Week of Wire ~ Functional Objects

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INSPIRATION 2014 #90: Wonderful collection of wire functional objects ~ baskets, kitchen and household tools. Examined closely, these objects are cleverly made ~ many of the baskets are collapsible, while some of the tools are crafted from a single piece of wire. Wouldn't you love a wall of wire in your home?  I know I would!

Spring Collection

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INSPIRATION 2014 #89: A lovely collection of flower frogs and other spring themed items. What a beautiful way to arrange and utilize a group of objects. I have been collecting flower frogs for years ~ I only collect metal ones as I love the patinas and the sculptural variety. Maybe it is time to dust them off and do a photo shoot?! 

Words of Wisdom

{Hand lettering by Jasmine Dowling}

INSPIRATION 2014 #88: Great advice for all! In my case at this moment in time, the quote should read the secret to getting ahead is catching up.

Talented Typographer

                    

INSPIRATION 2014 #87: This is typography you probably don't even think about, but you have to be pretty impressed with this painter's skills. Not only is he an amazing lettering artist, but his footwork is pretty fancy as well.

Botanicals ~ A Modern Approach to Display

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INSPIRATION 2014 #86: Shown above are a few examples of several contemporary approaches to displaying pressed plant material. These images are so versatile ~ they look great in just about any environment. The last image shown is actually wallpaper ~ could make a lovely statement in the right place!

Botanicals ~ Ways to Display

{wonderful juxtaposition of industrial and antique found here}

 {lovely way to add nature to your interior surroundings from here}

 {beautiful large scale botanicals by Stuart Thornton from here}

INSPIRATION 2014 #85: What to do with a wonderful botanical? Above are a few ideas to start with ~ from simple and fleeting to a big statement, the possibilities are endless. Now, just to find some wall space!

Splendid Specimens

{These three images are all from this antique Herbier ~ shown here}

{A page from Emily Dickinson's Herbarium from here}

{Decorative approach from here}

INSPIRATION 2014 #84: Lovely botanical specimens from the past ~ pressed and preserved for reference, but created in such a way that they become art. Especially pleasing to me is the way the plant forms were attached to the backing paper with strips of paper or parts of labels. The penmanship also adds a beautiful element to these examples.