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Local Artist Hillary Williams

Rachel Hagen — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:01:03 +0000

My client introduced me to local artist Hillary Williams. We’re looking at a few potential pieces for a wall…looking for a statement. :)

I think she does a great job combining textures, patterns, and colors. Maybe I just have a sweet spot for San Francisco, but I LOVE her city pieces…

Dog Prints

Rachel Hagen — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:37:31 +0000

Aren’t these dog prints so fun?! I think they’d be great as over sized art. There’s something so enchanting about being able to see the strength in horses. Similar to the horse prints that are so popular right now.

A Horse is a Horse

Rachel Hagen — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:57:03 +0000

In honor of one of my best friends who happens to be the hottest cowgirl I know; I thought I’d post about horses. Never mind the fact that I’ve also been noticing a trend in artwork lately: large horse graphics/art pieces. What do you think? I kind of like it.

Christine Lane

Maria Gabriela Brito

Violet and George

Rachel Hagen — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:36:48 +0000

Violet and George refer to their work as interior tailoring. I can see why. Check out their awesome portfolio.

Bovey Lee

Rachel Hagen — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:20:06 +0000

Talk about your paper cutouts…WOW! This is the Zodiac Project that Bovey hand-cut on rice paper with silk backing. Sure beats my snowflake chain…

Safari Wall Set

Rachel Hagen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:04:23 +0000

Somehow I’m pulled toward African/Safari things for our little boy’s nursery. For instance, I found this cool vintage, pull down map on craigslist. And then while browsing Wisteria, found this beautiful set of prints. While traveling in Thailand, I got a painting of a mother elephant with a baby elephant that I would someday use in my child’s nursery…never thinking that day would be four years later. I’m trying to stay away from a themey nursery since 1. I’m not really into that sort of thing and 2. it will be our guest room as well. I’m trying to go for a colorful, eclectic look that he can grow into. I’m starting to get to the panicky stage (only 24 weeks), and feel like the only preparation I’ve done for this child is read books. No crib, no changing table, no stroller. Is it normal to feel like I need to do so much so early?

I’d never buy these prints due to their price tag, but aren’t they pretty?

Annechovie

Rachel Hagen — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:00:32 +0000

I love artist Annie Harwell. Particularly her chair prints. But this saying just does something for me. If Mick would let me hang pinky-salmony things, I’d have this over our desk.

Hansel and Gretel: Lady Gaga Style

Rachel Hagen — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:41:45 +0000

Oh Lady Gaga, such an interesting character. In honor of the Met’s production of Hansel and Gretel, Vogue did a beautiful spread to which includes designers like Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, and Nicolas Ghesquière. It’s absolutely beautiful. Notice Lady Gaga’s debut as the witch in the fire.

Circus Porcelain

Rachel Hagen — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:00:09 +0000

Beautiful, circus-themed, re-used porcelain made by the talented artists at Studio Violet. Camilla Engman and Elisabeth Dunker do some fabulous work.

Amy Ruppel

Rachel Hagen — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:23:29 +0000

Lovely State Bird Prints designed by Amy Ruppel on sale right now.

California Valley Quail

Alaska Willow Ptarmigan

Botanical Wall Tiles

Rachel Hagen — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:01:55 +0000

hmmmm…not sure I’m a big fan of the botanical wall tiles. Especially if they cost so much.

Linda and Harriett

Rachel Hagen — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:01:04 +0000

Cute new letterpress note cards by Linda and Harriett. I like the story behind their inspiration:

For this card, Liz was inspired by a drawn curtain feature in the opening credits of the movie, Coraline. What I ended up putting on paper looked more like crystal chandeliers in a fancy ballet theatre – but it still has that draping, theatrical, regal look I was first drawn to in the movie.

Freya Art & Design

Rachel Hagen — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:26:46 +0000

Lovely, inspiring illustrations by artist Freya. The colors are bold, and I love how she mixes patterns. Freya, you are one talented girl!

Rebecca Galera

Rachel Hagen — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:46:48 +0000

Adorable animal alphabet poster by artisit Recca Galera. It’s a fun way for your kids to to learn French too!

Busts

Rachel Hagen — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:57:37 +0000

While in Paris I was hoping to go to the world famous Les Puces de Saint-Ouen flea market; but was disappointed when it was only open on the days we WEREN’T there. I’ve been in search for a bust statue. The antelers are on their way out, and the antique busts are moving in. And perhaps its because, like their deer head predecessors, sculptural busts in the average contemporary home will always be a little out of place, and therefore just the right kind of unexpected. This is a perfect way to “mix the old with the new.” What do you think about the new bust trend?

Rocks

Rachel Hagen — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:29:21 +0000

Speaking of rocks, who’s of thought rocks could be so beautiful? Or expensive for that matter.

Creeper

Rachel Hagen — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:23:35 +0000

I know there’s a lot of love for Edward, but isn’t this decor kind of creepy?

Dance with me…

Rachel Hagen — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:59:47 +0000

I think these glicees are appropriate as nice little reminders of the places we visited. By the talented Lori Portka.

Dance with me in Italy

Dance with me in Madird

Hold so dear.

Home is

Rachel Hagen — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:49:56 +0000

Fun sayings found at this blog.

Sweet Ambs

Rachel Hagen — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:00:10 +0000

Feeling European. Thought I’d post about these beautiful cookies. Do you eat these? They look too perfect. By Sweet Ambs shop.