I came across this beautiful paper mache vase by Danish mixed media artist Tracy Lorna Nors this week (via sfgirlbybay who did an interview with her). I haven't done paper mache since school - its inspiring me to have a go again.
Sewing is back in fashion. Sewing machine sales are up as more people turn to making or customising their own clothes. So here are a few fabric finds:
1 and 5 from Of Paper and Thread, in Western Australia
2, 4 and 6 from Fresh Fabrics in NSW
3, 7, 8 and 9 from Spice Berry Cottage in California
I caught the end of this piece on a program called Collectors this evening and was immediately struck by the beauty of these artworks. Lucia Usmiani uses recycled drink cans and bottles collected from household bins and transforms them into amazing works of art. Above the work is created by cutting up small pieces of aluminium drink cans, while below titled 'Wallflowers' is made from the bottom of PET plastic bottles pinned to the wall.
I've be rediscovering the joys of Ikea this weekend. Our place in London was full of it so I've been a bit turned off for a while. But our friends have this lovely white day bed in their place and it would be just perfect for our new sunroom. This pic is from Harmonie Interieure.
Celebrate Earth Hour AND Earth Month. Switch off the light Saturday night from 8.30pm for Earth Hour to join 80 countries around the world in highlighting the importance of taking action on climate change. And next weekend you can do it again, but this time light your Aveda Lavender Candle. Each candle sold in April raises funds for Avedas Earth Month projects.