly, I've been drooling over her doily clocks for months.

Because, really, how cute are these?

It turns out, she also does amazing multi-media art as well, combining *things like plastic with wood, and vinyl with aged book pages. Into this mix I add a little playfulness between 2D and 3D, all the while trying to keep it simple and clean (and as eco-friendly as possible).* From her website.

This is the piece that got me. The bridge is the St. John's Bridge, which my neighborhood's icon, and is just awe-inspiring.


I love multimedia anyway, but the faded book pages + the bridge just got me. I also love how much depth she creates by blurring the line between 2-D and 3-D.

Here are more examples of her work:








You can see all her work here: brendarose.com