Art of Dealing

An Update & Some Etsy Favs

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:23:00 +0000

So sorry it has been so long since I've posted. I had some personal matters to attend to that forced me into an unplanned hiatus. My posting may be sporadic for a bit longer as I still have some things to attend to (including some minor dental surgery). I hope you'll all stick with me and come to visit every now and again. I hope to be back on a posting schedule before you know it.

With that said here are a few of my etsy favorites that I've bookmarked over the past month or so:

1. Yellow Balloon Card via Lemon Tree
2. Red White Striped Twist Ties via wrappery
3. Land of Ampersand via The Wheatfield
4. Monocle Bear Pin via The Time is Now
5. Six Bumble Bee Picks Bees on Wire Stems via efinegifts
6. Vintage Postage via miniaturerhino

All images and artwork 100% their respective owners as outlined above.

Loving Hot Air Balloons

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:43:00 +0000

Really into hot air balloons right now. These Terry Fan illustrations perfectly capture that quirky/whimsical feeling I always seem to be drawn to. He has a lot more amazing illustrations on his site, too.

Images and artwork 100% by Terry Fan.

Dark Pretty Things

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:08:00 +0000

It feels as if spring is just around the corner. These pretty things have caught my eye recently. They somehow maintain a hint of spring, dark as they may be.

Source: Vintage Natalie Dress, Hoppy Ending Bookends, and Mysterious Lineage Skirt all via ModCloth, The Lacework Rug - Pink by Amy Butler via Velocity.

Room Inspiration Part I

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:37:00 +0000

I spotted this Colfax and Fowler wallpaper in the new issue of House Beautiful and was immediately inspired. I love the dark background and the green together.

Clockwise from upper left: Colfax and Fowler Snow Tree Wallpaper via Cowtan & Tout, Thai Silk Drapery in Light Silver Sage via Restoration Hardware, Modern Sunburst Mirror and the ever popular Soho Dhurrie Rug in grey via Shades of Light, Clairemont Side Table and Colette Bed in Alabaster via Crate and Barrel.

Pride and Prejudice Obsession Continues....

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:13:00 +0000

This time in the form of this amazing print by Kate Slater via her etsy shop.

All images and artwork 100% by Kate Slater.

Festive and Colorful Plates

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:53:00 +0000

As always, I'm loving these colorfully embellished plates by Ninainvorn on etsy. All images are 100% by Nina.

Perfect pillows for any sofa

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:37:00 +0000

Aren't these pillows from Francis Jens Pillows awesome?! And boy, these aren't even half of the amazing designs in his 2010 collection.

Classic vs. Quirky

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:48:00 +0000

Sources: Ladies International Jacket from Barbour & Swanky Octopus Earrings via Anthropologie.

Inspired by: Mossy Typography

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:29:00 +0000

Am in complete awe. Can you imagine this in person? Amazing. I couldn't bring myself to resize these photos very much, so sorry for the size.

Found via Pillar Box Post.

Loving these Helvetica Cookie Cutters

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:25:00 +0000

How awesome are these Helvetica cookie cutters? By Beverly Hsu.

Fifi Lapin T-Shirts

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:55:00 +0000

Loving these cute t-shirts from Fifi Lapin. They're available right now at PacSun.

Loving the Violet Gift Shop from Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:10:00 +0000

I can't resist the cuteness found in the Violet Gift Shop on etsy.

Pretty Wall Hoops by Concentric

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000

How pretty are these framed wall hoops by concentric? There's a fabulous mushroom box in the etsy shop, too.

All images and artwork, 100% by concentric.

A Confederate General by Lisel Ashlock

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:23:00 +0000

Really, really loving this print by Lisel Ashlock. It would work perfectly in Finn's bathroom, or in our kitchen. Okay, it would go great in any room in our house. You can see more of her work at her etsy shop here.

All artwork and images 100% by Lisel Ashlock.

PS: My computer has a brand new hard drive in it, thanks to my husband. The good news is, is that it feels and runs like a new computer. The bad news is that I lost a bunch of my inspirational folders.

My computer's brain isn't working right.

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:48:00 +0000

So, my computer has been really acting up lately and I am unfortunately having to do a full erase and install of my OS. I'm actually in the middle of that now (typing this on my husband's computer). If that doesn't work I'll need to be getting a new hard drive and completely starting over. Hopefully I'll be up and running today, but if not I may not be getting back to my posts for a few days. Just wanted to let everyone know that I'll be back ASAP.

Things I Love About This Hallway

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:58:00 +0000

- the crisp white beadboard against the dark rich wall color
- the pop of green against the dark wall color
- the small oval frame around the bird print
- the small square framed horse photo that is hung by a ribbon beneath it
- the shadowbox of ribbons
- the old table with riding hats atop it

- everything.

It's all in the Details.

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:12:00 +0000

Loving the bird detailing on these dresses.

The Woodours: Not Your Average Teddy Bears

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:06:00 +0000

I would love to get these activity bears for my son. I love the patterns and the different soft shapes he can explore and have imaginative play. I actually stumbled upon them in two places. The first was surprisingly Kate's Paperie. The second, one of my favorite children's toy stores; Moolka. Also really loving the dishware, too.

Photos via Kate's Paperie.

Bright Kitchen Inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:35:00 +0000

It's so rainy out today that I thought I would cheer myself up with some nice and bright kitchens. I'm also under the weather. I never realized how hard it would be to take care of a little one with a cold. I'm so weak I can barely stand and hold him at the same time. Ugh!

Photos via Costal Living and Country Living

Inspired

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:49:00 +0000

Can you tell I'm ready for spring?

Source: another inspiration folder find. Source unknown. Images their respective owners.

Pretty Details

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:56:00 +0000

Love the neckline and details of this dress. I may like it better in a solid color or a different print, but I'm really liking the neckline.

Images via Anthropologie

Kitchen Envy

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:39:00 +0000

I'm completely lusting for these kitchens. While I doubt our own kitchen renovation will be getting off the ground this year, and we don't have the wonderful light sources (read: windows) in ours, it's fun to dream.

About the image sources: I'm a complete idiot and didn't save the sources of these photos. They came from my inspiration folder. If anyone recognizes these kitchens and knows the owners/source of them please let me know and I'll update my post to include them immediately. Otherwise, these images are 100% their respective owners (whomever that may be).

Pretty Prints: H&M's Garden Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:37:00 +0000

A few of the pieces from H&M's upcoming Garden Collection. A lot of sweet, delicate prints. Affordable, too.

Photos 100% H&M. Source link can be found above.

Inspired By: Laspata DeCaro's Circus

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:02:00 +0000

Editorial: The Chicest Show On Earth
Models: Jessica Stam and Gabriel Aubrey
Photographer: Laspata DeCaro

Really loving...

noreply@blogger.com (Art of Dealing) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000

These items.

I'd love these napkins with a pocket for silverware from Plum Party for our next get together. These card catalog pulls from Anthropologie are amazing. I have to hold myself back from ordering a bunch of them, because I have no real project in mind to use them on. Then again, I'd hate it if they went out of stock before I got a chance to find a place for them. Also loving this cardigan from Anthro. I'm obsessed with baskets, and the fact that these have a lid makes me want them that much more. They'd be perfect for holding mail or other odds and ends. They would also be an especially good hiding place for things as you rush frantically around the room shoving items anywhere because Surprise! you have a visitor. Also good for organizing, since it's time to start those New Year Resolutions I didn't bother making this year. Oh, and the baskets are from Crate and Barrel.