Archive for the ‘Creative Arts’ Category

February 19, 2013

Miniature Wire Bonsai Trees

bonsai-1These tiny bonsai trees sculpted from copper by artist Ken To are exceptional in their color, simplicity and shape. The unique handcrafted items are on sale at Rondei. Read more …

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December 09, 2012

An Enchanting Christmas Evening

The Ayala Triangle Gardens, located in Makati City, Philippines is lit up by the wonderful array of lights dancing to synchronized music. People flock to the park to find themselves drowned with amazement and just can’t help to stay there until the show is over. The show is presented every thirty minutes in the evening with different sets of music.

Source: CNN

Posted by bethany 6:00am in Creative Arts, Lighting Design No Comments

November 16, 2012

Encinitas Fall Festival

November 18, 2012
9:00 amto4:00 pm

The Encinitas Fall Festival is sponsored by The Downtown Encinitas Main Street Association (DEMA), and continues North County’s premier holiday shopping and entertainment tradition. Encinitas Fall Festival will feature a wide variety of arts, crafts, gifts and food from the 450 vendor booths lining historic Coast Highway101, from D to J Streets.

This year, on Sunday, November 18, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., fair-goers will enjoy a day where coastal breezes meet people gathering to shop, eat, be entertained and enjoy the community’s Historical district.

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October 30, 2012

San Diego Public Market

Thanks to Kickstarter, local foodies Dale Steele and Catt White have funded San Diego Public Market in the up-and-coming Barrio Logan neighborhood of downtown San Diego. They filled a high-ceilinged former boiler factory with farm fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, artisan goods and some of San Diego’s coolest chefs.

The San Diego Public Market is now open every Wednesday and Sunday from 9am-2pm.

Posted by bethany 6:00am in Cooking, Craftsmanship, Creative Arts, Local Happenings No Comments

October 14, 2012

Swedish Sand Art

A sandy beach at low tide becomes a canvas for Swedish artist Gunilla Klingberg. Mesmerizing graphic patterns are printed into sand using a manufactured steel cylinder that has been wrapped in truck tires.

Source: Blu Dot

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September 30, 2012

Temporary Pop-Up Café

British artist Morag Myerscough designed the MVMNT Café, a temporary pop-up Café, which is part of the redevelopment of the Greenwich industrial estate in London, England.

Source: Contemporist

Posted by bethany 6:00am in Architecture, Creative Arts, Design Trends, Industrial Design, Modern Design, Restaurants No Comments

September 22, 2012

Eco DIY Collection

Designer Eduardo Alessi’s new Eco DIY Collection involves two of our very favorite things: healthy-for-the-earth materials and getting to make things with our hands. Because of the material these are really lightweight products, and easy to ship because they are flat-packed. Those items that are electric products are totally energy efficient. And once you’ve folded your product you get a cool modern design — each of the five designs are modeled after an endangered species of animals.

Source: 2modern

Posted by bethany 6:00am in Creative Arts, Design Trends, Going Green, Pet Friendly No Comments

September 07, 2012

Coronado Art Walk

September 15, 2012 10:00 amtoSeptember 16, 2012 5:00 pm

Enjoy art, live music, and interactive art activities for families at the 2012 Coronado Art Walk. This admission free, public event designed to foster creativity and appreciation for the wonders of art will be held at the Coronado Ferry Landing on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16 from 10am-5pm.

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September 03, 2012

Color by Number Tiffany-Style Lamp

T 1895 is a paper lamp by Bernardita Marambio B. inspired by sketches of the iconic Art Nouveau Tiffany lamp, which were and still are unique and valuable pieces. Except with this one, you can color your own lampshade any way you’d like.

Source: Design Milk

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August 16, 2012

Rainbow Sprinkler

Have a blank white room in need of an instant color treatment? Consider this glorious rainbow sprinkler by Netherlands-based artist Edwin Deen. Using some color pigment, an electric tap, a few meters of hose and a plain garden sprinkler, Deen transformed a simple garden sprinkler into a smile-inducing artistic device.

Source: Colossal

Posted by holdit 6:00am in Art, Cool Websites, Creative Arts, Indoor Living, Modern Design, Uncategorized No Comments

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