posted November 2nd, 2009 by
elsa | 1 Comment »
Inspired by her travels around the world, Katy Kidd introduces us to a new way of looking at objects that we tend to throw away or discard. The unique and colorful everyday items painted on layers of acetate give the pieces a subtle depth of field, and remind us that even the most mundane things can be beautiful.
These pieces and more will be showing through the month of November at elsa+sam.
My work is a social/environmental commentary on objects from our beauty obsessed, petroleum based, wasteful society. Ubiquitous Objects we label as “tacky”, “garbage”, “cast aways” or “environmentally harmful” are so prominent in developing countries and are considered useful timesavers, long lasting and in the case of the Jerry Can, a life saver.
Read more at KatyKidd.com.
posted October 24th, 2009 by
elsa | 5 Comments »
There is something so satisfying about opening new packages from Circa Ceramics and taking each piece out of the box. It’s not only their cheerful colors but it’s the images that make me feel nostalgic. It’s the same feeling you get when you come across something enjoyable from your past hiding somewhere. You just fall in love with it all over again. Every time I open up a Circa Ceramics package, I have a glee of excitement and am reminded of how awesome and talented they are.
Trivet - $26.00
Large Bowl - $110
Sauce Bowls - $16.00
16oz mugs - $36.00
posted October 19th, 2009 by
elsa | No Comments »
Simply colorful and gorgeous!
"Coral and Cephalopod"
"Barney"
posted October 16th, 2009 by
elsa | No Comments »
These lovely dish towels are super sweet! Now is the perfect time to stock up before the holidays arrive (which is coming soon believe it or not). Friends and family won’t be able to resist helping you dry the dishes once they see these adorable towels. Time to bring the party back to the kitchen!
Tea towels by The Heated - $11.00
posted September 26th, 2009 by
elsa | 1 Comment »
Yay for Crabs and Lobsters!
Mug - $28.00
Large plate - $38
posted September 2nd, 2009 by
elsa | No Comments »
Lots of new goodies for the fall! I’m sad to see summer come to an end but fortunately these lovely pieces (and delicious fall meals) give me a lot to look forward to.
Witty letterpress cards and posters by Sycamore Street Press:
Letterpress Poster - $30.00
Tea towels by San Francisco’s The Heated:
Tea towels - $11.00
Gorgeous table runners by Appetite:
Table runners - $38.00
New arrivals from Circa Ceramics…
sauce bowls - $16.00
teacup - $18.00
16oz mug - $36.00 Spoon rest - $26.00
posted July 27th, 2009 by
elsa | 1 Comment »
I’ve just received a new shipment from Dovetail Shop & Studio! Each piece is designed and handmade by Josh and Margaret Smith of Lexington, Kentucky. These high quality (and darling) goods are wonderful gifts and perfect for every day use. I really love the neighborhood series. It has a great Amsterdam feel to it (as well as the bike series). The Octopus series is the most popular here in the shop. Perhaps Portlanders can relate well to the sea creature motif because of all the rain we get in the winter months? Darling Dovetail pieces always makes my rainy (and sunny days) happy here. Enjoy!
Dovetail's Neighborhood Series
