ARTmonday: Illustrations of Mountains + Icebergs

I’ve been sorting though my  art b0ard on Pinterest because it is overflowing with over 1300 pins. I already have separate boards for abstracts, sculptures & installations, nudes (though I need to pull this down because I keep getting warnings), female figures, and photography, but now I need to subcategorize even more, so I’ve created landscapes, and will probably move on to still lives and portraits. I’ve noticed I have an abundance of contemporary artwork, especially illustration, picturing mountains and icebergs. This is hardly a surprise, given the current craze for all things “geo” (triangles, facets, polyhedrosn,etc.). They’re appealing, and season appropriate, so here you go.


Dadu Shin

Dadu Shin

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Medile Siaulytyte, Saatchi Online

Dekanimal polar bear iceberg geo

 dekanimal, Etsy

Megan Whitmarsh

 Megan Whitmarsh, 20×200

Jen Tong

Jen Tong

Misato Suzuki

Misato Suzuki

Jon Klassen

Jon Klassen, Gallery Nucleus

Marina Molares

Marina Molares

Treasure Frey

Treasure Frey

Miju Lee

Miju Lee

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{grape Jelly} Marina, Society6

Wesley Bird

Wesley Bird, Society6

Site Spotlight: Nic+Dylan

New York- and Boston-based jewelry showroom Succarra (remember Samantha Faye?) has just launched the shopping site  NIC + DYLAN featuring pieces by up-and coming-accessory designers. Lines include Adorn by Sarah Lewis, Camilla James, Temerity, Kimberly Baker, Sophie Blake, L.O.V. Project, and Courtney Lee Collection. Here’s a roundup of 15 pieces. As you can see, they’ve got that raw, edgy look I adore.

 

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S H O P P I  N G 

1 OROPOPO Luna Bonita Handmade Silk Scarf, $200

2 Adorn by Sarah Lewis Quartz Crystal Necklace, $128

3 Claudia Rowe Callie Hammered Collar, $78

4 Temerity Aurora Brass Earrings with Silver Band, $112

5 Adorn by Sarah Lewis Golden Moonstone Ring, $98

6 Temerity Hand-forged Brass Corona Bangle, $105

7 Claudia Rowe Skull Bangle  $55

8 Evouni Walnut iPhone Case, $50

9 Camilla James Malin Silver Ox Earrings, $150

10 Kimberly Baker Stingray Sterling Bangle, $220

11 L.O.V. Project Handmade Organic Dye Silk Scarf, now $73

12 Sophie Blake Pyramid Studs with Austrian Crystals, $85

13 Alexandra Satine Cow Hair Wristlet, $160

14 Courtney Lee Collection Rex Spike Stud Earrings, $45

15 Claudia Rowe Silver Bungee Wrap Bracelet, $38

 

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Get the Look: 22 Modern Gray Sofas

I put Montage: 54 Living Rooms with Gray Sofas together last summer, but never provided a shopping guide.  I created the roundup when I started to work on my friend Meredith’s NYC condo. We did it all remotely, and I haven’t even seen it yet, but she recently sent me a photograph and I’m happy to report that it looks really good, especially the living room, for which we spent a lot of time looking at modern grey sofas. We wanted one that looked great but was still plenty comfortable.

We used a gray sofa with clean lines, the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Nicholas sofa along with turquoise Addison chairs by Jonathan Adler, a tufted wool rug by Angela Adams, and a mirrored console she purchased years ago from Horchow.

And now for your 22 modern gray sofas.

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S H O P P I N G

1 Alicia’s Sofa, $2,475 at Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams.

2 Bevin Grey Linen Sofa, $3,999 at One Kings Lane.

3 Cleveland Leather Sofa, $4,199 at Thrive.

4 Mid Century Modern Pace Sofa, $638.75 at LexMod.

5 Aidan Sofa, $2,199 at Crate & Barrel.

6 Sutton Sofette, now $699 at West Elm.

7 Verona Sofa by Eurostyle, $2,223 at Bellacor.

8 Karlstad Sofa, $499 at IKEA.

9 Curved Back Sofa, $2,950 at Lawson-Fenning at Dering Hall.

10 Frank Gehry Sofa, $1,300 at Hive.

11 Penzance Grey Sofa by Baxton Studio, $1,659 at Wayfair.

12 Lampert Sofa $3,595 at Jonathan Adler.

13 Twilight Sleeper Sofa by Flemming Busk, $2,100 at DWR.

14 Club Grey 3-Seater Sofa, $1,499 at CB2.

15 Oscar Sofa by Matthew Hilton,  $4,650 at Woonwinkle.

16 Panoramic Sofa by Established&Sons, $19,145 at Matter.

17 Neue Sofa by Baker Furniture.

18 Luma Sofa by Modern Outdoor, $4,299 at 2Modern.

19 Logan Sofa by Gus Modern, $2,199 at Lumens.

20 Cini Boeri Lounge Sofa by Knoll, $6,357 at Yliving.

21 Nyle Loveseat, $849.95 at Pier1 Imports.

22 South Cone Madame Tufted Sofa, $2,099.99 at Hayneedle.

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Beauty Break: Own Day Lotion & Lip Treatment

Own Skincare Products Sunscreen Lip SPF

 

I want to give a shout-out to Own skincare products. A publicist sent a over Own Dual Protecting Day Lotion with SPF 30 and Own Day Lip Treatment with SPF 10 since the line just debuted at Ulta.

Although I was once a beauty editor, I’m no longer product-obsessed. While it was once fun to have the entire OPI and Nars glittery nail polish collections at my disposal, these days I’m more apt to be hoarding ikat print pillows. (For fun, you can click through to this article in the Hartford Courant in which I’m quoted on spring nail trends.)

Anyway, as old habits die hard, I happily snapped up the stuff, seeing how it’s sunscreen and I’m pretty darn pale, and gave them a test drive in Delray. High marks. The packaging is lovely (green IS my favorite color) and works well (the dispenser on a tube was a fun surprise). The day lotion sunscreen went on smoothly and while initially shiny, soaked in with a smooth, dry finish within ten minutes. Plus it is scentless. SO important! I didn’t burn, though of course I was also wearing a hat. (Sun = poison pour moi.)

I adored the lip treatment ($9.99). While I’m addicted to Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 for night time, I really like the Own lip treatment for day, with the SPF of 10 (zinc oxide is the active ingredient). The pen-like tube is cool, and is better for tossing in a handbag. Application was easy. . . it has a roller ball. Remember those kissing potions, those of you who were little girls in the ’70s & ’80s? The good news is that you get the nostalgia without the scent or gooeyness.

So, thanks Mr. Publicist. These ones are keepers.