Time to share some of the pretties that have been catching my eye… and where better to start than with the timeless heart?
Above, clockwise from upper right:
- 3500 pounds of sculptured stainless steel, “Hanging Heart” by Jeff Koons fetched $23.6 million at its Sotheby’s auction. [via Dailbe Beads]
- The cheery yellow Folk Art Heart Love Scripture Painting is acrylic on 12″ x 12″ gallery-wrapped canvas, by Laura Brittain (whose birthday is this week, so her Etsy profile tells us — Happy birthday, Laura!)
- Tejae Floyde’s fun charms have stolen my heart — this trio is just a small sample of her wonderfully whimsical pieces, and I think you’ll be seeing a lot more of her work: “Heartfully crafted, Artfully yours”… (Forget everything you think you knew about polymer clay, by the way, and check out Tejae and others at the Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy!)
- Single-use petal soaps in the shape of hearts come from the sister team of Twin Dream Creations. I love the sophisticated arid-green of “Green with Envy,” but the more traditional rosy-pink heart soaps are also available. Perfect for guests or bridal, the soaps can be scented with your choice of fragrance or essential oils.
- Finally, a coffee-lover’s dream of an accessory to enhance the java ritual — this pewter coffee scoop, decorated with an ornate heart design, is found at Modern Artisans.
My thanks to HeartaDay: It was her own fascinating version of the popular “daily painting” project started me off on a hunt for lovely hearts.
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Twin Dream Creations 11.26.07 at 7:17 pm
Thank you for featuring our single use heart soaps! Your grouping of “hearts” is striking! Now if only I could afford that Hanging Heart!!!!!
domestika 11.26.07 at 8:45 pm
Not only (ahem) pricey, but I believe the Hanging Heart is 9 feet tall — could be a decorating challenge! But I can think of dozens of places to use your soaps, Twins…
tejae 11.26.07 at 11:22 pm
Thank you for mentioning my heart charms and the PCAGOE group. Yes, I agree, the Hanging Heart is GORGEOUS!
-tejae
domestika 11.26.07 at 11:56 pm
Tejae, your Etsy store draws me like a magnet… I’ve never worked in polymer clay, but you make me want to try it!
tejae 11.27.07 at 12:04 am
oh Jen, you should definately try it, it’s sooo easy and quite addicting.
Gretchen Heartaday 11.30.07 at 6:18 pm
I’m glad I inspired you! That seems to be my best thing - inspiring others. Thank you so much for mentioning me!
Tajae’s hearts are my favorite, as is her blog.
By the way, I have a Zazzle store….
domestika 11.30.07 at 6:37 pm
Zazzle is new to me, Gretchen, so thanks for the tip!! And I’ll start my Zazzle-browsing adventures at your store: http://www.zazzle.com/heartaday