The Shiny Squirrel

Bill Hensen

I am slightly disturbed about how attracted I am to the Lolita-esque photographs of Bill Hensen. His subjects look like feral creatures straight of the pages of Lord of the Flies or any fantasy novel. I love how the shadows seem to take on their own personality and become the extra person in every photograph.  His blurred imagery drips with eroticism and makes you question your own sexual appetite. It is all so deliciously sinful.

 

Marcel Dzama

My friend Claire recently told me that I was easy to shop for because I had specific tastes and I liked "things". I couldn't really deny the fact that there are certain people, objects, and "things" that I like and my interests generally build upon each other. The artists, music, and hobbies I have are born or link to each other...so when you see the other artwork I have posted it must be no surprise that I absolutely adore
Marcel Dzama.  Here are some works that I love and couldn't resist showing you.

Bi La Li Loose Wrap Jacket

Browsing at Le Train Bleu is always such a tease, but this this little number really broke my heart this evening.

Orla Kiely - new bag!

There are new goodies at Orla Kiely to just make you drool all over your keyboard. I am especially attached to the green purse with the white buttons.

This weekend - purchases and fantastic gifts

I got so many gifts this weekend not only material things, but the gift of great friends, amazing music, and just a fucking good time.

Highlights:

• My friend Claire and her cousin came to Brooklyn to stay on Friday night and we ended up catching the tail end of a great show by a new band called Eli "Paperboy" Reed & The True Loves. It was stumbling on a hidden treasure that filled your soul and just made you dance uncontrollably. If they are in your area please DO NOT WALK...RUN to their show. You will not be disappointed.
• Exchange presents with my family and getting some great new books (see pics below)
• Shopping with Claire and enjoying great coffee at Cafe Grumpy and her surprise present of their delightful mug (see pic below)
• Playing an extremely competitive game of scrabble with my family
• Going to the The Gift on Grand and being inspired (and disappointed) by their offerings. I bought these lovely cards from Partyka Usa and just want to keep them for myself. (see pic below) You should seriously check them out, they have great little comics for reasonable prices.
• Buying that fantastic dress at Forever 21 in both maroon (see pic below) and in black (wearing as I type this)

Pictures:

• Those little black shoes seemed so precious to me with their checkered interior and fine detail I just had to own them. The other shoes were acquired randomly, but seemed like perfect and cheap purchases
• Great presents from my mom and brother: Amy Cutler book and Marcel Dzama  drawing book. I had asked for ANYTHING Marcel Dzama and this was the lovely book I got. Lately I have become obsessed with buying art books and adding them to my already enormous collection.
• I bought that Blue w/ birds tunic dress on my recent trip to Washington D.C.  I just love it with leggings and boots. It is so comfortable and is unlike anything I own.

David Wiseman

I  found David Wiseman this evening while searching around at Spray Glue (one of my new favorite blogs - so check it out!) for something that would wet my design whistle. David's work definitely did the trick especially his ceiling sculptures and organic porcelain vases.

Evah Fan - New Work

If you have read my blog you probably know and understand my love and admiration for Evah Fan's work. I just can't get enough of her lovely characters and random peanut imagery. There are so many new images to choose from on her website I am completely overwhelmed! Here are a few though it was super hard to choose....

Other Recent Purchases

Here are two books I got today at Coliseum Books (42nd btw 5th and 6th), which is officially closing its doors! I got them for 30 percent off...I have been wanting the Art Photography Now book for forever! n

Recent Purchase

I realized today I didn't own a squirrel charm so I just had to go out and purchase one!

Fortnum & Mason - Holiday Windows

These Alice in Wonderland inspired windows at Fortnum & Mason are just so magical and really capture the childhood wonderment of the season.