Andrea Posada Part 2

August 19th, 2010

Next up on my coverage of Colombian artist Andrea Posada’s work are her imaginative illustrations. I wish I knew more about  the story behind these incredible characters that Andrea creates in her work. I find them fascinating as they are equal parts creepy and beautiful. I love the colors she uses and her attention to detail. Enjoy a few of my favorites.

Andrea Posada Part 1

August 19th, 2010

Andrea Posada is a multitalented Colombian artist who’s incredible technique can be seen in her illustrative work as well as her photography. Initially I was drawn to Andrea’s bright and imaginative illustration’s, but upon discovering her photography, I can’t decide which I love more! I don’t normally do this, but I absolutely have to post on both. First up is Andrea’s inspired photography shot across Mexico, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela, Argentina, and Colombia. The colors and layouts of her shots are simply breathtaking.

Valeria Montero

August 18th, 2010

I was blown away when I discovered the work of graphic design student Valeria Montero. Based in Buenos Aires, this multitalented artist works in several mediums but I am particularly drawn to her illustration and collage work. This young student certainly has a bright future ahead of her. If only she made prints of her work, I’d buy them all!

I highly recommend checking out the rest of work.

*via*

Just Thought I Would Share…

August 17th, 2010

Last night’s Lady Gaga concert was AMAZING. Truly inspiring! Half of the fun was seeing thousands of people dressed up as different Lady Gaga’s. I can say without a doubt, it was the best concert I’ve ever been to. I’m paying for the late night out today but it was worth it.

My glow bracelets. I was wearing A LOT of them.

The lights went out and giant Gaga appeared.

Good times. Go see Gaga!

A Vintage Home In Argentina

August 17th, 2010

One of my favorite things about Argentina was the abundance of fantastic old furniture at the local flea markets and beyond. It seemed like just about every space I entered had incredible old furniture that I wanted to grab and somehow shove in my suitcase. The home of decorator and furniture vendor Marce is a gorgeous example of the type of vintage feel that is omnipresent throughout Buenos Aires. Her usage of a serene yet bold color palette against a variety of prints and patterns is incredibly well done. I just love everything about this happy home.

*via casa chaucha*

Just Thought I Would Share…

August 16th, 2010

.. a little weekend project I took on. I called it Succulent Sunday! After scoring the yellow vase from a roadside vintage shop on Saturday, I went a little cactus crazy. I have to say, it was the most fun under $40 I’ve had in a long time and now my home is cactastic!

Monday Motivation

August 16th, 2010

I don’t usually feel this way about most Mondays…

… but I’m going to see Lady Gaga tonight!! I’m checking out this afternoon to meet up with some girlfriends to get ourselves Gagafied for the concert tonight. Happy Monday!

**poster via**

Friday I’m In Llama: Stamps!

August 13th, 2010

I’ve been a little wedding obsessed since my engagement last week. I can’t help it. I love weddings! The thought of planning my own is beyond exciting. Being the detail oriented person I am, I’ve already started thinking about the stamps I’m going to use on my invitations. Through my investigation for the perfect stamps, I came across zazzle.com. Zazzle has a huge selection of stock image stamps and also allows you to customize your own. Always thinking about work, I decided to check out what llama stamps they had available. To my delight, they had some of the oddest llama themed stamps I’ve ever seen. Without further ado, here’s a little llama humor from me to you…

I’m a sucker for a great pun.

Oh, you didn’t know Mona Lisa owned llamas?

This one is just awesome.

Llamas would have made this painting a masterpiece.

There are so many things wrong with this. I’m going to start by calling the grammar police.

I love how majestic this one is. It makes me feel peaceful… *sigh*

Wow. I don’t even know what to say about this.

I kind of think I’m going to stick to the option to customize.

Happy happy Friday!!

Yam’s Cats

August 12th, 2010

I have a confession to make. Before I was a dog person, I was a cat person. *gasp!* Shhh.. Don’t tell Miles. He hates cats. I happen to adore them, so I was really excited to come across the work of Yam Troilo. Yam, who is currently a graphic design student at the University of Buenos Aires, likes to work with several mediums. I love the combination of illustration, graphic design, collage, and stencil work she uses in each piece. It gives her work a lot of character and texture and I happen to be a fan of both. Her work is certainly the cat’s meow… sorry, I kind of had to go there.

Traditional With A Twist: Casa Midy

August 11th, 2010

I’ve been a long time fan and admirer of the work of Casa Midy founders Jorge Almanda and Anne-Marie Midy. Their objective of “combining contemporary design with traditional artisan methods of manufacture,” has created a large range of beautiful furniture and home accessory pieces. Beyond that, I love the interior design work they have done all over the world. Their work is a stunning example of  the evolution of traditional artisan work into the modern world. I hope to be able to visit their incredible showroom located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico someday.